Community Update: 4/11/25

Dear RCSD Community,

So much cold and rain!  Let’s hope it brings some of those May flowers, stat. In the meantime, the weather has been causing a lot of disruption. The Midland playground ribbon cutting had to be moved from Monday to Wednesday this week. Lots of sports practices and games have been affected. We were able to get the sod delivered to the newly-renovated High School/Middle School softball field in between downpours. I don’t know about you, but I feel like March and April were a bit of a slog this year - literally as well as figuratively!

Spring Recess

Next week marks our spring recess. Schools are closed Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, and also on Monday, April 21 (an unused snow/emergency day). Offices are open April 14-16 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. You won’t be hearing from me next Friday.

Adopted Budget

At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, the Board adopted the (tax cap-compliant) Superintendent’s Recommended Budget for the 2025-2026 school year. This means that I can now take my budget show on the road. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be out and about in the community, sharing the details about the budget with various groups. We have a bunch of engagements already lined up, including residents at The Osborn, The Chamber of Commerce, The Rye Recreation Seniors Group, The Lions and Rotary Clubs, and of course, all five schools’ PO and PTO meetings. I hope to see you at one of my stops.

New Superintendent of Schools

At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Board announced its pick for the next Superintendent of Schools for the RCSD who just happens to be Dr. Tricia Murray, the current Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. I couldn’t be happier with their decision. I know I am leaving the District in excellent hands with Dr. Murray, who is a consummate professional and a wonderful person.

National Assistant Principals Week

This week marked National Assistant Principals Week. Please join me in thanking our dedicated Assistant Principals for their leadership and the contributions they make to the success of our students every day of the year:

Rye High School
Mark Bayer (Interim)
Chrissy Cannon
Eunice Chao-Forest
Rye Middle School
Nick Clair
Midland School
Bianca McHale
Milton School
Christina Brussich
Osborn School
Rachel Lifson

Have a terrific spring recess! Happy Passover and Happy Easter to those who are celebrating. See you on Tuesday, April 22.

Eric Byrne, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools