Roosevelt students, families, and community members are invited to Zeddy Will Rallyfest, a FREE concert celebrating music, community involvement, and the importance of making your voice heard!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Kennedy Park | Hempstead, NY
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Hosted in collaboration with the Office of New York State Assemblyman Noah Burroughs, this event brings together live entertainment and opportunities to learn about civic engagement, the voting process, and community participation.
We especially encourage our Roosevelt High School seniors to learn more about this opportunity to connect with their community and better understand the importance of informed civic participation.
Your Voice. Your Community. Your Future.
💙💛 WE ARE ROOSEVELT! Empowered! Proficient! Globally Ready!
#RooseveltUFSD #ZeddyWillRallyfest #YouthEngagement #CivicEducation #RooseveltPride #CommunityConnections #StudentVoice

The Roosevelt Union Free School District Food Pantry is available to support families in our community with access to food and essential pantry items.
📍 2 Rose Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575
📅 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📞 516-345-7670
Families may scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with Roosevelt families who may benefit from this resource.
💙💛 We are Roosevelt — supporting one another and strengthening our community.
#RooseveltUFSD #RooseveltStrong #FoodPantry #CommunitySupport #SupportingFamilies #TogetherWeAchieveMore
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🥫 DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS DE ROOSEVELT — APOYO PARA NUESTRAS FAMILIAS
La Despensa de Alimentos del Distrito Escolar Libre de Roosevelt está disponible para apoyar a las familias de nuestra comunidad brindándoles acceso a alimentos y artículos esenciales de despensa.
📍 2 Rose Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575
📅 Lunes a jueves
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📞 516-345-7670
Las familias pueden escanear el código QR en el volante para registrarse.
Por favor, ayúdenos a correr la voz compartiendo esta información con las familias de Roosevelt que puedan beneficiarse de este recurso.
💙💛 Somos Roosevelt — apoyándonos unos a otros y fortaleciendo nuestra comunidad.
#RooseveltUFSD #RooseveltStrong #DespensaDeAlimentos #ApoyoComunitario #ApoyandoALasFamilias #JuntosLogramosMás
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🥫 GADMANJE ROOSEVELT — SIPÒ POU FANMI NOU YO
Gadmanje Distri Lekòl Lib Roosevelt la disponib pou ede fanmi nan kominote nou an jwenn manje ak lòt pwodui esansyèl pou kay la.
📍 2 Rose Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575
📅 Lendi–Jedi
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📞 516-345-7670
Fanmi yo ka eskane kòd QR ki sou feyè a pou yo enskri.
Tanpri ede nou fè mesaj la sikile lè nou pataje enfòmasyon sa a ak fanmi Roosevelt yo ki ka benefisye de resous sa a.
💙💛 Nou se Roosevelt — n ap sipòte youn lòt epi n ap ranfòse kominote nou an.
#RooseveltUFSD #RooseveltStrong #Gadmanje #SipòKominotè #SipòPouFanmi #AnsanmNouReyisiPlis



Dear Roosevelt Middle and High School Students,
Your next great idea could become an app that makes a difference!
Congresswoman Laura Gillen invites you to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition encouraging students to explore coding, solve problems, and bring original ideas to life.
Imagine creating an app that helps classmates stay organized, connects families with community resources, or turns learning into a game. This is your opportunity to put your creativity and technology skills to work while representing Roosevelt High School!
What You Need to Know
Participate individually or as part of a team of up to four students.
Create an original app using any programming language or platform.
Prepare a short demonstration video that explains your app and shows how it works.
Submit by Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:00 noon Eastern Time, as requested by Congresswoman Gillen’s office.
Ready to participate? Visit CongressionalAppChallenge.us to register, review eligibility requirements, and complete your submission. With just one week remaining, begin today!
For questions or immediate assistance, contact Congresswoman Gillen’s office at 516-739-3008, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Rough Riders, I encourage you to take this opportunity to challenge yourselves, collaborate, and show what you can create. Your ideas matter—and I look forward to seeing how you bring them to life!
With Rough Rider Pride,
Dr. Shawn K. Wightman
Superintendent of Schools
Roosevelt Union Free School District

Students are invited to participate in the 2026 Long Island Leaders of Tomorrow Conference at Hofstra University on Friday, November 20, 2026.
This student-led conference will bring together young leaders from across Long Island to strengthen leadership, civic engagement, connection, and student voice. Participation also supports students working toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness.
📍 Hofstra University
🗓 Friday, November 20, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and register.
#WeAreRoosevelt #LeadersOfTomorrow #StudentVoice #CivicEngagement #RoughRiderPride

Roosevelt families, eligible households may qualify for reduced-cost high-speed internet through New York State’s Affordable Broadband Act.
📞 Call 211 for FREE assistance finding participating providers and navigating enrollment.
🌐 Learn more: https://www.211newyork.org/
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
Reliable internet means greater access to learning, homework, communication, and opportunity. Don’t miss this valuable resource!
#WeAreRoosevelt #RoughRiderPride #AffordableInternet #DigitalAccess #RooseveltFamilies



🎤 YOUR VOICE.
💡 YOUR IDEAS.
🏫 YOUR SCHOOL.
📣 YOUR IMPACT.
Roosevelt High School students are invited to apply for the NEW RUFSD Student Advisory Committee!
This is your opportunity to help represent the student body, share what students are really experiencing, bring forward new ideas, and help influence conversations about the future of Roosevelt.
🔥 We are looking for students who are:
✅ Ready to speak up and share ideas
✅ Willing to listen to different perspectives
✅ Interested in leadership and making a difference
✅ Passionate about improving the student experience
✅ Ready to represent Roosevelt with pride
You do NOT have to be a student leader already.
You do NOT have to be the loudest person in the room.
You simply need to care about Roosevelt and be willing to bring your ideas, experiences, and perspective to the table.
🏆 WHY APPLY?
⭐ Build your leadership skills
⭐ Represent your classmates
⭐ Engage with District and Board leadership
⭐ Help identify challenges and solutions
⭐ Make a real difference in your school community
📲 READY TO STEP UP?
👉 APPLY NOW:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJeTylCBs2T2OOCtzd1Zyn6KaomBBZi-vcLMBgC_jD8Ze1A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108564945530210341603
💬 Don’t just talk about what should change.
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION THAT HELPS CHANGE IT.
🐎 WE ARE ROOSEVELT!
Empowered! Proficient! Globally Ready!

Our schools are strongest when students, families, teachers, staff, and community members work together—and the Roosevelt PTSA is one of the most important ways to make that happen!
The Roosevelt PTSA is now seeking nominations for its 2026–2028 Executive Board. We are looking for committed members of our Roosevelt community who are ready to lead, serve, and make a positive difference for our students.
Leadership positions include:
⭐ President
⭐ Co-President
⭐ Two Vice Presidents
⭐ Secretary
⭐ Treasurer
Not ready to serve on the Executive Board? You can still become a PTSA member! Membership does not require volunteering. Simply joining helps strengthen communication, support student programs and enrichment opportunities, celebrate our teachers and staff, and ensure families have a meaningful voice in our school community.
Our message is simple:
💙 SUPPORT our students.
💛 CONNECT our families and schools.
💙 ENGAGE with our community.
💛 MAKE AN IMPACT.
Every membership matters. Every voice matters. Every person can make a difference.
📲 Scan the QR codes on the flyer to submit a nomination or become a member today.
🌎 Flyers are available in English, Spanish, and French so that more members of our Roosevelt community can participate.
Together, we can build an even stronger Roosevelt.
WE ARE ROOSEVELT! Empowered! Proficient! Globally Ready!



Ulysses Byas Elementary School families are invited to join us for **“A Night in Our Scholars’ Shoes”** on **Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.**
This special Open House experience is your opportunity to see school through the eyes of our scholars. Meet their teachers, explore their classrooms, discover what they are learning, and celebrate the exciting work happening throughout Ulysses Byas Elementary School.
🎤 **Principal Unique Gale-Wilson will welcome families at 5:15 p.m.**
Families are also encouraged to visit our **FACE Liaison’s Family Connection Station** to learn more about resources, opportunities, and ways to stay actively connected to your child’s educational journey.
Come experience the energy, learning, and possibilities taking shape at Ulysses Byas!
📅 **Tuesday, October 6, 2026**
⏰ **5:00–7:00 p.m.**
🏫 **Ulysses Byas Elementary School**
**Meet teachers • Explore classrooms • Celebrate learning**
At Ulysses Byas, we are building a community grounded in:
🍁 **PURPOSE • PRIDE • POSSIBILITY** 🍁
We look forward to welcoming our families for an evening of connection, celebration, and Rough Rider Pride!

Attention Roosevelt High School students and families: All 10th- and 11th-grade students will have the opportunity to take the digital PSAT during the school day!
📅 October 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m.
📍 Roosevelt High School
The PSAT helps students prepare for the SAT, discover academic strengths, identify areas for growth, and build confidence with digital testing. For eligible 11th graders, the PSAT/NMSQT also offers an opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
✅ Students: Arrive on time with your school-issued Chromebook fully charged and ready to do your best!
📝 Families: If you would like your child to walk home immediately after testing, please complete the permission form in the parent letter and return it to your child’s English teacher by October 15. Testing is expected to last approximately three hours; students with extended-time accommodations may need additional time.
📧 Questions? Contact Assistant Principal Yaneris Carbone at ycarbone@rufsd.org, (516) 345-7308, or visit Office A110.
Every step toward your future matters. Show up prepared, believe in your potential, and make this opportunity count!


The Financial Literacy 4 Youth Workshop Series is coming to the Roosevelt Youth Center — four dynamic sessions designed to give young people the tools they need to succeed.
📅 8/19, 9/23, 10/21, 11/17
⏰ 6–8 PM
👥 Group A: Ages 8–12 | Group B: Ages 13–17
📍 55 Mansfield Ave, Roosevelt, NY
Led by **Dr. LaShawn Lukes**, this series builds confidence, knowledge, and real‑world financial skills.
For details, call (516) 946‑0953 or (516) 540‑0579.
Let’s cultivate bright futures together. 🌱


Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy and happiness. Thank you for your continued leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community. We hope you have a fantastic day! 💙💐
#HappyBirthday #BoardOfEducation #SchoolCommunity #Leadership


Calling all student-athletes! Registration for high school fall sports is officially open.
📋 Click the link below to register today and get ready for an exciting season of competition, teamwork, and school pride!
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/roosevelt-long-island-ny-high-school-fall-sports-registration-opens-on-july-24-2026
We can't wait to cheer you on this fall! 💙💛
#FallSports #SchoolPride #StudentAthletes






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