Radium Springs Elementary School

📢 Attention Hornet Nation! 🐝✨
While you enjoy summer break, we want to help you get a jump start on the 2026–2027 school year. Check out attached image for our full supply list from Kindergarten to 5th Grade! 🐝
Note: Clear backpacks are required, and please remember to label all supplies.
Have a wonderful summer, Hornets! 💙💥

A Magical Recap of Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨
Last week (May 4–8), the "Magic of Teaching & Learning" was in full bloom at RSES! We had an enchanting time celebrating our incredible staff:
• Mon: Coco & Coffee ☕
• Tue: "Be Our Guest" Breakfast 🌹
• Wed: Royal Court Refreshers 🍋
• Thu: Tinkerbell & Tiana’s Sweet Treats 🧁
• Fri: Mickey & Minnie’s Hot Diggity Dog Bar 🌭
From the Magical Wheel prizes to our Red, Black, and Yellow Friday, it was a week to remember. Thank you to our teachers for making dreams come true every day! 🏰🍎

It’s time to celebrate our scholars! 🌟 Please join us for the Radium Springs Elementary School Honors Days 2026 as we recognize the incredible hard work and achievements of our students. We can't wait to see our Hornet families in the building! 🐝✨

The DCSS Teacher of the Year Banquet was a magnificent evening of celebration! We are so incredibly proud of Ms. Reed, Radium Springs Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year.

Way to represent the Hornet's Nest! 🐝✨

💜🎤 BIG NEWS from the RSES Family! 🎤💜

We are bursting with pride to share that our very own Ms. Hardman will be taking the stage in Theatre Albany's production of The Color Purple The Musical! 🌟

She will be playing the iconic role of Sophia, and we couldn't be more excited to cheer her on. Let’s show her some RSES love in the comments!💜🎤

On behalf of Principal Valerie McGhee: Charge Accepted! 👖🌟
Radium Springs Elementary is answering the call from State Superintendent Richard Woods to make May 'Jeans Month' in honor of our hardworking educators!

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🐝 IT’S SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY!🐝

Today we celebrating the incredible staff who fuel our nest every single day! Our cafeteria staff are more than just amazing cooks—they are true Hornet Heroes!
From healthy meals to unstoppable smiles, they provide the energy our students need to soar. 🥗🍎

Thank you for fueling our dreams and feeding our spirits! 💙💛

🐝💙💛Today, we are celebrating our incredible leader, Mrs. McGhee. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and for making sure every student in the nest has the chance to shine.

Your leadership is truly the "Gold Standard," and we are so proud to be under your wing. Radium Springs is a better place because of you! 💙💛🐝

Help us show her some love in the comments below! 👇

🌟 Our April Stars are Shining Bright! 🌟
Big cheers and huge smiles are in order at Radium Springs Elementary! We are beyond thrilled to announce our Students of the Month for April 2026! ✨

Congratulations to these amazing young learners! We are so incredibly proud of you for consistently exhibiting our PBIS expectations and showing everyone what it means to be a Radium Springs scholar:

Be Respectful 🤝

Be Responsible ✅

Be Ready to Succeed 🚀

Your hard work, kindness, and leadership make our school a better place every single day. Keep up the fantastic work! You are doing big things!