RSM launches a new school year

Mrs. Collins, first grade teacher at St. Mary's Elementary in Remsen, took a class photo outside by the new banner, with this school year's theme on it. Front row, from left: Dylan Schroeder, Juliann Mohning, Kinley Tentinger, Katherine Doidge, and Chloe Homan. Back row, from left: Ethan Klein, Ben Roder, Brodey Penning, Lance Glassmaker, and Jayze Bunkers.

Mrs. Wimmer's second grade at Remsen St. Mary's took a group photo inside the classroom on the second day of school. Front row, from left: Kimberly Cronin, Brielle Schorg, Sophia Harpenau, and Lucas Sheehan. Middle row, from left: Dayton Kneip, Tyten Waldschmitt, Allisyn Garvin, Laney Klein, Faith Kelley, and Ian Tentinger. Back row, from left: Dalton Klein, Reece Homan, Tre Galles, Allie Nacke, Beau Johnson, and Breeana Sheehan.

Deacon Rick Roder speaks at the traditional official school opening prayer service at the Grotto of Lourdes. Scripture reading along with prayer offered by Father McCarthy were included in the service. Preschool through grade twelve principal, Jeff Burkey, spoke, along with introducing the new students to RSM.

Two lucky students were chosen for the traditional ringing of school bell to set off the school year. The U.S. flag was raised and students, faculty/staff, parents and grandparents in attendance joined in for the daily pledge of allegiance. The RSM school song, led by music director, Steph Niewohner, followed the pledge to conclude the opening school ceremony.