Volunteer Opportunities

The Asthma and Allergy Parent Advisory Council identifies ways in which parents and guardians and school personnel can work together to help ensure student safety, and provide an optimum school experience for children who have allergies and asthma. For more information, contact Medical Director Sharon Harris at (585) 359-5028 or via email.

The Budget Advisory Council (BAC) provides a forum for stakeholders and the superintendent to share ideas and understandings necessary for the successful development of a budget that best represents the values of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District community. For more information, contact Anthony Montoro, Assistant Superintendent of School Finance and Operations at (585) 359-5037 or via email.

The Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee meets quarterly to discuss district financial processes and conditions with the district's external auditor, internal auditor and claims auditor.  Recommendations for financial process improvements and areas to be examined are made by this committee to ensure the district has proper controls and monitoring in place to protect the district's assets. Volunteers should have a financial background or experience. For more information, contact Anthony Montoro, Assistant Superintendent of School Finance and Operations, at or (585) 359-5037 or via email.

The District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District was at the request of the Board of Education and the superintendent of schools, based on the belief that parent involvement is necessary to ensure student success. It was determined that to be successful, DPAC membership should include parent representatives from each school building, from special student groups, from the Board of Education, and from district administration. Visit the DPAC page under District Committees for more information.
 

For more information about the District Safety Committee, contact Michael Paladino, director of district safety, at (585) 359-7813 or via email.

The mission of the Multicultural Parent Advisory Council is to advocate on behalf of children within the Rush-Henrietta Central School District for opportunities that will empower, inform, promote high academic achievement, provide cultural and social enrichment, and instill leadership qualities. For more information, contact Michael Allen, Assistant Superintendent for Student and Family Services, at (585) 359-5018 or via email.

The food pantry is a joint effort between the school district and many community partners, and is located in the Good Shepherd building, 3288 East Henrietta Road. In addition to carrying food and personal care items, the pantry also has school supplies and "birthday bags" to help celebrate those special days. The pantry is open from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Please call 359-7979 or email foodpantry@rhnet.org for more information.

The Rush-Henrietta Alumni Council (RHAC) assists the district with alumni communication; guides and supports class reunions; coordinates the annual Alumni Hall of Fame recognition program; and informs and advises the superintendent and Board of Education on matters of interest to Rush-Henrietta alumni. For more information, contact the Office of Community Relations at tanderson (at) rhnet.org or hcampo (at) rhnet.org. 

The Sports Boosters Club meets once a month and is involved with scheduling and running the concession stands, coordinating events such as the Royal Comet Awards Ceremony in June; supporting team and club fundraisers; and ordering senior flowers. There are many opportunities to volunteer! If you have a desire to help, make new friends and lend a hand, then this is the place for you! We all work together and share our knowledge and experience to make a difference in our sporting community. For more information, contact the athletic department at (585) 359-7808 or the Sports Boosters via email for more information.

Shared Decision Making teams exist in all of our schools. These teams bring together representatives of teachers, staff, parents, administrators, and the R-H community to share viewpoints and to focus common efforts into shaping school decisions and practices that benefit our children.

Universal Pre-K is a free 2.5-hour, five-day-a-week program funded by New York state that provides children with an opportunity to experience a developmentally-appropriate learning environment and make friends before they begin kindergarten. To learn more about the committee, contact Kimberly Klubek, program coordinator; (585) 359-7914 or via email.