North Greenbush Common School District
49 N. Greenbush Rd.
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-283-6748 Fax: 518-283-6609
Built in 1861 the "Little Red School House" is believed to be one of the last one room school houses in the State of New York that continues to operate and educate elementary students. Property for Little Red was deeded to the school district from farmland owned by Peter & Gitty DeFreest and Ruger and Helen Vandenbergh
School & District Office Directions:
From 787 N take route 378E (exit 7E), toward South Troy. Turn right onto Morrison Ave. Turn right onto US-4 Vandenburgh Ave., stay in left lane. Turn left at HVCC's South Rd. Entrance. Take the first right into our new driveway.
INFORMATIONAL:
The North Greenbush Common School District Board of Education will have a vacancy to fill for the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Board, petitions will be available starting Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Please stop by the District office to pick up your petition. All petitions require at least 25 signatures of qualified voters from the District. A bio of at least 100 words must also be included. Completed petitions must be returned to the District no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
Monthly Calendar
April Calendar (click here)
Employment Opportunities
Please send certifications, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected] or mail to North Greenbush Common School District, 49 North Greenbush Rd., Troy, NY 12180
How Does School Choice Work?
Little Red School House has Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade. Students are provided their 3-12 education through agreements between our Board of Education and the Boards of Education of other Districts. Annual tuition agreements are on a year by year basis. Currently, North Greenbush has tuition agreements with the following Districts; Averill Park School District Grades 3-12, Wynantskill Union Free School District Grades 3-8 and Troy City School District Grades 6-12. East Greenbush School District Grades 9-12. Parents choose a School District not a School within the district.
Registration
To Register your child for K-12 go the Registration tab above or contact Ann Meister at the District Office @ 518-283-6748 or [email protected]
Kindergarten Registration
North Greenbush Common School District phone registration for children attending Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on January 2, 2025. For your child to attend Kindergarten, they must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2025. Parents of children eligible to attend Kindergarten in September must call the District Office at (518) 283-6748 by February 14, 2025.
School District Map (click here)
Transportation Requests
Public school transportation requests are due to the District Office by June 1st. Private school transportation requests are due to the District Office by April 1st.
Forms can be found under the more - transportation tab above.
Snow Closing Information
Please tune to Channel 6, 10, 13 or FOX for school closings. Little Red School House will be listed as: N. Greenbush- Little Red School House. Note: If Wynantskill is closed due to inclement weather, they will not be providing transportation for Little Red School House, Troy, Averill Park or Private School Students. In addition, If Wynantskill is closed there is no TSL after school program
Parent Dashboard
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is committed to making data available and easy to use. This site provides a first step so families can be better informed as they work to advance student achievement. Click here: PARENT DASHBOARD
Tax Bills
For tax verification please go to the School Tax Information tab above or contact Ann Meister at 518-283-6748
STAR Exemptions Program:
For STAR questions please contact the State at 518-457-2036. The school district does not handle the STAR program, however, if a tax payer is missing their STAR discount, please know that the State has taken over the STAR Program and would need to be contacted directly with any questions.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
NYS ESSA-Funded Programs Complaint Procedures
ARP-ESSER PLAN
Tools for Schools:
To register: http//www.pricechopper.com/savings/tools-for-schools
Census Information
If you have children that are under the age of 21 living in your home, please contact the District Office to register your children for the 2023-2024 school year. This information is important to the planning and budgeting process.
49 N. Greenbush Rd.
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-283-6748 Fax: 518-283-6609
Built in 1861 the "Little Red School House" is believed to be one of the last one room school houses in the State of New York that continues to operate and educate elementary students. Property for Little Red was deeded to the school district from farmland owned by Peter & Gitty DeFreest and Ruger and Helen Vandenbergh
School & District Office Directions:
From 787 N take route 378E (exit 7E), toward South Troy. Turn right onto Morrison Ave. Turn right onto US-4 Vandenburgh Ave., stay in left lane. Turn left at HVCC's South Rd. Entrance. Take the first right into our new driveway.
INFORMATIONAL:
The North Greenbush Common School District Board of Education will have a vacancy to fill for the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the Board, petitions will be available starting Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Please stop by the District office to pick up your petition. All petitions require at least 25 signatures of qualified voters from the District. A bio of at least 100 words must also be included. Completed petitions must be returned to the District no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
Monthly Calendar
April Calendar (click here)
Employment Opportunities
Please send certifications, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected] or mail to North Greenbush Common School District, 49 North Greenbush Rd., Troy, NY 12180
How Does School Choice Work?
Little Red School House has Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade. Students are provided their 3-12 education through agreements between our Board of Education and the Boards of Education of other Districts. Annual tuition agreements are on a year by year basis. Currently, North Greenbush has tuition agreements with the following Districts; Averill Park School District Grades 3-12, Wynantskill Union Free School District Grades 3-8 and Troy City School District Grades 6-12. East Greenbush School District Grades 9-12. Parents choose a School District not a School within the district.
Registration
To Register your child for K-12 go the Registration tab above or contact Ann Meister at the District Office @ 518-283-6748 or [email protected]
Kindergarten Registration
North Greenbush Common School District phone registration for children attending Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on January 2, 2025. For your child to attend Kindergarten, they must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2025. Parents of children eligible to attend Kindergarten in September must call the District Office at (518) 283-6748 by February 14, 2025.
School District Map (click here)
Transportation Requests
Public school transportation requests are due to the District Office by June 1st. Private school transportation requests are due to the District Office by April 1st.
Forms can be found under the more - transportation tab above.
Snow Closing Information
Please tune to Channel 6, 10, 13 or FOX for school closings. Little Red School House will be listed as: N. Greenbush- Little Red School House. Note: If Wynantskill is closed due to inclement weather, they will not be providing transportation for Little Red School House, Troy, Averill Park or Private School Students. In addition, If Wynantskill is closed there is no TSL after school program
Parent Dashboard
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is committed to making data available and easy to use. This site provides a first step so families can be better informed as they work to advance student achievement. Click here: PARENT DASHBOARD
Tax Bills
For tax verification please go to the School Tax Information tab above or contact Ann Meister at 518-283-6748
STAR Exemptions Program:
For STAR questions please contact the State at 518-457-2036. The school district does not handle the STAR program, however, if a tax payer is missing their STAR discount, please know that the State has taken over the STAR Program and would need to be contacted directly with any questions.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
NYS ESSA-Funded Programs Complaint Procedures
ARP-ESSER PLAN
Tools for Schools:
To register: http//www.pricechopper.com/savings/tools-for-schools
Census Information
If you have children that are under the age of 21 living in your home, please contact the District Office to register your children for the 2023-2024 school year. This information is important to the planning and budgeting process.
