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Roy C. Ketcham High School

99 Myers Corners Road / Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 / PH: 845.298.5100

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5K Run Walk
AP Week
Spring Spirit Week
Students of the Week 4/10
Senior Senior Prom
No Hate Tour

No Hate High School Tour

The United States Marine Corps has partnered with the Tour for the past 18 years. Due to the generosity of the Marines and other partners, the No Hate Tour can bring its powerful bullying prevention message to high schools across the country.

Secretary Jeh Johnson

Secretary Jeh Johnson

Secretary Jeh Johnson (RCK Class of '75) speaks to Ketcham students during an assembly!

AP Environmental Science Students at Stockport Flats

AP Environmental Science Students at Stockport Flats

National Merit Scholar Commended Students

2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

Congrats NMS Commended Students! Ms. Chelsea Ryan - School Counselor, Jack McCarthy, David Carbone, Ainsley Bosman, Jerry Wu, Daniel Norton, Donald Cheng, Mr. David Townsend - School Counselor, Principal David Seipp

School Counseling Award

Congratulations to our College & Career Counselor, Kalah Boscia

Dutchess County Counseling Association's Counselor of the Year!

Italian Honor Society

Signor Parlapiano's Student, Domenick Amendolia Earns Recognition!

Domenick Amendolia was recognized at Eastchester High School by WCIAO (Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations), along with other outstanding students of Italian in the lower Hudson Valley, for his achievements and accomplishments in the Italian program at RCK.

Ceramics

Mrs. Reardon's Ceramics Class

College Career Fair

RCK 2025 College & Career Fair

DCC Field Trip

DCC Field Trip

The Class of 2027 enjoyed an exciting field trip exploring Dutchess Community College’s Airport Program.

Academic Achievement

Juniors nominated for outstanding Academic Achievement, Social/Emotional Strength, or College & Career Development.

Congratulations to our Student Success Spotlight recipients! Students: Noah Manuel, Matthew Lancaster & Eduardo Silva (missing). These students have shown dedication, growth, and leadership throughout the first quarter!

Baseball College Signing
NYC Trip

Trip to NYC

Juniors enjoy an afternoon and evening in New York City!

Congrats Students
Dan Ginader

Dr. Dan Ginader, RCK Class of 2010

Dan recently had a book published called The Pain Free Body. A copy of Dan’s book was presented to the RCK library.

Skilled Trades Fair

Welcome to Roy C. Ketcham High School!

To empower all of our students with the competencies and confidence to challenge themselves, to pursue their passions, and to realize their potential while growing as responsible members of their community.

Join us in celebrating the past, embracing the present, and building a brighter tomorrow for all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Announcements

Principal Seipp's Message 11/21/25

Principal Seipp's Message 9/5/25

August 2025 Letter to Parents from Principal Seipp

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 6PM in the RCK Gymnasium for our Annual Skilled Trades Fair!

Skilled Trades Fair

 

 

Storm Report

 

The Storm Report with Mr. Seipp brings you all things Roy C. Ketcham High School! Stay informed with school updates, student spotlights, upcoming events, and community news — straight from the principal’s desk. Tune in for stories that celebrate Ketcham pride, highlight student success, and keep you connected to the heart of RCK. The Storm Report — where Ketcham pride is always in the forecast.

The Storm Report - Apple Podcast

The Storm Report - Spotify

Congratulations to Ketcham's Valedictorian and Salutatorian - Class of 2026!

 

VAL McCarthy 2026

 

 

 

 

SAL 2026 Carbone

 

 

*** RCK Science Fair Winners ***

Science Fair Winners

Many of our students participated in the District

STEAM Science Fair and we are proud of them all!

DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR – April 11, 2026

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS ONLY ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE

DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL FAIR

The following winners are eligible for the Dutchess County Regional Fair:

Grades 5-12 INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS ONLY - First, second and third place winners.

See Dutchess County Science Fair  for further information about applying to compete in the Dutchess County Regional Science Fair.

THE APPLICATION MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY REGIONAL FAIR

BEFORE NOON ON MARCH 25TH. 

 

 

 

 

DCC/AP Biology Lab Day March 2026

  • DCC/AP Biology Lab Day March 2026
  • DCC/AP Biology Lab Day March 2026
  • DCC/AP Biology Lab Day March 2026
  • DCC/AP Biology Lab Day March 2026

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EVENTS

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

Scholastic Art and Writing Competition - Silver and Gold Winners

Students from Ms. Bunt, Ms. Wasserman and Ms. Keller’s classes 

take Silver and Gold Awards in the Scholastic Art Competition in Photography and Digital Painting, Drawing & Collage!

 

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