
The Future of Rural: Our Time to Shine
Sunday, July 13
Conference Kickoff (afternoon)
Afternoon Reception
Welcome Dinner
Evening Sponsored Event: Curling 101
Monday, July 14
Breakfast
Keynote, Dr. Joseph Sanfelippo
Breakout sessions
Celebration of Rural Education Lunch: FFA Speakers and Rural Teacher of the Year Award
Sponsored Afternoon Reception at the Intervale Ski Lodge/Ski Jump
Tuesday, July 15
Breakfast
“The Future of Rural” Panel presentation
A top-level panel discussion about what’s next for rural New York. Hear from experts in agriculture, education, and higher education about where our rural communities are headed, what they need, and how rural schools will play a central role in our future!
Breakout sessions continued
Featured sponsored events

Curling 101
Learn the basics of curling, try your shot at being a pro, and spend the evening networking with colleagues.
OPT-IN REQUIRED
You must opt-in to this event in advance during the registration process. Additional fees do not apply, however, it is important that you register in advance as this event is sure to fill up quickly.
If attendees would like to opt out of the curling session, we still welcome you to join us for an evening of networking with colleagues.

Olympic Jumping Complex
Intervale Ski Jump/Ski Lodge
The 128-meter jump features an observation deck which offers views of the surrounding High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Training and competition for Nordic ski jumping takes place year round thanks to a plastic mat out-run on the 90m jump. Jumpers (in training) will be onsite during the event. https://olympicjumpingcomplex.com/
Photo by Lake Placid Legacy Sites in Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex

- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! -
Full Conference Registration: $495
Single-Day Conference Registration: $250/day
Spouse Dining Package: $300 (access to all meals, receptions and sponsored networking events)

In order to receive our locked-in rates, you must reserve directly with a booking link provided during the conference registration process. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email. This email will provide a link to hotel reservations. At a later date, we will make the hotel reservation link more readily available on our website and in future communications. The only way to reserve a hotel at this time is by registering for the conference. Our room block includes:
Best Western Adirondack Inn
Limited rooms available for Saturday, July 12.
Rate: $279/night
Crowne Plaza Lake Placid
*Please note this hotel is located on a steep incline and may pose a challenge for those with mobility considerations.
Limited rooms available for Saturday, July 12.
Rate: $240/night
Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Limited rooms available for Saturday, July 12. Rate changes apply for Saturday.
Saturday Rate: $349-369/night
Sunday/Monday Rate: $239-269/night
Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
Limited rooms available for Saturday, July 12.
Rate: $339/night
Request for Presentation Proposals Open Through February 14th!
The Rural Schools Association is excited to announce its 2025 annual conference, The Future of Rural – Our Time to Shine, to be held at the Lake Placid Convention Center from July 13-15, 2025.
We are reminded that rural schools are vital pillars of hope, growth, and progress. By embracing innovative programs, these schools can lead the way in shaping brighter futures for their students and communities. We are seeking applications from school districts and/or BOCES districts that have any unique and successful programs currently in operation that include but are not limited to:
– AGRICULTURE IN SCHOOLS
– PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE BEYOND P-12
– STAFFING ISSUES
– DISTRICT COLLABORATION
You can read the full proposal description by clicking here.
Presentation proposals should be limited to 500 words or less. Please submit electronically by midnight February 14, 2025 and feel free to share this information widely.
RSA's 2025 RURAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
The Rural Schools Association of NYS seeks to highlight the wonderful level of teaching in rural school districts. In selecting a NYS Rural Teacher of the Year, we hope to spotlight the best among us, inspire others, and help increase the awareness of the value rural education brings to its communities.
The 2025 Summer Conference is held in partnership with FEH BOCES
