• Benefits Al-Rasheed Academy
    - Certified School by NY Education Department.
    - Islamic Studies & Qur'an Memorization
    - Challenging Curriculum Exceeds State Guidelines.
    - Qualified & Dedicated Teachers.
    - Your Donations are Tax Deductible.
  • - Curriculum Exceeds the Standards Outlined by the State.
    - Small Class Sizes Allow Individual Attention to Students.
    - This is your Investment for Here & the Hereafter.

Welcome To Al Rasheed Academy

The Islamic School Of Lackawanna New York

AL-Rasheed Academy is the first & only Islamic school in Lackawanna New York. The School was established in order to provide a stable Islamic environment that supports the proper understanding, recitation and memorization of the Quran and learning the Arabic language. Al-Rasheed Academy also strives to exceed the New York State formal education standards while encouraging the total development of each student.

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Enrollment Forms now available!

by Principal on February 25, 2016

Dear Parents, Assalamu ‘alaikum, New enrollment forms are now available for the 2016-2017 school year under our admissions page, or in the links below: Returning Students: RE-Enrollment Form 2016-2017 New Students: Enrollment Package KG to 8th Grades 2016-2017   – Admin

Welcome Back to School!

by Principal on September 4, 2015

Bismillah (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ IN FULL) Dear Parents of Al-Rasheed Academy, Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhuh, As we begin our fourth year at Al-Rasheed Academy, on behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to welcome you and your child(ren) to the 2015-2016 school year. I look forward to working with […]

Drop Off & Pick Up Policy

by Al-Rasheed Academy on September 4, 2015

Bismillah Assalamu ‘alaikum Dear Parents, I would like to begin by thanking you all for helping and supporting our school in our first year. We have come a long way from where we started alhamdulillah and have had many positive outcomes and successes. However, it must not be forgotten that we still have a long […]

Find our YEARLY Calendar here!

September 3, 2015

To all the Parents seeking the 2015-2016 Calendar – it is now online for your convenience. (Click on the heading of this post in order to access the link.) Click here to view our  Yearly Calendar 2015-2016

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2015-2016 Uniform and School Supply LISTS!

August 6, 2015

Assalamu ‘alaikum, As we head into the upcoming year we’ve had many requests for the School Uniform policy and School Supply Lists. Please find them attached below and on our admissions page!   School Policies Uniform Policy 2015-2016 Please note – there will be a 1-2 month transition period in the application of the new […]

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Another Great Fundraising Dinner

March 17, 2015

In the name of Allah the most Beneficent the most Merciful Alhamdulillah, our annual fundraising dinner this past Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Adam’s Mark Hotel was a success. We enjoyed a beautiful lecture by Sheikh Karim Abo Zaid, a delicious meal, and had a good time with our families and friends. In addition, the […]

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You are invited to Al-Rasheed Academy’s Annual Fundraising Dinner

March 4, 2015

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Asalamu Alaykum   You are invited to Al-Rasheed Academy’s Annual Fundraising Dinner انتم مدعوون لحضور حفل العشاء الخيرية لاكاديمية الرشيد (اول مدرسة اسلامية في لاكوانا نيويورك) (click to Enlarge) Al-Rasheed Academy Making the Future Look Brighter for all Muslim Children   اضغط هنا لشراء التذاكر   Please click here to […]

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ARA Post for 2nd Trimester (School Newsletter)

April 3, 2013

Download the Newsletter Using the link below… ARA Post for 2nd Trimester 03-25-13 Feel free to leave a comment below to give us your feedback!

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Seeking of knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim

December 16, 2012

Abu Hurairah may Allah be pleased with him narrated that The Prophet peace and blessing of Allah be upon him said: “Whoever seeks a way to acquire knowledge Allah will make easy his way to paradise.” (Muslim) Anas may Allah be pleased with him related that the Messenger of Allah peace and blessing of Allah be upon […]

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Sad News in Newtown, Connecticut

December 16, 2012

It is with great sadness as we watch the news unfold in Newtown, Connecticut where 20 innocent children and 7 adults were tragically murdered in an Elementary School like ours. Those children were just like ours, they left their homes in the morning with the intention to go to school and learn new things about […]

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