Ripley Central School District

Dear Ripley Families, Due to the forecasted high temperatures (in excess of 90 degrees with a real feel of 98 degrees), Ripley Central School will implement an early dismissal at 11:30 am on Monday June 23rd, Tuesday June 24th, and Wednesday June 25th. Lunch will be served as planned, prior to dismissal. This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of our students. Thursday will remain an 11:00 am dismissal as previously scheduled, with a pre-packaged lunch option. Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s transportation during these days. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Thank you.

🎉📚 Exciting News for Our Families! 📚🎉 This summer, we're bringing the magic of storytelling home to YOU with FREE access to Novel Effect — a fun, interactive read-aloud app that brings books to life with real-time music and sound effects! I have attached an image to post with it. (I did not like the Chat image, so I clipped this.) Our students loved using Novel Effect in the classroom and library, and now your family can enjoy it all summer long! Whether you're reading a favorite book from your shelf or borrowing one from the library, Novel Effect follows along and adds a magical layer to every story. ✨ Why you'll love it: ✅ Works with thousands of popular children’s books ✅ Interactive sounds and music enhance engagement ✅ Fun activities, conversation starters, and crafts included ✅ Supports reading comprehension and family bonding 📲 Just scan the QR code on the flyer your student brings home (you can also find it in Mrs. Kondrick's Rooms Message) to unlock your unlimited access and join our magical summer reading adventure — giggles guaranteed! Let’s make this summer full of stories, learning, and FUN! #NovelEffect #SummerReadingAdventure #FamilyReadingTime

🎉 End of Year Fun! 🎉 On Friday, June 16, students in PK3 through Grade 5 celebrated the end of the school year with a fun-filled Field Day! The weather was perfect, making the day even more enjoyable. The morning featured a competitive Kickball tournament for Grades 3–5, followed by exciting afternoon activities like tattoos, the Splash Tower, relay races, Kerplunk, coconut bowling, pool noodle croquet, Elephant Trunks, and an obstacle course! Meanwhile, our 6th Grade students enjoyed their own adventure with a trip to Waldameer Park in Erie, PA—and the beautiful weather made it even better! 🎢🌞 A big thank you to everyone who helped make these special events possible. What a great way to end the year! 💙✨

We are excited to share the awards given in P.E. this year! The shirts were given to the students who worked the hardest to improve their fitness scores over this year and were called the "extra effort" awards. The blue patches represent the Wallace Johnson Fitness Awards and are students who received the top 85% of scores with the same age in North America. The red patches represent the Sally Schioleno Fitness Awards and are given to students who achieved the top 50% in all the fitness tests compared to same aged students in North America. 3rd grade students received the Presidential fitness award for meeting satisfactory fitness scores in all fitness testing. Way to go! (Sophia Peralta, grade 6, also won an award but is not pictured here. )

🎉 Our PK3 students wrapped up the school year with a heartwarming end-of-year picnic! ☀️ Families gathered to enjoy a special late morning together as our little learners showcased some of the songs and lessons they’ve mastered throughout the year. 🎶📚 What a wonderful way to celebrate all they’ve accomplished in PK3! 💛 Thank you to all the families who joined us to make it so memorable. #PK3Celebration #EndOfYearPicnic #ProudPK3Learners #FamilyFun

🎓🌟 Our PK4 students "Graduated" in style on Wednesday, June 18! They rocked their way into the ceremony to the empowering tune of "Brave" by Sara Bareilles, and we couldn't be prouder of their growth this year. 💪🎶 These young learners are now ready to take the next big step—Kindergarten, here they come! 🚌📚✨ #PK4Graduation #BraveBeginnings #KindergartenBound #RCSPride

🎉👏 On Tuesday, June 17, students in grades PK4 through 6 participated in their end-of-year Student-Led Conferences! We are thrilled to share that we had an outstanding 94.7% attendance rate — thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate the hard work and growth of our students this year. 💼📚 Great job to all the students for leading with confidence and pride! 💙🦅 #StudentLedSuccess #RCSProud

🎓👏 On Monday, June 16, the CLCS Class of 2025 returned to Ripley for their traditional congratulatory Clap-Out! Former RCS students had the chance to walk the halls one more time, revisit their old classrooms, and reminisce about their days as Ripley students. 🏫💙 They wrapped up the visit by gathering for photos on the RCS front lawn—a perfect way to capture the moment and the memories. 📸🌿 It was a heartwarming celebration filled with pride, smiles, and lots of applause as we cheered them on toward their next chapter. Congratulations, graduates! 🎉🎓 #OnceARipleyEagle #ClassOf2025 #ClapOutTradition

First grade showed grit, perseverance, and courage on their recent adventure to Panama Rocks. They worked together to maneuver over, through, and around several large rock formations, and had so much fun in the process!

🍩💙 Donuts for Dads! 💙🍩 Our Kindergarteners had a sweet celebration today honoring the special men in their lives during Donuts for Dads! 🥳 The morning kicked off with a heartwarming performance by our students, followed by a fun time sharing donuts with their dads — or their awesome "stand-in" dads. Thank you to everyone who came and made this morning extra special! 💛 We loved seeing so many smiles, proud faces, and sticky fingers! 😊 #DonutsForDads #KindergartenLove #RCSPride

⛳️ A huge thank you to Lakeside Golf Course for hosting our annual Fifth Grade Golf Adventure! The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and our students had a fantastic time learning the game — we may have even discovered a few future golf pros in the making! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ If your student caught the golf bug, good news! Reminder Eagle U will be offering golf lessons at Lakeside Golf Course this summer for any students who want to keep swinging. ⛳️🌞 #ThankYouLakeside #FutureGolfers #RiminderEagleU #SummerFun #RCSProud

🎉🏅 Double the Celebration, Double the Character! 🏅🎉 We’re excited to give a big shoutout to our amazing students who were recognized on Thursday, June 5 and today, June 12, for living out the Ripley Character Strengths! 🌟 These outstanding students have consistently demonstrated grit, leadership, respect, responsibility, and thankfulness — the values that make our school community so special. Your strong character, positive attitude, and dedication to doing what’s right continue to inspire everyone around you. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you! Keep shining bright! 🙌💙 #RipleyProud #CharacterChampions #StudentLeadership #ShineBright

A big thank you to 6th grader Emma Rowe and Heather Woodis from Country Ayre Farms for bringing a very special visitor to our school on Wednesday, June 11—a 2-day-old baby calf! 🐄💛 Our students loved the opportunity to meet the calf up close and learn more about cows and life on the farm. It was a hands-on experience that sparked curiosity, lots of smiles, and some great questions. We’re so grateful for this memorable visit and for the community connections that make learning come alive! #FarmToSchool #ThankYouCountryAyreFarms #HandsOnLearning

🎉 What an amazing day for the Girls on the Run 5K race at UB on Sunday, June 8! Our girls did a fantastic job — showing determination, grit, and team spirit every step of the way. 🏃‍♀️💪 A special shoutout to Evie Sabella who finished first in our group with an impressive time under 27 minutes! 🙌🔥 Huge thanks to our incredible Buddy Runners, Parent Club Run participants, and especially our dedicated coaches. Your support, encouragement, and mentorship made all the difference. 💛 We are so proud of all the girls — this program continues to inspire and empower! #GirlPower #5KSuccess #ProudMoment #GirlsontheRun

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Prep! 🎃 Mrs. Miller’s Community Service recess group got their hands dirty planting pumpkins for our Annual Fall Festival! On Thursday, June 5, the students took full advantage of the beautiful weather to kick off this fun tradition. In the fall, all RCS students will get to visit the pumpkin patch and choose their very own pumpkin to take home! 🌾 A huge thank you to Knight Farms for generously sharing the plot, plowing the field, and donating their time to help make this possible. We are so grateful for your support! We love seeing our students learning, growing, and giving back — one seed at a time! 🌱🍂 #RCSCommunity #FallFestivalPrep #PumpkinPatchFun #ThankYouKnightFarms #LearningByDoing

🎉📚 Ms. Potter’s 5th Grade Writing Group Celebration 📚🎉 Over the past month, Ms. Potter’s 5th grade writers have been hard at work crafting their very own informational books! Each student chose a unique topic to explore, which led to a wide variety of interesting and creative pieces. On Thursday, they had the special opportunity to share their finished books with Mrs. Sepulveda’s Kindergarten class. The Kindergarteners were wonderful listeners and truly enjoyed hearing all the exciting facts and stories shared by their older peers! To celebrate all the hard work, creativity, and courage it took to write and read aloud their books, the group enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream party! 🍦📝 These young authors should be incredibly proud of themselves — they did an amazing job! 💙

☀️📚 Outdoor Learning Fun! Our 4th grade students took full advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday by bringing math class outside! Fresh air, sunshine, and some hands-on learning made for a perfect combination. 🌳➕✖️ A big thank you to our teachers for making learning both fun and memorable! #OutdoorClassroom #MathInTheSun #Ripley4thGrade

📣 Reminder: Literacy Night is TONIGHT! 📚✈️ Don't miss our summer reading kick-off event — Passport to a Colorful Adventure! 🎉 🗓 Tonight, June 4th 🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM ✅ Pick up summer reading materials ✅ Learn about free reading apps ✅ Read, write, and enjoy a popcorn snack! 🍿 This fun and interactive event is perfect for families and a great way to launch into summer learning. We can't wait to see you there! #LiteracyNight #AdventureAwaits #SummerReading #FamilyEvent

Our 4th grade students brought their Social Studies lessons to life with an unforgettable adventure! After learning about the Erie Canal and Niagara Falls, they explored both firsthand with visits to Lockport Locks and Niagara Falls State Park. 🌊🛶 A huge thank you to the Connect Kids Grant for helping make this enriching experience possible! 💙📚 #HandsOnLearning #FieldTripFun #ConnectKidsNY

🌲 Reminder: Hit the Trails & Parks Challenge – Deadline June 15! 🌲 Just a quick reminder—the Hit the Trails and Parks Challenge ends June 15! My goal is to have at least 30 students complete the challenge, and we’re off to a great start! If your child has been participating, let me know—I can help gather documentation from our school adventures. Many grades have already completed 2 or 3 qualifying hikes during field trips! ✅ Trips that count toward your total: Kindergarten: Presque Isle 1st Grade: Panama Rocks 3rd Grade: Presque Isle 4th Grade: Chautauqua Lake CS, Niagara Falls 5th Grade: Camp Onyahsa 🏞️ You can also visit any park, even if it’s not listed on the flyer—just make sure to take a selfie with the park sign as proof! 📎 Click here to view the program flyer with full details Let me know if you have questions or need help—I’m happy to support you on this fun outdoor adventure!