🎉 Eagle Wing Winners! 🦅
Today, there wonderful students received Eagle Wing prizes for showing their Ripley Character Strengths! We are so proud of their positive attitudes, kindness, and hard work.
Thank you, families, for sharing your wonderful students with RCS — they make our school community soar! 💙💛
#RipleyPride #EagleWings #CharacterCounts
Today, there wonderful students received Eagle Wing prizes for showing their Ripley Character Strengths! We are so proud of their positive attitudes, kindness, and hard work.
Thank you, families, for sharing your wonderful students with RCS — they make our school community soar! 💙💛
#RipleyPride #EagleWings #CharacterCounts
Good afternoon families,
Due to the predicted cold and wet weather tomorrow, our Halloween Parade will now take place in the large gym at 2:10 PM.
Students will line up outside the gym and parade around three times before returning to their classrooms.
Families are still welcome to attend! Please enter through the large gym entrance and line the perimeter of the gym to enjoy the parade. We ask that you arrive no earlier than 2:00 PM.
If you plan to dismiss your child after the parade, please let us know ahead of time.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility — we look forward to a fun and festive afternoon! 🎃
Due to the predicted cold and wet weather tomorrow, our Halloween Parade will now take place in the large gym at 2:10 PM.
Students will line up outside the gym and parade around three times before returning to their classrooms.
Families are still welcome to attend! Please enter through the large gym entrance and line the perimeter of the gym to enjoy the parade. We ask that you arrive no earlier than 2:00 PM.
If you plan to dismiss your child after the parade, please let us know ahead of time.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility — we look forward to a fun and festive afternoon! 🎃
🚍 Join the RCS Transportation Team!
RCS is looking for Full-Time and Substitute Drivers. If you have a Class B or C license, we want to hear from you!
📞 Contact the Transportation Department for more details.
716-753-5901
📝 Applications are available online.
Be part of a team that keeps our students safe every day!
#RCSJobs #NowHiring #BusDrivers #JoinOurTeam
RCS is looking for Full-Time and Substitute Drivers. If you have a Class B or C license, we want to hear from you!
📞 Contact the Transportation Department for more details.
716-753-5901
📝 Applications are available online.
Be part of a team that keeps our students safe every day!
#RCSJobs #NowHiring #BusDrivers #JoinOurTeam
📧 Message to Families
Subject: Please Complete the Ripley Digital Access Survey
Dear Families,
The New York State Education Department has asked school districts to collect information on the digital equity of families — specifically, access to devices and internet at home.
We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete the short Ripley survey linked below. This information will help us better understand and support the technology needs of our students and families.
👉 Please complete one survey for each student:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBLmDyT4ZMCYlqp4C7_VGKe26WeuzlRgwn2eAOD8iQ6KDNyg/viewform
Thank you for your time and support in helping us gather this important information.
Warm regards,
Ripley Central School District
Subject: Please Complete the Ripley Digital Access Survey
Dear Families,
The New York State Education Department has asked school districts to collect information on the digital equity of families — specifically, access to devices and internet at home.
We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete the short Ripley survey linked below. This information will help us better understand and support the technology needs of our students and families.
👉 Please complete one survey for each student:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBLmDyT4ZMCYlqp4C7_VGKe26WeuzlRgwn2eAOD8iQ6KDNyg/viewform
Thank you for your time and support in helping us gather this important information.
Warm regards,
Ripley Central School District
🚨 FBI Buffalo Presents: Digital Dangers 🚨
Join us for an important community event focused on online safety and digital awareness. Learn directly from experts how to protect yourself and your family in today’s digital world.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
⏰ Time: Check-in at 5:30 PM | Program: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Westfield Academy and Central School – Large Group Instruction Room (LGI)
🔗 Register here: Click to Register
➡️ Registration is limited to the first 90 attendees. Thank you!
⚠️ Please Note:
This presentation contains frank discussions about sensitive topics and is intended for parents and adults only.
Children should not be present.
The host of this watch group is prohibited from sharing the presentation link, to ensure a safe and open environment.
This is a one-time presentation and will not be recorded.
Presented by the FBI Buffalo Citizens Academy Alumni
Save the date! Dinner and childcare will be provided.
📚 It’s Read Aloud to a Child Week! (October 19–25, 2025)
Join families across the nation in celebrating the joy of reading together. All it takes is a book and a few minutes — pick one up and read aloud as a family! ❤️📖
Join families across the nation in celebrating the joy of reading together. All it takes is a book and a few minutes — pick one up and read aloud as a family! ❤️📖
📸 Retake Picture Day – Tuesday, October 28
Did your child miss Picture Day or need a retake? This is their chance!
✅ If your child was absent:
Send them ready to be photographed. You can order online using Retake Event Code 0160WMF at inter-state.com/Order.
✅ If you’re unhappy with the original picture:
Return the original Picture Package on Retake Day so it can be replaced.
If you’re happy with your child’s photo—no action needed!
Did your child miss Picture Day or need a retake? This is their chance!
✅ If your child was absent:
Send them ready to be photographed. You can order online using Retake Event Code 0160WMF at inter-state.com/Order.
✅ If you’re unhappy with the original picture:
Return the original Picture Package on Retake Day so it can be replaced.
If you’re happy with your child’s photo—no action needed!
🎭 Save the Date! 🎶
Our annual musical Aristocats KIDS will take the stage on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the RCS Large Gymnasium.
Our talented students have been rehearsing four days a week and can’t wait to share their hard work and excitement with you. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and memorable evening of music and performance!
Our annual musical Aristocats KIDS will take the stage on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the RCS Large Gymnasium.
Our talented students have been rehearsing four days a week and can’t wait to share their hard work and excitement with you. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and memorable evening of music and performance!
📚✨ Our Scholastic Book Fair winners had a blast shopping for their free items! A huge thank you to everyone who participated — we had over 80 students join in the fun.
Even better, the fair was a tremendous success! We reached our goal and are thrilled to share that we had over $3,000 in sales. Thank you to our amazing school community for your support!
Stay tuned for information on future book fairs — we can’t wait to see you there! 📖💛
Even better, the fair was a tremendous success! We reached our goal and are thrilled to share that we had over $3,000 in sales. Thank you to our amazing school community for your support!
Stay tuned for information on future book fairs — we can’t wait to see you there! 📖💛
🌿 Kindergarten Adventure at Presque Isle! 🌿
Our Kindergarten students had a wonderful adventure at Presque Isle today! They explored nature on a scenic hike, discovered local plants and wildlife, spotted a beaver dam and deer tracks, and even checked fish traps — finding both fish and turtles! 🐢🐟
The day wrapped up perfectly with a picnic lunch in the park. Our students demonstrated incredible respect and grit, and the park guides even complimented them on being such a kind, curious, and well-behaved group. 💚
Our Kindergarten students had a wonderful adventure at Presque Isle today! They explored nature on a scenic hike, discovered local plants and wildlife, spotted a beaver dam and deer tracks, and even checked fish traps — finding both fish and turtles! 🐢🐟
The day wrapped up perfectly with a picnic lunch in the park. Our students demonstrated incredible respect and grit, and the park guides even complimented them on being such a kind, curious, and well-behaved group. 💚
Kindergarten started learning all about writing partners yesterday and how they can help make our books even better. They shared a book they are working on with a partner, received feedback, and then went back to their seat to revise their work!
🌟 Ripley Character Strengths Spotlight! 🌟
On Tuesday, October 14, we celebrated our amazing students for demonstrating the Ripley Character Strengths of Grit, Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, and Thankfulness! 💪✨
These outstanding students were selected to receive this week’s Eagle Wing prizes for consistently showing these important traits and making a positive impact in our school community. 🦅💛💙
Each day, our students show what it means to be part of the Ripley community—working hard, leading by example, treating others with kindness, and showing gratitude in all they do. Their positive actions make our school a better place for everyone! 👏🙌
#RipleyPride #CharacterCounts #EagleWings #RipleyStrong
On Tuesday, October 14, we celebrated our amazing students for demonstrating the Ripley Character Strengths of Grit, Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, and Thankfulness! 💪✨
These outstanding students were selected to receive this week’s Eagle Wing prizes for consistently showing these important traits and making a positive impact in our school community. 🦅💛💙
Each day, our students show what it means to be part of the Ripley community—working hard, leading by example, treating others with kindness, and showing gratitude in all they do. Their positive actions make our school a better place for everyone! 👏🙌
#RipleyPride #CharacterCounts #EagleWings #RipleyStrong
Thank you!
📢 Reminder for Families 📢
We will have early dismissal this Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 am.
If there are any changes to your child’s dismissal plans, please contact the Main Office as soon as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation! 🍂
We will have early dismissal this Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 am.
If there are any changes to your child’s dismissal plans, please contact the Main Office as soon as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation! 🍂
Hello RCS Families,
We had such a wonderful Fall Fest today—Mother Nature gave us the perfect weather! 🎃 Every student had the chance to visit the pumpkin patch and pick out their very own pumpkin.
Since the pumpkins couldn’t be transported on the buses, we kindly ask that families of bus riders stop by the school to pick up their child’s pumpkin. They are lined up in the car rider pick-up area, each one clearly labeled with student names for easy collection.
A huge thank you to Knight Farms for their generous donation that made this special treat possible!
🍂 Happy Fall!
RCS
We had such a wonderful Fall Fest today—Mother Nature gave us the perfect weather! 🎃 Every student had the chance to visit the pumpkin patch and pick out their very own pumpkin.
Since the pumpkins couldn’t be transported on the buses, we kindly ask that families of bus riders stop by the school to pick up their child’s pumpkin. They are lined up in the car rider pick-up area, each one clearly labeled with student names for easy collection.
A huge thank you to Knight Farms for their generous donation that made this special treat possible!
🍂 Happy Fall!
RCS
📚✨ Weren’t able to make it to the Book Fair? No worries!
Students will still have the chance to shop tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, 2025, during school hours.
✅ To have your child participate, please message their teacher or the Main Office via Rooms and let us know.
💳 Set up an eWallet with any amount of your choosing here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ripleycentralschool1
💵 Or, send money in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name and the amount enclosed.
Thank you for your continued support of our Book Fair—it truly helps us share the love of reading with all our students! ❤️📖
Students will still have the chance to shop tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, 2025, during school hours.
✅ To have your child participate, please message their teacher or the Main Office via Rooms and let us know.
💳 Set up an eWallet with any amount of your choosing here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ripleycentralschool1
💵 Or, send money in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name and the amount enclosed.
Thank you for your continued support of our Book Fair—it truly helps us share the love of reading with all our students! ❤️📖
Last week, our sixth graders took an awesome adventure to Holiday Valley and rode the mountain coaster.
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
Please note that there will be no after school program on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, due to a staff meeting.
Students will be dismissed at the regular time on this day.
Thank you for your understanding!
Please note that there will be no after school program on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, due to a staff meeting.
Students will be dismissed at the regular time on this day.
Thank you for your understanding!
Reminder for Families
Tomorrow, we will be conducting two important safety drills:
Go Home Early Drill – Dismissal will take place at 2:55 pm.
Lockdown Drill – This will be an announced drill to help our students and staff practice safety procedures.
These drills are an important part of keeping our school community safe. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to ensure that all students know what to do in the event of an emergency.