Ripley Central School District

🌳☀️ 4th Grade Adventure! ☀️🌊

On Thursday, May 28, our 4th Grade students enjoyed an incredible adventure at CLCS! This special trip gave them the opportunity to strengthen their bond with the CLCS 4th Grade class while making memories that will last a lifetime.

Students made the most of the great outdoors by playing on the playground, hiking through nature, and exploring the creek. Their day was filled with adventure, teamwork, and discovery as they enjoyed all that nature had to offer.

After an action-packed day outside, students cooled off with a refreshing swim while also learning valuable pool safety skills and building confidence in the water.

From outdoor exploration to water safety and new friendships, this adventure was the perfect combination of fun and learning. We are so thankful for opportunities that allow our students to grow, connect, and experience learning beyond the classroom walls!

💙🌿🏊‍♂️ What a fantastic day of adventure, friendship, and fun!

#FourthGradeAdventure #OutdoorLearning #CreekExploring #NatureHike #PoolSafety #BuildingFriendships #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #MakingMemories

Reminder!

School will be CLOSED Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

As we enjoy the long weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We hope all of our families have a safe, relaxing, and meaningful Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸✨

📚✨ Congratulations to Our Book Fair Winners! ✨📚

What a fun and exciting time our winners had shopping for their Book Fair treasures! 🎉 From stacks of books to fun goodies and trinkets, each winner got to enjoy picking out some amazing items during our Scholastic Book Fair. 📖🛍️

The smiles in these pictures say it all — there’s nothing better than watching students get excited about books and reading! ❤️

Thank you again to everyone who supported our Book Fair and helped make this event such a huge success. Your support helps grow a love of reading in our students and creates memorable experiences like these! 📚✨

Congratulations again to all of our winners! 🎁👏

🎉📚🎨 TOMORROW IS THE BIG NIGHT AT RCS! 🎨📚🎉

Join us Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for an evening packed with community fun, creativity, and HUGE savings!

✨ BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE BOOK FAIR! ✨
📖 Literally EVERYTHING is BOGO!
🕟 4:30–8:30 PM
📍 RCS Small Gym
🌟 Open to the Public!

PLUS…

🎨 Annual Art Show 🎨
Come celebrate the incredible talent of our students and enjoy a wonderful display of artwork throughout the evening!
🕟 4:30–8:30 PM
📍 RCS Small Gym

🍪 Light snacks will also be available courtesy of the Ripley PTO!

AND DON’T FORGET…

🗳️ Annual Budget / Board of Education Vote 🗳️
📍 Room 125
🕑 2:00–8:00 PM

Every vote matters, and your support makes a difference for our students and school community!

We hope to see EVERYONE tomorrow for an exciting night at RCS! 💙💛

Starting today, until August 24th check out some new titles in Sora.

Link to Sora
https://soraapp.com/library/e2ccbny

Choose Ripley Central School. Enter your students Login and Password.

COMING SOON!

The community of Ripley Central School comes alive with gratitude as sixth graders unite to honor local heroes. Stepping outside the classroom, these young students carry a profound mission to ensure no veteran's sacrifice is forgotten. With quiet respect, they walk the cemetery grounds to place a bright American flag at each headstone. This moving tribute bridges generations, transforming a simple history lesson into a lifelong memory of civic pride. Reading the names carved in stone brings the true cost of freedom into sharp, personal focus. As row after row of flags catches the morning light, the students see the powerful visual impact of their collective gratitude. Through this heartfelt service, Ripley's youngest citizens keep the legacy of our fallen protectors beautifully alive.

Save the Date! RCS Art Show Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4:30 to 8:30 pm

Don't forget to VOTE! Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:00 to 8:00 pm

Reminder: There is early dismissal for students tomorrow, Friday, May 15 at 11 am.

🦅✨ Eagle Wings were drawn on Wednesday, May 13! ✨🦅

Congratulations to all of our students who earned Eagle Wings for showing grit, respect, responsibility, leadership and thankfulness! We are so proud of the positive choices our students continue to make each day.

Keep soaring high, Eagles! Your hard work and great character do not go unnoticed! 💙💛

#EaglePride #SoaringToSuccess #PositiveChoices #EagleWings

📚🎉 GET READY, READERS… THE SCHOLASTIC BOGO BOOK FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!!! 🎉📚

🗓 SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

This is NOT your average book fair… it’s the AMAZING Scholastic BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Book Fair! 🤩 And YES… that means BOGO on EVERYTHING — books, posters, pens, journals, trinkets, gadgets, and all the fun Book Fair goodies too!!! 🎁📖✨

Stock up on summer reading, grab favorite series, discover new adventures, and snag all the fun extras for HALF the price! 🙌📚

But WAIT… it gets EVEN BETTER!!! 🎉

For EVERY $50 spent at the Book Fair, you or your child will be entered into a drawing to win one of THREE awesome prizes:
💰 $25 in FREE Book Fair Dollars
💰 $50 in FREE Book Fair Dollars
💰 $100 in FREE Book Fair Dollars

Who’s ready for a shopping spree?! 🤩

🚨 Don’t forget to set up your child’s Book Fair eWallet NOW so they can shop:
✔️ Cash-free
✔️ Worry-free
✔️ Independently

It’s super easy to set up — and family members can even add funds too! Start here 👉 Scholastic Book Fair eWallet

👀 Start browsing and getting excited together here:
👉 Ripley Central School Book Fair Page

Let the countdown to BOOK FAIR DAY begin!!! 📚🎈✨

#ScholasticBookFairs #LoveOfReading #BookFairExcitement #BOGOBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #SaveTheDate

Today, our 3rd grade students headed out on an adventure to Presque Isle in Erie, PA! 🚲🌊

Over the past several weeks, students have been working incredibly hard to learn and practice their bike riding skills, and today their grit and determination truly paid off. Even though the weather was a little iffy at times, it didn’t stop the fun! Students and staff made the best of the day and created some wonderful memories together.

We are so proud of our students for showing perseverance, courage, and teamwork throughout this exciting experience! 💙

Today was an exciting day in 3rd Grade Science! 🦋 Our caterpillars officially transformed into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies, and students had the opportunity to release them outside.

Over the past few weeks, students have been learning all about the Circle of Life and observing the amazing life cycle of a butterfly firsthand. What a fun and memorable learning experience for our 3rd graders! 💙

Reminder: Students will have Early Dismissal on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 am.

The after school tennis club took an adventure to the Lakewood YMCA. Matt Johnson, the director of tennis, ran the group through some drills and games. Chautauqua Lake tennis coach Sue Teets and some of her Varsity players helped guide the group through these activities. Thank you to all those who made this trip possible.

Ripley students have been hard at work building their reading skills through our Beanstack program! 📚✨

Each month, students take on a reading challenge by logging their reading and completing fun, reading-based activities. Their dedication earns them exciting prizes along the way!

For the month of March, students had the chance to win a $50 gift card—and we’re excited to announce that this month’s winner is William Skinner! 🎉

Congratulations, William, and great job to all of our readers for your continued effort and enthusiasm!

If you would like a chance to earn prizes for reading, check out Beanstack here: https://ripleycsdpk6.beanstack.org/

Congratulations to the sixth grade students who participated in this year’s Patriot’s Pen. This year's theme was, "How I Show Patriotism." Dave Bower from the Ripley VFW presented awards. Addy came in third place and was presented with a $50 cash prize. Great job, Addy!

"Thank you bunches for all our lunches"
Kindergarten showed their gratitude to our wonderful cafeteria staff this morning!