
The following students were recognized for demonstrating the Ripley Character Strengths on the morning announcements today. The RCS Character Strengths are; Respect, Responsibility, Leadership, Thankfulness, and Grit. Great job scholars!




Grade 3 began the next topic in science titled "The Circle of Life: Life Cycles and Traits". Scholars will explore the entire life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly and will release them when they reach adulthood. Students are doing a great job caring for their caterpillars!




It's great to be back! The following students were recognized for their scholarship and character this morning. Great job scholars!




Grade 4 students dissected flowers during science today. They identified the individual parts and their functions. We are more than ready for the flowers around the school to bloom. Think Spring!




The following students were recognized this morning for their scholarship and character. Congratulations and keep up the good work!



The PTO will be taking orders for Mother’s Day Hanging Baskets for the next two weeks. Hanging baskets are available by order for $20. Orders will be available for pick up the week of May 5.


Join us tonight from 6-7pm for an evening of Bingo, Popcorn, and Books. We hope to see you here.


The following students were recognized for their character and scholarship this morning on the announcements. We had a ton of students showing grit, leadership, and responsibility. Keep up the good work!


The following students were recognized on the morning announcements this morning for demonstrating the RCS Character Strengths (Respect, Responsibility, Leadership, Thankfulness, and Grit). Keep up the good work!


Fifth graders have been learning all about Earth's water systems during science. They finished up their latest unit by learning about the water filtration process and experimented with various filter designs. Great job scholars!




The following students were recognized for their character and scholarship during the morning announcements today. This week we are focusing on the Ripley Character strength of respect. Respect is caring enough to consider how words and actions impact others. Great job!



Check out the free family swim opportunity for all RCS students Monday evenings from 6-8pm at the Chautauqua Lake School pool.


Grade 2 students were pushed outside of their comfort zones yesterday (3/2) with a skiing adventure. Students were patient, respectful, and very attentive to their instructors. Students helped each other as they navigated the bunny hill. Great job scholars!




PK3 is celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday AND their first day without masks! Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook characters today. Great job scholars!

Students at RCS began Read Across America Day with a delicious breakfast of green eggs and ham. I love them in a jar. I love them on a car. I love them with a fox. I love them in a box. Do you like green eggs and ham?

Grade 4 students participated in a virtual field trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. They learned all about the forces that move the Earth and how erosion, volcanoes, and weathering help to shape our planet. Ranger Syd was a wonderful adventure guide.


We are celebrating School Bus Driver Appreciation Day today. We trust the drivers to safely transport our greatest treasures to and from school daily. A big thank you goes out to the entire transportation department for the role they play in every students education at RCS.

The following students were recognized this morning for exhibiting the Ripley Character Traits. Students names and actions were read on the morning announcements. Keep up the good work of demonstrating: Leadership, Respect, Responsibility, Grit, and Thankfulness.



Students in grades 1, 3, 5, and 6 went on a tubing adventure to Peek’n Peak today. This was the first tubing experience for many of our students. It’s always nice to observe students when they are faced with a task that is outside of their comfort zone.



Second grade took initiative on Wednesday to pick up trash that blew onto campus over the weekend. They filled three bags and even found one of the town banners that hang on the telephone poles which they then returned so it could be rehung. Thank you for showing such leadership!
