
📊 6th Grade Math in Action!
Our 6th graders are diving into real-world math with a hands-on statistics project! Each student created a statistical question and is surveying 50 people to gather data. Today, they took a big step by collecting responses from our 2nd grade students. 📝📚
Next up: organizing the data and creating dot plots to visually represent their findings. We can't wait to see the results of their hard work and creativity!
#MathIsEverywhere #StudentScientists #HandsOnLearning





📚🎉 Congratulations to our amazing 5th grade Battle of the Books team! 🎉📚
We are so proud of Adalynn Lindsey, Willow Kutschke, Kaylee Knight, Emma Knight, and Sophia Bunce for representing us in the Chautauqua County 2025 Battle of the Books competition on Saturday, May 10!
Not only did they showcase their incredible reading and teamwork skills, but they also took home the Best Costume Award! 🏆✨
A huge thank you to Emmett Burgess and Kaven Gilbert-Barr for all their support and preparation leading up to the big day—we couldn't have done it without you!
Way to go, team! 💪📖👏
#BattleOfTheBooks #ReadersAreLeaders #BestCostumeWinners #ProudMoment


🎉 Congratulations to Our Young Authors! 📚✍️
We’re so proud to announce that 21 students in 2nd–6th grade had their writing selected to be published in the book A Wonder in the Woods! 🌲✨
Certificates and letters were sent home this past Friday. If your child received one, please take a moment to read the letter carefully and follow the instructions to approve the story for publication and make any necessary corrections.
This is a wonderful achievement—congratulations to all our budding writers! 📝💫
#YoungAuthors #StudentSuccess #AWonderInTheWoods


🎉Congratulations to Our Patriot's Pen Participants!🎉
We are so proud of our students who took part in this year’s Patriot's Pen essay contest!
🏆 A big congratulations to Emma Rowe, who won 1st place for Ripley’s 6th–8th grade division!
🥉 Kudos to Ruthie Joos for earning 3rd place — great job!
👏 And a special shout-out to Hayden for receiving an award for participation — your hard work and effort are truly appreciated!
Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughtful reflections on patriotism. Your voices matter! ❤️💙
#PatriotsPen #StudentSuccess #RipleyPride


📣 Upcoming Events Alert!
Please check out the flyer for details on our exciting events happening on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars! 🎉


🎉👏 Congratulations to our amazing students! 👏🎉
Today, we proudly recognized a group of outstanding individuals who have truly exemplified the Ripley Character Strengths. These students stood out for their grit, leadership, respect, responsibility and thankfulness — traits that make Ripley proud every single day.
Your dedication and positive character do not go unnoticed. Keep shining and inspiring others with your example. We are so proud of you! 🌟🙌
#RipleyProud #CharacterStrengths #StudentSuccess


Friendly Reminder: There will be early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, May 9 at 11:00 am


🌸 Reminder: Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Pickup! 🌸
Don’t forget to pick up your beautiful Mother’s Day hanging baskets!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
🕝 Time: 2:30 – 3:45 PM
📍 Location: RCS Large Gym Lobby
Thank you for supporting our fundraiser – just in time to celebrate all the amazing moms! 💐💕
RCS PTO


🌲🥾 Our K–6 Students Have Hit the Trail! 🥾🌲
We’re excited to share that ALL students in grades K–6 have completed their first school hike—way to go, adventurers! 🎉
Want to join the fun and earn some awesome prizes? Check out the flyer with all 10 hiking locations—but don’t worry, you only need to complete 5 total hikes to qualify. The first one is already done, so just 4 more to go!
📸 Don’t forget: To be eligible, all selfies and hike info must be submitted via the online entry form by JUNE 15th.
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Prizes will be awarded during Field Day!
📲 Scan the code on the attached flyer to access the entry form.
✅ Be sure to complete all hikes and take your photos before submitting the form!
Let’s hit the trail and have some fun—see you out there! 🌿



📚 C. Wolf Reading Program – SeaWolves Ticket Info ⚾
If your student completed and turned in their C. Wolf Reading Log, their submission has been sent to the Erie SeaWolves.
Please keep an eye on your text messages for your ticket delivery.
If you have not received your tickets via text by Friday, May 9, please contact the UPMC Park Box Office at 814-456-1300 to inquire about your student's submission.
📎 Please check out the attached flyer for details—"Know Before You Go."
Thank you for supporting reading and enjoy the game!


🎉 This week at Ripley Central School, we’re celebrating the heart of our school — our amazing staff! 💙 From teachers and aides to office staff, food service helpers, custodians, and everyone in between, each one plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for our students. We appreciate you!

4th grade decorated rocks with positive, kind words and placed them around the town and school for their Better World Day Project this week. Way to go!







Looking for a fun way for your children to practice addition math facts? Try the game Shut the Box. Third grade students played the new game today during intervention. The object of the game is to "shut" as many numbers as possible and be the player with the lowest score.


NYSED regulations state that baseball and softball bats are not permitted on school buses. However; we understand that can create a hardship for many of our families. In order to ensure our students are safe on the bus, while allowing the transportation of baseball and softball bats, we ask that if bats must be transported on the bus, they are secured within a bat bag/backpack, placed on the floor at the student's feet and not sticking out into the aisle.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CLCS Bus Garage at 📞 (716) 753-5901.
Thank you for your cooperation!
— CLCS Transportation Department


6th grade completed a hike on Thursday! They collected two bags of trash along the way.
Way to go!


🚨 Important Reminder for Parents & Guardians 🚨
Per NYSED regulations, Baseball and Softball bats are not permitted on school buses.
We kindly ask that you make alternate arrangements for transporting these items to and from school. This is for the safety of all students and staff.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CLCS Bus Garage at 📞 (716) 753-5901.
Thank you for your cooperation!
— CLCS Transportation Department


6th grade decided to enjoy the beautiful weather on Thursday and did Writer's Workshop outside!











📣 Reminder: Mother's Day Basket orders and money, as well as C. Wolf’s Reading Logs, are due tomorrow—Friday, April 25. Please make sure everything is turned in on time. Thank you for your support!

🌸Ripley PTO Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale! 🌸
Treat the moms in your life (or yourself!) to a gorgeous hanging basket or gift certificate just in time for Mother's Day. These beautiful blooms will look perfect on your porch and add a splash of spring color to any space! 🌼💐
📝 Order forms are due April 25th.
Support your school and brighten someone's day! 🌞



Welcome back, scholars! Today we celebrated these awesome Eagle Wing winners! Keep up the great work!

