🦞🌱 Our 4th graders have been busy scientists this week! They’ve been learning all about how plants and animals respond to different stimuli. To bring their learning to life, they tested some stimuli on our classroom crayfish and observed how they responded. Lots of curiosity, discovery, and excitement in action! 🌟
#HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #STEM
#HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #STEM
🌸 Mum Pickup Reminder! 🌸
Mum orders will be ready for pickup, tomorrow, Thursday, September 25 at the RCS Bus Garage from 2:30 – 3:45 pm.
Thank you for supporting our school—see you then! 💐
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! ✨📚
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 🎉
It’s the perfect chance to get your reader excited about picking out their very own books!
Start exploring together here 👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ripleycentralschool1
#ScholasticBookFairs #LoveOfReading #SaveTheDate
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 🎉
It’s the perfect chance to get your reader excited about picking out their very own books!
Start exploring together here 👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ripleycentralschool1
#ScholasticBookFairs #LoveOfReading #SaveTheDate
Thursday, September 18th will be a football spirit day at Ripley!
📢 Reminder for Parents & Guardians:
Mum orders and payments are due tomorrow! 🌸
These beautiful mums are from Harvestview Greenhouses 🌿💐. Please be sure to send in your order forms and money so we can get everything processed on time.
Thank you for your support!
Mum orders and payments are due tomorrow! 🌸
These beautiful mums are from Harvestview Greenhouses 🌿💐. Please be sure to send in your order forms and money so we can get everything processed on time.
Thank you for your support!
Dear Ripley families,
The safety of our students and school staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills including evacuation, bus, early release and lockdown drills. Before we practice a drill, we teach students and staff what they need to do. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Sara Centanni
The safety of our students and school staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills including evacuation, bus, early release and lockdown drills. Before we practice a drill, we teach students and staff what they need to do. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Sara Centanni
MySchoolBucks provides:
Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web or with the Mobile App for your iPhone, Android or Windows phone!
Efficiency - Make payments for all your students. Eliminate the need for your students to take money to school.
Control - Set low balance alerts, view account activity, recurring/automatic payments & more!
Flexibility - Make payments using credit/debit cards and electronic checks.
Security – MySchoolBucks adheres to the highest security standards, including PCI and CISP.
Enrollment is easy!
Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account.
Add your students using their school name and student ID.
Make a payment to your students’ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check.
A program fee may apply. You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose, before you are charged.
If you have any questions, contact MySchoolBucks directly:
parentsupport@myschoolbucks.com
1-855-832-5226
Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web or with the Mobile App for your iPhone, Android or Windows phone!
Efficiency - Make payments for all your students. Eliminate the need for your students to take money to school.
Control - Set low balance alerts, view account activity, recurring/automatic payments & more!
Flexibility - Make payments using credit/debit cards and electronic checks.
Security – MySchoolBucks adheres to the highest security standards, including PCI and CISP.
Enrollment is easy!
Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account.
Add your students using their school name and student ID.
Make a payment to your students’ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check.
A program fee may apply. You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose, before you are charged.
If you have any questions, contact MySchoolBucks directly:
parentsupport@myschoolbucks.com
1-855-832-5226
📸 School Picture Day Update 📸
Please note that School Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9th, not September 10th as listed in the school calendar.
The change was made due to a scheduling conflict with the photographer. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday, September 9th!
Please note that School Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9th, not September 10th as listed in the school calendar.
The change was made due to a scheduling conflict with the photographer. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday, September 9th!
Blue shirt Friday!
Dear Families,
As we navigate through the first day of school, I’d like to share a few reminders about dismissal procedures to help keep everyone safe and ensure a smooth process:
Walkers will exit through the front doors near the bell.
Car riders should only be picked up in the car loop. Please do not park alongside the building to retrieve your child, as this creates unsafe walking and driving conditions. Heavy congestion on Ross Street also makes it difficult to navigate safely.
Bus riders will be released from the bus loop. Traffic will be stopped as buses exit the lot.
If you are picking up your child by car, please place your name plate in your window or on your dashboard so we can have your child ready.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep all of our students safe!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Centanni
As we navigate through the first day of school, I’d like to share a few reminders about dismissal procedures to help keep everyone safe and ensure a smooth process:
Walkers will exit through the front doors near the bell.
Car riders should only be picked up in the car loop. Please do not park alongside the building to retrieve your child, as this creates unsafe walking and driving conditions. Heavy congestion on Ross Street also makes it difficult to navigate safely.
Bus riders will be released from the bus loop. Traffic will be stopped as buses exit the lot.
If you are picking up your child by car, please place your name plate in your window or on your dashboard so we can have your child ready.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep all of our students safe!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Centanni
💙💛 Welcome back, Ripley crew! 💛💙
We’re so excited to start the 2025–2026 school year with an amazing team of teachers and staff. Thank you for all you do to make Ripley a great place for our kids to learn and grow. Here’s to a year full of positivity, laughter, and success!
We’re so excited to start the 2025–2026 school year with an amazing team of teachers and staff. Thank you for all you do to make Ripley a great place for our kids to learn and grow. Here’s to a year full of positivity, laughter, and success!
📢 We’re excited to partner with the Chautauqua County Health Department to host an Immunization Clinic during our Meet the Teacher Night! 💉✨
📍 Location: Ross Street Parking Lot
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (5:30-7:00 PM)
This clinic is open to all Ripley students, including those who attend Chautauqua Lake.
✅ Students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 7th, or 11th grade may be due for required vaccines.
👉 Please check with your school nurse or primary care provider to make sure your child is up to date.
Let’s start the school year off healthy and ready to learn! 🍎📚
📍 Location: Ross Street Parking Lot
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (5:30-7:00 PM)
This clinic is open to all Ripley students, including those who attend Chautauqua Lake.
✅ Students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 7th, or 11th grade may be due for required vaccines.
👉 Please check with your school nurse or primary care provider to make sure your child is up to date.
Let’s start the school year off healthy and ready to learn! 🍎📚
👉 We are excited to welcome 🎊 Jason Beichner 👮♂️, School Safety Advisor for Chautauqua Lake and Ripley Schools , to our school community! 🏫💙
Officer Beichner is a graduate of Cassadaga High School. He later attended Jamestown Community College and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. He was first hired by the Westfield Police Department, later transferring to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. He served with the Sheriff's Office for 21 years. During his time there, he was assigned to the Fire Investigation Team, the Dive Team, and was a leader of the SWAT team. For 14 years, he was assigned to the K9 Division of patrol. He had several K9 partners, including K9 Jax and Drake, who retired with him. Both K9s now live with him, his wife and two children. While working at the Sheriff's Academy, he was a physical fitness, defensive tactics, and range instructor. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, archery hunting, and coaching wrestling and football. He is looking forward to being involved with the Chautauqua Lake and Ripley communities!
📣🏈⚽🏀🤼♂️ RCS SPORTS BUS SCHEDULE 🏐⚾🚍
🗓 August 18–22, 2025
🚌 Bus Pickups & Departures:
Pickup at RCS 6:20 AM – Depart at 6:30 AM
Pickup at RCS 7:10 AM – Depart at 7:20 AM
Pickup at RCS 8:10 AM – Depart at 8:20 AM
Pickup at CLCS 9:15 AM – Depart for RCS 9:20 AM
Pickup at CLCS 11:00 AM – Depart for RCS 11:20 AM
Pickup at CLCS 12:00 PM – Depart for RCS 12:20 PM
Pickup at RCS 2:20 PM – Depart at 2:30 PM
Pickup at CLCS 3:15 PM – Depart for RCS 3:20 PM
Pickup at CLCS 5:00 PM – Depart for RCS 5:20 PM
ℹ️ If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact:
📞 RCS Transportation Department: 716-736-7614
📞 Chautauqua Lake Transportation Department: 716-753-5901
Let’s have a great week of sports! 💪🔥
🗓 August 18–22, 2025
🚌 Bus Pickups & Departures:
Pickup at RCS 6:20 AM – Depart at 6:30 AM
Pickup at RCS 7:10 AM – Depart at 7:20 AM
Pickup at RCS 8:10 AM – Depart at 8:20 AM
Pickup at CLCS 9:15 AM – Depart for RCS 9:20 AM
Pickup at CLCS 11:00 AM – Depart for RCS 11:20 AM
Pickup at CLCS 12:00 PM – Depart for RCS 12:20 PM
Pickup at RCS 2:20 PM – Depart at 2:30 PM
Pickup at CLCS 3:15 PM – Depart for RCS 3:20 PM
Pickup at CLCS 5:00 PM – Depart for RCS 5:20 PM
ℹ️ If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact:
📞 RCS Transportation Department: 716-736-7614
📞 Chautauqua Lake Transportation Department: 716-753-5901
Let’s have a great week of sports! 💪🔥
Stay Connected with Ripley Central School!
We want to make sure you don’t miss any important updates, announcements, or messages from us. Please take a moment to update the Ripley Central School app on your device to ensure you continue receiving all the latest information.
Thank you!
We want to make sure you don’t miss any important updates, announcements, or messages from us. Please take a moment to update the Ripley Central School app on your device to ensure you continue receiving all the latest information.
Thank you!
Field Trip Fun at Centaur Stride! 🐴
Yesterday, our Kindergarten and First Grade students went on an exciting adventure to Centaur Stride! 🚌
During their visit, students had the opportunity to meet and interact with the horses. They learned all about horse care, including what horses eat, how to clean their stalls, how to brush them, and even got to see a demonstration on how to clean their hooves. 🧼🐎
They also explored the different equipment horses wear and how reins are used to guide them. To top it off, the kids enjoyed a fun and creative craft station! 🎨
It was a day full of learning, laughter, and hands-on experiences. A big thank you to Centaur Stride for hosting us and making the day so memorable!
Yesterday, our Kindergarten and First Grade students went on an exciting adventure to Centaur Stride! 🚌
During their visit, students had the opportunity to meet and interact with the horses. They learned all about horse care, including what horses eat, how to clean their stalls, how to brush them, and even got to see a demonstration on how to clean their hooves. 🧼🐎
They also explored the different equipment horses wear and how reins are used to guide them. To top it off, the kids enjoyed a fun and creative craft station! 🎨
It was a day full of learning, laughter, and hands-on experiences. A big thank you to Centaur Stride for hosting us and making the day so memorable!
📚🎉 Students had an amazing first week at Eagle University (Eagle U) at RCS!
Throughout the week, students participated in a wide variety of engaging activities and adventures, including Reading, Writing Skills, Math in Movement, Swimming, Golf, Crafts, and so much more.
It was a fun-filled start to the summer, and we’re looking forward to the exciting weeks ahead! 🦅☀️📖
Throughout the week, students participated in a wide variety of engaging activities and adventures, including Reading, Writing Skills, Math in Movement, Swimming, Golf, Crafts, and so much more.
It was a fun-filled start to the summer, and we’re looking forward to the exciting weeks ahead! 🦅☀️📖
🎓 On Wednesday, June 25, we celebrated our amazing 6th grade students with a traditional 6th Grade Graduation Ceremony!
It was a wonderful event recognizing their hard work, growth, and achievements as they prepare to move on to CLCS and take the next step in their academic journey. We finished the night with a fun cake and ice cream celebration to honor their accomplishments.
Congratulations to our graduates — we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do in the future! 💙✨
#RipleyProud #6thGradeGraduation #ClassOf2025
📘 Yearbooks Still Available! 📘
Didn't get a chance to order your 2024-2025 Ripley Central School Elementary Yearbook? Good news — we still have copies available for purchase!
🎓 Cost: $30.00
📍 Contact: Laurie Kozlowski at the Main Office
📞 Phone: 716-736-7224
Capture the memories of a fantastic school year — once they’re gone, they’re gone! Get yours while supplies last!
🎉 Today we celebrated a special moment! 🎉
We proudly dedicated this year’s yearbook to Mr. Bradley Rowe in recognition of his outstanding dedication, leadership, and the positive impact he has made on our school community.
He was certainly surprised — to say the least! His genuine reaction made the moment even more meaningful.
Thank you, Mr. Rowe, for all that you do—you’ve truly made this year unforgettable! 📘💙
#YearbookDedication #ThankYouMrRowe #SchoolPride
