Ripley Central School District

🎓🌟 Our PK4 students "Graduated" in style on Wednesday, June 18! They rocked their way into the ceremony to the empowering tune of "Brave" by Sara Bareilles, and we couldn't be prouder of their growth this year. 💪🎶 These young learners are now ready to take the next big step—Kindergarten, here they come! 🚌📚✨ #PK4Graduation #BraveBeginnings #KindergartenBound #RCSPride

🎉👏 On Tuesday, June 17, students in grades PK4 through 6 participated in their end-of-year Student-Led Conferences! We are thrilled to share that we had an outstanding 94.7% attendance rate — thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate the hard work and growth of our students this year. 💼📚 Great job to all the students for leading with confidence and pride! 💙🦅 #StudentLedSuccess #RCSProud

🎓👏 On Monday, June 16, the CLCS Class of 2025 returned to Ripley for their traditional congratulatory Clap-Out! Former RCS students had the chance to walk the halls one more time, revisit their old classrooms, and reminisce about their days as Ripley students. 🏫💙 They wrapped up the visit by gathering for photos on the RCS front lawn—a perfect way to capture the moment and the memories. 📸🌿 It was a heartwarming celebration filled with pride, smiles, and lots of applause as we cheered them on toward their next chapter. Congratulations, graduates! 🎉🎓 #OnceARipleyEagle #ClassOf2025 #ClapOutTradition

First grade showed grit, perseverance, and courage on their recent adventure to Panama Rocks. They worked together to maneuver over, through, and around several large rock formations, and had so much fun in the process!

🍩💙 Donuts for Dads! 💙🍩 Our Kindergarteners had a sweet celebration today honoring the special men in their lives during Donuts for Dads! 🥳 The morning kicked off with a heartwarming performance by our students, followed by a fun time sharing donuts with their dads — or their awesome "stand-in" dads. Thank you to everyone who came and made this morning extra special! 💛 We loved seeing so many smiles, proud faces, and sticky fingers! 😊 #DonutsForDads #KindergartenLove #RCSPride

⛳️ A huge thank you to Lakeside Golf Course for hosting our annual Fifth Grade Golf Adventure! The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and our students had a fantastic time learning the game — we may have even discovered a few future golf pros in the making! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ If your student caught the golf bug, good news! Reminder Eagle U will be offering golf lessons at Lakeside Golf Course this summer for any students who want to keep swinging. ⛳️🌞 #ThankYouLakeside #FutureGolfers #RiminderEagleU #SummerFun #RCSProud

🎉🏅 Double the Celebration, Double the Character! 🏅🎉 We’re excited to give a big shoutout to our amazing students who were recognized on Thursday, June 5 and today, June 12, for living out the Ripley Character Strengths! 🌟 These outstanding students have consistently demonstrated grit, leadership, respect, responsibility, and thankfulness — the values that make our school community so special. Your strong character, positive attitude, and dedication to doing what’s right continue to inspire everyone around you. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you! Keep shining bright! 🙌💙 #RipleyProud #CharacterChampions #StudentLeadership #ShineBright

A big thank you to 6th grader Emma Rowe and Heather Woodis from Country Ayre Farms for bringing a very special visitor to our school on Wednesday, June 11—a 2-day-old baby calf! 🐄💛 Our students loved the opportunity to meet the calf up close and learn more about cows and life on the farm. It was a hands-on experience that sparked curiosity, lots of smiles, and some great questions. We’re so grateful for this memorable visit and for the community connections that make learning come alive! #FarmToSchool #ThankYouCountryAyreFarms #HandsOnLearning

🎉 What an amazing day for the Girls on the Run 5K race at UB on Sunday, June 8! Our girls did a fantastic job — showing determination, grit, and team spirit every step of the way. 🏃‍♀️💪 A special shoutout to Evie Sabella who finished first in our group with an impressive time under 27 minutes! 🙌🔥 Huge thanks to our incredible Buddy Runners, Parent Club Run participants, and especially our dedicated coaches. Your support, encouragement, and mentorship made all the difference. 💛 We are so proud of all the girls — this program continues to inspire and empower! #GirlPower #5KSuccess #ProudMoment #GirlsontheRun

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Prep! 🎃 Mrs. Miller’s Community Service recess group got their hands dirty planting pumpkins for our Annual Fall Festival! On Thursday, June 5, the students took full advantage of the beautiful weather to kick off this fun tradition. In the fall, all RCS students will get to visit the pumpkin patch and choose their very own pumpkin to take home! 🌾 A huge thank you to Knight Farms for generously sharing the plot, plowing the field, and donating their time to help make this possible. We are so grateful for your support! We love seeing our students learning, growing, and giving back — one seed at a time! 🌱🍂 #RCSCommunity #FallFestivalPrep #PumpkinPatchFun #ThankYouKnightFarms #LearningByDoing

🎉📚 Ms. Potter’s 5th Grade Writing Group Celebration 📚🎉 Over the past month, Ms. Potter’s 5th grade writers have been hard at work crafting their very own informational books! Each student chose a unique topic to explore, which led to a wide variety of interesting and creative pieces. On Thursday, they had the special opportunity to share their finished books with Mrs. Sepulveda’s Kindergarten class. The Kindergarteners were wonderful listeners and truly enjoyed hearing all the exciting facts and stories shared by their older peers! To celebrate all the hard work, creativity, and courage it took to write and read aloud their books, the group enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream party! 🍦📝 These young authors should be incredibly proud of themselves — they did an amazing job! 💙

☀️📚 Outdoor Learning Fun! Our 4th grade students took full advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday by bringing math class outside! Fresh air, sunshine, and some hands-on learning made for a perfect combination. 🌳➕✖️ A big thank you to our teachers for making learning both fun and memorable! #OutdoorClassroom #MathInTheSun #Ripley4thGrade

📣 Reminder: Literacy Night is TONIGHT! 📚✈️ Don't miss our summer reading kick-off event — Passport to a Colorful Adventure! 🎉 🗓 Tonight, June 4th 🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM ✅ Pick up summer reading materials ✅ Learn about free reading apps ✅ Read, write, and enjoy a popcorn snack! 🍿 This fun and interactive event is perfect for families and a great way to launch into summer learning. We can't wait to see you there! #LiteracyNight #AdventureAwaits #SummerReading #FamilyEvent

Our 4th grade students brought their Social Studies lessons to life with an unforgettable adventure! After learning about the Erie Canal and Niagara Falls, they explored both firsthand with visits to Lockport Locks and Niagara Falls State Park. 🌊🛶 A huge thank you to the Connect Kids Grant for helping make this enriching experience possible! 💙📚 #HandsOnLearning #FieldTripFun #ConnectKidsNY

🌲 Reminder: Hit the Trails & Parks Challenge – Deadline June 15! 🌲 Just a quick reminder—the Hit the Trails and Parks Challenge ends June 15! My goal is to have at least 30 students complete the challenge, and we’re off to a great start! If your child has been participating, let me know—I can help gather documentation from our school adventures. Many grades have already completed 2 or 3 qualifying hikes during field trips! ✅ Trips that count toward your total: Kindergarten: Presque Isle 1st Grade: Panama Rocks 3rd Grade: Presque Isle 4th Grade: Chautauqua Lake CS, Niagara Falls 5th Grade: Camp Onyahsa 🏞️ You can also visit any park, even if it’s not listed on the flyer—just make sure to take a selfie with the park sign as proof! 📎 Click here to view the program flyer with full details Let me know if you have questions or need help—I’m happy to support you on this fun outdoor adventure!

🏃‍♂️💪 Our Let Me Run boys crossed the finish line today at the In Memory of Owen J. Miller Scholarship 5K Fund Race! Each and every runner gave it their all — and we're proud to share that all participants completed the race in under 53 minutes! 🎉 A special shoutout to Eil Meredith, who led our group with an impressive time of 21:47 👏 And a huge thank you to our dedicated coaches, Olivia Lynn and Erika Meredith, for inspiring and guiding these young athletes every step of the way. 💙 Way to go, boys — you ran with heart and purpose today! 🏅👟 #LetMeRun #changetheworldforOwen #ProudMoment #RCSRunsStrong

A big thank you to the Chautauqua Lake fourth grade students and teachers for warmly welcoming our Ripley fourth graders for an exciting joint adventure this week! The day was filled with fun and friendship—from a peaceful nurture hike and swimming pool fun to playground adventures and lunch in the CLCS cafeteria. Our students had a great time connecting with their future classmates and making new memories. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this day possible!

First graders practiced asking and answering questions to determine what they had in common with a classmate and what was unique about them. They collaborated to create a "friend-diagram" to record their discoveries.

📢 FREE Grab and Go Summer Lunch Program! 🍽️ We’re excited to share that Ripley Central School is once again partnering with Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. to offer FREE lunches for all Ripley community youth aged 18 and under this summer! 🗓️ Dates: July 7 – August 22, 2025 🕧 Time: Monday through Friday, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM 📍 Location: Pick-up at the school – Ross Street Loop 💲 Cost: FREE! Parents/guardians will be responsible for picking up the lunches during the designated time. ✅ If you're interested in signing up your child(ren), please return the form by Friday, June 6, 2025. 📄 Download the sign-up form here: https://5il.co/3hjj3 Let’s keep our community’s youth happy, healthy, and fed this summer! 🌞 #RipleyCentralSchool #SummerLunchProgram #CommunitySupport #FreeMealsForKids

📚✈️ Adventure Awaits! ✈️📚 Join us for Literacy Night as we kick off a summer full of reading fun! 🌞📖 🗓 Date: June 4, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 Theme: Passport to a Colorful Adventure Get ready to: ✨ Collect exciting materials to boost your summer reading journey 📱 Learn how to connect your devices to free reading apps 🍿 Read, write, & enjoy some delicious popcorn! Let’s make reading an unforgettable adventure this summer! Don’t miss it! 📌 Share with friends and family — all are welcome! #SummerReading #LiteracyNight #AdventureAwaits #FamilyFun #ReadExploreGrow