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Pincushions by 8th graders First Image: Two small, handmade, triangular fabric chickens sit on a gray tabletop. One is green with white flower prints and green felt comb and tail, while the other is orange with small white crosses and a brown felt comb. Both have button eyes and small beaks. Second Image: A black and white fabric chicken with a bold floral pattern and an orange felt comb sits on a stack of white papers. It has an orange button eye and a small yellow beak. Third Image: Two fabric chickens rest side by side on papers. The left chicken is green with a white flower pattern, green felt comb and tail, and an orange button eye. The right chicken is red with a black houndstooth pattern, yellow felt comb, and a white button eye.
A teacher sits on a rolling chair holding up an egg while a group of kindergarten students sit on mats and look on with interest. A plant-growing station with small potted plants and lights is positioned beside them.
The bottom image shows a group of cafeteria staff members standing outside a school building on the grass, each holding a sign recognizing them as Chestnut Ridge School Nutrition Heroes. The top-right image shows cafeteria workers standing in a line outdoors, smiling and holding personalized recognition signs, with trees and the school building in the background. The top-left image shows another group of cafeteria staff standing in front of a school entrance, holding recognition signs, with glass doors and a brick exterior behind them. The overall design features a blue and gold background with the text “Celebrating School Lunch Heroes,” along with a lion mascot logo and the “CR” initials representing Chestnut Ridge.
Collage of children in a classroom carving pumpkins and scooping seeds.
Middle School Reading Competition
Blue graphic with the words “Home of the Lions” in yellow script, surrounded by photos of students and athletes participating in classroom activities, science experiments, group celebrations, wrestling matches, football games, and other school events, along with lion logos on either side.
9 Female Students in front of a winter background for Bedford county youth leadership.
High school students performing chemistry experiments.
A presenter stands on a stage holding a microphone in front of a large projected image of the book cover I Survived: The Night of the Lions by Lauren Tarshis, featuring a roaring lion and a person in a savanna setting.
Graphic with the title “Writing Olympics with Alan St. Jean” above two photos: on the left, students seated in a gym/cafeteria watching a presentation on a projector screen; on the right, a classroom scene where an adult speaker sits at the front while students sit at tables and raise their hands.

News & Announcements

Construction Begins on New Elementary School

We’re excited to announce that construction has officially begun on our new elementary school building—an important milestone for the Chestnut Ridge School District and our community.

This project represents a significant investment in the future of our students, providing modern learning spaces designed to support academic excellence, safety, and growth for years to come. As work gets underway, we look forward to sharing the progress with you every step of the way.

Community members are encouraged to stay connected and follow along with the project through regular updates:

Visit crlions.org and navigate to the CR Elementary Project section to view weekly photo updates showcasing the building’s progress.
Watch weekly drone video coverage on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutRidgeSchoolDistrict

We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm as we move forward with this exciting project. Be sure to check back ხშირად to see how the new elementary school is taking shape!
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🎶 **A Spring Concert Series is Coming!** 🎶

Join us for an exciting lineup of performances featuring the talented students of the **CRMS & CRHS Music Departments**! All concerts will be held in the **CRMS Auditorium**.

📅 **Concert Schedule:**
• **Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 @ 7:30 PM**
CRHS and CRMS Concert Bands

• **Thursday, May 7th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM**
CRHS Jazz and Rock Bands

• **Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM**
CRHS and CRMS Choirs

Come support our student musicians and enjoy a variety of performances—from concert band classics to jazz, rock, and choral music. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Updates to Student Information on Powerschool

Chestnut Ridge School District recently updated the PowerSchool student information system. Parents and guardians are asked to log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and verify that their student’s contact, emergency, and health information is accurate and up to date.

Access the portal at https://powerschool.crlions.org/public/. After logging in, select Forms from the left navigation menu and open the “RS [Chestnut] B - Contact Information Update” form to review and update your student’s information, including authorized pickup contacts. After completing the contact form, please also complete the health/emergency questionnaire and submit both forms.

Step-by-step guides for creating a parent account and updating forms are available on the district website under For Parents or by clicking Read More.

If you need assistance or need to make updates during the school year, please contact your child’s building office or call the district office at (814) 839-4195.
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