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				<title><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge Middle Schoolers Compete at Envirothon Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 5th and 6th Grade Envirothon teams on a very successful day of competition at Shawnee!
The team of Brenna McCorkle, Anna High, Clara Miller, Kyla Gorsuch, Emmy McKee, and Shelby Rager earned 2nd place overall out of 13 teams! 

The team of Lemmy Bowser, Mason Davis, Nicolas Gephart, Odin Zeznanski, Mark MacGregor, and Jacob Growden earned 4th place overall. 

The team of Ryder Foreman, Brody Plush, Andrew Fitzhugh, Felix Vasquez, Joey Winegardner, and Jamie Draves earned 6th place overall. 

The team of Leah Rose, Zeb Musselman, Nolan Miller, Mackenzie Leydig, Anissa VanBuren, and Sofia Sharp earned 7th place overall.

For photos and more information on the results, please visit our Facebook page.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Construction Begins on New Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updates to Student Information on Powerschool]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🎶 **A Spring Concert Series is Coming!** 🎶]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge School District Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Den of Honor]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chestnut Ridge School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Den of Honor!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge Elementary Project Documents Approved]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please check out the latest update for the Chestnut Ridge Elementary School building project.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Our Student Artists!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge School District is proud to share that 12 of our talented student artists have submitted their artwork to the Artists of the 21st Century exhibition at the Southern Allegheny Museum of Art (SAMA) – Bedford!

This exciting exhibition showcases incredible young talent from across the region, and we are thrilled to have our students represented.

Exhibition Dates: February 13 – April 26
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 21

We encourage our school community to visit SAMA Bedford to support our students and experience their outstanding creativity firsthand. Congratulations to our artists on this wonderful achievement! 

To see a small sample of the artwork, click read more.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOTICE OF PUBLIC BID]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge School District – New Elementary School Addition

Please click Read More for further information about the Chestnut Ridge School District’s acceptance of public bids for the construction of a new 62,000 square foot, two-level elementary school addition to the existing middle school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good evening.  Due to the unexpected snowfall, the Chestnut Ridge School District will operate tomorrow Thursday January 22nd on a 2 hour delay.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PDE Budget for Public Inspection 25-26 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click read more to view the Budget for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 13:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay December 15th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chestnut Ridge School will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow Monday December 15th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tales by the Twinkle Lights]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎄✨ Tales by the Twinkle Lights — December 3, 2025! ✨🎄

Join us in the CRMS Auditorium to kick off the magic with a warm welcome, followed by performances from our Drama Cubs 🎭 and Dance Team 💃✨

Then enjoy story-room rotations, visits with Santa 🎅, and cookies & milk with the Bedford County Dairy Maids 🥛🍪🐄

Come celebrate the season with us! 🌟💙💛]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Act 34 Meeting and Regular Board Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On November 18, 2025, immediately following the conclusion of the Act 34 hearing, the board will convene its regular voting meeting, beginning not earlier than 6:30 p.m. in the Chestnut Ridge Middle School Media Center. This meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Meeting Announcement]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chestnut Ridge School Board will hold a special meeting for general purposes on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Chestnut Ridge Middle School Media Center. This meeting is open to the public.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lion Tales Under the Lights]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[📚✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨📚

Chestnut Ridge is lighting up the night with literacy! 🌟

Join us for Lion Tales Under the Lights
📅 Tuesday, October 7th
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Dr. Giovacchini Stadium

🏈⚽🎭 CRHS student-athletes & club members will lead our little lions through various literacy-themed activities—under the glow of the stadium lights! ✨

🍿 Concessions will be available!

The Band Boosters’ concession stand 🎶

Jenny’s Sweet Treats 🍪🍭

The Boujee Bean ☕🥤

It’s an evening of stories, school spirit, and community fun you won’t want to miss. 💛🐾💙

👉 Mark your calendars & get ready to celebrate the joy of reading together!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Meeting--Chestnut Ridge Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chestnut Ridge School District would like to invite you to attend a public meeting regarding the construction of Chestnut Ridge Elementary School. The community has spent years preparing for this venture, and we are excited to share information—including some preliminary renderings of the project.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 8th, at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school auditorium to learn more and ask questions.

In addition, we are inviting community members to take guided tours of Central Elementary to better understand the need for a new building. These tours will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., also on Tuesday, July 8th.

Lastly, to address questions community members may have, the district has created a "Question and Answer" page, which can be viewed on the district website.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🎉🔬 You're Invited to the CRMS STEAM Fair! 🎨🎶]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[📅 Friday, May 16
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Chestnut Ridge Middle School

Join us for an exciting evening celebrating student creativity, innovation, and talent at the CRMS STEAM Fair!  For more information, click read more.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don’t Miss Grease: School Edition at Chestnut Ridge High School – March 14-16!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎭✨ The Chestnut Ridge High School Drama Club proudly presents Grease: School Edition on March 14-16 at the Chestnut Ridge Auditorium in Chestnut Ridge Middle School!

This family-friendly take on the classic 1950s musical features beloved songs like “Summer Nights” and “You’re the One That I Want,” following Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrosky’s high school romance at Rydell High. With themes of love and identity, our students and staff are thrilled to share this fun, energetic show with the community!

📅 Showtimes:
🚗🎤 3/14 – 7 p.m.
🍔🕺 3/15 – 7 p.m.
🎶💃 3/16 – 2 p.m.

Come join us for a rockin’ good time! 🎸🔥

Tickets are available for purchase through the district’s S2 Pass site by clicking read more. To purchase tickets, select Pennsylvania and Chestnut Ridge// School District. Tickets are $9.99 for Adults and $5 for Students/Children aged two and older, plus a transaction fee.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exciting News for Chestnut Ridge High School Artists]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce that 14 of our talented students have submitted their artwork to the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) in Bedford for the "Artists of the 21st Century" exhibit!

📅 Exhibit Dates: February 14th – April 27th
🎉 Exhibition Celebration: Saturday, February 22nd | 1:00–4:00 PM

If you're in the area, we highly encourage you to stop by and admire the incredible creativity of our students. We promise—you won’t be disappointed!

#ChestnutRidgePride #StudentArtists #SAMA #ArtistsOfThe21stCentury]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay February 18th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due the frigid temperatures and wind chill, the Chestnut Ridge School District will operate on a 2 hour delay for February 18th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Closed February 17th 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the road conditions, the Chestnut Ridge School District will be closed today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flexible Instruction Day for February 13th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With many of our roads on the western edge of the district experiencing ice, the Chestnut Ridge School District will have a Flexible Instruction Day today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal February 12th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the threat of freezing rain later today the Chestnut Ridge School District will dismiss students at 1pm today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge Wrestling – PIAA Quarterfinals Alert!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, February 7th
5:00 PM
Altoona Field House
Chestnut Ridge vs. Berks Catholic – 2025 Team Wrestling Quarterfinals

Tickets: $8 (plus processing fees) – Online Purchase Only
Get your tickets here: www.piaa.org/tickets
Tickets are valid for the entire day’s competition. Wristbands will be available for those needing to exit and return.

Spectator Parking Map:
View here: https://www.piaa.org/assets/web/documents/Team%20Duals%20Parking%20map%20Altoona.pdf

Follow Our Progress Live:
Track here: https://arena.flowrestling.org/event/670ec7e3-eb08-413a-a18b-4d3e02b5cf58

Let’s pack the stands and support our Chestnut Ridge Lions as they battle for a spot in the semifinals! Go Lions!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closure for February 6th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chestnut Ridge School District will be closed today.  The make up day will be Monday February 17.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Round of the PIAA State Wrestling Team Duals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chestnut Ridge (5-1) vs. Derry (7-2)

📅 Tuesday, February 4, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM EST (Weigh-ins at 6:00 PM, Gates open at 6:15 PM)
📍 Chestnut Ridge HS – 2588 Quaker Valley Rd, New Paris, PA 15554
💲 Tickets: $8.00 – Available ONLINE ONLY

Get your tickets here: Click read more

Come out and support Chestnut Ridge as they take on Derry in this showdown. Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our team.

#LionsWrestling #PIAAQuarterfinals #ChestnutRidgePride]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 5 Team Duals 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[District 5 Team Dual Wrestling Championship

📅 February 1st, 2025
📍 Location: Chestnut Ridge High School
🎟 One Ticket = All-Day Access
⏰ Quarterfinals = 11 am, Semifinals = 1 pm, Finals = 3 pm

Come out and support the local wrestlers as they compete in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals—all with a single ticket. Don't miss a full day of intense competition and championship action.

Ticket Prices:

$5 – Students
$10 – Adults


Get your tickets now: click read more

Let's pack the stands and cheer on our team. Our first match will be in the semifinals. #ChestnutRidgeAthletics #District5Wrestling #ChampionshipSaturday]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Check out our CRSD Sideline Store]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Head's up! Your 24/7 Chestnut Ridge Sideline Store is available year round. Click Read More to visit the site or type in http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/pennsylvania/newparis/chestnut-ridge-high-school]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:17:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Winter Concert 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Concert season is in full swing! Make sure to come out and support our High  School Band and Chorus as they put on their Winter Concert on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm. Members of the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Rock Band, Honors Choir, and Mixed Choir will be performing a unique selection of festive tunes. These kids have been working hard!  Please click read more to see the flyer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Winter Concert 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Concert season is in full swing! Make sure to come out and support our Middle School Band and Chorus as they put on their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm. Members of the Beginner Band, 6th/7th Grade Band, 5th Grade Chorus, and 6th/7th Grade Chorus will be performing a unique selection of festive tunes. These kids have been working hard!  Click read more to see the flyer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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