Chestnut Ridge School District

06/02/2026

You can now watch the 2026 Commencement ceremony YouTube using the link below.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/13/2026

🚧🔬 Get ready for an evening of creativity, innovation, and hands-on fun at the Chestnut Ridge Middle School STEAM Fair! 🔧🎨

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Chestnut Ridge Middle School

This year’s theme is “Constructing Curiosity” and we’re building an exciting night full of:

🦁 Middle & Elementary Art Show
🧪 6th Grade Science Fair Projects
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
🔍 Scavenger Hunt
🛠️ Hands-on Activities
🏗️ 3rd–6th Grade Classroom Projects
🍦 Food Truck Treats from Jenny’s Sweet Treats

Bring the whole family and explore our CAUTION: STEAM ZONE! We can’t wait to see you there!

05/13/2026

The Middle School Spring Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair will run from May 18th-26th. Students will have the opportunity to shop during their library class. The Book Fair will also be set up during the STEAM Fair on May 20th from 5:00-7:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for families to shop with their students.

05/08/2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to our incredible community for showing up and supporting our 2026 CRHS STEAM Week events!

The STEAM Fair was absolutely fantastic! Seeing a year’s worth of creativity, innovation, and hard work from our STEAM students all displayed in one space was truly inspiring. Our students continue to amaze us with their talent and dedication!

Our first-ever CRHS Empty Bowls event was also an incredible success! Together, we raised over $1,500 during the event, along with an additional $1,200 from our amazing sponsors all to support the New Paris Food Pantry.

We are so grateful for the support from our community and cannot wait to see everyone again for the 2027 CRHS STEAM Week!

A special thank you to our generous Empty Bowls sponsors:
The Lion’s Den Cafe, Mount Union Church of the Brethren, First People’s Community Federal Credit Union, Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, The Lincoln Highway Creamery, Bedford Presbyterian Church, Jenny’s Sweet Treats, and Bob’s Creek Community Church.

05/08/2026

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! They placed:
• 2nd in Aquatics Ecology
• Tied for 2nd in Wildlife
• 4th in Soils and Land Use
• Tied for 7th in Forestry

The team of Lemmy Bowser, Mason Davis, Nicolas Gephart, Odin Zeznanski, Mark MacGregor, and Jacob Growden earned 4th place overall. They placed:
• 3rd in Aquatics Ecology
• Tied for 5th in Wildlife
• 6th in Forestry
• 8th in Soils and Land Use

The team of Ryder Foreman, Brody Plush, Andrew Fitzhugh, Felix Vasquez, Joey Winegardner, and Jamie Draves earned 6th place overall. They placed:
• Tied for 4th in Aquatics Ecology
• Tied for 5th in Wildlife
• Tied for 7th in Forestry
• Tied for 10th in Soils and Land Use

The team of Leah Rose, Zeb Musselman, Nolan Miller, Mackenzie Leydig, Anissa VanBuren, and Sofia Sharp earned 7th place overall. They placed:
• 3rd in Soils and Land Use
• Tied for 3rd in Forestry
• Tied for 5th in Wildlife

05/01/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate our incredible School Lunch Heroes across the Chestnut Ridge School District!

Our cafeteria teams do so much more than prepare meals—they nourish our students, greet them with smiles, and help create a welcoming environment every single day. Their dedication, hard work, and care make a lasting impact on our school community.

Please join us in thanking these amazing individuals who keep our cafeterias running and our students fueled for success.

04/21/2026

Join us for this year’s Golden Mane Brunch on May 6 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Please call the High School office at 814-839-4195 ext. 3333 to register your spot.

Registration deadline: April 30.

04/21/2026

🔬✨ **Hands-On Science in Action!** ✨🔬

Mrs. Mishler, our high school science teacher, recently visited Mrs. Bosch’s kindergarten class to share an engaging, hands-on science lesson! Students explored concepts through observation, discussion, and interactive activities—bringing science to life in a fun and meaningful way.

From learning about life cycles to getting an up-close look at chicks and eggs, our youngest learners were curious, excited, and eager to ask questions. Opportunities like this not only spark early interest in science but also build connections across grade levels.

A big thank you to Mrs. Mishler for inspiring our future scientists! 🧪🐣

04/21/2026

🎶 **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!

04/15/2026

The Chestnut Ridge Girls Tennis team is having a chicken dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 9th. It will be a drive-through pick-up in front of the high school from 11 AM to 1 PM.

The meal consists of a ½ chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad, roll, and cookies, and the cost is $14.00.

For tickets, see any member of the tennis team or contact Becky Musselman at the middle school at 814-839-4195. Orders will be taken until April 27th.