Chestnut Ridge School District

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

Good afternoon Lions!

Winter sports registration is now OPEN!

If you are interested in participating in a winter sport, please be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible. Registration must be completed and approved before you are eligible to participate in practices or competitions. Practice begins November 20th!

REGISTERED BEFORE? - Log in to your Arbiter Registration if you have registered before (DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT).

Section 6 physical evaluation (found at PIAA.org) must be filled out by an Authorized Medical Examiner (AME), and uploaded in the appropriate section of this online registration. If you already uploaded one for this school year, you don't need to upload it again. If you competed in a sport already for the current school year and answer yes to any questions within the Section 7 Recertification block, you will need to upload a Section 8, Re-Certification by Licensed Physician of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine, within this online registration.

OR...

NEVER REGISTERED BEFORE? - Create an Arbiter Registration if you have NEVER registered before. Have the appropriate person(s) complete the first five sections of the PIAA CIPPE Form within this online registration. Section 6 physical evaluation (found at PIAA.org) must be filled out by an Authorized Medical Examiner (AME), and uploaded in the appropriate section of this online registration.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please stop by the Athletic Office or email me at [email protected].

Lastly, you will need to pay your Activity Fee at the High School Office. If you think you have already paid, please contact Ms. Beverly Weaver at [email protected] to confirm.

We look forward to seeing you out there this winter!

Link for Arbiter: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/chestnut-ridge-senior-high-school-winter-athletic-registration-cippe-2026-27

08/22/2026

Each week, we share photo and video updates from the Elementary Building Project on our website. Follow the progress at https://www.crlions.org/apps/pages/project or on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/

This week marked a major milestone as the final base layers of asphalt were installed, opening the new roads and access points, meaning the middle school is fully accessible for the 2026-2027 school year.

In just a few short months, tremendous progress has been made at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School. We are excited to share a look back at our first drone footage alongside the latest aerial views from August 22, 2026.

One especially meaningful surprise this week was seeing three CR Lions back on campus and contributing to the project with New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.: Jeb Emerick, Class of 2023; Zach Pfaunmiller, Class of 2021; and Ethan Parks, Class of 2020.

Go Lions!

April 20, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzKJvz9rLZk
August 22, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0KdIf2RxeY

08/05/2026

🚨 CR Community – We Need Your Help! 🏈

We are looking for Game Clock and Play Clock operators for all JV and Varsity home football games this season.

This is a great way to support our football program while earning a little extra money!

Varsity Games
⏱️ Game Clock Operator: $50 per game
⏲️ Play Clock Operator: $35 per game

JV Games
⏱️ Game Clock Operator: $40 per game
⏲️ Play Clock Operator: $25 per game

No prior experience is necessary—we'll provide instruction before the season begins.

If you're interested or know someone who is, please contact Alana Dorsey at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make game day a success!

07/30/2026

Congratulations to Senior Jolynn Mickle, the 2026 Bedford County Fair Queen!

Congratulation to our new Queen! Jolynn Mickle! First Alternate McKynlea Price and Second Alternate Grayce Douglas! Congratulations!

07/27/2026

Fall sports are almost here! If your student plans to participate in a fall sport, please make sure they complete their registration as soon as possible.

To register and complete your Activity Fee Form, visit the following link: https://www.crlions.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=942133&type=d&pREC_ID=1272149. You will see a "Sport Registration" link and an "Extracurricular Activity Fee Form" link. You should submit your Activity Fee Form and payment to the High School Office.

Your Physical Evaluation must be filled out by an Authorized Medical Provider and uploaded to the online registration.
Registering early helps our coaches prepare for the season and ensures athletes have everything they need before practices begin.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Alana Dorsey at [email protected] or at 814-839-3072.

07/14/2026

🍎 Enrolling for Chestnut Ridge Pre-K Counts! 🍎

We still have limited openings in our FREE, full-day Pre-K Counts program for the 2026–2027 school year!

Our award-winning program offers:
✨ Certified Early Childhood teachers
✨ Transportation provided
✨ Free breakfast and lunch
✨ A safe, nurturing, play-based learning environment
✨ Health, vision, hearing, and dental screenings
✨ Strong kindergarten readiness curriculum

🏆 Chestnut Ridge Pre-K has earned Exemplary (Perfect) ratings from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning for nine consecutive years!

Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026. Families do not need to live in the Chestnut Ridge School District to apply, and generous income guidelines make many families eligible.

Give your child a strong start in a program where they will learn, grow, and thrive!

📞 Contact Central Elementary today to learn more or begin the application process. Spots are limited!

(814) 839 - 4195 ext. 4442