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Three elementary students standing in front of a red and blue wall, smiling and holding Central Elementary lion-branded drawstring bags and a matching zip pouch.
Central sign and foyer
A long school hallway decorated with colorful student artwork on both walls, including drawings and a cityscape mural along the bottom.
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.
Three photos of elementary students: a young girl sitting on a classroom rug holding up an apple; three children wearing paper firefighter hats and holding coloring pages; and a group of students gathered around a fire truck outdoors.
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.
Teachers and staff standing outside a school entrance waving and welcoming students as a child with a backpack walks along a chalk hopscotch path toward the building.
Three young students sitting at a classroom table wearing decorative paper glasses and coloring “Hooray! 100th Day!” worksheets.

News & Announcements

BOOKED for Summer Reading Program

Please join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15AM throughout the summer to help keep your child reading and connected with Central Elementary!

We invite your child to enjoy stories read aloud by their favorite Central Elementary staff members. It’s a fun way to enjoy engaging read-alouds, foster a love of books, and stay connected with our school community. We would love to see your child there!

Please sign up using the form below to reserve your child’s spot:
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School Supplies (2026-2027 School Year)

Hopefully you've noticed that school supply lists for the upcoming school year were not included with the report cards sent home last spring. That's because we are excited to provide all of the necessary school supplies for our students this year!

If you would like to support our school with an optional donation, we would greatly appreciate any of the following "wish list" items:

Expo markers
Clorox wipes
Individually packaged snacks
Tissues with lotion
Paper towels
Ziploc bags (all sizes)

Donation bins will be available in the cafeteria during Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 24. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us provide a great learning environment for our students. We appreciate your support!
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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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Check out our CRSD Sideline Store

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
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