Chestnut Ridge School District

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

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

07/01/2026

The Chestnut Ridge School District is seeking applicants for the following anticipated teaching positions:

High School Health and Physical Education Teacher
High School Learning Support Teacher

All applicants are required to submit a PA Standard Application, letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of teaching certificate, Praxis scores, three letters of reference, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Check, Act 114 FBI Background Check, and Act 168 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sexual Misconducted/Abuse Disclosure Release Forms.

Application materials should be submitted to:

Eric Zeznanski, Principal
Chestnut Ridge High School
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
Email: [email protected]

Applications must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, 2026, or until the positions are filled.

Additional information can be found at

Chestnut Ridge School District serves students and is located in Fishertown, PA.