All School Picnic

On September 9th, more than 500 members of the Rippowam Cisqua School community came together on the Lower Campus for the second annual All School Picnic. The crowd included parents, children, faculty, staff, and friends - all anticipating an evening of good food, lots of fun, and the chance to reconnect with friends. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of current parent volunteers, led by Whitney Brown and Suzanne O’Callaghan, the evening more than delivered!

From under the Pole Barn, the alluring aroma of sizzling burgers was unmistakable as Food Services Director Bill Lacourciere and his team worked the grill. Beside them, the SOBE truck, compliments of current parents Carolyn and Tim Tenney, generously distributed a variety of refreshing soft drinks. Seventh grade parent Cathryn Long was set up with a number of exotic animals including a kangaroo, a ring tailed lemur, an alligator, and a celebrity duck (known to those who watch professional football as “the AFLAC duck,” featured in television and print commercials). The children delighted in seeing these beautiful creatures up close and personal.

Three magnificent inflatables, including a multi-faceted obstacle course, occupied countless children (and a couple of brave adults) throughout the evening. Older students kept the Pole Barn dance floor hopping as a lively DJ played the latest pop music that served as a colorful audio backdrop to happy laughter and chatter as families reconnected after a summer away from School.

A personal favorite was the team of ninth grade students, clad in “Class of 2012” t-shirts, making sure no one left the picnic without an “RCS” tattoo somewhere on their body. From the smiles on all the faces, to the multitude of happy running feet, to the ever-present sound of laughter, it was evident that this memorable evening was the perfect ending to the first week of school. We can’t wait to see what the October 1st Homecoming barbecue brings!
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Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe Street 
Bedford, NY 10506
phone: (914) 244-1250
Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreK-Grade 9 independent day school in Westchester County, New York. RCS offers challenging academics built on innovation, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, wellness, leadership, service learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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