Walk to Cisqua Day


On the first Friday of May each year, the entire Upper Campus walks the three miles over dirt roads to arrive at the Lower Campus. The students at the Lower Campus eagerly await the arrival of the "big kids" who spend the rest of the morning with them on the swings, on the playground, and in the classrooms. This year's walk was graced by beautiful blue skies and cool weather. For those of you who don't already know why the Upper Campus walks to the Lower Campus, here are some of the reasons for the traditional Walk to Cisqua:

• To remind the older children that slides and swings are not so distant a memory.
• To give the younger children a glimpse of what lies ahead.
• To enjoy a walk together on a sunny morning.
• To provide an opportunity for all RCS children to enjoy each other’s company.
• To make connections so that the transition from the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus is a little less scary.
• To show, in this day and age of technological advancements, that the oldest form of transportation can easily bridge the gap that separates us.
• To allow us to see, even for a day, that we are one community.

 
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Bedford, NY 10506
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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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