Ryan Park Elementary

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our dedicated teachers and staff, who work tirelessly to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment. We are thankful for our supportive parent community, whose involvement makes our school a special place. Most of all, we are thankful for your wonderful children, who inspire us daily with their enthusiasm and potential.

Miss Witherspoon's first grade class and Miss Kobelak's fifth grade class got together today to make Valentine's Day cards. It was so much fun seeing everyone's creative designs and reading the kind messages they included inside. Happy Valentine's Day!

Triplet Thursday! Always a fun time when we unintentionally match with students!

Cancellation Alert: All MSDSC schools will be closed today, Friday, February 6, 2026, due to poor road conditions and impending weather.
We will follow a LIVE e-learning day starting at 9:00 AM.
Schedules:
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8

There is still time to sign up for the Amazing Reading Race Family Night that is coming up!

Join us for a thrilling literacy adventure at Carlin Park, Hendry Park, or Ryan Park!

Thursday, February 26th, 4:30-5:45:
- Free Snacks!
- Take Home Instructional Games!
- Free Books!

Sign up by February 20th to secure your spot with the link below!
tinyurl.com/ReadRace

🎒 Kindergarten Registration & Screening 2026! 🐝

Calling all future Hornets! We are making things easier for our families this year by combining registration and screening into one single visit.

Choose the date and location that works best for your schedule:
📍 March 10: Hendry Park Elementary
📍 March 11: Ryan Park Elementary
📍 March 18: Pleasant Lake Montessori
📍 March 19: Carlin Park Elementary

✨ Reserve your spot today: tinyurl.com/msdsckinder

📢 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Do you have a neighbor, friend, or family member with a child ready to start Kindergarten? Tag them in the comments or share this post to your story! We want to make sure every new family feels welcomed to the MSDSC community.

Important Details:

🕒 Please plan for approximately one hour to complete the process.

🏫 While we strive to honor school preferences, final assignments are based on districtwide capacity.

💻 Learn more at: msdsteuben.k12.in.us/page/kindergarten-registration

Cancellation Alert: Due to Steuben County conditions at an orange level, all MSDSC schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026.
We will follow a LIVE e-learning day starting at 9:00 AM.
Schedules:
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8

Cancellation Alert
1/27/2026
All MSDSC schools are closed on Tuesday, due to road conditions not improving.
Classes will transition to LIVE E-Learning
Instruction Starts at 9:00
Schedules:
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8

Cancellation Alert: Due to road conditions, all MSDSC schools are closed on Monday, Jan 26, 2026
We will follow a LIVE e-learning day starting at 9:00 AM.
Schedules:
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8

You’re invited to join us Tuesday, January 27 at 8pm ET, for Ask a Therapist Live. This webinar is an opportunity to ask a licensed clinical therapist questions about parenting, your child’s well-being, or anything that’s been on your mind. Participation is anonymous and free.
Visit https://cookcenter.info/ATLJan27 to register today!

Cancellation Alert: Due to frigid temperatures, all MSDSC schools are closed on Friday, Jan 23, 2026
We will follow a LIVE e-learning day starting at 9:00 AM.
Schedules:
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

The road conditions have not improved, so MSDSC is transitioning to a LIVE e-learning day.
Follow links to access schedules.
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8

This is a notice that all MSDSC schools will operate on our two-hour delay schedule today, Thursday, Jan 22, 2026, due to road conditions.
Adjusted Start Times:
• Elementary & AMS: 9:55 AM
• AHS: 10:00 AM
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for safe travel. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Stay safe and warm,

This is a notice that all MSDSC schools will operate on our two-hour delay schedule rather than the one-hour delay today, Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, due to slick back road.
Adjusted Start Times:
• Elementary & AMS: 9:55 AM
• AHS: 10:00 AM
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for safe travel. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Stay safe and warm,

Students in Miss Wiyrick’s class kicked off a fun and creative project on Friday! After reading the story Rent Party Jazz, students designed their own album covers that captured the main idea of the story. Along the way, they also had the chance to explore records and vintage albums, learning about music and art from another time.
What a great way to blend reading, creativity, and history—these young artists did an amazing job bringing the story to life! 🎨🎵

As we approach the new year, please remember the valuable resources available through
ParentGuidance.org, designed to help you thrive in your parenting journey. Click here to register
for support from a coach. Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

Ryan Park First Graders had some amazing visitors on Veteran's Day! We were visited by the Daughters of the American Revolution. They shared information with us regarding Veteran's Day and important Americans such as Betsy Ross, Henry Spyker and his wife Mrs. Spyker. There is a Pokagon chapter if anyone is interested and there are monthly meetings as well! Thank you so much for coming!

MSDSC schools are experiencing Internet and phone issues this morning. Thank you for your patience.