Rye Lake Lower Campus

Principal Jonathan Remeny

Dear Rye Lake Lower Campus Community,

It is with great pride that I write to you as the new Principal of the Rye Lake Lower Campus! It is an honor to join this incredible school community, and I’m so excited to begin working with our amazing students, staff and families. This year, we’re especially excited to welcome the MD program to the Rye Lake Lower Campus. As the population of the campus changes, we’ll all work together to build a new school community where every student continues to feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with new opportunities, meaningful connections, and continued growth. Whether you’re new to our campus or returning for another year, know that you are an essential part of our community. Together, we’ll build on the strengths we each bring, support one another through challenges, and celebrate our successes along the way. Our work will continue to be guided by the core values of respect, trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to always doing our best. These values guide how we treat one another, learn together, and build a safe, welcoming space for all. We enter this exciting new chapter, with optimism, determination, and a belief in the power of community.

We’d also like to highlight the important work of the Southern Westchester BOCES Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), which continues to provide valuable support and learning opportunities for families. Please consider joining SEPTA this year. A special thank you to all of the members and officers that do such important work.

We look forward to a wonderful school year!

Jonathan Remeny

Principal

Assistant Principal Maureen Salka

I am pleased to join the Rye Lake Lower Campus as Assistant Principal, bringing extensive experience in education, including roles as a Special Education Teacher, Behavior Specialist, and Assistant Principal, most recently at Rye Lake Campus Middle/High School. I am a strong advocate for students with disabilities and am deeply committed to supporting the whole child, academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to building strong relationships within the Rye Lake Lower Campus community and partnering with staff and families to ensure every student thrives.

Maureen Salka
Assistant Principal

Rye Lake Lower Campus News

Lower Campus Inflatables Parade makes Thanksgiving fun and festive

Who says Thanksgiving has to be a serious holiday? Rye Lake Lower Campus staff made it fun and festive for students with their Inflatables Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 25. There were dinosaurs, chickens, a frog, reindeer and even Principal Remeny and Assistatn Principal Salka as a turkey and a unicorn, respectively. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Thank you bags a gesture of gratitude for all that the Bus Team does

RLLC students and volunteers team up to say thanks to campus staff

Students at Rye Lake Lower Campus teamed up with volunteers from YAI in November to create thoughtful thank-you gifts for our amazing Campus Bus Team.
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New play space offers inclusive fun for students with unique needs

Rye Lake Lower Campus unveils new playgrounds

Steel-gray November skies couldn't steal an ounce of shine from the unveiling of new, inclusive playgrounds for students at Rye Lake Lower Campus.

"We are thrilled that our brand-new inclusive playground is officially open," Principal Jonathan Remeny said. "It was gratifying to see our school community come together for a joyful ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this exciting milestone for the Rye Lake Lower Campus."
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Pumpkin Path Parade rounds out fall season at Rye Lake Lower Campus

Students at the Rye Lake Lower Campus celebrated the season with a festive day of fall-themed activities on Oct. 31. The campus was filled with hands-on fun as students explored sensory bins, created colorful fall foliage crafts, and expressed their creativity through pumpkin decorating.

The day concluded with our much-anticipated Pumpkin Path Parade, where students proudly showcased their decorated pumpkins for all to enjoy. It was a joyful event that brought together creativity, sensory exploration, and school spirit, perfectly capturing the magic of autumn at RLLC. Special thanks to the Community Committee for helping with this wonderful event.
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Students enjoy Pumpkin Patch fun at Rye Lake Lower Campus

Students from the AIIM and MD programs had a fantastic time visiting the Rye Lake Pumpkin Patch! Each student selected a pumpkin to decorate and use for classroom activities before bringing it home. This hands on seasonal activity fostered sensory exploration, communication, and teamwork, all while celebrating the joys of fall together.

A heartfelt thank you to the Community Committee and Rye Lake staff for creating such a joyful and inclusive experience for our students, and an extra special thank you to Tricia Lynch for volunteering to pick up the pumpkins for our wonderful patch of students!

“Wonderful events like this would not be possible if not for the efforts of the dedicated staff members of the Rye Lake Lower Campus," Principal Jonathan Remeny said. "Their creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment to providing meaningful experiences for our students truly bring our school community to life. It’s through their teamwork and dedication that we’re able to create such engaging, memorable moments that support both learning and joy for our students.”
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