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

Rye Lake Lower Campus students ready welcome mats for volunteers

Students in Kris Cook’s class have been hard at work on a special project to welcome community-based volunteers to the Rye Lake Lower Campus later this month. They are creating placemats for the campus’ kickoff Volunteer Breakfast. Principal Jonathan Remeny shared, “It is wonderful to see our students so engaged, and we look forward to welcoming our volunteers for another great year.”
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Mr. Donald brings music, smiles to Rye Lake Lower Campus

Students at the Rye Lake Lower Campus had an amazing time making music with Mr. Donald from the Music Conservatory of Westchester. Their excitement filled the room as they explored rhythms, instruments, and songs together.'"

"We are so grateful to Mr. Donald and the Music Conservatory of Westchester for bringing such joyful, hands-on learning experiences to our students," Principal Jonathan Remeny said. "The smiles and energy in the room were priceless and we are so happy to have Mr. Donald with us each week."
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Lower Campus students enjoy a September day outside

Students in Kris Cook's class at Rye Lake Lower Campus took a break from class work to play catch outside on a beautiful September day. "It is so nice to see students continuing to acclimate to their new campus," Principal Jonathan Remeny said.
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Students give morning announcements over Lower Campus public address system

Students at Rye Lake Lower Campus have been encouraged and empowered to lead the school in the morning announcements. This week Julian Marino led the lower campus in the Pledge of Allegiance in Ms. Salka’s office. Julian's positivity and confidence was so contagious, he put everyone in a great mood for the day!
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Lower Campus students have fun bowling, cheering each other on

Students, including Dilhan Marin and Mason Seward, pictured here, in Ms. Liebman’s class participated in bowling on Friday, led by their APE Teacher, Diane Storm. Assistant Principal Salka was so impressed with students' bowling, dancing, and cheering each other on!
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