Announcements
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Spiritual Emphasis Week
Spiritual Emphasis Week is happening February 2-6! Kindergarten - 12th Grade students will have an opportunity to worshi [ ... ]Spiritual Emphasis Week is happening February 2-6! Kindergarten - 12th Grade students will have an opportunity to worship and listen to speakers each morning. We pray that God will work in RC students' lives all week.
You are invited to join us via Livestream every morning. Visit the link below. We look forward to an amazing week and pray that the Holy Spirit will be at work in the lives of Ripon Christian students, staff & families! Thank you for your support! -
Employment Opportunities
There are positions we are hiring for at Ripon Christian for the 2026-2027 school year! If you or someone you know is in [ ... ]There are positions we are hiring for at Ripon Christian for the 2026-2027 school year! If you or someone you know is interested or needs more information, please click the link below for more details and send your application to Superintendent Eric Segaar at esegaar@rcschools.com
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Tri-Tip Sandwich Fundraiser
Saturday, February 21Sandwiches & Meals are on sale now! Support a Close Up student by purchasing tickets through th [ ... ]Saturday, February 21
Sandwiches & Meals are on sale now! Support a Close Up student by purchasing tickets through the Google Form linked below. Tickets are available for presale, and sandwiches will also be sold on the day of the event at the PAC and the corner of Maple & Main.
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Knightsounds Dollar Auction
The Knightsounds Dollar Auction is coming up on Thursday, February 5th. Come out and support these amazing young singers [ ... ]The Knightsounds Dollar Auction is coming up on Thursday, February 5th. Come out and support these amazing young singers, and hopefully win a great prize! There is a huge variety of baskets and awesome items. The doors open at 3:30 and will close before the varsity basketball game. The winners will be announced during halftime. You do not need to be present to win.
If you have anything you would like to donate to the auction, please contact Mindy Beenes at (708)752-0870. -
School Theme 2025-2026: Abide
Drive down any rural country road in the Central Valley and you’ll often notice large piles of branches stacked along th [ ... ]Drive down any rural country road in the Central Valley and you’ll often notice large piles of branches stacked along the edges of almond orchards. The branches are brittle, the leaves have withered, and the life that once flowed through them is gone.
It’s a familiar scene for those of us who live here — but it’s also a powerful image straight from Scripture that captures the heart of this year’s school theme. In John 15, Jesus uses this same illustration to describe our relationship with Him:
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 (ESV)
Just like those pruned branches from the orchard, when we disconnect from Christ — the true source of life — we wither. But when we stay connected, when we abide, we grow and bear spiritual fruit that lasts. That’s why our school-wide theme at Ripon Christian Schools this year is simple yet profound: ABIDE.
To Abide means to dwell, to remain, to live in ongoing fellowship with Christ. It’s not a one-time decision but a daily posture — continually trusting, depending, and walking closely with Jesus. Abiding in Christ is like a branch firmly connected to the vine, drawing life, strength, and nourishment. It involves relying on God’s grace, His power, and His provision, recognizing that He alone is the source of all good things. It means obeying His Word, following His commands, and remaining faithful, even when life feels uncertain.
In a world filled with distractions, pressures, and noise, we need this reminder: apart from Him, we can do nothing of eternal significance. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, on the stage, through friendships, or within our homes — our students and families are invited to Abide. As we step into the 2025–2026 school year, our prayer is that every student, teacher, and family at Ripon Christian Schools would experience the deep, sustaining presence of Christ.