Hello Ridgeline Families- Do you want me to comment on the weather? No? Moving on!
Coming up is the MLK observance day, Monday, Jan. 15, so there will be no school. We’ll have our own remembrance activity on Tuesday, Jan. 16, during an extended advisory period, and modified bell schedule for the day.
With just a few weeks remaining in the semester, it may be time to check in with your child’s teachers. Legend has it that once your student hits high school it’s time give them more freedom and independence regarding their academic decisions and progress. This is true- to a point. A second check from a parent on occasion is a good idea as well. We have a practice of “no surprises” regarding grades at the end of the semester, so if you have a concern, and haven’t seen a communication from the teacher, it’s ok to initiate the conversation.
Our first senior night for winter sports was with the wrestling team. That match against North Central was a decisive win and we celebrated our senior wrestlers, manager, and cheer (pictured here)!
Right after break, planning began for our annual March celebration, Verde Loco! ASB leadership and student council are setting the stage for this epic Ridgeline tradition. More to come on this, including ways our community and business partners can support this event through our Shop Loco campaign!
More immediately around the corner is our Winter Formal dance on Feb. 10. Tix on sale next week. While it’s labeled as a formal, we always want students to know that they can get dressed in the best clothes they have at hand without spending extra money! Most importantly, we want all students to attend as it’s open to grades 9-12.
If you want to be entertained and impressed by some outstanding Ridgeline students this weekend, you can check out our dance team competing at Rogers Saturday and the Robotics teams competing at Ridgeline, also Saturday! These teams also work very hard and put in long hours of preparation and we’re proud of the work they do and the achievements they’ve earned!
Last, but not least, if you really want to stay warm, join us at Ridgeline for basketball vs our in-district rival, University High School! Looking forward to some good games and a good time!
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Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt
AP Course Fees
If your student has opted to take one or more AP Exam(s) in May of 2024, fees need to be paid by the end of the semester, February 2nd. Fees can be paid online (https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/payments) or at the RHS business office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the business office at 509-558-3809.
Running Start/Dual Credit Night!
Do you have a current sophomore or junior who wishes to participate in Running Start for the 2024-25 academic year? If that happens to be the case for you, RHS will host a virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, January 24 at 6:00 PM to discuss dual credit options available to students via Running Start (EWU, SCC, and SFCC) and Advanced Placement. Below, you will find the Zoom link you need to access the meeting. If you have questions, please contact your student’s grade-level counselor or Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).
Zoom Link for January 24, Running Start/Dual Credit Meeting:
https://ccs-spokane.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-qhrDktGNMkQP5b96Lgl-ZxylwfeswI
WSU Vibes Conference Application Deadline: Monday, April 15
On February 9-11, WSU will host its annual VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) conference. The VIBES conference has a long-standing history of being offered on the WSU Pullman campus and aims to enlighten high school juniors and seniors, identifying as people of color, that a post-secondary education is within their reach. Throughout the weekend-long conference, students will attend a series of workshops and activities on topics including financial aid and scholarships, tackling student loans, admissions applications, deciding on a major, and much more! Participants will also have the opportunity to get a first-hand look at life as a Coug on the Pullman campus.
For more information and the application, your junior or senior can access the attached link. Note: There is a $50 application fee, but waivers are available.
Calling all freshmen and sophomores interested in law enforcement!
If you have a current freshman or sophomore who will be between the ages of 14-16 during the summer of 2024 and your student harbors interest in law enforcement as a possible career, the Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the FBI National Academy Associates may be worth a look! This highly competitive program will take place between Jun 20-28, 2024 in Washington D.C. Interested students should demonstrate strong academic accomplishment and good citizenship. To learn more, please access this YouTube video.
Save the date for Falcons Winter Mini Cheer Camp!
Clinic Jan 29th and Performance Jan 30th!
**Registration opens Jan 14th**
Clinic: Monday, Jan 29th, 6-8 pm, RHS gym (Doors open for check-in at 5:30pm)
Performance: Tuesday, Jan 30th, half-time of the varsity girls' basketball game (game starts at 5:30pm) **Warm up time in the commons at 5:30pm
Who: Kids ages K-5th grade
Cost: $50.00 per camper
Registration open 1/14/24-1/28/24 or until we reach 100 campers
*Campers get an RHS cheer T-shirt, green poms and a hair ribbon!
**T-shirt sizes are first come, first served at clinic check-in
***One adult per camper receives free entry to the basketball game
Ridgeline Gymnastics
Our Ridgeline gymnasts competed one of their best meets at Mead on Tuesday. Placing second out of six teams, we had Bella DeLaRosa placed third, Julianne Stevenson placed fifth, and Trynity Van Gelder placed eighth in the All Around. Please show your support for our gymnasts on senior night next Wednesday, January 17th at our only home meet. Meet starts at 6:00 pm.
Spokane Valley Tech Open House
SVT will be having an Open House on Thursday, January 18th, starting at 6 PM. This is for students interested in our STEM Academy and Skills Center programs. See the flyer with information about all of our Skills Center programs. Any 10th and 11th graders interested in our Skills Center programs for next year are encouraged to attend!
link to the voter information pamphlet:
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Save the date... 2nd annual Falcon Formal Fashion Show
Falcon Families, SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Annual Ridgeline Business Club Falcon Formal Fashion Show, Thursday, February 15th at 7 pm in the RHS theater. Doors open at 6 pm. This was a blast last year! Come see your fellow Falcons strutting the runway looking fabulous! FBLA and DECA are so excited to be working with Believe Prom and Tux in Spokane Valley for this big event. Please put the date on your calendars. Ticket sales will start in February.
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