Celebrating Ridgeline High School Seniors
As this year’s seniors are afforded opportunities for the next steps in their educational/career journeys, Mr. Spraggins would like to celebrate them! If you have a current senior who has applied and been admitted to a college, university, and/or trade school, please encourage your student to take a moment and share with Mr. Spraggins a copy or screenshot of the admit letter/communication for each of the schools to which the student has been admitted. Similarly, if your senior has chosen to serve our country by enlisting in a military branch, please share with Mr. Spraggins confirmation of your student’s enlistment. As Mr. Spraggins collects these notifications, he will keep a running list of where RHS students have been admitted/enlisted, displaying these accomplishments on our building television displays throughout the application season!
Interested in $40,000.00 for your student’s college education?...
Of course, most of us would happily answer "yes" to this question! If so, I encourage you to have your student(s) access the Google Classroom post about Big Future Scholarships Mr. Spraggins added earlier this week. The qualification process is ridiculously EASY, so don’t wait! Of course, there is no guarantee of winning, but one thing is for certain: nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The Latest…
In 2020, the federal government passed the FAFSA Simplification Act, which, in a nutshell, led to the form’s shortening, as well as increased accessibility. Additionally, a number of enhancements and process changes are currently in the implementation phase. Among other things for filers, this means the form availability has been delayed until Sunday, December 31. Accordingly, Sunday, December 31, will be the first time filers will be able to complete either the FAFSA or the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid, which is intended for undocumented students). The FAFSA has become a far simpler form to navigate and file since the days of paper and pencil, but there are often detailed questions and/or very individualized family circumstances that result in the need for additional guidance. Fortunately, Spokane Teachers Credit Union has proven a ready and willing partner for CVSD families, having trained staff at many of its branches to help guide those who need it through the filing process—no STCU membership necessary! To access the schedule of FAFSA/WASFA assistance dates, times, and branch locations, please access the this link.
Health Sciences Career Fair
the Central Valley, East Valley, West Valley, and Freeman school districts will host a Health Sciences Career Fair at the HUB on Wednesday, January 24. Ms. Fuller and Mr. Spraggins will take a busload of 50 juniors and seniors to this fair on the morning of January 24. In a nutshell, participating students will go to three sessions: two educational pathway sessions and one hands-on, fair style session with local healthcare practitioners. If you have a junior or senior who is interested, please encourage them to use the QR code in the flyer below to access the registration form. Students MUST complete the registration form NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3. Please direct any questions to Mr. Spraggins.
Each summer on the University of Washington, Seattle campus, the Do-It Scholars Program (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) hosts a no-cost capstone program for students with disabilities. The program “serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging programs and careers,” focusing on high school sophomores and juniors with an aptitude for and interest in attending college. To learn more about the Do-It Program and the application process, please visit the website. The priority application deadline for the summer 2023 program is January 30, 2024.
Spring Musical
Spring musical packets are available in the office. Please note: All students must have a completed Final Forms before January 29. This applies to those auditioning and applying for tech crew. The spring musical Final Forms will open on Friday, December 15.
Final Forms 💻 https://cvsd-wa.finalforms.com/
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
Unified Sports
December 14th Unified Bowling went to Players and Spectators to compete against Rogers, Central Valley, and University High School. We had the largest bowling squad in our school history with 22 students showing up knock down some pins. Thank you to everyone for coming to play, showing up with Falcon Pride, and supporting one another. We are moving into coed basketball in January. Please register today on Final forms ( https://cvsd-wa.finalforms.com/)
Deadline is January 5th and the first practice is January 11th. Email Ms. Lasz at mlasz@cvsd.org if you have questions. We are looking students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate.
DECA competition
Ridgeline DECA had 56 students compete at the DECA Area competition on December 11th at SFCC. Students looked sharp and represented Ridgeline well! Stay tuned to see who moves on to the State Competition in February!
RHS had 30 students qualify for the state competition in February!
The State Career and Development Conference is in Bellevue Washington
February 29th- March 2nd
Way to go Falcons 💚
Winter Formal theme ideas
Hello from your Junior class council!
We would like students to have the ability to submit theme ideas for winter formal this year, so please send in a theme idea and let us know what you want to see this year. We are excited to create another magical night for everyone!
The dance will be held in February on a Saturday. Finalized date will be announced soon.
Our Falcon artists are going to be featured at the Kress Gallery at River Park Square in January! Come for opening night Friday, January 5th from 5-8pm, or swing by anytime between January 5th-31st to see many pieces of artwork from students across our district. There will be a variety of incredible artwork done by our very own amazing students!
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.
Happy Holidays from the Ridgeline Business Club! 🎄💚
