Hello Ridgeline Families-- This week has brought us many amazing moments and opportunities for our students. The highlight of our week was an all-school assembly featuring our guest speaker, Kevin Atlas. This guy was awesome. Spoke right to the students in a language they understand. Called them out when needed, and used his missing arm as a way to tell his story and add some humor! To me, the most important message he delivered was to live your life to improve the lives of those around you. You have to love yourself for who you are and at the same time have empathy and demonstrate understanding for others. We know that technology is one way that has created isolation and a sense of self-worth based on likes and followers in many of our young people. Kevin’s message was to quit ‘floating’ through life and be present, be with people, and make your school community a place where everyone wants to be and truly belongs. Obviously, he got all of our attention, as we continue to strive for exactly that type of culture.

Athletics are in full swing and our teams are continuing to improve and build on their successes. Same with all our competitive and performing groups. Being from a small town growing up everyone all kind of does the same things and has similar interests. It’s so impressive to me to see the diversity of talent our students possess in so many different ways. I’m proud of how hard they work and enjoy seeing them be successful.

This week is Back To School Night here at Ridgeline, in the commons, beginning at 5:30. OPEN HOUSE format, meaning, you can arrive any time between those two hours. Plan on about 20-30 minutes if you want to connect with most teachers or activity groups. It’s 50% informational and 50% of a social event!

A couple of quick reminders… Please pull forward at ALL TIMES in the valet parking line. And… Ridgeline is a CLOSED CAMPUS during the lunch break. Please remind and encourage your student to stay on campus for lunch. Thank you.

You definitely need to read the Falcon Flyer today for the many upcoming events, deadlines, and opportunities for students. Stay informed.

Make it a great Weekend! --Mr. Hardt

University of Portland admission counselor, Taylor Sipila, will be at RHS on Monday, September 25, during 5th period (12:20). To attend the visit, juniors and seniors are invited to complete the registration Mr. Spraggins sent out via the Google Classroom. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend. Please direct any questions you and/or your student may have to Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).

Tis the season for colleges and universities to visit high schools to share information about their institutions with interested students! Over the past two weeks, Ridgeline has welcomed Washington State University, Western Washington University, and the University of Washington. With students from the first graduating class making their way to campuses, Ridgeline is now on the map and institutions are seeking our students. So please encourage your juniors and seniors to watch their Google Classrooms for information regarding upcoming visits!

Are you looking to join a club or one of our amazing activities? Here's a list of what we have to offer! Come and join the fun!

The Ridgeline Business Club is the perfect place to meet new friends, network with professionals, have fun traveling together, and build skills for your future. We are for everyone, and can help prepare you for any career. Not to mention how good it looks on your resume!

https://bit.ly/JoinRHSBusinessClub

Artists from across Spokane came together last Friday to put together different pieces of art for the fair. 14 year old Sindhu Surapaneni is the youngest artist who ever art featured at the fair. She painted an Indian woman getting ready to perform Bollywood Dance since the theme this year's fair is ‘Show Time’. Now Sindhu Surapaneni also worked on a mural at the fairs entrance helping a mural artist Amber Hoit.

If you are a senior in Honor Society, NHS just opened their scholarship opportunity. Google classroom: qupaior

Scholarship closes on 11/30/23. See Mrs. Grisafi with any questions.

You're invited to our Back to School Night on September 28th from 5:30-7:30pm. You won't want to miss this informative evening. We'll have tables displayed with our clubs & activities that students can get involved with at RHS.

Stay informed by following our grad night socials:

Facebook: RHSGradNight2024

Instagram: rhsgradnight2024

Email: rhsgradnight2024@gmail.com

We need volunteers for various roles as well as volunteers the night of the event. Let's help make this fun and safe night for our seniors a success!

Attention Class of 2024 💚🤍

Important information about submitting your Senior Photos 📸

💻 https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=24falcons

Code: 24falcons

Save photo as: LastName, FirstName (example: Smith, John.png)

Confirm Image- Click Upload General Photos- Select Photo- Enter Grade & name

🔗 link in IG bio

💚 rhs.cvsd.org (stay informed on all Senior Activities- click link below)

Senior Tribute Ads for Yearbook:

Have extra-curricular photos, family, special pictures or additional portraits of your senior you'd like to share? Use the attached link to purchase a senior tribute ad for our yearbook.

Tributes vary in size and price. Parents and guardians get to choose the layout, photos and write a special message.

Please be advised that yearbook staff members will not edit spelling or crop pictures, and the administration does reserve the right to refuse tributes due to inappropriateness.

Senior tributes: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/21919

The deadlines are the same for portraits and ads/tributes: Oct. 30th

We will administer the survey on September 26th in Advisory. Thank you!

You won't want to miss our upcoming Spectacle of Sound on Septermber 30th at 7pm. Doors open at 5:30pm!

Tickets: $5 purchased at ridgelinebandboosters.org/shop or at the door by 6:45pm.

Come support our Ridgeline Regiment and see Cheney, University, and Central Valley schools perform in this amazing show!

If your student missed picture day, retakes are scheduled for October 3rd.

Purchase online (click below), use code: FAL222698

Are you ready for some football and an incredible half time show? You won't want to miss our Ridgeline Pep Rally Friday, October 13th.

Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30pm

Where: Grassy field behind stadium. Bring your blankets and chairs.

What: Cornhole and spike ball

Food trucks:

• Kona Ice

• Good ‘Dilla

• Mad Fire Kitchen

See you there 💚🏈

Our Homecoming dance will be held on October 14th from 8-11pm. Tickets on sale in the Business Office for $10 beginning on September 25th!

On October 18, RHS is hosting another student-led candidate forum. This year, our Junior State of America (JSA) club is hosting the candidates running for Liberty Lake city council.

Business Office Open Hours:

7:15- 2:30pm

(Closed 12:30-1:30pm daily)