Tiger Nation News

Dear Parent or Guardian,

We are writing to inform you about the new Georgia School Climate Survey that will be

conducted at your child's school. The survey, which will be administered on January

27. 2025. includes 73 questions. It should take students approximately 25 minutes to

complete. The survey asks about the quality of teaching and learning, the school

environment, support for students, how commonly students in the school face

challenges (such as being bullied), and student risk behaviors (such as self-harm and

substance abuse). Names cannot be tied to survey answers in any way, and students

can skip any question. The data will help leaders improve the school.

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. $ 1232(c) (1)(A) gives

you the right to review a copy of the student survey questions. You may request that

the school provide a copy of the survey questions for your review.

The PPRA also gives you the right to opt your child out of participating in the survey. If

you do not wish for your child to participate, please contact Mr. JR Jones, principal, at

jrjones@catoosa.k12.ga.us or call the school at 706.935.2254

Thank you for your cooperation,

JR Jones

Our 11th grade Student Leadership Academy had the opportunity to serve others. We were invited to assist Nourishing Children in Catoosa (NCIC) and the other high schools to pack snack packs. On Fridays, the snack packs are distributed to students who may need a little help with receiving nutrition over the weekends.

Some of our students are in the CCA class that built the computers for the 911 center. WDEF Channel 12 covered the story. Take a look at the link below!

Jennifer Jacobs, Dominick Cothran, Lin Myers, and Will Burgess will represent Ringgold at the Skills USA State Competition at the World Conference Center in Atlanta in February. This broadcast team has earned a spot in the Video News Production state competition. This will be a FIRST for the RHS audio/video program’s history. Only 16 schools in Georgia advanced to this level, and RHS made the cut!

They are producing, writing, directing, and timing newscasts that include local, national, and international news stories. They have to understand complicated world news stories, choose the ones they consider most newsworthy, and then simplify them into 3-4 conversational sentences. Then film a live newscast, wrapping at exactly 3 minutes. Go Tigers!

The National Champion Ringgold JROTC Color Guard will be honored at the Capitol Building in Atlanta in February during the general assembly. They will receive a proclamation that will be read before the meeting begins and get their own copy for framing.

Open House for the Spring 2025 semester will be on Thursday, January 30th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come meet your students' new teachers this semester, and learn about the school organizations. Much happening at RHS!

Seniors, mark the date! Friday, February 7 is the deadline to purchase a senior tribute in the yearbook. The cost is $50. Click the link below and select "2025 Yearbook"

March 21 - Woodstation elementary

April 25 - Ringgold Elementary

April 25 - Ringgold Primary

May 2 - Graysville Elementary

May 13 - Tiger Creek Elementary

The Winter Wonderland Dance is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us on Saturday, March 1st, for a magical night filled with music, friendship, and fun. The dance kicks off at 7 PM in the RHS gym, and admission is only $10!

Here’s the twist: Our DJ is one of our very own! Could it be a student? Or maybe even a teacher? The mystery DJ is sure to surprise and keep you dancing all night long with their incredible beats!

Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and dust off your dancing shoes for an unforgettable night.

The Soccer Club is hosting a Spirit Night at Jefferson’s on January 30th from 4 pm to closing. Swing on by before the open house and mention that you are there to support the soccer team. Or, stop by after the open house and support our team. We look forward to seeing you there.

Our Fall Semester PBIS Rewards Field Trip is coming up in January! To qualify for this reward, students must earn all A's & B's for the 1st semester and have NO behavior write-ups. More information will be coming out as the field trip gets closer.

Interested in ACT or SAT prep? Want to improve your SAT or ACT score? Want to do that for FREE? See Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Cross, or Ms. Allison for more information.

The Spirit Store has been restocked with new long sleeve tees, pajama pants and sweat pants. Come and shop the Spirit Store on Fridays during all 3 lunches.

Huge congratulations to 5 of our incredible cheerleaders for making the Region 7-AA All-Region Team!

Riley Adcox

Gracie Austin

Taylor Corvin

Allie Logan

Regan Sony

2024 has come and gone, but our events are here to stay. Whether you prefer to spend your time shopping, enjoying music, or exploring the great outdoors, there's an event in Ringgold that will be perfect for you. Want to enjoy a live performance? Visit the Ringgold Depot Opry every 2nd Saturday at the Depot or check out one of The Ringgold Playhouse's many productions. Are you in the mood to shop till you drop? Grab some locally made products at the Rabbit Valley Farmer's Market every Saturday from May to September. Looking for a kid-friendly activity this Summer? Come to our Summer Movie Series for a free kids' movie every Tuesday in June and July. You can find all of these events and more in our 2025 Calendar. Residents will receive their calendars in the mail. If you aren't a city resident, you can pick up a calendar at City Hall soon!