Hello Ridgeline Families--
We had a really good week back following Thanksgiving. As I was out in classrooms and observing students in action, it was evident that they were focused and engaged in their learning. These three weeks in December are just as significant as most weeks. It’s easy for the kids to start thinking about the next break for Christmas, so our teachers work very hard to keep the learning engaging and on pace. Our standard is to maintain our focus and energy right up to the Holiday break. We also are giving our students a lot of reminders and encouragement to get any missing assignments or late work taken care of before the break. While it’s not the end of the semester, any significant ‘break’ in the instructional cycle naturally causes students to lose a bit of focus. The fewer ‘loose ends’ students carry into January, the better they will be poised to finish the semester at their highest level.
Our students are going strong in our winter athletics and activities. Our first competitions have already begun in some cases. What always excites me is the number of students involved in the extra-curricular opportunities happening. We currently have approximately 600 students participating in winter sports, guard, cheer, dance, robotics, and more. You can add quite a few more that participate in our less formal clubs and activities. Even the one-off events like our very successful Blanket Night draws dozens of our students, and often times, their families as well. I’m always encouraging our students to find another way to connect with others in our building!
Have you been wondering about the massive dirt-work happening next door to Ridgeline? As you may or may not know, the property purchased for Ridgeline was owned by the local Gun Club. Total acreage was 100. Ridgeline is built on 60 acres and the remaining 40 is where you see dirt being moved. This is all part of the ecological clean up work to mitigate the years of lead shot that was deposited on the ground. Our Ridgeline site was beyond the shot range and did not require mitigation. The remaining property is being cleaned and prepped for future use. It is still owned by CVSD and the future of the property is unknown at this time, but it could be utilized for another school building of some kind. We’ll have to wait and see what the next 5-10 years will bring.
Our district is working toward a cell phone policy revision. This includes a community focus group and an opportunity for input from all via a survey. Please take a moment and quickly complete the survey below. Thank you!
Parent Drivers: If you come from Liberty Lake and typically take the first entrance on the East edge of campus, please consider taking advantage of this opportunity for Morning Drop-off of your students… Instead of taking the first right and entering the roundabout and valet line, proceed to the Last entrance off the East lane. This is also known as the Bus Loop. In the A.M. our busses are all here and gone by 7:25. Any time AFTER 7:25 you are encouraged to use the bus loop to drop your student at the South entrance. It’s VERY handy! Those that know about it, get on and off campus very quickly and on time.
Do you ever check your students school account for fees? Probably not… Our system (except lunch) doesn’t have an automated notification tool at this time. So often, you’re not even aware a school fee has been assigned. Please take a moment to log in and check fees here: https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/payments
For AP Testing: If your student has committed to taking one or more AP exam(s) in May of 2025. As discussed in previous communication each AP test has an associated fee of $100. If your family is eligible for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program a reduced fee is applied. Fees have been added to your student(s) account. We are asking that AP exam fees are paid by February 3rd. Fees can be paid at the RHS business office or online using the following link. As communicated by AP teachers, testing decisions needed to be finalized on November 15th, 2024. If your student has changed their mind and would no longer wish to take the exam a refund of $60 will be issued. Testing changes must be made prior to March 15th, 2025 to be eligible for the partial refund. No refunds will be issued after March 15th. https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/payments
If you’re out and about this weekend, especially if you’re in the mood for holiday shopping, come by Ridgeline and buy your gifts from the vendors at our annual Craft and Vendor Fair. Hosted by the Ridgeline Band Boosters, this event is a huge source of revenue that directly supports hundreds of our students who participate in the Regiment!
Check out the great things happening at Ridgeline and stay informed by reading the Falcon Flyer every week!
Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt
FAFSA NOW OPEN!
If you are the parent/guardian of a current senior who plans to enroll in college next year, this notice is for you! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is NOW OPEN. The FAFSA is an online federal form that, once completed, will offer your student the opportunity to be considered for grants, work-study, scholarships, and student loans at the colleges and universities to which they've applied. For your information, here is an important link with information your student and you may wish to review ahead of filing the form.
Additionally, RHS hosts a local scholarship page we share with East Valley, West Valley, and Freeman school districts. We will update the scholarship page as scholarships become available throughout the winter/spring. I encourage your student to routinely check the page for scholarship opportunities that may benefit your student!
HUGE thank you for making Blanket Night a success!
Wow, what an incredible night; 103 blankets made! On behalf of the FCCLA-Fashion Club and Mrs. Foster, we just want to shout a HUGE thank you for making our Blanket Night such a fantastic success!
Your donations, your energy, and your support warmed more than just the blankets we made – you warmed our hearts! ❤️ Thanks to you, we’ve created beautiful blankets that will be donated to Blessings and Beyond and Sally's House, spreading comfort and love to those who need it most.
Whether you donated materials or your time, YOU made it all happen. Thanks to you, we’re cozying up to a brighter, more connected community.
You rock, Ridgeline! Here’s to many more amazing Blanket Nights together. 🎉
Warm (and snuggly) regards,
Ridgeline FCCLA-Fashion Club
RHS Boys Swimming online store
The RHS Boys Swimming online store is now open! Hurry and get your gear... the store closes on December 11th!
💻https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SWIMRHS
Surveys on Student Cell Phone Use
Student cell phone use during school has an impact on student learning and wellbeing. CVSD is developing consistent guidelines for student cell phone use. Your input is valuable. All secondary students (grades 6-12) will receive a separate survey. Parents may fill out this quick 5-minute survey before Monday, December 16.
Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/ucg2rrSgGCDC3Wcf8
CVSD is reviewing grades 9-11 high school math (Algebra I, II & Geometry) core instructional materials for the 2026-2027 school year. Find out how you can be involved at www.CVSD.org/HSMathReview
Hey Falcons! Do you need a job? Check out our Jobs Board! It's updated regularly and there are some amazing opportunities!
There are flyers in the office to scan the QR code, too!
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Demarest in E202 or email: kdemarest@cvsd.org
