Hello Ridgeline Families-- what a great way to end the week with some sunshine! Happy for our spring sport athletes to get some quality time outside, at least for a couple days. We’d be foolish to believe the month of March will let us off the hook completely, so we’ll take this warm break while we can! Some things never change, even as you get older. I remember when I was teaching elementary school and the weather would finally get warm in the spring and we could enjoy being outside, but at the same time keeping the 3rd graders focused on their schoolwork was a challenging task! No different in high school kids, and no different for the principal! We are all anxious to get outside!
I was just thinking it was a pretty low-key week…and then I glanced at the draft Flyer for this week. That is why it’s so important for parents to check it out as well. I would miss my own school events if it wasn’t written down here!
VERDE LOCO updates include class competitions that are getting very tight and the points are stacking up. A great way to tip the scales in your favor is to bring in the food for our annual food drive! Every item translates into points! More importantly, it translates into support for those in need in our community. If you get out this weekend, SHOP LOCO, at our sponsor establishments! Next Friday night is the NEON Mixer, open to Ridgeline students ONLY, and two cans of food gets you in the door!
There were lots of celebrations this week, including the Meritorious Service Award Nominations. This is a great event where staff and community members affiliated with Ridgeline are honored for their contributions to individuals and the school. Parents, when you contribute a nomination for a staff member, it means more than you may even realize. Often brings tears of joy. Same when it comes from the students themselves. Tuck this away in your memory bank for next Feb-March when the nomination window is open!
Thank you to our Future Falcons who showed up on Tuesday night on campus to get to know their school better before their freshman year begins! It was a great event, excellent turnout, and the vibe from our freshman was very positive! They’re excited!
Thursday after school we held our annual Poetry Slam, where Ridgeline students competed for a chance to go to the regional tournament in a few weeks. Proud of these students who put in their own time and their own emotions to create original works. Each told a very unique story with structures and language to engage and entertain the audience! Meet our contestants below.
We celebrated three more teams heading to state with our Knowledge Bowl, Speech/Debate (also 3A academic champs!), and our amazing dance team(picture here)!
There are many more highlights of student excellence, coming opportunities, and important updates in today’s Falcon Flyer. Take a look!
Make it a great weekend! –Mr. Hardt
Please donate to the Verde Loco Food Drive
Donate to Ridgeline’s Food Drive and sponsor your District for Verde Loco! The drive runs to March 22nd, and collections can be dropped off in the morning before school in the leadership room.
💚 The grade, or district, with the most items donated will win 40 points in the Hunger Greens. Bringing food is your ticket of entry to the Neon Mixer (3/22 from 7-10pm), so please bring non-perishable food to donate at those events as well!
💚 There is also an option to donate money- just find a QR code printed around the school or click the link below and select your grade before giving. All donations will go to Partners Inland Northwest.
Summer 2024 CVVL High School Registration is now OPEN.
Registration Link: CVVL HS 2024 Summer School Registration Link
CVVL HS SUMMER Course Information
- CVVL summer school is for credit advancement. If you failed a course and need to make up credits, please wait for information regarding credit retrieval summer school.
- You may register for only ONE summer school course.
Cheerleading tryouts
Hey Falcons, come try out for Cheer!
Final Forms is now open!
Ridgeline High School Cheer Tryouts: March 18, 19 & 20, 6-8 pm at RHS (main gym & Fieldhouse)
Wanted: Current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders ready to cheer on our Falcon teams!
Check out the details on our Google Classroom! (code: 4tbozbi)
Contact Coach Abbie Lentz at alentz@cvsd.org or stop by room B212
Interesting in playing Unified Pickleball?
Registration is now open for Coed Unified Pickleball. This is all new!
When April and May. Thursday Practices
Where RHS gym
Who Students with and without intellectual disabilities
Cost Free
Practices will be on Thursdays 2:20-4:00 starting April 11th. We are hoping we can pick up some matches against other schools. More info to come.
Registration closes April 11th.
Email Miranda Lasz with questions. mlasz@cvsd.org
Congratulations to these amazing Falcons who made the softball team!
Managers:
Josie Davis
Rylee Williams
JV:
Rhylee Allen
Katherine Figueroa-Lopez
Adisen Frieling
Phoebe Harms
Shayla Hernandez Figueroa
Grace Morgan
Emma Ringeling
Kayleigh Schelin
Ella Score
Bailey Syron
Kallie Haveman
Mya Wiberg
Iva Essary
Mackenzie Sternod
Jenna Fleeman
Varsity:
Margaret Carvo
Ada Case
Quincy Coder
Millicent Dobyns
Izabella Hernandez
Lily Lander
Alexis Phillips
Elliana Thompson
Lilley Triplett
Persais Triplett
Aaliyah Yeldon
Tayla Travis
Abigail Savage
Marykate Hull
Danielle Phillips
Natalie Willmon
Girls Golf Team
The Girls Golf Team started their season yesterday straight from indoor Simulator training to playing in the Moses Lake Invitational. The chilly temperature did not deter the girls from playing well. A Two-Person Best Ball format proved to be the ticket for Juniors Carolyn Rose and Kate Mulligan who placed 6th behind only teams who have been practicing outside for weeks. Individual performances included Carolyn's T-5, Kate's T-15, Junior Alaina Mitrovich's T-26, and Sophomore Sawyer Anderson 's T-30. It was a great start to the season. Congrats Ladies and Talons Up!
Boys Golf Team
Great performance from the Ridgeline boys golf team this week! Two tournaments in Walla Walla with the boys taking 1st place as a team the second day at Walla Walla Country Club.
Griffin Thorpe as a medalist with a 1st place finish as an individual player the second day!! Way to make Ridgeline history.
Youth Softball Skills Camp
Short and Sweet Announcement: 🥎 Join us at Ridgeline High School for an exciting Softball Skills Camp! From April 13 to May 3, sharpen your skills, meet new friends, and have a blast on the field. Register now!
Engaging Call to Action: 📣 Calling all softball enthusiasts! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your game at Ridgeline High School's Softball Skills Camp. Join us from April 13 to May 3 for intensive training, expert coaching, and lots of fun! Register today and let's hit it out of the park together!
Visual Appeal: 🥎 Batter up! Ridgeline High School invites you to our Softball Skills Camp, where players of all levels can refine their techniques and build lasting friendships. From April 13 to May 3, let's gear up for an unforgettable experience on the diamond. Register now and swing for the fences!
Highlighting Benefits: 🌟 Unlock your potential on the softball field with Ridgeline High School's Skills Camp! From mastering pitching techniques to honing batting skills, our expert coaches are here to guide you every step of the way. Join us from April 13 to May 3 and step into a world of growth, camaraderie, and endless possibilities. Sign up today!
Urgency-driven Message: ⏰ Time to step up your game! Ridgeline High School's Softball Skills Camp is just around the corner, running from April 13 to May 2. Limited spots available! Secure your spot now and get ready to elevate your skills with top-notch coaching and unmatched enthusiasm. Don't wait, register today!
Poetry Slam
Thank you to all of our contestants in the 3rd Annual Poetry Slam. It was a smashing success!
Annie Cope, Ocean Schwartz, Ally Aitken, Talene Rivera, Logan Crowley, Natalie Bradbury, Kharma Gentry, & James Holten all gave riveting performances.
Moving on to represent Ridgeline at the Valley Slam are: 1st place Ally Aitken, 2nd place Logan Crowley, 3rd place James Holten, 4th place Kharma Gentry, and alternate Annie Cope.
Come join us next week at University High School to support our Falcon Poets Valley Slam: University High School Thursday March 21st at 6:30 PM.
Falcon Artists
We had many very talented Falcon artists submit artwork for our regional ESD 101 art show. Congratulations to Ariel Cline, Aubrey Root, and Zoe Sherman for their winning pieces! Now, you get to vote for the People’s Choice Award! View all of our students’ amazing pieces at the below link, and vote for your favorite.
https://padlet.com/hchronister/art-showcase-people-s-choice-award-aqr53pd4ewyvp1n5
Earlier this week, we celebrated our amazing Meritorious Service nominees. The district wide winners will be announced March 25th. Congratulations Falcon Staff- way to go 💚
Certificated
Brandon Dailey
Jason Daniel
Grady Emmerson
Stephanie Etter
Ashley Fuller
Heather Graham
Brice Gretch
Leah Grisafi
Sherri Jeske
Chelsea Kenison
Miranda Lasz
Kieran Mahoney
Lori Maupin
Megan McMurtrey
Camille Nielsen
Nathan Paul
Leisa Wick
Classified
Molly Adams
Pamela Brown
Dawn Faughender
Cathy Franks
Officer Dave Howard
Tessa Johnston
Tony Oukrainets
Lori Wilson
Community
Geoff Deane
John R Koons III
David Stone
Teams
Admin Team
Highschool English Language Arts Curriculum Team
Ridgeline Counseling Team
Pilot Intervention Program Team
RHS Spirit Squad
Secretary Team
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
