Hello Ridgeline Families-
As a principal, I highly value student leaders in our building. This shows up in so many different ways such as team captains, club and class officers, or without even holding an official “title”—leaders happen!
Our ASB President, Owen Rich, is a leader we all count on almost every day. Owen understands the essence of our mission and does so much to spread good will amongst our students and staff. When he’s not doing morning announcements, greeting people at the door, prepping for band-theater-percussion, and everything else….you might find him in business mode addressing the school board and the following day sporting an actual mohawk at the indoor percussion showcase! He’d make a cool principal someday!
Great moments and successes continue to be had here at Ridgeline. We’re already half way through our celebratory month of March and Verde Loco. Today at lunch students who found a gold coin under their seat were rewarded with a free drink from the NEST! We appreciate your support of our Shop Loco vendors this month. An integral part of our spirit competition is the Food Drive. This is an opportunity for the classes to compete and gain valuable points toward the championship. More importantly, it is an opportunity for us to give back to our local community. Many people don’t realize that this time of the year is often when their supplies run the lowest. They build up over the holiday months, but by spring it’s a great time for us to lend a hand again. The drive culminates at the VERDE LOCO Neon Dance, Friday the 24th. 2 cans/items of non-perishable food=Admission to the dance. Just a quick reminder—the Neon Dance is for Ridgeline students ONLY.
So what else is happening….? Well…we got this group of boys in this club called Knowledge Bowl… and they just went and won our FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! We’re proud of them for their hard work and representing Ridgeline at the highest level. Check out their photo and the size of that trophy!
One reason I always encourage parents and students to read the Flyer is because I know personally, even working in the school, it’s easy to forget and keep track of everything that we do over a weeks’ time. If you’re a parent of a current 8th grader, the newsletter is a very practical way to find out, in real-time, what opportunities are available for your freshman next year. Next week you’ll notice it is Cheer tryouts already! We have ASB elections for 10-12 grade and then do elections for freshman class officers in the fall, once they’re on campus. Take a look at the art work from our students who entered the Holocaust memorial art contest. Very powerful. Stay informed, read the Flyer.
Make it a great weekend! –Mr. Hardt
Join us as we celebrate our students and the incredible community we live/work in! Special thanks to the local businesses who have chosen to partner with our booster club in support of the Falcons. If you see this logo, one of our talented student's made it! If you see this in the window of businesses in our community they are supporting the Falcons! Keep your eyes out for amazing deals and contributions from these generous partners! (also- if you are a business who doesn't want to miss being a part of this, please contact rhsverdeloco@gmail.com ) #shoploco #welocoyou
CHAS Apprenticeship Program
On Wednesday, March 22, Kat Brown from the Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS) will be on campus during lunches to share apprenticeship opportunities with RHS students! Students can stop by her table to learn more about these opportunities, as well as part-time job opportunities CHAS has available for high school students!
Is Your Junior or Senior Student Interested In Becoming a Surgeon?
Providence will offer interested students and community members a remote opportunity to view in real time a surgery experience being facilitated in its Portland St. Vincent Medical Center. The Ortho Watch (Orthopedic Surgery ) virtual viewing will take place on the Sacred Heart Medical Center Auditorium on Wednesday April 5th. Spokane doors open at 6:30am and Providence St. Vincent in Portland will come online at 7:00am.
The registration link is below. Providence asks that attendees be 17 years of age or older.
Class Registration (microsoftcrmportals.com)
At the bottom of the registration you will be asked to sign up for a location. It is in a box marked Pass or Ticket.
Avista Energy Career Pathways Program
If your junior or senior student harbors interest in exploring an energy sector professional pathway, the Avista Energy Pathways program could be a valuable summer internship experience! The application is currently open for the 2023 summer session and will close on March 31st. Students can apply and learn more via the following link.
If you and/or your students have any questions regarding the program or the application process, email Avista at energy.pathways@avistacorp.com . The videos linked here may also be helpful!
A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Professions!
On Wednesday, April 12, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Coffman Engineering invites high school students interested in engineering professions to join them for a workshop to become familiar with various disciplines within it. Participants will be divided into small groups and will then visit civil/land survey, structural, commercial, mechanical, industrial mechanical, and electrical engineering discipline stations. This FREE event typically fills fast, so your student should register ASAP, using the following link.
Hannah Lind, Zoe Sherman, and Griffin Vargas completed these incredible pieces to submit to the 8th Annual Memorial Art Contest for the observance of the Holocaust. Their pieces highlight the dangers of indifference to harmful political or social movements that mistreat or threaten people. These powerful pieces have the opportunity to be chosen for a larger public display at the Spokane Public Library in downtown Spokane during the month of May.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
Free and Reduced meal application regular free and reduced-price meal program.
Want to add money to your student's meal plan? It's easy! Click the link below!
Digital Job Boards
Just a reminder to keep checking the Digital Jobs Board on our Ridgeline Web Site under Counseling and Careers for job openings and internships. New postings have been added this week! Job boards are linked in our Instagram Bio, too!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I8aJ7YAR0qw956RC22XqTnPpCYCwbBG5ad_8ygqE2Z0/edit
Do you own a business that is hiring? We would love to add your job posting to our CVSD Digital Jobs Board, all of our CVSD students have access to this! Please email the information to Kelli Demarest at kdemarest@cvsd.org and due to district email issues, please also email kdemarest@cvsd356.org!
Thank you!
Just a reminder to please call ahead for appointments and other excused absences to help make sure teachers and students are aware. Our attendance line is 24/7 so feel free to leave a message! Parent notes to request an early dismissal for an appointment can also be given to the office ahead of time
