
The Ridge in Review
March 8th - March 14th
PROM
BENEATH THE EGYPTIAN SKY
TUX INFO FOR PROM!
LET'S GO TO ENGLAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND
Dear families,
We’re going to England, Ireland and Scotland in Spring 2026, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/2gtgcs4
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How your child can earn academic credit
- Payment plans
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Tracye Bulger
CHEER TRYOUTS!
Attention all athletes interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2025-26 school year! Registration is open: https://forms.office.com/r/CKNJH3T3xr Must be registered, have three teacher recommendations, and physical on RankOne in order to try out.
Please contact Coach Schultz (jennifer.schultz@cherokeek12.net) or Coach Talley (Allison.talley@cherokeek12.net) if you have any questions.
RRHS LIT MAG IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!
DECA T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER
DECA is hosting a fundraiser to help our members go to ICDC in April! We will be selling two separate t-shirts, a navy shirt and a gray shirt, for $27.00 each (or $29.00 for size 2XL+). T-shirts will be sold online through GrayStep until March 27th.
DECA members can earn 3 service hours per shirt purchased. We encourage all staff, students, and family members of the Ridge community to join us in raising money for our competitors!
https://ccsd.graystep.com/(S(4ri2at1x4rbzdno4bn3h41wp))/Index.aspx#/53091/436
DAP'S 5TH ANNUAL CULTURE FAIR
Diversity Awareness Program is looking for performers, exhibitions, and volunteers for the Annual Culture Fair on April 18th! Interested students should fill out the forms below-- one for exhibitions and one for performances-- so we can celebrate the cultural artists and accomplishments within our school! Remember that culture isn’t only about nationality—we celebrate religion, disability, orientation and identity. Students can earn service hours by volunteering!
Link for Performers: https://forms.office.com/r/LkURCqMKxA
Link for Booths and Volunteers: https://forms.office.com/r/UgZ3RcHrDm
TALENT SHOW
SAVE THE DATE!
The Second Annual Tri-M/NHS Talent Show is coming!
Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30pm
RRHS Auditorium
SUPPORT OUR GROWING BAND PROGRAM
🎶 Support Our Growing Band Program! 🎺🥁
Exciting things are happening in our band program, and we need your help to keep the music playing! 🎼🎷
In February this year our Band program lost one of our biggest fundraisers, so we are in need of a little extra help this year. Every donation helps us provide instruments, music, staff and opportunities for our talented River Ridge students.
SNAP Fundraiser: https://raise.snap.app/donate/river-ridge-band-donation-drive-2025
🎵 Share this info to help us reach more supporters.
Let’s build something amazing together!
#SupportTheBand #MusicMatters #FundTheFuture #MarchingKnights
Band SNAP Youtube video - https://youtu.be/ysNHeuJ9gUA?si=E8JjkZlUrsG0cGBK
RIVER RIDGE BAND RECRUITMENT VIDEO
JOIN COLORGUARD!
CAP & GOWN PORTRAITS NOW AVAILABLE
2025 Seniors, Parents and Guardians,
Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more.
Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 3rd.
Click the link below to view & order now! cady.com/capgown25
PTSA - DONATIONS NEEDED!
TSHIRT SALES - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK!
INTRODUCING - THE ARMORY - RRHS SCHOOL STORE
New school merch! This year our very own school store will be opening with shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies. Visit the QR code on the screen to see designs and payment options.
RRHS GRADUATION SIGNS!
Attention ALL Seniors and Senior Parents!!!
We are offering the opportunity to purchase a RRHS Graduation Sign for your Senior’s Graduation Day! What better way to honor them, their achievement, and show how proud you are of them than to have a personalized yard sign just for your amazing student!
Cost: $30 for a single-sided sign and $35 for a double-sided sign. (The cost includes student name, college name, and one extracurricular logo. An additional logo can be purchased for $2.)
Our first order will be placed for all orders, and payments, received by Friday, January 31. Depending on the size of the order, it typically takes one to two weeks for the signs to be printed and delivered to the school. (Please note that we will not be able to submit your sign order to the vendor, according to the timeline below, until payment is received.)
Orders/Payments received by 1/31/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on February 3
Orders/Payments received 2/1/25 – 2/28/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on March 3
Orders/Payments received 3/1/25 – 3/21/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on March 24
Orders/Payments received 3/22/25 – 4/11/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on April 14
Orders/Payments received 4/12/25 – 5/2/25: Order will be submitted to vendor on May 5
Here’s how you can order your graduation yard sign:
- Please complete the online order form: Graduation Sign Order Form
- Submit payment via Zelle OR via a check in the RRHS front office
*Check made payable to River Ridge Volleyball Booster Club
Our booster club will email or call when the yard sign is ready for pick-up at RRHS. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at riverridgehsvolleyballbooster@gmail.com.
We understand that there are a few other companies offering yard signs, but we would greatly appreciate your order and support of the RRHS Volleyball program! All money made from sign sales will be staying at RRHS for funding of our volleyball program.
Zelle’s QR code:
GRADUATION
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE - WEEK OF MARCH 10TH
ORDER A YEARBOOK
PTSA Senior Scholarship Program 2025
RRHS Student Community Service Scholarships Scholarship Awards
The River Ridge High School PTSA sponsors the Community Service Scholarship to help deserving seniors in their educational journey. The scholarship is based on community and school service as well as academic excellence and is only available to seniors who are enrolling in a full time course of study at an institute of higher learning as well as a RRHS PTSA Member.
The following is a list of criteria used in screening applicants:
● Service oriented projects, community involvement, and extracurricular activities (40 points)
● Leadership, honors, and awards (20 points)
● Short Essay (limit of 1 page) that explains how this scholarship may help your future aspirations (15 points)
● Reference Letter (10 points)
● Grade Point Average (10 points)
● Following instructions (5 points)
Important Facts to Know:
● Any graduating high school senior at RRHS enrolling in a full time course of study at any institute of higher learning (trade school, 2 or 4 year) may apply.
● The funds must be used for continuing education.
● The applicant (student) must be a member of the RRHS PTSA.
● Applications must be submitted in digital format
● Include one personal reference (not related to you) OR one reference from your school.
● Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 25, 2025. Winners will be notified at Awards Day.
Please contact the RRHS PTSA at rrhs.ptsa.board@gmail.com if you have any questions.
PTSA Website:
Please visit www.rrhsptsa.com for all things PTSA! Links to Sign Up Genius, our calendar, reflections forms, Ambassador info, staff favorites and MORE can be found on our website!
PTSA Membership: To join PTSA, please join through Totem. https://jointotem.com/ga/woodstock/river-ridge-hs-ptsa
IN THE KNOW!
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found can be located in room 1201 and in the box behind the admin table in the cafeteria. Did you know that our special education department picks up the items through out the school? They wash the clothes and the cups every Friday to have them ready to be claimed😊. Items not claimed will be donated.
REMINDER: MEDICATION
Feb -March
FYI~ Pollen season will be creeping up on us right on the tail of cold/Flu season. This month will be a good time to start taking allergy medications OTC or natural items to help conquer the reactions!
Please keep the nurse informed if your student has an epi pen or inhaler on their person. It is good to know this information in the event of an emergency. Also, please fill out appropriate forms to carry the medication at school.
PLEASE REVIEW MEDIATION POLICY. DO NOT SEND MEDICATION TO SCHOOL WITH your student prescription or OTC in baggy etc. They cannot carry or self-administer! IT MUST BE IN A NEW SEALED BOTTLE OR BLISTER PACK OR THE ORIGINAL PRESCIPTION BOTTLE, CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.
Thank you, Nurse Kim
Kim L Bearden BSN,RN,NCSN
RRHS school nurse
Phone 770-721-6500
Fax 770-721-6590
Attendance Email
We have a designated attendance email for any attendance notes and early check-out requests: rrhs.attendance@cherokeek12.net. Please use this email instead of emailing Mrs. Mondello or anyone else directly to ensure timely processing of notes. Sending notes through Canvas or Parent Square will delay the process.
TARDY INFORMATION
Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the RRHS - Tardy Policy.docx
Especially, if you are a student driver, as parking decals are tied to tardies and attendance.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Did you know – that morning announcements heard by your students in the am are also linked here and can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/@RRHSKnightVision
RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL HOMEPAGE
Link to the RRHS homepage - https://rrhs.cherokeek12.net/
CCSD BULLETIN BOARD
Did you know that you can find out what is going on in our community by checking out the CCSD Bulletin Board. Check out the link below:
BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS!
Birthday Shout-outs Now Available!
Celebrate your student with a birthday message displayed on our indoor kiosk—just $5!
See the link below for all your - Academic, College & Career, Personal & Social student counseling needs.
New! RRHS sports streaming service featuring football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and track. Check out: https://tinyurl.com/rrhs-sports
RRHS Coaches
Please find below information about happenings at the Ridge in addition to information on how to follow your favorite River Ridge sports. Please note that events on the athletic calendar may change at the last minute.
Morning Announcements
Homeroom Bell Schedule
Regular Bell Schedule
Bus Information
Free and Reduced Priced Lunch Application
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Contact Us
Email: Stephanie.Barber@cherokeek12.net
Website: https://www.cherokeek12.net/4/home
Location: 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188, USA
Phone: (770) 721-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverRidgeHSGA
Twitter: @RRuKNIGHTed