Falcon Flyer

Hello Ridgeline Families- A lot more great things have happened since my last newsletter. Remember the big dance we held last Saturday? I’m happy to report it was a tremendous success! The commons was very well decorated, awesome music was provided by our own in-house DJ, Mr. Kevin Egeland, and professional photos done by RHS parents Roy and Angela Powell. You can’t make a night like this go without a great plan from Junior class adviser, Mrs. Michelle Sutton, and her amazing team of student leaders who put in the time and work for all of us to enjoy! It went very smoothly in part to the dedicated group of RHS staff members who volunteered their time and support- thank you to you all!

You’ll notice down the page there is a nice tribute to our Unified Basketball Team on their ‘Senior Night’. A special Thank You to RHS junior, Maia Frederick who spear-headed this event. Maia has been supporting our Unified program as one of the “buddies” since her freshman year and has a big heart for giving back to her teammates she cares a great deal for!

We’re very proud of our wrestlers, gymnasts, and swimmers who have qualified for the State Tournament. Check out the cool pics below of our award-winning Cheer Team at their recent state competition! I noticed in the flyer and on socials that we’re also already gearing up for spring sports. I say, bring it on! Especially, the “spring” part!

Last week I mentioned we are gearing up for “Registration” and the system will be opened up to students this coming week to begin to put in their “course requests”. Course requests is a more appropriate term for what is happening. Your students are already registered or enrolled in school, now we need to find out what courses they want/need to take in order to build a master schedule and staff accordingly. Our goal is to have a finalized master schedule by June and have the appropriate courses available to students, AND have student schedules mostly done-and accurate. Next week, the finalized course catalog for 25-26 will be available to students and parents on our webpage. The course catalog should be every parents first step when having conversations or questions about next year’s offerings and your child’s plan. Course Catalog

We’re looking to get as many students involved in our annual Verde Loco “Battle of the Green” competition in March. I know the early morning practices for the dance portion can be grueling and challenging. That’s part of the ‘crazy’ of March…We encourage all to get involved in some way, such as the hall decorating competition, powderpuff football, and other events as the month rolls on. It’s a huge part of who we are and what we do, so it’s always worth the extra time and energy!

Don’t forget to click on the easy link below to purchase your very own, highly sought after, Ridgeline Yearbook. It’s a great way to capture and relive the many epic moments from the 24-25 school year. My goal is to sell out this year, so please Don’t Wait until June!

This month we are celebrating our CTE teachers and programs! Career and Technical Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs are thriving at RHS. We’ve got an amazing group of teachers who serve in these programs. Every CTE course has an additional opportunity for students to participate in competitive and non-competitive clubs. Some of the activities are DECA, FBLA, HOSA, Podcast, Robotics, and much more! I’d like to introduce the team (some pictured here) and to let you know what is available to our students at Ridgeline.

Joe McCollum- Biomedical Sciences, HOSA

Camille Nielsen- Biomedical Sciences, HOSA

Louanne Collins- Computer Sciences, Podcast club

Taryn Fletcher- Business & Marketing, Student store, DECA

Ashley Foster-Culinary/Fabric and Apparel, FCCLA

Kelli Demarest- Graphic Arts, Accounting, Personal Finance, Credit Union, FBLA

Kevin Egeland- Video Production, Photography, Podcast, Livestream

Brandon Dailey- Engineering, Robotics, Skills USA

Nathan Paul- Biomedical Sciences, American Sign Language

Sondra Willman- American Sign Language

Bryan Conrad- Leadership

Dave Cunningham- Yearbook

Ty Larsen- Construction and Manufacturing (coming Fall 2025)

For more information on CTSO’s follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ot7MZfeR7M

Stay informed, read the Flyer!

No School Monday, Feb. 17.

Make it a great weekend! –Mr. Hardt

NewTech Prep application is available now for current 10th and 11th Graders!

Learn more and apply - https://www.spokaneschools.org/o/newtech

Spokane Valley Tech Skill Center Application Available SOON!

Please check out their website to learn more about their programs https://www.spokanevalleytech.org/apps/pages/about

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!

During the month of February during Advisory classes, student's will go over the course request selection for next school year! Don't miss out!

This past week, AP Environmental Science students tackled a unique challenge—merging energy concepts with real-world investing. As part of our Energy Unit, students explored fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power, focusing on the importance of a balanced energy portfolio.

To connect these ideas to financial literacy, students learned investment basics, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. In groups, they were assigned three energy holdings—one fossil fuel and two renewables (with some including nuclear energy). Each group researched real-world companies, analyzed stock trends, and developed a diversified energy mutual fund. Their final projects included a fund prospectus with a name, ticker symbol, market trends, objectives, and associated risks.

This project challenged students to think critically about the intersection of energy, economics, and sustainability. Their presentations were impressive, demonstrating not only their understanding of energy sources but also how financial markets influence global energy decisions.

Ask your student about their energy mutual fund—they have some fascinating insights to share!

Falcon Debaters participating in the 3-day Foley Debate Tournament at U-high last weekend.

Ridgeline won everything in JV Public Forum.

Lizzie Hargrave won 5th in Prepared Story-Telling

Logan Crowley won 2nd in Spoken Word Poetry

Grace Morgan won 3rd in the John Clark Legal Argument. Congratulations Debaters!

Girls' playoff game vs Hermiston this Saturday at 3:00 PM! Let's come out and get the team off to a great start into the playoffs and cheer them to victory!

The annual Powder Puff game will be held on March 4th. Sign up on Final Forms! Girls sign up to play football and Boys sign up to Man lead! Winners earn Verde Loco point. This event will kick off our annual food drive.

Last day to register is February 28th!

It is hard to put into words how successful our Varsity Wrestling District Tournament weekend went last week, but it is safe to say that we had our most successful weekend in program history. Ridgeline qualified 8 boys and 3 girls to the state tournament, with another boy and girl in the first alternate spot. The boys finished 4th out of 11 teams in the tournament, out placing some ranked teams, and earning most total pins in the least amount of time. The girls will also be making history next week as the first ever Girls Wrestlers to represent Ridgeline at the Mat Classic. Good Luck to everyone who will be battling for a state medal next week in the Tacoma Dome.

Ridgeline Girls had a fantastic weekend of Wrestling. They competed at the District 6 championships and state qualifier. For the first time in Ridgeline school history...3 will advance to State and one as an alternate!

Hailee Argaw 3rd

Maelia Amen 4th

Perla Owen 5th

Josey Snyder 7th (alternate)

#TalonsUp

The Ridgeline cheerleaders proudly brought home a 2nd place title at the State Cheer Competition in the Traditional Medium Tumbling Category! Countless hours of early morning practices and hard work truly paid off at state. Hitting zero deductions and improving their score by 15 points during the competition season was a huge accomplishment by this awesome team, and their coaches and RHS community are so proud of them! In only their second year of competing they've achieved so much. Congratulations to our Ridgeline Falcon cheer squad!

Ridgeline boys swimming had a strong showing at the District VI Championship last weekend. All of the swimmers dropped time in their events and qualified to swim in finals. Both relays (Liam Gingras, Ethan Gingras, Josh Kautzman, and Aristides Teske) placed 2nd. Freshman Liam Gingras placed 2nd and 3rd in the sprint freestyle events. Junior Ethan Gingras won both the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 backstroke and freshman Aristides Teske won the 200 freestyle and the 500 freestyle. Ethan Gingras and Aristides Teske qualified for state in their events while also setting District VI records. It was a fantastic meet for our first year swim team!

Our Unified basketball team had a fabulous Senior Night this last Friday! Thank you to our Ridgeline students, band, dance & cheer for coming to support!

Our Ridgeline gymnasts competed against 10 teams at Regionals on 2/11. Trynity Van Gelder punched her ticket to state on bars, and so did Elliott Edminster and Julianne Stevenson on beam. Trynity Van Gelder placed 10th as an All Around. Congratulations to all our gymnasts for an incredible season.

Yearbooks -- purchase one today while supplies last.

Purchase here: https://wa-centralvalley.intouchreceipting.com/

Hurry and get your Ridgeline Golf Gear today! The online store closes on February 17th!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/25RHSGOLF

Congratulations to all who auditioned for our upcoming Cinderella production!

The State Board of Education is seeking a current high school sophomore to serve a two-year term as a Student Representative.

Congratulations to our January PACE Character Award winners. January's character trait: Fairness

WAY TO GO FALCONS!

An essay and video contest for high school students in the western United States, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. Contest rules and entry instructions available at: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest

Entries accepted beginning January 8, 2025. Deadline for entries is March 7, 2025. Sponsored by the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit.

Mark your calendars for our Future Falcon Family Night!

March 11th: 5:30-7pm Students and Parents are welcome to attend. Tours will be provided. Teachers, counselors, coaches, club advisors and administrators will be available to answer your questions and ease concerns.

To continue the celebration of Verde Loco Month, please join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 for the Emerald City Prom Fashion Show at Ridgeline High School to see 30 of your Class of 2025 seniors shine in stunning PROM fashions from Believe Prom and Tux presented by the Ridgeline Business Club. The prom fashion show has quickly become an exciting tradition our students look forward to every year. Falcon families will love this chance to see their seniors looking their best on the Ridgeline Theater stage. The goal of this event is to honor our senior class, and share their favorite high school memories and exciting plans for the future after graduation.

New this year, we have some guest performers, and other fun surprises. We can’t wait to see family, friends, and community members at this special once a year event.

The Ridgeline Business Club would be honored to have the parents/families of our Falcon seniors send in photos from their high school proms to feature in a slide show during the fashion show. Please send your JPG, PNG, or PDF format photos to kdemarest@cvsd356.org to be included in the slide show no later than March 7th, 2025. RHS staff members are encouraged to send in photos, too!

Presale tickets bought between February 12th and March 10th are $10 per person, plus any pre-sale tickets purchased by students will receive a $50 off coupon from Believe Prom and Tux. Tickets can still be purchased after March 10th for $15 online or at the door the night of the event.

The doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the show starting at 7 pm. Thank you for supporting this fun fundraising event for our Falcons!

We meet Mondays after school in the library

The Slam (competition) is on Monday, March 17th after school

Anyone can participate in the Poetry Slam on the 17th - students have to come to the meetings – but it’s helpful if you do

Students can come to the meetings and not participate in the Slam

It’s just a group for kids who want to read, write, discuss, and potentially perform poetry.

Questions? Come see Mrs. Maxwell in the library anytime.

Ridgeline Band Boosters Hanging Basket Sale

Support our band students by purchasing a beautiful hanging basket! These 12" plastic hanging baskets feature a colorful mix of geraniums, verbena, bacopa, and other flowers.

• Each basket is $36, with proceeds benefiting the band program.
• Order by March 15th
• Choose your preferred basket when you pick up your purchase!

Order online here:

https://ridgeline-band-boosters.square.site/flower-baskets-2025

Pickup Details:

• Date: May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at RHS
• Baskets will come in a variety of colors, so arrive early for the best selection!
• Pickup instructions will be emailed to you.

Don't miss out on this chance to support our students!

Grad Night 2025 is hosting a Trailbreaker Dine Out Night on Thursday, March 6th from 5-9pm to benefit our Senior Class! Come join us at Trailbreaker located at Trailbreaker 2204 N Madson St, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.

Don't miss your chance to get your Yard Sign for your 2025 graduate! Scan the QR code to purchase!

Signs are $25 and sales will close April 4, 2025. Signs will be distributed in early May.

Class of 2025 - Grad Night Ticket

Purchase your ticket today for Grad Night 2025! A safe, fun-filled opportunity to wrap up graduation and spend an evening with your classmates. Grad Night 2025 will be held at RHS and will feature casino games, a variety of fun activities and the opportunity to win great prizes. Don't miss out on this one-in-a-lifetime opportunity!! Once your registration has been received, a representative from the Grad Night Committee will follow-up via email to collect necessary waivers.

RHS Senior Grad Night- 2025

Important Information!!

Support the Ridgeline Class of 2025 Grad Night!

Let's send them out in style. Please click the link or scan the QR code on the flyer that will allow you to go to our Amazon wish list of prizes for their Senior Grad Night. Our goal is that every Senior leaves the Grad Night with a prize! Thanks so much in advance for your support!

Parents/Guardians of AP Students,

AP exam(s) will be held 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

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

Business Office Open Hours:

7:15- 2:30pm

(Closed 12:30-1:30pm daily)