Hello Ridgeline Families— Where does the time go?...welcome to October! Thank you to all families and students who were able to swing by our open house/Back To School event Thursday night. The reason we host this event yearly is to give you a chance to meet your child’s teachers and have quick conversations that might be helpful both ways. It’s also a great time to introduce parents to the many activities and athletics that you may not even know existed here at Ridgeline. You’ve often heard us mention how valuable it can be for students to get engaged in school outside of the classroom. Research highlights improved self-confidence and greater sense of belonging as a couple reasons to push your reluctant teen to branch out.
Who wants to talk Parking Lots?! It is imperative to continue to pull forward in the valet lane when dropping off and picking up. I’ve noticed drivers are very forgiving with space and there’s almost no tail-gating. I wonder how many more cars we could get in if we reduced that space to 3-4 feet instead of a car length? We’d still have a safe distance for students who slip through cars and we still need continued cautious entering of traffic, but it could help decrease wait time.
We’re ready to deploy another new strategy for the A.M. drop-off ONLY. We think this could greatly improve our flow in the morning and get more kids into first period on time. PLEASE READ Mr. LeGrant’s description of our plan below.
ALSO… we’re bringing back Reserved Senior Parking Spots! Below you can read a special offer from the Ridgeline Boosters on how you can reserve a spot with their name painted on it for the remainder of the school year!
If you’re driver isn’t a senior you might ignore this message…BUT DON’T! The map below outlines the spots we are reserving for seniors and that may impact where your student driver is currently parking on a regular basis. We’re going to be asking them to find another spot in the lot, and the expectation is that students will not park in reserved senior parking. They will know if their spot is taken if they see a senior’s name painted there.
As you know, it is becoming more common for social media and “swatting” threats to show up in our region. While today’s threat was not credible, we follow numerous protocols every-time, for every type of threat that could be directed at our schools. Students are reminded to continue to keep their eyes and ears open and report any concerns to admin or campus security whether they think it’s serious or not. Likely a similar message you give them as well.
Homecoming Week is just around the corner and information about the week’s events capped off by the dance October 14, are outlined below. For parents new to the high school experience, just a reminder that the dances are another way to build community from within our school. Encouraging your teen to attend, at least one event like this per year is recommended! Many students opt to come with friends and others ask a date, all options are good options! Showing up is the best option.
My featured picture here today is with Ridgeline junior, Alexandra House. I knew her as a varsity soccer player and then I found out she’s also a talented artist! We selected her original artwork to be made into our custom post-card/thank you notes we’ll use throughout the year. I’m still trying to figure out what my one true talent is, and Alexandra already has two!
Make it a great weekend everyone! –Mr. Hardt
University of Idaho admission counselor, Casey Campbell, will be at RHS on Wednesday, October 4, during 3rd period (9:50). To attend the visit, juniors and seniors are invited to complete the registration Mr. Spraggins sent out via Google Classroom. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend. Please direct any questions you and/or your student may have to Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).
Have a student interested in a local manufacturing career?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, I invite you to encourage the student’s participation in Business After School: Manufacturing Careers at Wagstaff. Wagstaff is a local firm, offering a variety of entry points into careers in manufacturing. Here are the official particulars:
· Date - Thursday, October 5, 2023
· Time - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (open house style with a guided tour experience)
· Location - 3910 N. Flora Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Students must register to attend, so please encourage them to access the link provided below!
Secure a FREE Personalized Parking Spot for your Senior!!
Purchase a Class of 2024 Grad Night Party ticket ($100 value) and a Class of 2024 Yard Sign ($25 value) and your senior will receive a FREE personalized parking spot in the approved area at Ridgeline High School. Available through midnight on Saturday, October 14. Parking spots will not be available for purchase once this offer passes.
Take advantage of this limited-time offer today!! Class of 2024 - Limited Time Offer
If you have any questions about Grad Night 2024 or the Class of 2024 Yard Signs, please email RHSFalconBoosters@gmail.com.
Stay informed by following our grad night socials:
Facebook: RHSGradNight2024
Instagram: rhsgradnight2024
Email: rhsgradnight2024@gmail.com
We need volunteers for various roles as well as volunteers the night of the event. Let's help make this fun and safe night for our seniors a success!
Senior Tribute Ads for Yearbook:
Have extra-curricular photos, family, special pictures or additional portraits of your senior you'd like to share? Use the attached link to purchase a senior tribute ad for our yearbook.
Tributes vary in size and price. Parents and guardians get to choose the layout, photos and write a special message.
Please be advised that yearbook staff members will not edit spelling or crop pictures, and the administration does reserve the right to refuse tributes due to inappropriateness.
Senior tributes: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/21919
The deadlines are the same for portraits and ads/tributes: Oct. 30th
You won't want to miss our upcoming Spectacle of Sound on Septermber 30th at 7pm. Doors open at 5:30pm!
Tickets: $5 purchased at ridgelinebandboosters.org/shop or at the door by 6:45pm.
Come support our Ridgeline Regiment and see Cheney, University, and Central Valley schools perform in this amazing show!
Falcon Artists
Our drawing students started off the year creating some wonderful pieces using great line work. They worked really hard, and their optical illusion pieces turned out amazing! Here are a few of them by Bella Mitchell, Charles Gauvin, Sarah Massey, Audrey White, Braylon Helm-Renz, and Griffin Thorpe.
Ridgeline Business Club
Attention: Ridgeline Business Club Members:
The FIRST Ridgeline DECA Chapter meeting of the year is THIS Tuesday, October 3rd during both lunches in E204 with Mrs. Jeske and the DECA officers.
The FIRST Ridgeline FBLA Chapter meeting of the year is THIS Thursday, October 5th for FBLA
during both lunches in E202 with Mrs. Demarest and the FBLA officers.
Find out important information about upcoming events and competitions. See you there!
Come out to our next Home Varsity Soccer game- October 11th- 7pm
Next home varsity soccer game is October 11th vs CV. It’s our PINK night to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Pink shirts are now available to order to help support:
https://whateversclever.boutique/collections/ridgeline-soccer-apparel
Needs to be ordered by this Sunday: October 1st
Ridgeline’s very own D’Angelo Blodgett, a Worksite Learning student, will have his pizza creation featured as the Pizza of the Month for October at the Liberty Lake Field House Pizza where he works. He is also simultaneously earning high school credit for his job. We hope you have a chance to try his pizza during the month of October. Congratulations, D’Angelo! You can also see Mrs. Demarest in E202 if you are interested in earning credit for your job.
