
The Ridge in Review
February 15th - February 28th
CONGRATULATIONS!
“Congratulations to the River Ridge Science Olympiad Team. This past weekend, they competed in the Berry College Regional, where they earned medals in 10 events – including 2 first place finishes in Fossils and Geologic Mapping. They are on to the state competition now on March 29 at Georgia Tech.”
SCHOOL OFFICER APPRECIATION DAY!
TUX INFO FOR PROM!
CHEER TRYOUTS!
Attention all athletes interested in trying out for Football/Basketball Sideline, Competition, or Game Day cheer next year! We have a mandatory meeting Thursday, February 27th at 6:30pm in the RRHS Auditorium. Must have one parent or athlete attend! Information regarding expectations, season requirements, and registration for tryouts will be shared. Please email Coach Schultz (jennifer.schultz@cherokeek12.et) or Coach Talley (Allison.talley@cherokeek12.net) if you have any questions. Let’s Go Knights!
TALENT SHOW
SAVE THE DATE!
The Second Annual Tri-M/NHS Talent Show is coming!
Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30pm
RRHS Auditorium
FRESHMAN - INTERESTED IN JOINING BETA CLUB?
Did you miss the meeting??
9th Graders, if you are interested in joining National Beta Club, but were not able to make the interest meeting on Feb 13th, you can now review the informational presentation and apply online. Applications will now be open to 9th grade students who have at least an 89.5 GPA, and are due by February 28th (Any grade level is welcome to apply). View Presentation & Application Here.
TENNIS SPIRIT NIGHT
PTSA - DONATIONS NEEDED!
TSHIRT SALES - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S WEEK!
PTSA ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
We are currently seeking nominees for all leadership roles within River Ridge HS PTSA
Please submit any nominations using the following Google Form by Friday February 28, 2025. At the end of the nomination process we may conduct interviews if more information is needed or we have multiple nominees per role. Descriptions of each role can be found in the application form.
https://forms.gle/cteayvKUonHt16zj8
Officer elections will be held at our March PTSA General Meeting on March 25th.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Parents and Students,
As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to announce the course registration process for all students at River Ridge High School. This important process allows students to select courses that align with their academic goals and interests.
The attached timeline outlines key dates and events to help guide families through the registration process. On Monday, students received their transcripts and elective forms in homeroom, which they should review carefully while planning their courses for next year. Beginning next Monday, students will meet with their counselors during their literature classes to discuss and finalize their course selections and ensure students are on track for graduation.
In March, families will have the opportunity to review and verify course requests. Please check your email regularly for additional registration information as it becomes available. To support you further, we encourage you to explore the resources below.
Useful Resources
2025 CERTIFIED JOB FAIR
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.
RIVER RIDGE BAND RECRUITMENT VIDEO
LIT MAG
Calling all writers, poets, artists, and photographers!!!
The RRHS Lit. Mag. is now taking submissions for the 2025 literary magazine publication.
This is your chance to have your work officially published in our school’s literary magazine.
**Submitters receive 10% off of the official mag when it comes out!**
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:
JUNIORS AND SENIORS - SAVE THE DATE FOR PROM
GRADUATION
HOMEROOM SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 26TH
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