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Hello Ridgeline Families- our first week of November is successfully in the books. As I was previewing the newsletter today the theme that stood out to me was “season of giving”. There are a significant number of drives happening to support our students and community in many ways. Many needs can be met simply by cleaning out some closets and drawers at home with new or gently used clothing. Other financial contributions can be made to support many of our students and families struggling with food insecurity (Bite2Go). This particular community drive will sponsor/support several hundred students in ALL of our East Region schools.

Service, and the spirit of giving of one’s time and energy, and some paying the ultimate sacrifice, was palpable today as we celebrated our Veterans during an all-school event. This is the most powerful and moving ceremony of patriotism and respect that we hold on our campus. The musical tributes are always the highlight. Our choir and band do an amazing job of setting the tone and connecting people to this moment through their music. We were also treated to an inspirational original poem written, and read by senior Alli Aitken. See her complete poem below! To be there in the presence of our veterans as we thank them and celebrate them is always very emotional for all involved. When I spoke with all our guest veterans who attended, they were overwhelmed by the support and so grateful. Many of our students took a few minutes afterward to shake hands and personally thank our guests. It moved many of them to tears and they described how proud they were and hopeful they are for this generation of young citizens. I’m extremely proud of our students who understand sacrifices that have been made for them.

There are some exciting and important upcoming events of interest. FIRST-- The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens—our fall play, opens this week on Wednesday night, November 13. It runs the rest of the week nightly through Saturday, November 16. Don’t miss this amazing performance by our Ridgeline students!

On the 18th, Central Valley High School is hosting a night dedicated to educating parents and the public on the Fentanyl issues happening in our community and how are young people are at risk. It’s very much worth checking out to get the latest info on this community concern.

Did you hear about the Ridgeline Regiment Marching Band last weekend at the U of O in Eugene last weekend? Our kids truly rose to the occasion to compete with the best bands in our region. They were called to the field in a literal torrential downpour, and even with electronic equipment failing, they found a way to preserver through it all. Even though there events aren’t sanctioned by the WIAA, we have a group that is also STATE CHAMPS again! We’re very proud of the hard work and effort by our dedicated musicians, colorguard, and coaches to excel at such a high level! We’re also very excited for our volleyball, soccer, and cross country girls who have qualified for state! In my pic here, I had the pleasure of posing with coach, Whitney Abell, and varsity players Ryan and Jade. Good luck to our teams as they battle through the playoffs!

There are many more events for students in our region of all ages, and important information to stay on top off, so please skim the Flyer this week and every week to come!

Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt

AP testing decision deadline is TODAY Friday, November 8th. All AP teachers have provided students with a testing decision form. If your student does not return this form to each of their AP Teachers by November 8th, an AP Test will be ordered for them at the cost of $100 each. If you have any questions, please contact your student's AP Teacher(s). One Testing Decision Form is required for each class.

• Each AP Exam has a fee of $100.

• Registered Free/Reduced will have a reduced fee of $15. If there are financial concerns please contact your student’s counselor.

• Exams canceled after November 8th but before March 15th will be fined $40 and the student’s account will be refunded $60. This includes dropping the course at semester. A drop form must be completed after the mid November date.

• Tests canceled after March 15th will not be refunded for any portion of the exam cost.

• Late exam orders after November 8th will also incur a $40 additional charge. Total charge of a late ordered exam will be $140.

• AP fees will be posted by December 2nd. These fees are expected to be paid by the end of 1st semester (January 31st).

SAVE THE DATE(S)

ALTERNATE/LATE TEST POLICY: At Ridgeline High School, we do not offer AP Late exams unless the student (1) has an athletic contest directly during the test, or (2) if the student is wanting to take two exams that are offered at the same time.

North Idaho College admission counselor, Sara Bennett, will be at RHS on Tuesday, November 12, during 3rd period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

Washington State University admission counselor, Randi Niehenke, will be at RHS on Tuesday, November 12, during 6th period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

Whittier College admission counselor, Tyanna Rivera, will be at RHS on Wednesday, November 13, during 3rd period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

Eastern Washington University admission counselor, Mandy Lee, will be at RHS on Wednesday, November 13, during 6th period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

Whitworth University admission counselor, Angela Kennedy, will be at RHS on Thursday, November 14, during 5th period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, Grades 8-12, to earn up to 4 high school credits.

Credits awarded through this test are now recognized by colleges and universities within the state of WA to fulfill entrance requirements.

What: Annual World Language Competency Assessment.

Where: Central Valley High School’s Library.

When: Saturday, January 25th, 2025. Doors open at 8am & testing begins at 9am.

District Champions 🏆⚽
Ridgeline Falcons soaring high and wins championship in a PK shootout (first time in program history)

President

Kaden Young

Class Council

Emily Hansen

Armani Bain

Claire Barney

Sheridan Lombardo

Maizee Roome

Who killed Edward Worthington III? Come join the colorful cast of characters in Ridgeline Theatre’s Production of “The Plot, Like, Gravy, Thickens”, where everyone has a motive. Performances are November 13,14,15, and 16 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now!

Ridgeline Wrestling would like to send a shout out to the 19 wrestlers that attended our first ever K-6 Youth Wrestling Camp on 11/2-3. Thank you for working hard, having fun and supporting Ridgeline Wrestling. Keep your eyes open around Christmas break for another Youth Wrestling Camp opportunity at Ridgeline High School.

Ridgeline Business Club is holding a Professional Clothing Drive for students to borrow clothing for competitions, job interviews, and other professional events! Our drive will be held from November 1st to 22nd. We are looking for blazers, slacks, blouses, and polo shirts. We are asking for all sizes and styles! Donation bins will be in the Front Office, E202, and E204.

Graphic Arts 1 Students Showcase Creativity!

Our talented Graphic Arts 1 students have been hard at work, creating complex Shape Mosaics and T-Shirt Designs with custom brushes and fonts using Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. The impressive number of layers and the incredible effort put into each project highlight their dedication and creativity. Keep up the great work, Falcons! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The Ridgeline Dance Team is hosting a Falcon Booster fundraising event with Desserts by Sara this holiday season. A variety of their most popular choices are available for preorder to complete your Thanksgiving breakfast and dessert. Order your Thanksgiving pies and cinnamon rolls online at https://rhs-dance-fundraiser.square.site/ between November 1st-16th. Customers may pick up their order directly at Desserts by Sara located at 10502 E Montgomery Dr in Spokane Valley on November 26th from 9 am - 4 pm or November 27th from 9 am - 2 pm. Celebrate the holidays while supporting a local business and your Ridgeline Dancers!

Budgeting/Investing Lesson Benefits RHS Accounting Students: Thank You Numerica Credit Union!

We're excited to share that on Tuesday, our Accounting 1 students had a fantastic opportunity to learn from Jon Maroni and Joel Zins from Numerica Credit Union. They led an engaging budgeting lesson focused on future financial planning.

Jon and Joel emphasized a powerful message: our Ridgeline students are at a unique advantage with their youth. Starting to budget, save, and invest early can lead to significant financial growth for future goals, including retirement. This engaging lesson gave our students valuable insights and tools to make wise financial decisions that will benefit them for years to come.

Thank you, Numerica, for empowering our students to build a secure financial future!

Get Your Ridgeline Customized Tee, Falcon Fans!

Hey Ridgeline students, families, and staff—ready to show off your school spirit in style? The Ridgeline FBLA (Future Business Leaders) is hosting a Custom T-Shirt Fundraiser like no other, and you don’t want to miss out!

💚What's Special?

• Our skilled Ridgeline FBLA members will be custom pressing these shirts.
• Choose from various phrase options to match your vibe.
• Two awesome styles:
• Dark Green with a bold white logo
• Heather Gray with the classic Ridgeline green logo
• Adult Sizes, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL
• Youth Sizes, Small, Medium, Large
• Perfect for gifting during the holidays!

💲 Just $15 per tee!

📅 Important Dates:

• Pre-order by November 13th online to secure your shirt!
• Important: Include your shirt size, shirt color, and chosen phrase option from the list provided in the online order form.
• Tees will be ready for pickup at RHS on Thursday, December 12th & Friday, December 13th during school hours in E202 for students, or after school 2:20 to 6 pm in the RHS Commons for families and community members.

Act fast! Supplies are limited, so order early and rock your Ridgeline pride!

Don't miss out on this fun, custom, and limited-edition swag! Get yours now and help support our Ridgeline FBLA members!

#RidgelinePride #FBLA #CustomTee #HolidayGifts

Anyone interested in playing girls basketball should sign up in Final Forms ASAP as tryouts will begin Monday, November 18th and run from 2:45-5:00 PM the first 3 days of tryouts. If registration is not completed and cleared, the athlete will not be able to participate until cleared by the office. Hope to see you out there on November 18th!

Register on Final Forms: https://cvsd-wa.finalforms.com/

-Coach Rehkow

Central Valley High School is hosting the Fentanyl community night on Monday, November 18th, from 6:00-7:15PM in the CVHS theatre regarding Fentanyl in the Community.

Our Falcon Artists have been working hard to honor our veterans! These meaningful art pieces and more were made to display at our Veteran’s Day assembly, and our artists did a spectacular job! If you missed the opportunity to view these pieces at Ridgeline, the artwork will be featured at our Liberty Lake Library for the remainder of the month of November. Don’t miss the opportunity to honor our veterans and enjoy some beautiful artwork by visiting our local library!

Donations will be utilized in our local public schools by providing backpack meals and necessary hygiene products to students and families needing extra support throughout the school year.

Hey Falcons! The donations to the Mitten and Glove Drive will help Gifts of Hope here in our community! The mittens and gloves drive is starting Monday November 4th. Bring any new gloves to the leadership room, G102, before school and during lunch. The advisory class with the most donations from each grade level will win a donut party and the winning grade level also gets 30 verde loco points.

The Special Olympics of Washington is collecting tabs to earn wheelchairs for kids in need. We will send them in to be recycled and earn money from the weight of the tabs. Start collecting now! You can find them on bread, bagels, and even potato bags! Drop them off in the bag outside of Mrs. Unland’s room, D103.

CVSD is reviewing grades 9-11 high school math (Algebra I, II & Geometry) core instructional materials for the 2026-2027 school year. Find out how you can be involved at www.CVSD.org/HSMathReview

Join Us for the CVSD Fall Classified Job Fair

November 19, 2024 • 4:30-5:30 pm

115 S. University, Spokane Valley

We want you… to join our CVSD team! We’re hiring: bus drivers, bus aides, cooks, custodians, ECEAP preschool, paraeducators, school assistants & substitutes (both teachers & support staff). Visit www.CVSD.org/employment

Now is a great time to join our team

• Paid professional development

• Excellent employee benefits

• State retirement plans

CVSD has co-operative status with Cheney High School for swimming this year. Boys season is winter: Nov. 18-Feb. 22. This unique opportunity for swimmers in our area has some different circumstances and guidelines than other sports offered in our building. Please see the full CVSD Swimming Co-Op Guidelines for more information.

Now accepting donations for Blanket Making Night- December 4th from 5:30-7:30pm

FCCLA and Fashion Club are now accepting donations for Blanket Night 2024! 2-yard pieces of polar fleece, new socks, hats, gloves can be dropped off in E100!

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!!

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!

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)