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Hello Ridgeline Families- What a week! There are many things to be excited about and grateful for here at Ridgeline High. Let me share some of my experiences and thoughts from the week with you…

Our amazing cast and crew of The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens, finally got to work their magic on the stage opening night Wednesday(pictured here with star performers- Merrick, Quinn, and Ethan). The murder-mystery more than lived up to the hype! The experience of a play or musical always leaves with a new impression of the performers. In most cases, I know who they are or at least recognize them. But, also, in most cases I don’t really know them very well. They are so good at what they do, that I left the show thinking that the personalities they had on display must actually be very much like their personalities in ‘real life’. Of course this isn’t true, but there are some similarities. For example, I’m guessing Ty Hudson, the lead, actually does have a quick-witted sense of humor! Just a little sneak peek—the audience during this show has an opportunity to be involved. That’s right, any member of the audience, and I saw very young kids and adults both engage with the cast in real-time. It was very cool! Tickets are still available tonight and Saturday night- so please come and support Ridgeline Theater.

One night later, on Thursday, I happened to be around when the business club was having a Friends-Giving dinner together. They were gracious enough to invite me to the feast and it was wonderful! So much better than my cold left-overs I would have had. Same night, the theater had another show and we hosted the District 6 volleyball championship. In case you haven’t heard---Ridgeline girls volleyball are the CHAMPIONS! They won a very competitive and thrilling match over Mt. Spokane. The girls will head to state in Yakima next weekend as a top seed and look to make a historic run! And keep an eye out on SWX for senior, Reagan Rothley, who will be a featured Student-Athlete of the week! At some point during the match I stepped out and watched as theater-goers were entering the theater. I realized how fortunate our community is to have a facility, a complex, as beautiful and functional as Ridgeline. Two massive events happening in the building at the same time…and I literally went from cheering and screaming in the gym, to where I could hear the actors voices on the stage in the middle of their performance. Also, pretty cool!

My final observation comes from today… I was sitting in the main hallway at a café table writing this newsletter when I heard some giggling girls coming down the stairs. I recognized the young ladies as they are part of our English Language Development program (ELD). Similar to much of the country, our school has seen a significant number of students who speak very limited or no English at all. What struck me when I heard the girls giggling is how we all have one universal language in common--the language of laughter! When we laugh and smile, we all communicate and understand the same message. It was a cool moment.

GOOD LUCK to our Girls Soccer team heading to a state playoff game tonight vs Peninsula HS! We wish you the very best and we are already very proud of you and will be cheering you on, even if from across the mountains!

You know what to do…please stay up to speed on all things Ridgeline—read the Flyer!

Make it a great weekend! –Mr. Hardt

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.

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. Don't miss the last performances: November 15th and 16th at 7:00 pm.

Each sport season the NECA/IBEW (GSL Sponsor) awards a certificate, sweatshirt, and pin to one male and one female scholar athletes from each school! Congratulations to Sawyer Pietz & Emme Thompson!

The Speech and Debate team opened its season at the Timberwolf Invitational at Lake City High School on Nov. 8-9. The team had five new students compete and brought three new adult judges and two returning judges.

Logan Crowley (10) took first place in a new category: Spoken Word Poetry, and third-year speech and debater Alyssa McSwain (11) placed third in Open Informative Speaking.

Also competing were: Armani Bain (9), Lindsey Carney (9), Molly Milonas (10), Grace Morgan (10) and Makayla Sweeney (11).

The team meets on Tuesdays after school in room D208 and welcomes all interested students.

Its next tournament is Nov. 15-16 at Lewis and Clark High School.

Congratulations to our October PACE award winners. October's Character Trait: Responsibility!

Way to go Falcons!

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 now to November 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.

Ryland Jacoby, was recently selected as one of 19 finalists for the U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship award. Students were either selected during their AWSL leadership camp this summer or through an application process open to students statewide. This is an incredible honor!

The nominees will now undergo an interview process on Friday, November 8 in which two students will be selected to represent Washington State next spring in Washington, D.C. Along with this week-long trip, the two winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. The program and scholarships are made possible through grants from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. More information can be found here: https://ussenateyouth.org/

Through the interview process, nominees will demonstrate a broad understanding of local, national, and international events. This includes an ability to explain the various viewpoints on an issue and provide rationale supporting a position. Students who participate in the interview process will have an on-demand writing task, deliver a mock bill testimony, and answer several interview questions. They will also get to meet Senator Claire Wilson, Vice Chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee in the Senate.

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/ ends on November16th. 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!

ORDER DEADLINE is NOW EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 17th!!

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:

o Dark Green with a bold white logo

o Heather Gray with the classic Ridgeline green logo

o Adult Sizes, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL

o Youth Sizes, Small, Medium, Large

• Perfect for gifting during the holidays!

💲 Just $15 per tee!

📅 Important Dates:

• 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

Get your Falcon Swag today! Store closes on November 19th!

The Booster store is now open online!

💻 https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HOLIDAY24

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.

Falcon Booster Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30 PM in the library.

Key topics for discussion include:

· Volunteers for Spirit Bottle Stuffing: We’ll be looking for helpers to stuff spirit bottles.

· Staff Breakfast Volunteers: We need volunteers to help run the staff breakfast.

· Golf Tournament Committee: We’ll be identifying members who can join and help with planning the tournament.

· State Patches: Discussion about patches for sports that have qualified.

· Winter Senior Banners

Your participation is important, and we’d love to have as many members involved as possible to ensure the success of these events.

Good News Falcons!

We have a Unified Clothing store open NOW until the 22nd. Order some Christmas gifts or a new shirt today. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RHSUNIFY

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 going now until December 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

We're gearing up for Blanket Night 2024, but we need your help to make it happen! We’re seeking donations of 2-yard pieces of fleece fabric to create cozy blankets for those in need.

🧶 How You Can Help:

• Donate: Please bring 2-yard fleece fabric pieces.
• Drop-Off Location: Donations can be dropped off at RHS.
• Show up: Join us on Dec. 4th @ 5:30 pm to make blankets!

Your contribution can help us make a difference! Thank you for supporting Blanket Night 2024!

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)