
The Ridge in Review
April 12th - April 18th
THANK YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Huge congratulations to Coach Jason Taylor, our amazing Girls Basketball Coach at River Ridge High School, for being named a finalist for the 2025 CCSD Coach of the Year!
Coach Taylor leads with heart, purpose, and a deep belief in the potential of his student-athletes. His impact reaches far beyond the court, and we are so proud to see him recognized for the incredible work he does every day.
Well-deserved, Coach! We’re cheering you on all the way!
MEAN GIRLS
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a very “Fetch” trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Rob Fields
RRHS Drama Proudly Presents
MEAN GIRLS
High School Edition
April 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23
7:00 pm
MILESTONE EOC TESTING
RIVERFEST T-SHIRT DESIGN
Are you a current 6th-12th grade Cherokee County public school student who has a passion for digital design? You're invited to design the next Riverfest t-shirt! Shirts will be sold during Riverfest weekend on September 27th-28th, 2025. The winning designer will receive publicity accolades leading up to the festival, free admission to Riverfest 2025, free shirts for their immediate family, and a $1,000 donation to their school! For contest details including requirements & deadlines, visit https://forms.gle/Qqj2SP1qKHC8NY5d9. Deadline: April 18th, 2025
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS WEEK
Join us in celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week from April 14-18, 2025! This special week highlights the achievements of students with exceptionalities and the educators who support them. This year’s theme is "Bridging Gaps: Building Futures."
Find more details, including daily themes and student activities, on the CEC Exceptional Children’s Week webpage.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Congratulations to the River Ridge Science Olympiad team. Alfred Tang and Ian Haas earned 5th place in Optics and 4th place in Science in the News, and the team placed 20th in the state.
MARCH MADNESS
Congratulations to Lauren Reyes and Megan Mackenzie on winning the RRHS Library’s 2025 March Book Madness Bracket!!!!
The winning selection was the book “Some kind of hate” by Sarah Darer Littman.
The library would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s bracket! If you would like to read the winning selection, or any of the books from this year’s March Book Madness, come check them out from your school library!!
DECA - SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
DECA is hosting a school supply drive, and we need your help! Items to donate are listed on the graphic provided. There will be four drop off dates: April 14th, April 17th, April 21st, and April 24th. Service hours can be earned by supplying items.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY
Exciting Travel Opportunity for CCSD High School Students: Spain & Portugal 2026!
Parents, give your student the world with this unforgettable educational adventure! Join us for a virtual interest meeting to learn all about the Summer 2026 CCSD Countywide Trip to Spain & Portugal with EF Tours!
Imagine your student walking through centuries-old castles, creating vibrant azulejo mosaic tiles, tasting authentic Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, and experiencing the energy of flamenco dance—this is more than a trip; it’s an immersive journey through history, art, and culture! Check out this video to learn more.
Who can participate? This trip is open to all CCSD high school students enrolled during the 2025-2026 school year.
Virtual Interest Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (link provided upon RSVP)
Time: 6:30 PM
Please RSVP using the link below to receive the meeting link. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, please select the option indicating your interest. RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/434FVQm
For questions, please contact: Morgan Hudson – Group Leader, Creekview High School | morgan.hudson@cherokeek12.net
Travel is so much more than just planes and trains! Students will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience. Don’t forget to register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/5h3w9za for more details about this trip.
FLAG FOOTBALL INTEREST MEETING
YEARBOOKS - LESS THAN 100 LEFT
Yearbooks are ALMOST SOLD OUT! Order yours soon, or you may miss out.
Go to YearbookOrderCener.com and type in the RRHS school code 17846.
PROM 2025 - BENEATH THE EGYPTIAN SKY
GSBA's YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OPPORTUNITY:
GSBA's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is now accepting applications for 2025. The YAC is a student leadership program formed by GSBA to give high school students the opportunity to provide meaningful input to school board members and aid them in their decision-making. In addition, YAC members will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and contribute to their community by affecting positive change for students across Georgia. Applications are now open and will close April 18, 2025. You can find more information on expectations, meeting dates, eligibility and more here: Youth Advisory Council - GSBA
KING OF POPS
SCHOLARSHIP - JASON T. DICKERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation (JTDFF) will be awarding THREE $25,000 scholarships to a 2025 graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in a field of study limited to Veterinary Medicine!
The recipient must be:
- 2025 graduate from one of our six traditional high schools
- Planning to attend a two-or four-year accredited college, university, trade school or technical college located in the Continental US
- Pursuing a degree in a field of study limited to Veterinary Medicine
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Complete (50) hours of documented community service at a Humane Society, Animal Rescue, etc.…
- Participate in a (30) minute interview with JTDFF, as part of the application process
- Application deadline is April 18, 2025
Check out the attachment below.
FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY
Class of 2025, are you interested in pursuing a career in education? If so, we want to celebrate YOU at our annual Educator Signing Day! Come be recognized for your commitment to shaping the future of education. Stop by room 1111 and see Mrs. Heinzer by Friday April 11th to sign up.
DAP'S 5TH ANNUAL CULTURE FAIR
Diversity Awareness Program is looking for performers, exhibitions, and volunteers for the Annual Culture Fair on April 18th! Interested students should fill out the forms below-- one for exhibitions and one for performances-- so we can celebrate the cultural artists and accomplishments within our school! Remember that culture isn’t only about nationality—we celebrate religion, disability, orientation and identity. Students can earn service hours by volunteering!
Link for Performers: https://forms.office.com/r/LkURCqMKxA
Link for Booths and Volunteers: https://forms.office.com/r/UgZ3RcHrDm
SUPPORT OUR GROWING BAND PROGRAM
🎶 Support Our Growing Band Program! 🎺🥁
Exciting things are happening in our band program, and we need your help to keep the music playing! 🎼🎷
In February this year our Band program lost one of our biggest fundraisers, so we are in need of a little extra help this year. Every donation helps us provide instruments, music, staff and opportunities for our talented River Ridge students.
SNAP Fundraiser: https://raise.snap.app/donate/river-ridge-band-donation-drive-2025
🎵 Share this info to help us reach more supporters.
Let’s build something amazing together!
#SupportTheBand #MusicMatters #FundTheFuture #MarchingKnights
Band SNAP Youtube video - https://youtu.be/ysNHeuJ9gUA?si=E8JjkZlUrsG0cGBK
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.
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:
GRADUATION
HOMEROOM BELL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY - APRIL 16TH
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 by the end of the day on March 28th 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