Ridgeview Junior High

Happy Friday Ridgeview families! Here are your weekly updates.

Final grades for the 3rd quarter will be completed by Mon March 10th, as the end of Q3 is March 7th. Final grades should be available to view in Infinite Campus to families by the end of that week. Please make sure your kiddos are completing assignments on time so they get credit towards their final grade. If you have questions about grades, assignments, etc please contact your student’s classroom teacher.

In order to give teachers time to complete quarter grades, there will be no school on Mon March 10th, as this is a teacher work day. This is the only day off for students in the month of March.

Tue March 11th is our Annual Culture Day! Our students have already started working hard with their performances, as well as booths that will be on display in the Aux gym. We’ve also added an evening where our families can come and preview the booth area, as well as see the performances. This will take place on the evening of Mon March 10th. Reminders will be sent out to families as we get closer. We hope that you’re able to join us on March 10th from 6-7:30 pm.

If parents are interested in summer programming for their student(s), this may be an opportunity for you to look into. Click here for more information.

Families are reminded of our building after school detention policy. Students are given a week from the day the detention is issued, to serve the detention. If the student does not serve within one week, a one day out of school suspension (OSS) will be assigned. This is aligned with the district Student Code of Conduct. Please be advised it doesn’t matter what day the detention is served, as long as it’s done within one week. After school detentions are held on Tue and Thur each week, unless otherwise noted. If parents have questions about our policy, please touch base with your grade level administrator.

Lastly, as we creep closer to the last quarter of this school year (unbelievable how fast the year is moving), continue to press upon your student about two things: Academics and Safety. This is the biggest stretch of the year. Students have had a tendency to get lax in the classroom. We need students to be as connected with teachers as they are with students and push through, even when it’s difficult, as this is the last push before the state test. This should be a stepping stone into high school for our 8th graders as well. Behaviors, whether in the classroom or other areas in the building, do have an affect on the overall building culture/safety. As we want to see smiling faces every day, we will also do what’s needed to ensure the overall safety of our building community (even if we have to send students home).

Take care everyone and we’ll see you again next week! GO TIGERS!

Important Dates:

March 7: End of Quarter 3!

March 10: Grading Window Closes / Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL

March 10: Culture Day Preview for Families.

March 11: Culture Day for Students.

Sheila A. Evans, Principal

Ridgeview Junior High School

Our care closet is serving students almost daily! YOU help keep it stocked to help our students be their best selves and prepared to learn each day.

Our newest needs are:

Boys & Girls underwear - All Sizes

We're thankful for our village!

Calling all 7th graders!!!

This is your chance to register for the 8th grade trip next year to Washington D.C. Check out the registration link, www.efexploreamerica.com/2844694RC

If you have any questions please contact me at:

Michelle.r.hardesty1@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR CURRENT 7TH GRADE STUDENTS - IT IS NOT THE TRIP TAKING PLACE THIS YEAR DURING SPRING BREAK

District Policy states that only guardians listed on Infinite Campus are permitted to pick up their student. If your student needs to be picked up early by someone who is NOT their guardian, a guardian must call the office to let us know who will be picking up their child. The other adult must present a valid ID to office staff for the student to be released to them.

Personal Communication Devices:

• Pick-up times for Personal Communication Devices will be Mon - Fri in the main office from 8:00 am - 1:45 pm and again from 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm as long as school is in session. The main office closes at 3:00 pm daily.

• We’re collecting more devices daily. If your student has a device confiscated and it doesn’t belong to them, the person that it belongs to AS WELL AS the student who had it taken from will be added to our spreadsheet for a confiscated device. Please make a note of this.

To find our school, type in job number:

13607 OR Pickerington Ridgeview Jr HS

Click on the pictures below to apply!

**If you're paying with Venmo, there will be a fee - $1 for $20 and $1.75 for $40 or more. Please add the extra in your payment.**

Payments of cash and/or check will be accepted in the office with Ms Tiffany.

Email: tiffany_dalton@plsd.us with any questions!

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER: In order to start school, all immunizations must be up to date.

Click HERE for complete guidelines.

School-Based Health Clinic

Pediatric Associates has an office located at Tussing Elementary that is available to all PLSD students and the community of Pickerington. The clinic offers the following services: helping with sore throat, headaches, earache, bad cough, strep test, immunizations, blood work, physicals, well check-ups, sports physicals, medication, asthma, etc.

The clinic is open on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 - 3:00 and closed from 1:00 - 2:00 for lunch. Walk-ins are welcome or to schedule an appointment call 614-864-3222.

Emergency Resources

Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741

Nationwide Children's Youth Hotline: 1-614-722-1800

Teen Hotline: 1-614-294-3300

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Safe Schools Tip Line: Call or text 1-844-723-3764

Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-614-221-5445

Sheriff Department: 1-740-652-7900

Dear 6th grades families,

Starting on Tuesday, February 11th, junior high counselors and middle school counselors and teachers will begin sharing scheduling information with your student(s.) We will be sharing the Junior High Scheduling Hub with students on this day as well. Please plan on taking time that week February 11-18th to look over the hub with your student; there are videos and other documents to help them through the scheduling process. At the bottom of the scheduling hub is a Google Form where students and parents can submit questions to the administrators or counselors. However, we encourage you to attend one of the scheduling meetings before posting questions. The scheduling window closes on Monday, March 3rd for Ridgeview and March 7th for Lakeview. .

Attached is the scheduling timeline with the links to the virtual parent meetings. Please note that there are different meeting dates and links for Lakeview and Ridgeview. The meetings will be a brief overview of the scheduling process followed by a Q&A session with school counselors and administrators. The last meeting will be held February 18th at 6 - 7 pm, in person, at Ridgeview.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Junior High Principals: Ben Baptist (ben_baptist@plsd.us) for Lakeview and Sheila Evans (sheila_evans@plsd.us) for Ridgeview.

Scheduling Timeline for families

The scheduling window opens on Wed. 02/19 and closes on 03/03.

All classes need to be entered by 03/03 for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grades.

8th graders going to high school... Here is all the information you need:

• Rising Freshman 25/26 Scheduling Presentation
• High School Scheduling Hub
• High School Info Night

7th graders going to 8th grade

• Rising 7th & 8th Grade Scheduling Presentation
• Junior High Scheduling Hub

Students will complete Panorama SEL Surveys during their P.A.W. time on Tuesday, March 4th, and Wednesday, March 5th.

The survey will provide social and emotional learning (SEL) information. SEL is the process through which children and adults apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These are the skill sets that promote success in life.

While our goal is 100% participation, parents may choose not to have their child participate. If you prefer your child not to participate in this survey, please fill out the opt-out form below or email your child’s School Counselor by February 27, 2025.

One 7th & one 8th grade P.A.W. time class with the highest completion percentage will receive a special treat from Mrs. Evans! If there is a tie, a draw will be conducted.

Opt-Out Letters:

Panorama SEL Survey English - Spring 2025

Panorama SEL Survey Spanish Spring 2025

Panorama SEL Survey Nepali - Spring 2025

Scheduling for 25-26 is approaching!

The application for the incoming cohort of Global Scholars is 25-26 is now open!

We had a waitlist for the 24-25 incoming cohort, so don't wait to apply!

This application is for the new incoming group -

(if you are already a part of Global Scholars, you need not re-apply.)

If you'd like to read more about the Global Scholars Program, visit

https://columbusworldaffairs.org/program-training/global-scholars-diploma/

Or check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0wnC7Z6Jxo

Here is the link for the Global Scholars 25-26 application.

If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Marie Hurt, marie_hurt@plsd.us

Tiger Athletics Website

Athletic Handbook

Spring Sports are in session!

Please be sure that your student is registered on Final Forms.

YOUR STUDENT MUST HAVE AN UPDATED PHYSICAL ON FILE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE OR TRY OUT IN ANY SPORT

Students: $5 Adults: $7

Cash/Card is accepted at the gate. If you pay online, there will be additional fees.

Click here to purchase tickets: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Page/126

You may purchase a Tiger Club Pass ($50/student) or a Central Club Pass ($100/adult) that is good for all regular home games for every sport.

To purchase Club Passes, use the same link as above and select Central. Once there, you will select Purchase Yearly Passes.

**Students are now required to show their student ID card to attend athletic events. If your student does not have an ID card yet, you can show the attendant your Infinite Campus information from your phone until your ID arrives**

A friendly reminder!

Enjoy your weekend, Fam - stay warm!

Updates will be posted next week!

Kelly & Qiana

• PLSD 2024-2025 District Calendar - click here

• Districtwide Activities Calendar

  Upcoming events and important dates are listed in the Districtwide Google Events Calendar, which is synced with individual building, program and athletic team calendars. Once inside the district wide calendar, to display the events of a particular building, team, program or activity, you will need to check the specific corresponding color-coded box(es) from the list on the left-hand side.

  Pickerington Schools partners with the City of Pickerington and Yodel to bring you the Pickerington Community Calendar!
  

  Visit this link to view all Pickerington Schools activities included on the calendar and don’t forget to “favorite” our Pickerington Schools schedule! Once favorited, Pickerington Schools' events will be front and center on your calendar, enabling you to see what’s coming up.

The Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Public Safety have launched the SaferOH tip line that will accept both calls and texts 24 hours a day.

This tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety—whether that involves a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student.

Every tip can remain anonymous. School safety analysts may ask for additional information, but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up.

Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by analysts in the Ohio Homeland Security’s Threat Assessment and Prevention (TAP) Unit. When action is needed, the TAP Unit immediately forwards information to Pickerington Schools, local law enforcement agencies, and others, if necessary.

Here at Ridgeview Junior High we value being Timely, Innovative, showing GRIT, being Engaged in our learning, and Respect! Notice the letters spell out TIGER! Click on our behavior expectations, and please take a moment to look over and review with your student(s).

Principal: Sheila Evans

Assistant Principal 7th Grade: Henry Lee

Assistant Principal 8th Grade: Kevin Smith

Dean of Students: Sydney Dillard

Building Secretary/Athletics: Tiffany Dalton

Building Secretary/Registrar: Lisa Holley

Attendance: Pat Petrini

Office Assistant: Madelyn Gomez

Counselors: Kris Owen: A-Ga, Erica Reynolds: Ge-N, Meghan Wade: O-Z

Nurse: Rachel Ross/Mindy Stillwell

Safety/Security: Jon (JT) Haynes

School Resource Officer (SRO): Mathew Swaney, Jeremy Collier

Email: Sheila_Evans@plsd.us
Website: pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 130 Hill Road South, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-548-1700
Twitter: @RidgeviewPLSD