Falcon Flyer

Hello Ridgeline Families- Just like that, our beautiful fall season is winding down quickly! Both the weather and activities. I was talking with a colleague this week and the topics were the weather, yard work, and our achy joints… we caught ourselves and got a good laugh, realizing we’re officially old when that is the highlight of our conversation! But, we’re ready to embrace our age and the changing of the weather!

We’re excited for our soccer and volleyball teams who have clinched a spot in the playoffs! We celebrated our senior volleyball team members Thursday night, and it was especially sweet because we won the GSL Title!

We’re still cheering on our football and cross country teams as they find out soon if a post-season is in the cards!

You always have to keep in mind that our students involved in extra-curriculars are also taking full academic loads, so they are very busy and work very hard. It’s also a good reminder for us parents to help our teens find balance and time for rest during these long weeks and often busy weekends.

Get ready for next week and future coming events—here are a few highlights…

First, this coming Tuesday, Oct. 29, Ridgeline is hosting the East Region Small Learning Community Link Night. Starting promptly at 6pm you can get an opportunity to hear, in depth and detail, all about the status of Central Valley School District and our East Region schools. Superintendent, Dr. John Parker, will be sharing a “state of the district” overview that is always informative and helps all gain a better understanding of district operations and management of resources. BONUS EXTRA!... arrive EARLY to enjoy pizza, hot dogs, dessert, and Italian sodas! BONUS-BONUS EXTRA!... Following Dr. Parkers presentation, ALL East Region schools will be on hand with staff and students to showcase some of the unique and engaging opportunities available to our students from kindergarten through twelfth grade! This portion of the night is an “Open House” and encourages in-person participation with staff and students who are excited to share more about what we do with our community. Hope to see you here, you can pre-register at the link below (this helps us with numbers, but not required).

Since it’s the last week of October, we’re having a “HalloGreen” themed spirit week. Check out the dress up days, including Halloween costumes, in the Flyer below. You can get the family started with Trick or Treating fun early with our annual Trunk or Treat event on Monday night, October 28, from 6-7:30pm. This is a very fun and safe event and is enjoyed as much by our high school kids as it is our younger trick or treaters!

We want to honor all Veterans! Submissions for our Honor Wall are due Oct. 31. Community members are also invited to our Veteran’s Day Assembly, Friday, Nov. 8, 8:30am.

You also don’t want to miss out on, “The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens”. Tickets are ON SALE now, and if you’ve been following our weekly show posts in the newsletter, you can see that, Like Gravy, the list of suspects is getting much thicker too!

For parents of students in AP courses, we have a very detailed reminder of important dates and timelines. Your student is registered for the test unless they opted out. NOVEMBER 8 is the final day to cancel a test with no penalty. PLEASE READ this section so you are not caught by surprise. This policy is all driven by the College Board and we do not have control over it. They bill our school, and we are responsible for any unpaid fees.

My final thought for the week is gratitude and appreciation for our School Resource Officer, Dave Howard (pictured with me here)! We are fortunate to have a partnership and support from the Liberty Lake Police Department. Officer Howard’s presence in our school elevates our level of security and positively impacts our school climate at the same time. He is an integral member of our Student Services team and assists with supervision, communication, threats, investigations, and much more. He also assists and supports ALL of our East Region schools. One of Dave’s greatest strengths is his ability to connect with our students. He understands and values the power of having positive relationships with the kids. They love it when he is involved in school activities, assemblies, and as an assistant track coach! Dave is a true Falcon through and through!

Enjoy some good news and great things happening in our school, take a look over today’s Falcon Flyer!

Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt

Seattle Pacific University admission counselor, Cecilia Best, will be at RHS on Tuesday, October 29, during 6th period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

Western Washington University admission counselor, Julia Ide, will be at RHS on Thursday, October 31, during 5th period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

Montana State University admission counselor, Charlene Allmer, will be at RHS on Thursday, October 31, during 6th period. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend.

CVSD is pleased to offer the Parenting Wisely Workshop at the Safe Center on November 4th and 7th. A flyer with all of the details is attached. This is a free workshop for parents and caregivers with youth aged 11 and older. Dinner & childcare is also provided.

Please share this flyer with families in your school and help us get the word out. Pre-registration is required and the flyer includes all registration info.

This month, Ms. Larsen’s AP Environmental Science students had the opportunity to work with the Lands Council and learn about the importance of riparian zones (land that occurs along waterways). Students spent the day planting trees and learning how those trees will eventually provide shade for the water, creating cooler, more oxygen rich environments for organisms. The trees also prevent erosion and help filter pollutants from entering the water. They also learned about beaver dam analogs and how they can affect water flow and water quality. We are very fortunate to have a partnership with the Lands Council, who provides funding and educational opportunities for our Falcons to get hands on, real world science experience. You can find more of the great things they do at https://landscouncil.org/

2024 Ridgeline HS Veterans Honor Wall

We would like to honor the veterans in your family during Veterans Day next month. We have a few questions and you can upload a photograph of your family members and closest friends who have served. These vets will be honored during the assembly and throughout the week on our video screens in the Commons.

You can only fill out one form, but each form can accept up to 5 veterans. We are requesting students and staff to fill out information for one veteran, but you can add up to four more if you have a lot of service history in your immediate family.

Photographs in uniform are wonderful, but it is not required that uploaded photos are of someone in their uniform. Please complete submissions by Thursday, Oct. 31 so we can include your honorees in the assembly the following week. Thank you for helping us honor those who you are close to. Veterans Day is an important day to celebrate our service men and women.

Submission Form Link

Now accepting items for our Feminine Hygiene Drive! All collections can be taken to room D212! Please join our remind: @wea24rhs

Who killed Edward Worthington III? The plot thickens… Actually, the plot, like gravy, thickens. Mark your calendars for Ridgeline Theatre’s fall production, where you can help solve the mystery! Show dates are November 13,14,15, and 16. Tickets are now on sale!

The Graphic Arts 1 students used their Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud skills learned so far this semester to create Ridgeline Fall Event Flyers promoting upcoming October and November school events. They also incorporated the various design principles we have covered such as Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity. Color Theory, Typography, and Emphasis. They did a great job with their designs and it’s such a fun way for them to raise awareness about an aspect of their life at Ridgeline High School that they are passionate about. Check out the display of flyers on the second floor to see what’s happening the next couple of months. Nice work, Ridgeline Graphic Designers! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Alyssa Rasmussen’s 2nd Period 9th Fitness class. Last week, every single student was present and on time for class FOR THE WHOLE WEEK! They get donuts to celebrate! They are showing up and showing that attendance matters. 😊 Way to go Falcons!

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

Ridgeline FBLA and DECA proudly own the title of largest school chapter in attendance at the NE Region 2024 FBLA Fall Leadership Conference!

Congratulations to Teigan Bronec, our FBLA NE Region Vice President (a Ridgeline Junior), for planning, organizing, and running an incredibly successful 2024 FBLA Fall Leadership Conference on October 17th for our NE Region FBLA and DECA students. It was the largest regional fall conference in the history of the NE Region with 325 student members in attendance. Teigan, it was an honor to have you represent our NE region, and Ridgeline High School.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you, Falcon FBLA and DECA members for representing Ridgeline so professionally. We had the largest chapter attendance at this fall conference with 64 Ridgeline Business Club members present.

At the conference, area chapter members learned from local industry experts in the fields of mechanical engineering, business, entrepreneurship, political science, IT & computer science, and cyber security through an engaging opening keynote speaker, and through multiple industry guest speaker workshops. It was also a valuable opportunity to network with other NE region chapter members, and the industry guests.

One chapter member said, “I learned that no matter what career a person decides to go into, having business knowledge is extremely valuable in determining my success.” Another student said, “These are the types of experiences we will remember from high school.” These are both great examples of how joining FBLA and/or DECA will help students gain important business knowledge even if they don’t plan on having a business career after high school. See Mrs. Demarest in E202 or Mrs. Fletcher in E204 for more information about joining the Ridgeline Business Club.

Now, it’s time for our FBLA and DECA chapter members to take what they learned at the conference and prepare for competition season! Let’s go, Falcons! Talons up!🙌

Spirit week is coming... Get ready for HalloGREEN themes.

Attention Seniors!

🤍Class of 2025 🤍

Senior Photos must be submitted by Monday, October 28th.

Hey Seniors!

Have you submitted your Senior photos yet? Please follow directions to upload Senior Photos ⬇️

Upload your senior photo here: https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/home?code=25falcons

Image must meet the requirements. The administration reserves the right to refuse a photo based on appropriateness or photo quality. The yearbook staff will do its best to notify you if a submitted photo does not meet the requirements for publication.

Check if your photos have been uploaded, check this link ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBmdX1aZvXT-fheb8NhakCbykrNmpZGyVMNmxGP4CXc/edit?usp=sharing

Link for Senior Tribute ads: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/21919

Have extra-curricular photos, family, special pictures or additional portraits of your senior you'd like to share? Use the attached link to purchase a senior tribute ad for our yearbook.

Tributes vary in size and price. Parents and guardians get to choose the layout, photos and write a special message.

Please be advised that yearbook staff members will not edit spelling or crop pictures, and the administration does reserve the right to refuse tributes due to inappropriateness.

Please click link below for more information!

Josten's has extended their due date to purchase Graduation Cap & Gowns to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.

Purchase here ⬇

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/3126653/Ridgeline-High-School/

Hey Falcons, join us October 28th from 6:00-7:30 for our annual Trunk or Treat! Host a car or show up dressed in your spookiest costumes and enjoy some popcorn and hot cocoa for $2 (cash ONLY) while visiting our trunks in the west side parking lot or playing games! See Mrs. Sutton in room B204 with any questions. Be the first class to win 30 verde loco points by bringing in the most candy for your grade!!Trunks must stay for the entire trunk or treat for safety reasons!

Come and cheer on our Unified Soccer teams on Wednesday, October 30th at 4pm at Ridgeline!

Preseason gymnastics meeting on Wed., 10/30 during both lunches in B215.

November 1st we will be having a blood drive to help Vitalant with the major shortage of blood for the community! Sign up today!

Register for our Ridgeline K-6 Weekend Wrestling Camp: Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3rd

Ridgeline High School coaches and wrestlers will be running a weekend wrestling camp for youth in the Spokane/Liberty Lake area Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3. This camp can serve as an introduction to wrestling for a brand-new athlete, or a chance to review the basics and get some mat time for someone with several years of wrestling experience.

Registration: Student sign up information and payment will remain open until the beginning of camp or until we reach 100 campers.

https://gofan.co/event/1972723?schoolId=WA87837

-Please print and bring the Minor Participation Release Form or plan on completing during Check In/Drop Off

-Reach out to Coach Brice Gretch prior to start of camp if in-person registration/payment is required

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!

RHS Senior Grad Night- 2025

Important Information!!

Attention AP Parents and Student

• 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.

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)