Hello Ridgeline Families-- So… I was in one of my secret hiding spots trying to crank out my newsletter a day early, when this crew rolled in to film a special project for drama(pictured here). They needed a quiet spot to work and they were nice enough to include me in their skit! The toughest medical school teacher you could ever have was Grace Fix, and her hard-working students, who were currently failing her class, were Anna Mitrofanov and Isabella McKenna. Video work was done by Madison Ramos. That was fun! The life of a principal can be as mundane or as interesting as you make it, true with many things in life really.
So after this video I got a radio call reminding me to report to the cafeteria for our annual cornhole tournament. Freshman counselor, Mrs. Twining, and I had a “friendly competition” with Nick and Mike. After that I made a couple of important phone calls, and before I knew it, 5th period started. Just so happens I was doing a podcast interview with Bridgett and Madison today as well. They asked me a couple of important questions about ‘why is it important to connect with your students?”, and “why is it important for you to be visible in and around our school?”. This couldn’t have been better timing, as my day had already illustrated why I do what I do. And it was meaningful to have an opportunity to explain that to the girls in my own words. Back to the idea of mundane vs interesting… It is important for young adults to get to know their school principal/leaders/teachers/staff. At Ridgeline, this is a core value, and isn’t viewed as what we do, rather, it’s who we are (slight borrow from Maverick). I believe we have a more vibrant culture, a more connected community, a safer environment, primarily because we make the time to connect with one another. We talked about our time together in high school being very significant from 14-18 years old, and at the same time it goes very fast. Our connections today with adults and peers will be ultimately important later on down the road. I said, we might run into eachother 10 years from now and we’ll always have the special connection that those high school years were “our” time.
Why not end the day on another high note with a staff vs student Unified basketball game. What a great moment for us to come together as a school community!
It’s March—so it’s VERDE LOCO month! Check out today’s flyer for important events, student highlights, athletics (ughhh, what a week for spring sports), and opportunities that may be relevant to your student and family. GO FALCONS!
Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt
Ready, set, GO!
SHOP LOCO starts MARCH 1ST!
Everyone wins when we shop, eat, visit, play local!
Calling all "Loco" businesses!
Join us in celebrating our Verde Loco spirit month- all of MARCH! We want to send our Falcon Families to your business so they can "Shop Loco!" Be a part by offering a special deal, menu item or donation to RHS students and families, during this community event!
Contact rhsverdeloco@gmail.com to jump in get loco! Sticker clings, and social media posts, for all participating businesses! Don't miss out!
Please donate to the Verde Loco Food Drive
Donate to Ridgeline’s Food Drive and sponsor your District for Verde Loco! The drive will run from March 5th to the 22nd, and collections can be dropped off in the morning before school in the leadership room. The grade, or district, with the most items donated will win 40 points in the Hunger Greens. Bringing food is your ticket of entry to the Powder Puff game and the Mixer, so please bring non-perishable food to donate at those events as well! There is also an option to donate money- just find a QR code printed around the school or click the link below and select your grade before giving. All donations will go to Partners Inland Northwest.
RHS Poetry Club- open mic opportunity!
Open Mic Opportunity! Please join our Ridgeline Poetry Club at Boco Pop on March 1st at 6:30 to share and hear some amazing spoken word poetry.
Our 3rd annual poetry slam will take place on March 14, come join the poetry club after school on Tuesdays in the library to learn more.
Cheerleading tryouts
Hey Falcons, come try out for Cheer!
Final Forms is now open!
Ridgeline High School Cheer Tryouts: March 18, 19 & 20, 6-8 pm at RHS (main gym & Fieldhouse)
Wanted: Current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders ready to cheer on our Falcon teams!
Check out the details on our Google Classroom! (code: 4tbozbi)
Contact Coach Abbie Lentz at alentz@cvsd.org or stop by room B212
Interesting in playing Unified Pickleball?
Registration is now open for Coed Unified Pickleball. This is all new!
When April and May. Thursday Practices
Where RHS gym
Who Students with and without intellectual disabilities
Cost Free
Practices will be on Thursdays 2:20-4:00 starting April 11th. We are hoping we can pick up some matches against other schools. More info to come.
Registration closes April 11th.
Email Miranda Lasz with questions. mlasz@cvsd.org
Way to go Gymnastics!
What an incredible season for our gymnasts! Four punched their ticket to state over the weekend at Sammamish High School in Bellevue. Bella DeLaRosa, Belle Frazier, Julianne Stevenson, and Trynity VanGelder. Bella made it to the finals on beam, first gymnast to do so in our school’s history. Out of 44 teams, Ridgeline placed 11th. Congratulations gymnasts for a season of record breaking scores!
Support Ridgeline Band Boosters
In Time for Mother's Day! Support our RHS Marching Band!
Order by March 15th at https://ridgeline-band-boosters.square.site/flower-baskets
Pick Up / Delivery on May 4th 9:00-11:00am @RHS
Price: $35 These are 12" plastic hanging basket with a variety mix of geranium and others, including verbena, and bacopa.
Delivery: If you aren't available to pick up your order, or send someone in your place, you may add-on a delivery service for $7 until the day before pickup. On the day of pickup, the delivery fee will be $15.
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts 2 students created Silhouette Stories in Adobe Illustrator using real photos of their silhouettes, converting them into vector art, then filling them using the mask tools with images that represent who they are. Great work, graphic artists! Its so fun learning more about you through your artwork.
AP Environmental Science- Mt. Spokane day
AP Environmental Science classes spent the day on Mt. Spokane learning about snow science. After snowshoeing up the mountain, students dug snow pits and collected data to calculate snow water equivalency (SWE). Classes will analyze their data and compare it to the national SNOTEL site to help predict aquifer recharge and fire danger for the next year.
We want to thank Kat Hall and The Lands Council for sponsoring and providing such valuable education.
If you're interested in real world, hands-on science, it's not too late to sign up for AP Environmental Science. See Ms. Larsen in C109 or see your counselor.
Youth Softball Skills Camp
Short and Sweet Announcement: 🥎 Join us at Ridgeline High School for an exciting Softball Skills Camp! From April 13 to May 3, sharpen your skills, meet new friends, and have a blast on the field. Register now!
Engaging Call to Action: 📣 Calling all softball enthusiasts! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your game at Ridgeline High School's Softball Skills Camp. Join us from April 13 to May 3 for intensive training, expert coaching, and lots of fun! Register today and let's hit it out of the park together!
Visual Appeal: 🥎 Batter up! Ridgeline High School invites you to our Softball Skills Camp, where players of all levels can refine their techniques and build lasting friendships. From April 13 to May 3, let's gear up for an unforgettable experience on the diamond. Register now and swing for the fences!
Highlighting Benefits: 🌟 Unlock your potential on the softball field with Ridgeline High School's Skills Camp! From mastering pitching techniques to honing batting skills, our expert coaches are here to guide you every step of the way. Join us from April 13 to May 3 and step into a world of growth, camaraderie, and endless possibilities. Sign up today!
Urgency-driven Message: ⏰ Time to step up your game! Ridgeline High School's Softball Skills Camp is just around the corner, running from April 13 to May 2. Limited spots available! Secure your spot now and get ready to elevate your skills with top-notch coaching and unmatched enthusiasm. Don't wait, register today!
Future Falcon Family Night
March 12th: 5:30-7pm
Open House
Students and Parents are welcome to attend. Tours will be provided. Teachers, counselors, coaches, club advisors and administrators will be available to answer your questions and ease concerns.
Counselors will be in the middle schools to help 8th graders request their courses for the 24-25 school year:
North Pines: Monday, March 4th
Selkirk: Tuesday, March 5th
Greenacres: Wednesday, March 6th
Summit: Thursday, March 7th
Full-Time CVVL and SVL students: Video to support registration process will be given to the counselor and sent out to students and families
8th Grade Course Registrations: Must be entered into PowerSchool by March 15th
Students attending private schools will need to enroll with our district in March for the 24-25 school year. Once enrolled, the student/parent/guardian will be contacted to discuss course requests.
Shop Loco- Family Night Out (3/14/24)
Save the date for our FAMILY NIGHT OUT shop loco event on Thursday, March 14th from 5-9pm at Trailbreaker Cider- located at 2204 N Madson Street, Liberty Lake, WA!
💚Portion of proceeds come back to RHS!!
💚Families welcome and a fun night out!
Anything Goes- at Central Valley High School
"Anything Goes"
Location: Central Valley High School (821 S Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley)
Dates: March 13th - 16th & 20th - 23rd.
Tickets: cvhs.ludus.com ($15 - $17)
Hey Falcons! Do you need a job? Check out our Jobs Board! It's updated regularly and there are some amazing opportunities!
There are have 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
