Hello Ridgeline Families-- it has certainly been an interesting/busy short week! Talking to some students today and they were saying how the 4-day week often feels longer and harder than a regular week. Go figure.
We started off the week with an inspiring tribute assembly and activity in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ASB leadership created a powerful video of students sharing their personal thoughts on the contributions of MLK. Our orchestra played a moving song over excerpts from an important MLK speech about “Life’s Blueprint”. It was a great event!
There’s just a few weeks left in the semester. As I mentioned last week, communication between student/teacher and parent/teacher often increases at this time, and it should. I was thinking the other day about when times are hard, and young people having the work ethic, resiliency, and grit to grind it out when the going gets tough… This is a life skill we strive to instill through school tasks, but through my observations and experiences with thousands of teens, the most gritty kids have developed that through a combination of school and what they do or are asked to do outside of school. Kudos to all you parents who have cultivated these characteristics in your children. If you have a teen who you just can’t seem to motivate, don’t give up. Keep looking for creative ways to “light their fire”!
I want to highlight a couple items in today’s Flyer: AP testing fees are due end of the semester, Feb. 2. There is a Career Night at NewTech that might be a good option for your child. While I’m not a huge fan of students having to leave our campus/district, I am a fan of students getting the skills and training that best suits them. Google NewTech and go to their website to view available programs. They have offerings that we don’t, such as construction and automotive courses.
Hopefully you’ve seen our information on the important school Levy vote coming up Feb. 13. This replacement levy would continue to fund the people and programs that are essential for a high school like ours to provide the type of opportunities for education and activities our kids highly desire. I would encourage you to learn more about it at www.cvsd.org/levy.
One of those really cool extra-curricular activities taking off at Ridgeline is our amazing Dance Team! Our picture here was taken after their competition last Saturday, where they won first place in their category! Congrats to our dancers!
Don’t be left in the dark, please skim the Falcon Flyer weekly and you will surely be enlightened and inspired!
Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt
2023-24 Spokane Scholars
Ridgeline High School is proud to present its 2023-24 Spokane Scholars nominees for the Class of 2024! Established in 1993 by a group of Spokane professional and business leaders, the Spokane Scholars Foundation exists to recognize the academic excellence of the region’s high school seniors. Each year, faculty from the region’s high schools select high-achieving students from the Fine Arts, Language Arts (English), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies departments to compete for scholarship awards. Since 1993, the Foundation has recognized more than 3500 scholars, awarding 1.5 million dollars in scholarship awards and matches. Please join the faculty and staff of Ridgeline High School in congratulating the following students on their nominations:
- Fine Arts – Grayson Nendel
- Language Arts – Annabella (Bella) Mueller
- Mathematics – Nicholas Goode
- Science – Sanjana Sharma
- Social Studies – Paige Van Buren
- World Language – Kale Kardonsky
Congratulations, again, to these outstanding Falcons!
AP Course Fees
If your student has opted to take one or more AP Exam(s) in May of 2024, fees need to be paid by the end of the semester, February 2nd. Fees can be paid online (https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/payments) or at the RHS business office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the business office at 509-558-3809.
Running Start/Dual Credit Night!
Do you have a current sophomore or junior who wishes to participate in Running Start for the 2024-25 academic year? If that happens to be the case for you, RHS will host a virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, January 24 at 6:00 PM to discuss dual credit options available to students via Running Start (EWU, SCC, and SFCC) and Advanced Placement. Below, you will find the Zoom link you need to access the meeting. If you have questions, please contact your student’s grade-level counselor or Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).
Zoom Link for January 24, Running Start/Dual Credit Meeting:
https://ccs-spokane.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-qhrDktGNMkQP5b96Lgl-ZxylwfeswI
WSU Vibes Conference Application Deadline: Monday, April 15
On February 9-11, WSU will host its annual VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) conference. The VIBES conference has a long-standing history of being offered on the WSU Pullman campus and aims to enlighten high school juniors and seniors, identifying as people of color, that a post-secondary education is within their reach. Throughout the weekend-long conference, students will attend a series of workshops and activities on topics including financial aid and scholarships, tackling student loans, admissions applications, deciding on a major, and much more! Participants will also have the opportunity to get a first-hand look at life as a Coug on the Pullman campus.
For more information and the application, your junior or senior can access the attached link. Note: There is a $50 application fee, but waivers are available.
Career Night 2024
What? Career Night is an evening event that allows prospective students and their parents to visit the NEWTech program(s) they are interested in enrolling in for the 2024-25 school year. Guests will be able to meet our instructors and current students, tour our programs and learn about the opportunities available at NEWTech. Our 2024-25 Enrollment Application will also be available at Career Night - before it goes live to the public on February 1st.
When? Thursday, January 25th, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where? NEWTech Prep- located @ 4141 North Regal Street
Who? Any prospective student (current 10th and 11th graders) who is interested in enrolling in a NEWTech program for the 2024-25 school year. These can be students who have attended a Welcome Wednesday or the 10th Grade Expo and now they are bringing their parent(s) to the program they are most interested in so they can learn about NEWTech and the program too. Some prospective students might be touring NEWTech for the first time @ Career Night.
Mandatory? This event is not mandatory. Guardians are not required to attend Career Night with their student(s).
Structure?
· This is a drop-in event – no advanced signup/rsvp required.
· As families arrive, they will go directly to the programs they want to tour.
Students/parents may stay as long as they like between 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
Calling all freshmen and sophomores interested in law enforcement!
If you have a current freshman or sophomore who will be between the ages of 14-16 during the summer of 2024 and your student harbors interest in law enforcement as a possible career, the Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the FBI National Academy Associates may be worth a look! This highly competitive program will take place between Jun 20-28, 2024 in Washington D.C. Interested students should demonstrate strong academic accomplishment and good citizenship. To learn more, please access this YouTube video.
Falcons Robotics
Falcons Robotics competed in the FTC Interleague Tournament this last Saturday.
15 teams competed in a Robot and a team competition. Ridgeline had two teams compete. One of our teams (Falcons Green) won the Inspire Award #2 and the Think award. We also won a BID to State which is in Seattle on the first weekend in February.
Sindhu Surapaneni is the youngest one to be honored with the ‘Young woman of Achievement’ by YWCA. YWCA Spokane has celebrated successful women in the community for their achievements, along with their commitment to giving back to the Spokane community for the last 42 years. 8 outstanding local women will be honored in the community throughout February and March, leading up to YWCA Spokane’s 42nd Annual Women of Achievement Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held Friday, March 15th at the Spokane Convention Center from 11:00AM-1:00PM, where they will be officially recognized.
Save the date for Falcons Winter Mini Cheer Camp!
Clinic Jan 29th and Performance Jan 30th!
Clinic: Monday, Jan 29th, 6-8 pm, RHS gym (Doors open for check-in at 5:30pm)
Performance: Tuesday, Jan 30th, half-time of the varsity girls' basketball game (game starts at 5:30pm) **Warm up time in the commons at 5:30pm
Who: Kids ages K-5th grade
Cost: $50.00 per camper
Registration open until 1/28/24 or until we reach 100 campers
*Campers get an RHS cheer T-shirt, green poms and a hair ribbon!
**T-shirt sizes are first come, first served at clinic check-in
***One adult per camper receives free entry to the basketball game
Painting
Mr. Genther’s Painting classes made group grid paintings of famous Impressionist artworks. 4th Period did a great job recreating Claude Monet’s “The Japanese Footbridge”. Every student painted their own tile with their individual style and they worked together to match the colors and shapes. Come check it out in the 2nd floor A wing. And keep your eyes peeled around the school for other Impressionist group paintings!
link to the voter information pamphlet:
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Save the date... 2nd annual Falcon Formal Fashion Show
🌟 Falcon Formal Fashion Show: Falcons Believe 🌟
Just in time for prom season, step into a world of glamour and style at the highly anticipated Falcon Formal Fashion Show, where elegance takes center stage! Presented by the Ridgeline Business Club and sponsored by Believe Prom and Tux, this extraordinary event is not just about fashion—it's a night of purpose, bringing together the community for a spectacular cause.
Date & Venue: Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the RHS Theater, as Ridgeline High School's Business Club (DECA and FBLA) proudly hosts the most elegant event of the year.
Doors open at 6 pm with a 7 pm curtain time.
Fashion with a Cause: Falcons Believe isn't just a showcase of stunning formal wear; it's a heartfelt fundraiser and charity event benefiting the Spokane Humane Society. 20% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to support this worthy cause.
Ticket Information: Tickets range from $5 to $10 depending on age of attendee. You may purchase tickets online, but they will also be sold at the door. Guests are encouraged, but not required, to bring dog or cat food as a generous contribution to the Spokane Humane Society, and also to receive a fun event souvenir as they enter.
Link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1328600?schoolId=WA87837
Let the elegance unfold at Falcons Believe—See you there!
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