Falcon Flyer

Hello Ridgeline Families- this will be our final Falcon Flyer until the 2nd week of August. Thank you for all of the community support of our students and programs this past year. Ridgeline High School takes pride in creating a positive culture that, in turn, has a positive impact on our kids and community. I’m pretty sure the readership for this edition will be lower than normal, so am only highlighting a few topics.

First Day of School, August 27, 2025: We will be doing a staggered start. Freshman and ANY new students to Ridgeline will be invited on campus, 1st period, at our regular start time. All other students will arrive for lunch/4th period. The actual Bell Schedule will be sent in August, as the periods won’t be the same as a regular day. Just note the appropriate Arrival Time. Busses will run during their regular a.m. route, AND they will do a late morning route for all other bus riders coming during the later start time. Parent drop-off and student drivers should arrive at the appropriate time, based on your classification.

Bell Schedule: See our revised bell schedule for 2025-2026 below. Two changes of note: Advisory will take place on Tuesday after 2nd period. Thursday will be a full hour late start.

Registration/Counseling: There are some specific times and dates below to take care of any registration/class schedule matters prior to the first day of school.

Summer office hours are below.

Wishing you all a great Independence Day and all that summer has to offer!

See you in August! --Mr. Hardt

Counselor hours by appointment only (509) 558-3872:

August 13th: 11:00am- 2:15pm

August 14th: 9:00am- 2:15pm

August 18-22nd: 9:00-2:15pm

August 21st: 3:00-6:00pm (no appointments necessary- walk in's only)

August 25th: 10:30-2:15pm

August 26th: 10:00-2:15pm

• Schedules will be released on August 20th on Powerschool, we would like to give students a jumpstart on fixing their schedules. If a student has a missing class period or an incorrect course placement such as the wrong math level, we would encourage students to come to this event so their schedule is correct on the first day of class. We will also allow students to request elective changes upon availability.

• On August 21st from 3pm-6pm- Counselors will be holding a 3 hour event for students to come to the building to make schedule changes prior to the first day of school. *Please note: this is only if your student is missing a class or duplications* We will not be changing schedules for teacher switches nor lunch changes. We will still allow students to change schedules who did not get the opportunity on the 21st during the first 3 days of school on the 27th, 28th, and 29th

Class of 2026 - Limited Time Offer

For a limited time only...purchase a Class of 2026 Grad Night Party ticket ($100 value), a Class of 2026 Yard Sign ($25 value), a Class of 2026 T-shirt ($25 value) and your senior will receive a FREE personalized parking spot in the approved area at Ridgeline High School. Available through midnight on Monday, June 30. Parking spots will not be available for purchase once this offer passes. Please indicate below how you would like your spot personalized...first name or last name ONLY - limited to ten (10) characters. No nicknames, other than abbreviations to your full name, will be permitted. All requests must be approved by RHS Administration. Spots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Please list your Top 3 preferred spot locations using the map available on the RHS website...under Student and Parent Resources/Senior Class 2026/Grad Night 2026. PLEASE NOTE: Personalized parking spots are not monitored by campus security and school administrators will not be responsible for enforcement. Students are expected to use the honor system and respect the fact that seniors have 'reserved' these spots during school hours.

See map below for Senior Parking spots

This year’s auction was a shining example of what makes our Ridgeline community so special! With the participation of 21 school teams and clubs, we came together for a night filled with excitement, camaraderie, and incredible support from our community.

The event not only showcased the dedication and teamwork of our students, staff, and families but also highlighted the strong bond we share with our community. These funds will go a long way in supporting our programs and providing new opportunities for our students.

A huge thank - you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a resounding success. It was truly a celebration of Falcon pride, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s auction in early March! Keep on the lookout for details!

Ridgeline Families,

As we continue to prioritize student well-being and learning, we want to share an important update regarding CVSD’s revised board policy on student cell phone and device use. These changes are the result of thoughtful research, feedback from families and staff, and alignment with our district’s strategic plan.

Beginning August 2025, Ridgeline students will only be permitted to use mobile devices before and after school and during lunch. Devices will not be allowed during instructional time or passing periods. This aligns closely with the policy we implemented at Ridgeline during the 2024–25 school year. The main change for next year is the shift to not allowing devices during passing periods, which previously had been permitted.

Over the past school year, we’ve already seen a positive impact on student engagement and on-task behavior during instructional time, and we’re hopeful that this revised board policy will continue that momentum and reinforce responsible cell phone and device use moving forward. Students will still be allowed to use mobile devices in emergencies involving imminent physical danger, as long as it is safe to do so.

“Mobile devices” include, but are not limited to, cell phones, smartwatches, headphones/earbuds/speakers, and non-medical listening devices. For more information about how this policy was developed, specific guidelines, and consequences for violations, please visit this website.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help students stay focused and present in their learning. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer!

Talons Up!

Ridgeline High School Administration

Make a splash! Our district has a co-operative agreement with Cheney School District for both girls & boys swimming which allows Ridgeline swimmers to represent our school in WIAA competition.

For more information: 🔽

Girls Swimming Co-Op Information Link

Boys Swimming Co-Op Information Link

Free Summer Meals for all those 18 and under - join us for breakfast or lunch this summer!

See cvsd.org/SummerMeals for details.

June 23 - July 11 (except July 4)

Bowdish Middle School: Lunch: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mica Peak High School: Breakfast: 9:00 am - 9:30 am and Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

We’re excited to announce a new Apply Online system for families to complete their Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) form and Consent to Share form.

https://mealtimeapps.com/

This information and more will be available on our Nutrition webpage on August 7th, 2025.

Back to School Resource Fair which will take place this year on August 12th, 2025 at University High School

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)