Hello Ridgeline Families,

Due to some unique circumstances this week, I'm unavailable for my weekly newsletter and updates.

I look forward to being back on air next week.

Till then Talons Up!
Make it a great weekend!

-Mr. Hardt

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.

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.

Unified Basketball is beginning! Unified sports pair students with and without intellectual disabilities to compete. We have 26 students signed up and ready to play. Join us TONIGHT, January 26th and February 2nd we are hosting Unified basketball at home. It is free to attend and cheer on these spectacular players. Games start at 4:00 pm.

Thank you to all of our supporters, families, homes and volunteers to make this program run!

Check out Zoe Sherman’s amazing and thought-provoking painting entitled “It’s Not My Fault”. The painting is meant to represent the mythological story of Medusa’s beheading and victim blaming in today’s society.

Zoe is submitting her artwork to the ESD101 Regional Art Competition this year. Several incredible Ridgeline artists are submitting artwork to the regional competition this year, so stay tuned for more art! Good luck at the competition Falcon artists!

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

Ridgeline won their home gymnastics meet and senior night with 158.850 points. Trynity Van Gelder was 5th in the All Around with 32.675 points.

On bars, Trynity Van Gelder placed first with an 8.150. Bella DeLaRosa placed 5th, Belle Frazier placed 7th, and Julianne Stevenson placed 10th.

On beam, Julianne Stevenson placed 3rd, Trynity Van Gelder placed 6th, and Claire Lamoreaux and Bella Stuck tied for 9th place.

On vault, Bella DeLaRosa placed 5th, Belle Frazier and Julianne Stevenson both placed 8th, and Trynity Van Gelder placed 10th.

On floor, Bella DeLaRosa placed first with a 9.375. Julianne Stevenson placed 2nd, Claire Lamoreaux placed 6th, and Trynity Van Gelder placed 7th.

Our Ridgeline HS instrumental musicians have been hard at work this semester. Not only have they produced four fall and holiday concerts, and two stunning school-wide assemblies of exciting and dynamic repertoire, but many of our individual students have pursued opportunities outside of our school campus. Several musicians have been nominated or selected by audition for various honors ensembles throughout the pacific northwest region. It started with five band students being selected to the University of Montana All Star Band. These students worked with the incredible Hollywood composer, Julie Giroux and the University of Montana Music Departmental staff.

At the end of 2023 we had a student selected to the Western International Honor Band held in Seattle, WA. WIBC features conductors from around the world at both the professional and collegiate level, working with 500 of the best HS musicians auditioned in the United States, Canada and Australia. Ridgeline trumpeter, Josh Parker was able to be guided under the baton by a handful of world-class conductors from Central Washington University, University of Southern California, Rowan University, the University of Northern Colorado and the United States Marine Corps.

And to kickoff the start of 2024, thirteen students were nominated and selected to the Pacific Lutheran Honors Weekend early this January. Working with legendary composers and conductors, members of the orchestra and band were able to prepare a professional concert with ensembles of 100 and 150 students selected from across the state. They also were able to perform in the historical Lagerquist Concert Hall - a stunning venue for the eyes and ears to experience live music.

We are so blessed to have so many students recognized throughout the region for their musical ability. These events are private pursuits for the individuals, but they are ambassadors of Ridgeline HS to countless teachers, students and administrators quite literally from around the world. We would like to thank all of our students who pursue excellence through the exploration of music. You help us live our department creed: Ubuntu ("I am because we are") by sharing your personal artistry with all of your equally amazing and dedicated peers here at home! Best wishes at this weekend's Solo and Ensemble Regional Qualifier for the WIAA State Contest this spring. The prize is in the effort and the journey!

Ryland Jacoby (11) and Sienna Shadd (10) each collected first-place awards at the Southside Invitational speech and debate tournament on Jan. 19-20 at Shadle Park.

Jacoby won the novice Congress Debate division and was also named the top presiding officer. Shadd took first in novice Impromptu speaking.

Alyssa McSwain (10) finished in third place in Informative speaking, and Alaina Mitrovich (11) and Kaylee Roome (9) were each a finalist in novice Impromptu speaking.

The team's final regular-season tournament is the Thomas S. Foley Memorial Tournament at University High School on Feb. 1-3 before the district tournament at North Central on Feb. 10.

On Thursday, January 25, the RHS Accounting and Financial Algebra classes participated in Gesa Credit Union's Bite of Reality Fair which gave our Falcon students a reality check when it comes to planning and executing a monthly budget based on a given occupation, family size, and monthly income. Each student received a different scenario and had to travel to various tables representing the expenses we all encounter in real life. They had to make important decisions about what to purchase based on what they could afford. It was a great finance-focused semester culminating experience for our students. We want to give a big shout out to the Gesa Credit Union volunteers for giving an entire day of their time to our students for this awesome event. We appreciate you, especially Ryan and Greg, for organizing the Bite of Reality Fair. THANK YOU!

🌟 **Valentine's Parents Night Out! 💕**

Indulge in a delightful evening kid’s free on February 14th! Either enjoy a romantic date night out or get take out and enjoy an evening in without kids! We will watch them from 5pm to 8pm at Ridgeline High School.

👶 **Potty-Trained Kids Welcome!**

Celebrate love with a night out while your little ones (potty-trained, please!) enjoy games, pizza, crafts, and games.

🎮 **Activities Galore!**

- Engaging Games

- Delicious Valentine's Pizza

- Heartfelt Crafts

- A Fun Movie

💲 **Affordable Pricing:**

- $25 for the first child

- $15 for each additional child

🔒 **Limited Availability!**

Secure your spot for this special Valentine's event. Only a limited number of spaces are available!

📅 **Registration Deadline: February 13th**

Ensure your Valentine's plans are set by registering in advance!

🎁 **Spread Love, Support Softball!**

All proceeds contribute to our Slow-pitch Softball program at Ridgeline High School.

🔒 **How to Register:**

Visit http://tinyurl.com/V-day-PNO or contact Lori Maupin at lmaupin@cvsd.org.

Don't miss this chance to create wonderful Valentine's memories for you and your little ones. We look forward to sharing the love with you on February 14th. Thank you for supporting Slow-pitch Softball! 🌹

Swing for the fences….

Softball informational meeting 1/29 at 7:15am or 2:15pm in the Fieldhouse.

Registration opens 1/29.

Season starts 2/26.

And become part of the BIG fun.

Heyyyyyy batter, batter!

Pre-Season Baseball Meeting

Friday, February 2nd in B115 at 7:15 am OR 12:10 pm ⚾️

Congratulations to our Ridgeline FBLA members on a very successful NE Region Winter Conference on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Cheney High School. Over 400 students from area high schools competed in a variety of business and leadership categories. 28 of the 32 Ridgeline competitors qualified to go on to STATE competition on April 24-27, 2024 in downtown Spokane. We had seven 1st place finishers, five 2nd place, eight 3rd place, four 4th place, five 5th place, and two 6th place finishers. Way to represent, Falcons! We are very proud of our members who challenged themselves by competing at regionals. Well done!

We will administer the Panorama Family survey on January 30 in Advisory.

Join us for our Meet me at Midnight Winter Formal- Save the Date: February 10th from 8pm-11pm. Tickets are $10 sold at the Business Office. Guest dance forms are available in the front office!

Spring musical packets are available in the office. Please note: All students must have a completed Final Forms before January 29. This applies to those auditioning and applying for tech crew.

The Birds of Prey Podcast introduces you to the RHS Dance team.

Track open gym has a new time! It will be from 2:30 to 3:30, Monday through Thursday. Meet at the weight room and then we'll head out to the track. Make sure to dress for the weather since we'll be outside. Bring a friend and get in some pre-season conditioning. And don't forget to sign up on Final Forms for the regular track season!

Seniors in Honor Society: your community service hours are due to Mrs. Grisafi no later than February 9th.

Calling all parents! The RHS Class of 2024 will be hosting a Mardi Gras themed auction fundraiser Saturday, February 3rd at Trailbreaker Cider. All money raised from this event benefits our kids and will go directly towards a fun, safe and memorable Grad Night 2024 for our graduating seniors. Tickets are $50 per guest.

Come enjoy a fun night out with a silent auction and fantastic packages and baskets:

• CDA Resort package
• Teeth whitening and Botox package by Collins Dentistry
• Vacation package at a beautiful CDA Lake House
• Pawpular Companions basket
• Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant gift card and basket
• Starbucks gift basket
• Spokane Indians basket by Idea Rockets
• Salon products basket and haircut by Perala’s Hair Design
• A spa basket and more!!!

There will also be desserts, a festive selfie wall and tickets include a drink ticket. Smart casual dress.

Email us at rhsgradnight2024@gmail.com

link to the voter information pamphlet:

https://voter.votewa.gov/GenericVoterGuide.aspx?e=885&c=32#/

🌟 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!

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.

3rd annual Falcon Poetry Slam on Thursday March 14th at 2:30pm

Poetry Club meets every Tuesday after school in the library.

All are welcome to join 🤍

Remind code: @89f666

Questions? See Mrs. Maxwell

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

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program scheduled to start on March 19th, 2024. Please click the link below to apply. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/COM1059/JobBoard/f88aa47a-3137-c5ec-0c8e-69e88001521f/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5c2f3f3b-9dc3-41cc-b5b9-052c2ec99efd

Business Office Open Hours:

7:15- 2:30pm

(Closed 12:30-1:30pm daily)