Hello Ridgeline Families-- I know we only had two days of school, but we expended a weeks worth of energy to get it done right! It’s a bit of a shock to our students as well. Many were used to sleeping in, even if they had to work or come to practice at school during some point in the day. So, when you add that full day of school onto extra-curricular activities or work, it can wear you out. If your student doesn’t feel like doing much this weekend, they might just be little tired. However, if they’re like my kids, they’ll find energy to go out with their friends, but be too tired to mow the lawn! Classic teenager move.
I’m very optimistic about good things happening this school year. When we are able to plan ahead a bit more and anticipate what’s coming next and have two years of operational experience under our belt, it’s a good feeling. I really can’t say enough about the quality people that I work with. In every type of position a school setting has, we have people that “get it”. They understand that we’re about creating an environment and experience for our students where they can thrive in all aspects of their school life. And thrive they will this year. I’m confident all students will continue to grow academically this year, and I’m hopeful some will make gains even beyond a typical year of learning.
On the athletic and activity side we’re reaching new levels of success even early on in the season.
If you attended the football game against CV last Friday, you could feel the energy and electricity in the on stadium. It gives me great joy to see so many of our students attending or participating in some way on game days. In addition to RHS students, I saw so many k-8 students there as well. And they were getting into the spirit by dressing to the theme, or wearing Ridgeline gear, or just hanging out with friends cause that’s what you do on a Friday night in your hometown. I grew up in the small town of Odessa WA, and I was having some of those vibes from my own high school days. Even on such a larger scale at Ridgeline, it had a real community feel.
We had a great first couple days, and today’s newsletter has some highlights to enjoy(including me pictured with our ASB officers at morning assembly day 1). It also has a lot of the information to get the year started, so please do what I always suggest and take a quick skim through and check out what’s going on!
Stay tuned next week for some thoughts of mine on valet parking and student drop-off and pick-up…
Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt
Western Washington University gets the honor of being Ridgeline’s first college visit of the 23-24 academic year! Next Wednesday, September 13, admission counselor, Julia Ide, will be in the Counseling and Student Services Center during 6th period (1:20). Consistent with last year, to attend the visit, juniors and seniors are invited to complete the registration Mr. Spraggins sent out via Google Classroom. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend. Please direct any questions you and/or your student may have to Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).
University of Washington admission counselor, Ben Siegel, will be at RHS in the Counseling and Student Services Center just one day after WWU, on Thursday, September 14, during 4th period (11:00-12:25, accommodating students at both 4th period start times). To attend the visit, juniors and seniors are invited to complete the registration Mr. Spraggins sent out via Google Classroom. Registration and signed passes will be required to attend. Please direct any questions you and/or your student may have to Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).
It’s official! Ridgeline High School (and the whole of CVSD) is now participating in the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)! In a nutshell, the GAP offers automatic college admission to Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, the University of Washington, Tacoma (not Seattle or Bothell), Washington State University, or Western Washington University for any Washington high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA who also meets his/her College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs). For more information, please access the links above or contact Mr. Spraggins (bspraggins@cvsd.org).
It's time for Unified!
It’s time for Unified!
This year is going to look a bit different. Local schools are teaming up to compete against one another.
We are looking at:
Soccer September/October
Bowling November/December
Basketball February/March
PickleBall April/May
Students must have a physical that is no more than 2 years old. The sports registration fee will be waived for all Unified players.
First practice is Thursday, September 14, and we will meet in the commons right after school.
Practice runs from 2:20-4:00 every Thursday. Students must have a ride home after practice at 4:00. Buses will be organized to take students to away games.
The game schedule is currently being created, and the games will run from the end of September until the end of October.
I’m looking for players (students with an IEP), partners (students without IEPs) and adult VOLUNTEERS. Yes, you can be part of this fun! I think this was a BIG deal last year and I look forward to playing again. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. mlasz@cvsd.org
Yearbook team
Eyrié staff members Ryland Jacoby (11), Isabella Mega (11), Ava Richardson (11), Nora Sims (10), Megan Thompson (9), Alexis Van Hook (10) and adviser Dave Cunningham spent three days and two nights during the first week of August at Eastern Washington University planning, organizing and designing the start of our 2024 yearbook, Eyrié Volume 3. Some in the group also participated in the camp's first karaoke contest!
The Inland Northwest Yearbook Camp included national-award winning yearbook advisers along with professional artists and photographers who presented the latest trends in journalism and publication design. It is one of the largest yearbook camps in the northwest, with roughly 25 schools and nearly 200 students attending.
Falcons Fall Mini Cheer Camp... only 10 spots left!
Last chance to Registration: only 10 spots left!
Join the Ridgeline Falcon Cheerleaders for a mini cheer camp and performance Sept 13th and 15th!
Clinic: Weds Sept 13, 6-8 pm, RHS gym (Doors open at 5:30)
Performance: Friday, Sept 15, half-time of the varsity Football game v Mead (game starts at 7pm; optional cheer warm up in the gym at 6pm)
Who: Kids ages K-5th grade
Cost: $50.00 per camper
*Campers get a pink cheer T-shirt and green pom poms! **T-shirt sizes are first come, first served
***One adult per camper receives free entry to the football game
Special thanks to DaBell and Paventy Orthodontics for their support!
Business Office Hours
The Business office is open from 7:00-2:30 during normal school days. We are CLOSED from 12:30-1:30 for lunch. If you need assistance during that time you can call 509-558-3809 and our Business Office will get back to you as soon as possible, or for online payments please follow the steps below.
You can pay online by going to cvsd.org then complete the following steps:
- Student/Parent Resources
- Online Payments
- Click the Online Payments TouchBase link
- Username: Your students school ID #
- Password: Students last name capitalizing the first letter
- Click on student’s name
- Under Shop click Pay Fines/Fees then follow the instructions from there
FOR NUTRITION PAYMENTS: Once you have clicked on your student’s name the nutrition balance will show at the top. Type the amount into the fillable box that says Nutrition Services then click Buy. Go to the checkout cart and complete payment. For any questions or discrepancies, please contact them directly at 509-558-5414
The Business office is open from 7:00-2:30 during normal school days. We are CLOSED from 12:30-1:30 for lunch. If you need assistance during that time you can call 509-558-3809 and our Business Office will get back to you as soon as possible, or for online payments please follow the steps below.
You can pay online by going to cvsd.org then complete the following steps:
Student/Parent Resources
Online Payments
Click the Online Payments TouchBase link
Username: Your students school ID #
Password: Students last name capitalizing the first letter
Click on student’s name
Under Shop click Pay Fines/Fees then follow the instructions from there (click below link)
FOR NUTRITION PAYMENTS: Once you have clicked on your student’s name the nutrition balance will show at the top. Type the amount into the fillable box that says Nutrition Services then click Buy. Go to the checkout cart and complete payment. For any questions or discrepancies, please contact them directly at 509-558-5414
Senior Tribute Ads for Yearbook:
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.
Senior tributes: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/21919
The deadlines are the same for portraits and ads/tributes: Oct. 30th
