Good Afternoon, Rocket Families!
This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools—where we are committed to empowering students to reach their full potential through our core values of learning, safety, community partnerships, and fiscal responsibility.
As we kick off the 4th quarter, we’re gearing up for spring sports, beautiful weather, and upcoming spring testing! It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by.
Portrait of a Rocket – EMPATHY
This month, we’re focusing on Empathy—a crucial skill that helps us build stronger connections and a more caring school community. Empathy means:
âś… Listening carefully when someone shares their feelings.
âś… Putting yourself in their shoes to understand their perspective.
âś… Being kind and supportive when someone is struggling.
✅ Treating others as you’d want to be treated.
By practicing empathy, we become better friends, classmates, and community members—ensuring everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.
Exciting Updates! 🚧
Big things are happening at Ridgedale! A major project is coming to the Jr/Sr High School—our new HVAC system installation will begin this month with a final project end date in Spring of 2026. We appreciate your patience during construction as we continue to improve our facilities.
📢 Important Events This Week:
📌 Ridgedale Board of Education Regular Meeting – Monday, 5:30 PM 📝
📌 Jr/Sr High School Girls’ Basketball Banquet – Monday, 6:00 PM 🏀
📌 Jr/Sr High School Boys’ Basketball & Cheerleading Banquet – Wednesday, 6:00 PM 🏀📣
📌 Jr/Sr High School Wrestling Banquet – Thursday, 5:30 PM 🤼‍♂️
🎤 The Second Annual Sharon Burkett Memorial Talent Show!
This special event will showcase K-12 student performances and, for the first time, will be combined with Ridgedale on Display on May 9! The date is a slight change for this combination event! Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to celebrate our talented students! 🎶
🚍 Join Our Team! We’re Hiring!
Want to be part of our small district doing big things? We're looking for bus drivers (training provided!) and substitutes for teaching, food service, custodial, secretarial, and aide positions. Apply today on our website and help support our amazing students!
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community. Have a fantastic week, and as always—Go, Rockets! 🚀