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.
🚀This Friday is another Fueled Up Friday! 🔥🎉 We’re thrilled to offer students incredible opportunities, including career connections, philanthropy, and enrichment activities. Be sure to ask your child about their experiences after school!
Spring sports are in full swing! 🌸⚾🥎🏃♂️ Check the district Google Calendar on our website for any weather-related schedule changes. Here’s what’s coming up:
📌 Career Technical Education (CTE) WebXams – Ongoing this week for Ridgedale students enrolled in CTE courses.
📌 High School Softball Scrimmage vs. River Valley (Home) & Baseball Scrimmage vs. North Union (Home) – Monday, 5 PM 🥎⚾
📌 High School Softball Game vs. Colonel Crawford (Home) – Wednesday, 5 PM 🥎
📌 4th Grade Field Trip to Ohio Historical Connection – Thursday 🏛
📌 Donuts with Grown-Ups (1st Grade) – Friday, 7:30 AM 🍩
📚 Mark Your Calendars! 📚
The Elementary Book Fair kicks off next week—an amazing way to get great books for your student while supporting the school!
✨ Kindergarten Expo – Wednesday, April 2, from 4:30–6 PM
If you have a child entering kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year, don’t miss this special event! Meet the staff, enjoy fun activities and crafts, and tour the school.
What to Bring:
✔ 📜 Birth certificate
✔ 🏡 Proof of residency
✔ 💉 Shot records
✔ 🏥 Physical form
✔ 📂 Custody papers (if applicable)
✔ 📄 IEP records from Pre-K (if applicable)
✔ 👓 Student eyeglasses (if applicable)
🎤 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! 🚀