Ridgedale Local School District

Thank you to all who came to our first ever Donuts with Grownups! It was great to see our 5th grade students and their families talking and sharing with each other this morning! Look for more events for other grade levels in the months to come. Also, thank you to PTO for providing the donuts for us!

Ridgedale High School came together with students from across the county at the annual TI Drug Free Youth Rally to commit to being drug free leaders in our community! #RocketPride #SmallDistrictBigThings

Congratulations to the 2024 Ridgedale Homecoming Court! Homecoming festivities will take place at 6:30pm in the football stadium on October 11. The Homecoming Dance will take place in the RES Gym on October 12 from 8-10pm. Congrats to all of the court! Freshman Attendant - Jillian Slaughterbeck escorted by Elliot Weston Sophomore Attendant - Camryn Thiel escorted by Michael Richmond Junior Attendant - Hannah Murphy escorted by Brogan Weston Senior Attendant - Amya Clemons escorted by King candidate Caiden Daniel Senior Attendant - Brenda Scott escorted by King candidate Brayden Townsend Senior Attendant - Torey Smith escorted by King candidate AJ Imbody

Good afternoon, Rocket families!  This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools, where our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential while focusing on learning, safety, partnerships with our community, and fiscal responsibility.  You may have noticed the state report cards came out. We are proud that our district received 3.5 stars overall, which means we are meeting state standards. If you dig a little deeper into the report card, you will notice that, once again, we received 5 stars in our graduation rates. This means we significantly exceed state standards. Graduation is a critical accomplishment for our students as it provides a springboard for their future! We continue to promote the 4 E’s, including employment, enlistment, entrepreneurship, and/or enrollment into 2 year or 4 year colleges. In addition to the 4 E’s, we are focusing on our Portrait of a Rocket to build communication skills, integrity, responsibility, critical thinking, leadership, and empathy. We will share information about these competencies throughout the year! This week, we have many events where you can support our Rocket community. On Monday, the OHSAA Sectional Golf takes place at Denison, and junior high volleyball plays Cory Rawson at home. There is also an athletic and music booster meeting. Picture day for grades 6-11 is on Tuesday starting at 8am. This includes our students who are attending Tri Rivers who may come earlier. Be sure to dress your best! Cross country competes at the Fredericktown Invite, high school volleyball takes on North Baltimore at home, and junior high volleyball plays Perry at home on Tuesday as well. On Wednesday, junior high volleyball plays at Bucyrus. High school volleyball plays at Cory Rawson, and junior high football plays at Hardin Northern on Thursday. On Friday, high school football takes on Hardin Northern at home, and it is youth night. Cross country competes at Buckeye Central on Saturday.  Mark your calendars for fall conferences that will take place on Monday, September 30, from 11am-7pm, and Wednesday, October 2, from 4-6:30pm. There is no school on September 30 due to conferences. Be sure to get signed up to meet with your child’s teachers to support their education. Remember, you can check your child’s grades at any time using PowerSchool. If you are unable to log into PowerSchool, contact your child’s building. We are proud to be a small district doing big things, so be sure to keep up to date with all of the news and events by using our website, Google Calendar, and social media. We are actively searching for bus drivers to drive regular routes. We can train you for this certification! We are also hiring subs for teachers, food services, custodians, secretaries, aides, and bus drivers. You can apply on our website.  Thank you for all you do for our students, our staff, and our community! Have a great week, and, as always, go, Rockets!

It's a staff learning day! Happy to have Jedd here to support behavioral leadership! #KidWhisperer #SmallDistrictBigThings

Don't forget the Ridgedale Softball Color Run on October 13! Sign up on the website! The $30 entry fee gets you a free t-shirt for the run along with a lot of fun! See the attached flyer! You can also register on race day 1-2p with the race starting at 2:30p.

Thank you to all of the hard work put in to make the cross country meet a success! Proud of our team and runners! Brogan and Elliott Weston took 1st and 2nd place! #RocketPride #SmallDistrictBigThings

Attention Runners and RHS Softball supporters. Please respond to this survey concerning the Color Run Fundraising event. Thanks for your support! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A5KvXtgwo/?mibextid=qi2Omg

Looking for a fun activity that supports the Ridgedale High School Softball? Join the team for a Color Run! It is sure to be a good time! The event will be held on October 13. Registration is from 1-2 pm, and the race starts at 2:30. It will be held on the cross-country course. The website to register online is http://shop.schoolathon.org/198514 with the group ID 150819. Donate $30 to run and receive a t-shirt and color packet, or raise more money to earn prizes! The deadline for prizes is 9/25/24. The Apple Dumpling Gang food truck will be there along with the Sheriff's Department! #RocketPride #SmallDistrictBigThings

Due to bus trouble, Bus 22 is running about 20 minutes late. They will now be on bus 29. Sorry for the delay!

Good afternoon, Rocket families!  This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools, where our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential while focusing on learning, safety, partnerships with our community, and fiscal responsibility.  Once again, please know that we take safety very seriously. We remind you that if you hear something or see something, say something. We have many ways that you can contact us quickly and efficiently. Concerns can be directly reported to any staff member in person, via email through our website, or via phone calls to the building office. In addition, we use the SaferOH tip line. You can find a direct link to the site on our website or the Ridgedale app. You can also call or text the tip line at 844-Safer-OH (844-723-3764). This tip line is monitored 24 hours a day/7 days a week. If you have an immediate need, please contact 911. Keep in mind that we have a full time School Resource Officer on our campus daily as well.  This week, we have many events where you can support our Rocket community. On Monday, jr. high volleyball plays Hardin Northern at home, and our regular monthly board meeting will be held at Tri Rivers Career Center starting at 6pm. On Tuesday, we will host the Ridgedale Rocket Cross Country Run starting at 4:30pm. High school golf plays in the NWCC 3rd tournament championship at King’s Mill and jr. high volleyball plays Upper Sandusky at home. On Thursday, high school volleyball plays at Hardin Northern, and it is elementary fall picture day. High school football plays at USV on Friday. On Saturday, JV volleyball plays in a tri match with RV and East Knox, and jr. high volleyball plays at Mt. Gilead. Don’t forget there is no school this Friday, September 20, for teacher professional development. We are proud to be a small district doing big things, so be sure to keep up to date with all of the news and events by using our website, Google Calendar, and social media. If you are interested in substituting for our district in a variety of roles such as teacher, secretary, cafeteria, custodian, and aide, please apply on our website. Would you like to give back to our district as a bus driver? We can train you for this certification! We are actively searching for a bus route driver and substitute drivers. We would love to have you on our team! Thank you for all you do for our students, our staff, and our community! Have a great week, and, as always, go, Rockets!

Huge thank you to Coach Smith and Coach Chatman for advising potential college athletes and their parents on the next steps in furthering athletic careers at the next level!! Let's Go Rockets!!

Ohio vs. Michigan - HS Football Style! Come support the Rocket Football team, band and cheerleaders as we travel to Gabriel Richard Catholic High School on Saturday, 9/14 at 4pm. Important Information: Address 15325 Pennsylvania Rd. Riverview, MI 48193 Concessions - Food Truck Admission - $8 adult/student - cash/venmo payment ONLY. Field opens at 2:30pm Contact Ms. Leach at Ridgedale is you have further questions! Let's Go Rockets! ❤️🏈🩵 O-H...

Rocket Varsity Volleyball wins over Temple Christian in 5 sets! Great job team and coaches!! ❤️🏐🩵 JH Volleyball defeated Ridgemont on Monday and lost tonight in a close match at USV. Keep working hard ladies! 🩵🏐❤️

Are you interested in running in the Ridgedale Softball Color Run on October 13? Sign up on the website! The $30 entry fee gets you a free t-shirt for the run along with a lot of fun! See the attached flyer! You can also register on race day 1-2p with the race starting at 2:30p.

Good morning, Rocket families! Ridgedale Local Schools will be operating on a two hour delay this morning, Monday, September 9, 2024.

Looking for a fun activity that supports the Ridgedale High School Softball? Join the team for a Color Run! It is sure to be a good time! The event will be held on October 13. Registration is from 1-2 pm, and the race starts at 2:30. It will be held on the cross-country course. The website to register online is http://shop.schoolathon.org/198514 with the group ID 150819. Donate $30 to run and receive a t-shirt and color packet, or raise more money to earn prizes! The Apple Dumpling Gang food truck will be there along with the Sheriff's Department! #RocketPride #SmallDistrictBigThings

Good afternoon, Rocket families!  This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools, where our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential while focusing on learning, safety, partnerships with our community, and fiscal responsibility.  Please be advised that the Marion County Engineer’s Department will be closing Wyandot-Marion Road, between SR 98 and SR 4, as of Monday, September 9 until Tuesday, September for bridge replacement. Wyandot-Marion Road will be closed in this locations for just over 2 weeks. Attention, all families who sold mums! Due to the extremely high volume of mums sold, we are not able to do pick up at the elementary on Monday.  Mum sale pick up has been moved to Friday, September 13, at High Tunnel Farm, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM. If anyone is available throughout the day on Friday to help with pick up, the help would be greatly appreciated! Please contact the elementary with questions. Did you know that we have pickleball courts? These are located in the north parking lot. Right now, we have cones so that people do not drive across the courts, but they ready to be used!  On Monday, jr. high volleyball plays at home against Ridgemont, and jr. high football plays at home against Elgin. High school volleyball plays at Temple, and jr. high volleyball plays at USV on Tuesday. There is also a PTO meeting on Tuesday. On Wednesday, golf competes at Three Sticks Golf Course against Ridgemont. There are a couple events on Thursday, including golf competing at Kings’ Mill Golf Course, and high school volleyball playing at home against USV. Football Friday night is on Saturday night this week with high school football traveling to Michigan to play Gabriel Richard Catholic. High school volleyball has a home tri-match with East Knox and Elgin, cross country competes at the Galion Invite, and jr. high volleyball plays at Wynford on Saturday as well.  Please plan ahead as there is no school on Friday, September 20, for teacher professional development. We are proud to be a small district doing big things, so be sure to keep up to date with all of the news and events by using our website, Google Calendar, and social media. If you are interested in substituting for our district in a variety of roles such as teacher, secretary, cafeteria, custodian, and aide, please apply on our website. Would you like to give back to our district as a bus driver? We can train you for this certification! We are actively searching for a bus route driver and substitute drivers. We would love to have you on our team! Thank you for all you do for our students, our staff, and our community! Have a great week, and, as always, go, Rockets!

Attention all Mum Sale Sellers!! Due to the extremely high volume of mums sold, we are not able to do pick up at the elementary on Monday (we sold quadruple the amount we normally do!!!). Mum sale pick up has been moved to Friday, September 13th at High Tunnel Farm, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM. If anyone is available throughout the day on Friday to help with pick up, the help would be greatly appreciated!

Our kindergartners had this sweet visitor during recess today! If you recognize this friendly puppy, please contact the school. He/she is safe in our bus garage and we would love to get him back home!