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. As another safety reminder, please drive slowly and cautiously in our parking lots. Our campus is busy with activities and improvements!
Ohio State Testing for students in grades 3 and up continues this week. Students needing to take Algebra I will do so this Tuesday. 5th grade students will take part 1 of Science on Tuesday and part 2 on Wednesday. 8th grade math will be on Wednesday. 7th grade math will be on Thursday, and 6th grade math will be on Friday. Students need to make sure they have their chromebooks charged and with them, especially on testing days. Please check the calendar on our website for all testing dates.
Summer Learning Programs are currently enrolling! Enrollment forms can be found on the Ridgedale website or the app. Make sure to turn your student's forms in as soon as possible because spots are limited and filling up fast! We are excited to have fun with students this summer while we work to push back the "summer slide!" Students currently in K-2 will enroll with the YMCA program. Students currently in 3rd-8th grade will enroll with Summer POWER Hours. We hope to see you there!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1st through May 5th. Principal Appreciation Day is May 1st. School Lunch Hero Day is on May 5th. School Nurse Day is on May 10th. We sure appreciate ALL of our staff every day!
The 8th Grade Breakfast will take place on May 17 from 8am-11am in the jr/sr high gym.
Preschool graduation will be on May 18 for all preschoolers. They will meet in the PK room at noon with a graduation start time of 12:15pm. This will be an exciting day as our preschoolers will join our seniors for a clap out parade.
Preschool registration is still available for the 2023-24 school year. Information and applications are available on our website.
Be sure to check our website or download the app to keep up to date with all news, athletics, and events!
Thank you for all you do for our students, our staff, and our community! Make it a great week, and Go, Rockets!