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 through our cornerstones of learning, safety, community partnerships, and fiscal responsibility.
Our staff had a great day of learning on Friday during our professional development day. The junior/senior high staff had the opportunity to visit Whirlpool Corporation to learn more about the skills and competencies employers are seeking in today’s workforce. Experiences like this help our staff better understand the opportunities available to our students right here in our region and allow us to design learning experiences that connect directly to local workforce needs. Whirlpool is a company with global reach and offers a wide variety of career pathways, giving our staff valuable insight into the many possibilities that exist for our students.
Our elementary staff spent the day collaborating on the vertical alignment of standards and engaging in data-driven instructional planning. This work helps ensure that what students are learning builds consistently from grade to grade and allows teachers to better respond to student needs. By looking closely at student data and aligning instruction across grade levels, our staff is continuing to strengthen learning opportunities and support the success of our students.
Please check the website, Google calendar, or ParentSquare for all up-to-date events.
✅On Monday, the Ridgedale Board of Education will have their regular meeting.
✅Parent-Teacher Conferences continue this Wednesday after school from 4-6:30pm. If you have not scheduled conferences for your child, please be sure to do so right away. The elementary book fair takes place this week, and there is a family book fair night during conference hours.
✅Kindergarten Expo is this Thursday. Please call Ms. Outcalt to schedule your time if you have not already. All information is also on our website. The book fair will be open on this night as well.
✅The pre-school application window opened on February 1 and closes on May 1. Applications can be found on the district website or call Ms. Outcalt. Be sure to get your registration turned in early to secure your spot!
✅Mark your calendars for Spring Break! Students will not have school April 2 through April 7. They will return to school on April 8.
🚍Join Our Team! We’re Hiring!
Want to be part of our small district doing big things? We're looking for substitutes for teaching, food service, custodial, secretarial, aide, and bus driver positions. Apply today on our website and help support our amazing students!
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community. Make it a great week, and, as always, Go, Rockets! 🚀