Good Afternoon, Rocket Families!
This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools.
It’s the last week of school, and our final weekly Rocket Radar of the 2025-26 school year is coming out a day early! You may be wondering why…and that’s because tomorrow, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM, we will celebrate graduation!🎓
🎓All are welcome to join us for this special and memorable occasion as we honor and say farewell to the Ridgedale Class of 2026. This group of seniors has been nothing short of amazing, and we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished throughout their journey at Ridgedale.
🚀At Ridgedale, our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through learning, safety, community partnerships, and fiscal responsibility. As our graduates walk across the stage tomorrow, they leave prepared to pursue one or more of the four E’s: Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship. Whether they are continuing their education, entering the workforce, serving our country, or building something of their own, we know the Class of 2026 will continue to make our community proud.
⚠️Reminder: As our playground safety project continues, please continue driving slowly and cautiously on campus. New fencing and gates are being installed around the playground and driveway area using preschool safety grant funding to help create a safer environment for students during the school day. We appreciate everyone’s patience, flexibility, and commitment to helping us keep student safety our top priority!
🚀You may notice another exciting project taking place on our football field! We are currently in the process of a major field overhaul that will help improve our facilities for students, athletes, and our community for years to come.
🚀This project is a great example of what makes Ridgedale special…community members, volunteers, and supporters who generously donate their time, energy, and hard work to make great things happen for our students. This project reflects the pride and teamwork that continue to move Ridgedale forward.
⚠️Please help us protect the progress that has been made by staying off the football field now and throughout the summer to allow the new grass plenty of time to grow. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
✅Please check the website, Google calendar, or ParentSquare for all up-to-date events.
On Monday, 8th grade breakfast takes place in the morning, and the regular Board of Education meeting takes place in the evening.
On Tuesday, 4th graders are on a field trip during the day.
On Wednesday, the district track meet takes place at Granville.
On Thursday, preschool graduation takes place in the afternoon, and the district track meet continues at Granville.
On Friday, elementary award ceremonies take place. Be sure to check with your child’s teachers for times.
On Saturday, the district track championships take place at Granville.
Because this will be our last update before summer break, note some key dates for the following week, including the Spring NWCC Banquet on 5/26, the regional track meet on 5/28, and the regional track championship on 5/30.
I wish you a wonderful summer break, and I look forward to seeing you very soon for the 2026-27 school year!
🚍Join Our Team! We’re Hiring!
Want to be part of our small district doing big things? We are always 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 summer, and, as always, Go, Rockets!🚀