Ridgedale Local School District

On the third day of summer vacation, the mural was finished! Over the course of this week, more than 30 students in grades K-10 spent their days serving others by helping paint a mural at Marion General Hospital! 🎨🚀

This project was a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community while showcasing the creativity, teamwork, and heart of our students. We are incredibly grateful to Marion General for allowing our students to be part of something so meaningful.

A special thank you goes to Mrs. Shumaker for her creativity, leadership, organization, and countless hours invested in making this project possible. We are also so proud of our students for their dedication, hard work, and joy throughout the process!

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GOOD LUCK this evening to the Rocket Track members who will represent the Dale at the OHSAA Regional Track Meet @ Cuyahoga Heights.

What are our Rockets doing on just the SECOND day of summer vacation? 🚀

Eight of our high school students in agriculture and engineering were up bright and early representing Ridgedale as we hosted the Marion Area Workforce Acceleration Collaborative (MAWAC)! Students had the opportunity to collaborate with Marion County and city school representatives, local businesses, and community leaders to discuss workforce development and the future of career opportunities for students.

MAWAC helps connect education and industry, giving the next generation meaningful opportunities to build professional skills, explore career pathways, and prepare for the future through real-world experiences.

We are proud of our students for using their voices to help shape what comes next — not only for themselves, but for future Rockets as well! 🚀

Thank you to Pierson, Alexis, Abbi, Callie, Payton, Elliot, and Breyton for representing Ridgedale so well! Thank you to Mr. Sieg and Mrs. Guthrie for joining in, too!

#MAWAC #SmallSchoolBigThings #SummerVacation #FutureReady #RidgedaleRockets

On the second day of summer break, rain may have delayed Rocket students from finishing the mural at Marion General Hospital, but it didn’t stop their creativity inside the elementary building! A few students helped paint a Kandinsky-inspired mural in the art room, turning a rainy day into a masterpiece in the making. 🎨✨ #SmallSchoolBigThings #ArtistsAtWork #SummerVacation

🎓 Take a look at our amazing seniors – Part 5! 🎓

As we share our final senior spotlight, we want to recognize the outstanding Class of 2026 for all they have accomplished and the positive impact they’ve had on our school. From the classroom to extracurricular activities and everything in between, this group has created memories and achievements that will not be forgotten. 💙

Thank you, seniors, for the example you’ve set and the legacy you leave behind. We are excited to see all the amazing things your future holds. Remember — once a Rocket, always a Rocket! 🚀

Congratulations again to the Class of 2026!
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🎓 Take a look at our amazing seniors – Part 4! 🎓

As the school year comes to a close, we’re continuing to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026 and the memories, accomplishments, and impact they’ve left on our school community. 💙

We are so proud of all they achieved during their time here and can’t wait to see where life takes them next. Once a Rocket, always a Rocket!

Keep checking back as we continue highlighting our outstanding seniors one last time
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Sectional Final Baseball at Ridgedale is postponed until tomorrow at 5:15pm.

Thanks to the hard work of coaches and parents we hope to see you at the field today, 4pm for Sectional Final Baseball vs. Danville. Good Luck to the Rocket Team and Coaches!!

Spotlight on these fantastic athletes headed to the Regional Track Meet!! So proud of their hard work and desire to be their best!! Best of Luck to all!! 100 Hurdles Maddie McKenzie 2nd 16.19 110 Hurdles Mylo Richmond 3rd 16.91 300 Hurdles Mason Turner 2nd 41.76 300 Hurdles Vincent Shuster 4th 43.80 300 Hurdles Maddie McKenzie 2nd 50.22 800M Run Isaac Lust 3rd 1:58.05 800M Run Michael Richmond 1st 1:56.43 (school record) 1600 Brogan Weston 2nd 4:29.07 (school record) 1600 Elliott Weston 4th 4:33.82 3200 Brogan Weston 3rd 9:58.21 4x4 Isaac Lust, Mason Turner, Elliott Weston, Michael Richmond 3:31.34 4x8 Isaac Lust, Brogan Weston, Elliott Weston, Michael Richmond. 1st 8:05.48 Shot Britton Pottkotter Disc Britton Pottkotter HJ Colt Rawlins LJ Maddie McKenzie

What a day for the Rockets at the District Track Meet!! District Runners-up and 16 events headed to the Regional Track Meet on Thursday, May 28 at Cuyahoga Heights. Congratulations to all of our track participants and coaches!! ❤️🏆🩵

SECTIONAL FINAL BASEBALL AT RIDGEDALE TODAY IS POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY AT 4pm.

🎓 Take a look at our amazing seniors – Part 3! 🎓

As we continue wrapping up the school year, we’re proud to keep celebrating the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you! 💙

Keep checking back as we continue highlighting our outstanding seniors!

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District Track Prelims were a success for the Rockets. Brogan Weston has made it to the Regional Meet in the 3200M Run. The Boys 4x800M Relay Team has also advanced to the Regional Meet. Running in the District Finals on Saturday will be Maddie McKenzie in the 100M and 300M Hurdles, Mylo Richmond in the 110M Hurdles, Mason Turner and Vincent Shuster in the 300M Hurdles, the Boys 4x400M Relay Team, Elliot Weston in the 1600M Run, and Breyton Richmond/Isaac Lust/Alena Villavicencio in the 800M Run. Good Luck Rockets!! ❤️🏆🩵

Congratulations to the Rocket Softball team on their Central District and NWCC honors. Way to work hard this season and grow as a team throughout the spring!

On Saturday, May 23rd at 2pm, come out to the Dale to support the 13-3 Rocket Baseball Team in the OHSAA Sectional Finals. This team is small but mighty sweeping the league with a 9-0 record and bringing Rocket Baseball back in high fashion!! Congratulations to the coaches and players on their performance throughout this very wet and cold spring. Good Luck in the tournament run and the Rocket Community is proud of you all!! ❤️⚾️🩵

As the Rocket Track teams enter into the OHSAA District Track Meet, we'd like to say how proud Rocket Country is of all of your accomplishments this season. Great team effort, new PR's, records broken and medals won!! We wish you the best of luck!! Congratulations to our field event participants who will be moving onto the Regionals after tonight's performances. Britton Pottkotter moves on in both the shot put and the discus. Maddie McKenzie moves on in the long jump and Colt Rawlins will compete in the high jump. Great job Rockets!! We also want to do a shout out to our boys track team who were overall NWCC Runners-Up. And the wonderful efforts of those who placed 1st in their events to earn the honor of attending the NWCC 1st Team Banquet. We are beyond proud of you all! ❤️🏆🩵

🚀 Final Launching Learners of the Year! 🚀

Be sure to check out the last edition of Launching Learners for this school year and see all the great things it includes! 💙

https://app.smore.com/n/41cyw
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🎓 Take a look at our amazing seniors – Part 2! 🎓

As the rest of us finish out the last week of school, we’re continuing to highlight our seniors who graduated yesterday. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off—keep striving for great things! 💙

Keep checking back as we continue to celebrate our outstanding seniors!
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🎓 Take a look at our amazing seniors - Part 1!🎓

We’re so proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off—keep striving for great things! 💙

Over the next week, we’ll be highlighting different groups—so if you don’t see your senior today, be sure to check back over the next few days!
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