🏐TI Fun at the Jr/Sr High 🏐
Our 6th graders participated in TI Day, where they learned about making smart, drug- and alcohol-free choices.
They wrapped up the day with VolleyBros, where high school boys were coached by the girls in a fun volleyball match—watched and cheered on by the entire school!
A great day of learning, teamwork, and school spirit!
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⭐Congrats to juniors Abi Place & Kingston McGary on their participation in the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) program through the Marion Community Foundation! Students involved with YEP have the opportunity to learn about philanthropy and get to know the Marion community better!
The students concluded the yearlong YEP program with a celebration last Friday in which the group presented a check to the Marion Humane Society to help with the costs of emergency healthcare for animals in need.
🚀Way to go, Abi & Kingston!
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During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week—and every week—we celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make a difference in the lives of our students each and every day.
From inspiring curiosity in the classroom, to supporting students beyond the school day, our Ridgedale teachers and staff go above and beyond to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Your dedication, passion, and heart do not go unnoticed. 💙🚀
**Now it’s your turn, Ridgedale community!**
Help us show our appreciation by giving a shoutout to a teacher or staff member who has made an impact:
👇 Drop a comment below and share:
* A teacher or staff member you appreciate
* A favorite memory
* A simple “thank you” message
Let’s fill this post with gratitude and celebrate the people who help our students reach their full potential! 💫
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #StaffAppreciation #RidgedaleRockets #SmallSchoolBigThings
Thank you to Mr. Kelley from Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis, Ltd. for visiting Ridgedale engineering with Mr. Sieg! Your input and knowledge shared about coding, CNC machine operation, CAD, and more made a lasting impact on our students! We look forward to further partnerships! #SmallSchoolBigThings #TE
✏️🍎Thank you to Modern Woodmen for providing the Ridgedale Elementary & Jr./Sr. High School staff with breakfast on Wednesday!
Modern Woodmen also celebrated three Ridgedale staff members by awarding them with the Hometown Hero Award! The Hometown Hero Award was chosen using nominations that Ridgedale staff submitted celebrating their peers. To pay it forward, all three Hometown Hero Award winners will select a non-profit of her choosing in which Modern Woodmen will donate $100 on their behalf. Congratulations to Mrs. Leach, Miss Schimpf and Ms. Outcalt! 🎉♥️💙
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We’re rolling out a delicious way to support the Ridgedale Sophomore Class — and it’s happening tonight!
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Chipotle – 135 Edgefield Blvd., Marion
25% of sales will be donated to our Sophomore Class!
🌯 Show the flyer in the restaurant
OR
🌯 Order online for pickup between 5–9 PM using code 88ZCGKL
Don’t be shy… lettuce help our sophomores reach their goals! Every bowl, burrito, and bite makes a difference.
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✨ Ridgedale on Display ✨
Ridgedale on Display this past Friday was a huge success! It was so fun to see the wide variety of projects students have been working on throughout the school year and share them with our community!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students!
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Summer Power Hours begins June 1st and is open to students currently in grades K–8.
📄 Enrollment packets are available in the office.
More details on the flyer!
Don’t miss out on a great summer opportunity!
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Happy National Principals' Day to our amazing Ridgedale leadership team! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and families. Your impact is felt every day, and we are grateful for all you do to make Ridgedale such a special place. #SmallSchoolBigThings
Using creativity and attention to detail, students worked hands-on to recreate moments from the story. It was a fun and engaging way to deepen their understanding while showcasing their artistic talents. 🎨
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Let’s Taco ‘Bout Supporting Our Sophomores!
📅 Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Chipotle – 135 Edgefield Blvd., Marion
25% of sales will be donated to the Ridgedale Sophomore Class!
Show the flyer in-store or use code 88ZCGKL when ordering online.
We hope to see you there!
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🏖️🌴 Dance Into Summer! 🌴🏖️
Join us for a beachy bash at our last JH dance for 5th–8th graders!
📅 Friday, May 15th
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
💲 $5 entry
🥤 Snacks & drinks available for $1
Come ready for a fun afternoon! ☀️🌊
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Parents and students—don’t miss your chance to order this year’s yearbook! Use the link below to access the store where you can purchase:
✔ Yearbooks
✔ Additional items
✔ Senior Ads
💲 Early bird price: $55 through June 30th
💲 Price increases to $60 starting July 1st
🗓️ Store closes August 31st
Questions? Contact igreenwood@ridgedaleschools.org
Order yours today!
https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=58835
On April 16–17, Ridgedale students competed in the National Robotics Challenge in Marion, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills.
🔹 Abi Place & Alexis Raby competed in Mini Sumo with their originally designed robots
🔹 Caleb Anderson & Mylez Crabtree competed in Robot Hockey with their custom-built bots
🔹 Pierson Smith competed in Rescue Robot, navigating using an FPV camera and headset
Mr. Sieg was very proud of the students’ hard work and innovation. Abi demonstrated strong autonomous coding skills, and she and Alexis designed their robot chassis using 3D CAD. Caleb’s hockey robot—built using a mini-fridge chassis—was nominated for the Honda Innovation Award, an honor among 450 robots at the competition!
As always, Ridgedale students represented us well—showing great sportsmanship and even helping students from other schools.
We are proud of all of our competitors and their accomplishments! 💙
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