🎨❄️ Paint A Plow! Our Senior Art students teamed up to represent Ridgedale in the county-wide ODOT “Paint A Plow” project!
They went all-in on a SpongeBob Christmas theme, designing festive holiday homes for each character and adding custom SpongeBob-style lettering to the rubber guard.
Shoutout to our amazing artists: Riley Delaney, Daniel Potts, Aiden Raby, Isaiah Stanforth, and Vincent Shuster!
We’re so proud of their creativity! 💙👏
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📣 Target Clay Sports Club Meeting!
Students in grades 6–12 are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 PM in the Ridgedale High School cafeteria.
👉 Bring a parent and come learn more!
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Here are some pictures from the trip! ✨
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We’re so grateful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make Ridgedale such a special place. 💙
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday filled with love, laughter, and gratitude — and safe travels to all celebrating near and far! 🦃✨
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This week we’re celebrating Mrs. Campbell! 🚀
She grew up right here in our community, surrounded by teachers and mentors who encouraged, challenged, and believed in her. Now she’s inspiring the next generation and giving back to the very place that helped shape her. 🌱
Thank you, Mrs. Campbell, for your dedication, passion for teaching, and the difference you make every single day! 💙
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Last week, students had a blast buying temporary tattoos for teachers to wear — and our teachers were amazing sports! 😄
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the Softball Team Fundraiser. Your spirit and laughter made this fundraiser a huge hit!
Check out some of our brave, tattooed teachers below! 👇
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They wrapped up their nonfiction text features unit by scrubbing in for “Text Feature Surgery” — caring for their “patients” while dressed for the part. 👩⚕️
Students identified and “repaired” text features in nonfiction texts, all inside a classroom transformed into a real surgical room!
So much hands-on learning and laughter! 💙
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They worked on abstract and splatter art pieces that will be turned into cards they’re designing. We love seeing their creativity in action! 💙
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This paid program gives high school seniors and college students hands-on hospital experience while learning from local physicians.
🩺 Great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a doctor and serving right here in Marion!
📅 Apply by: February 1, 2026
📄 A school recommendation letter is required.
See the flyer for details and how to apply!
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Many presenters were proud Ridgedale alumni who returned to share their experiences, answer questions, and inspire our Rockets to start thinking about their futures.
Shoutout to Mrs. Guthrie, Ms. Leach, and Ms. Yaksic for organizing this experience and giving students the chance to explore future pathways and engage in meaningful conversations.
Take a look at some of the photos that were captured from this morning’s event! 📸
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🎓 We’re proud to share that Ridgedale earned 5-star ratings ⭐ (out of 5 stars) on the Ohio School Report Card for both College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness and Graduation Rates! ❤️💙
These ratings mean our school significantly exceeds state standards in preparing students for graduation and success after graduation — whether in college, a career, the workforce, or the military!
Highlights include:
🔹 97.3% four-year graduation rate
🔹 97.3% students gradute college, career, workforce, or military ready
🔹 78.4% achieved proficiency on 3 or more technical assessments in a single career pathway
🔹 56.8% graduated with an industry-recognized credential
🔹 32.4% earned 12 or more college credits through dual enrollment
🔹 10.8% earned an Honors Diploma
🔹 8.1% earned a OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal + 250 hours of work-based learning
We’re so proud of our students, staff, and community for their hard work and dedication to building bright futures! 🌟
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Today, both our elementary and JR/SR high students celebrated Veterans Day with special programs honoring those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
We were especially grateful to welcome Ridgedale graduate Sabrina Severns, who spoke to our students about her experiences in the service and what it means to serve our nation.
Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice — we appreciate you today and every day! 🙏
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Students in grades 7–11 who are interested in taking College Credit Plus (CCP) courses — be sure to mark your calendars for the informational meeting on Monday, November 18! 📅
Check out the attached flyer for more details!
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This annual project helps support families right here in Marion County, where the need is especially great this year. Every can or box donated makes a difference for a neighbor in need!
📦 Donations can be brought to homeroom teachers or Mrs. Turner in Room 211 by Friday, November 14. Let’s come together to make the holidays a little brighter for everyone!🌟
Students showed off their artistic skills by decorating pumpkins and voting for their favorite designs.
🏆 Congratulations to Mrs. Terry’s Enrichment class — their Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. pumpkin was a clear fan favorite! 👁️💚
📸 Take a look at some of the other fantastic entries below!
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