The Interact Club is partnering with the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity ReStore and is hosting a Books 2 Bricks drive. We are collecting any books in good, sellable condition whether it be fiction, non-fiction, hard cover, paperback, educational or children's - even audio books (tape or CD)! Please bring all donations to Ms. T. Smith's room (A-8). The last day for donations in November 8th. Thank you for your support of Habitat for Humanity.
Friday, October 31, 2014
ACADEMICS: HOSA Students Particpate in Longleaf Career Fair
ATHLETICS: Football Hosts the Valley Tonight
Come on out and support your Blazers in a home football game against the Spring Valley Vikings at 7:30 pm tonight at RCSD2 Stadium on the campus of Blythewood H.S. Go Blazers!
ACTIVITIES: Winter Wishes Community Yard Sale

REMINDER: Comedy Hypnotist Coming to THE VIEW

The Senior Class is excited to bring comedy hypnotists Gary Conrad to RVHS for one show only on Monday, November 3rd at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Mr. Conrad has performed in 49 states and 4 nations for over 20 years and he often performs in Columbia's Comedy House Theater. He uses audience volunteers and they are hilarious! Tickets are on sale in the RVHS front rotunda, from a senior class officer, or from Ms. Clary in B-41. Ticket prices are as follows: RV Students ($5 in advance, $10 at the door/must show I.D.), and all others ($10 in advance, $15 at the door). You don't want to miss this fantastic show! Click on the image to check out the advertisement video.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
GRADUATION: Message for Parents of Seniors

Don't Forget to Download the Shoparoo App
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Shoparoo is fundraising made easy. Everyone shops; and most people have smartphones. Pictures of your shopping receipts become cash donations for our school with the free Shoparoo app. The great thing is all shopping receipts count. Yes, it is that simple. SHOP! SNAP! EARN!
To get started today:
- Download the free Shoparoo App from the Apple Store or Google Play
- Select Ridge View High School from the list.
- Start taking pictures of your receipts. Shop anywhere, buy anything!
- Spreading the word and inviting others to join to increase the RVHS Roo points for more cash donations.
There is no limit to how much money we can raise for our school. The more supporters we have, the more we will raise for our school. Click on the image to learn more about this hassle-free program. Thank you for supporting the RVHS Blazers.
ACADEMICS: ASSET Test for Dual Credit Classes

Students at Ridge View have a unique opportunity to start earning college credit hours during their junior and senior years of high school by taking dual credit classes through Midlands Tech at Ridge View H.S. To be eligible to take these classes, students must earn a qualifying score on the ASSET Test. This test will be administered at Ridge View on November 13th. Students who have already registered do not have to register again. Sophomores and Juniors interested in taking this test need to complete the permission form. In addition, any seniors interested in attending Midlands Tech, may also register to take the ASSET test. If you have any questions, feel free to see Mr. Butler in the College and Career Center or e-mail him at cbutler@richland2.org.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
ATHLETICS: Football Players Speak at Lake Carolina
As part of Coach Peter Wittig's unit on football at Lake Carolina Elementary's Upper Campus, student-athletes from Ridge View High School's defensive line came to talk about their roles and responsibilities as football players on their team and at their high school last week. Seniors Malcolm Montgomery (#48), Nick Goff (#86), Zane Smith (#90), and assistant coach Harold Johnson spoke on the school's morning news show and then visited classrooms.
ACADEMICS: HOSA Students Attend Leadership Conference

ACADEMICS: Jackson Participates in WISE Program
Kierra Jackson, a senior BioHealth Magnet student, was chosen to participate in Clemson University's Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) day. WISE is an organization at Clemson University designed to help and support females in engineering and science majors. As part of the WISE Choice program, Kierra was able to attend a recruitment day where she attended a college class, had lunch and toured the campus with a current Clemson female undergraduate student, and heard presentations from the Admissions and Financial Aid departments.
ARTS: SFA Parent Information Meeting Tomorrow Night
There will be a School for the Arts Parent Informational Meeting and a Fine Arts Steering Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 30th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the RVHS Chorus Room. Topics covered in the SFA Parent Info Meeting will include: graduation requirements, annual requirements + mandatory activities for SFA students, Senior Exhibition, and fundraising. Topics to be covered in the Steering Committee portion of the meeting will include: Distinguished Arts Program grant, Arts in the Basic Curriculum Grant, fund allocations and grant activities, and upcoming grant proposals.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
ATHLETICS: $10,000 Pot of Gold Promotion
Can you use an extra $10,000? Of course you can! All you have to do is make a field goal at halftime of the Ridge View/Blythewood football game next week and you will walk home with the cash! Tickets can by purchased Thursday and Friday at school in the morning and at lunch for $5 to be entered in the drawing. If you buy a ticket this week, then admission to the Ridge View/Spring Valley game this Friday will only be $3, and if your name is drawn this week, you will have a chance at halftime to win a $20 Bojangles' Gift Card for making a field goal! Don't miss your chance on making a field goal for $10,000 in the Pot of Gold promotion!
Candy Donations Needed for Trunk-or-Treat

ARTS: Band Places 2nd at State Championships
Congratulations to our Blazer Band on being awarded a silver medal for their second-place finish at the South Carolina 4A State Championship finals this past Saturday. This matches the best performance in school history with the 2002 band that finished as state runner ups. Click on the image to view the video of the band's performance at the State Finals. Congratulations to Band Director Vince Clayton, his staff, his students and all of the parents and volunteers who have helped the band throughout this season.
RSD2 School Board Meeting Tonight at RVHS
Feast for Fathers Tomorrow
Ridge View fathers, grandfathers, and father figures are all invited to come out to our annual "Feast for Fathers" on Wednesday, October 29th. Breakfast will be served in your honor in the Multipurpose Room at 7:30 AM with the event ending at 9:00 AM. Please come out and have breakfast with your Blazer sons and daughters.
We ask that you enter through the gate near the Auditorium and proceed to Parking Lot-C behind the school. There will be several JROTC cadets available to escort you to the Multipurpose Room. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Monday, October 27, 2014
ATHLETICS: Interested In Playing Blazer Basketball?
2014-2015 Varsity/JV/B-Team Boys Basketball Tryouts
All tryouts will be held in the Large Gym
All Students: 3:45 - 5:45 PM
Tuesday,
November 4, 2014 (ELECTION DAY—NO SCHOOL)
10th, 11th, & 12th Grade: 9 - 11
AM
9th & 10th Grade: 10 AM - 12 PM
*First cuts will occur after this 2nd day of try-outs
Please click on the image, to learn about the requirements and criteria to participate on the the 2014-15 Boys Basketball teams. Please
feel free to contact John Combs (jcombs@richland2.org) at anytime with any questions you may have.
ATHLETICS: Blazers defeat Lugoff-Elgin in Football

College and Career Center Announcements
Here is what is going on in the College and Career Center this week:
- Monday, October 27th: College of Charleston visits in D-95 at 10:00 am (permission slips needed); USC Palmetto College visits during lunch in Main Hall; How to Pay for College Night for all students (and their families) interested in attending college in the RV Media Center from 6:30-7:30 pm.
- Tuesday, October 28th: Columbia College visits during lunch in Main Hall
- Wednesday, October 29th: University of California at Berkeley visits during lunch in Main Hall
- Thursday, October 30th: SAT Workshop in the Media Center from 8:40-3:30 am (permission slips needed; this is the last SAT workshop until spring)
REMINDER: Comedy Hypnotist Coming to The View

The Senior Class is excited to bring comedy hypnotists Gary Conrad to RVHS for one show only on Monday, November 3rd at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Mr. Conrad has performed in 49 states and 4 nations for over 20 years and he often performs in Columbia's Comedy House Theater. He uses audience volunteers and they are hilarious! Tickets are on sale in the RVHS front rotunda, from a senior class officer, or from Ms. Clary in B-41. Ticket prices are as follows: RV Students ($5 in advance, $10 at the door/must show I.D.), and all others ($10 in advance, $15 at the door). You don't want to miss this fantastic show! Click on the image to check out the advertisement video.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
ARTS: Parent Info & Steering Committes Meeting
There will be a School for the Arts Parent Informational Meeting and a Fine Arts Steering Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 30th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the RVHS Chorus Room. Topics covered in the SFA Parent Info Meeting will include: graduation requirements, annual requirements + mandatory activities for SFA students, Senior Exhibition, and fundraising. Topics to be covered in the Steering Committee portion of the meeting will include: Distinguished Arts Program grant, Arts in the Basic Curriculum Grant, fund allocations and grant activities, and upcoming grant proposals.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
ACADEMICS: Updated Tutoring Schedule
Our tutoring schedule has been recently updated. Please click on the image to view the new schedule.
COMMUNITY: Free SAT/ACT Practice Test Day
Kaplan is hosting its FREE National Practice Test Day events to prepare for the SAT/ACT at Gray Collegiate Academy, located at 3833 Leaphart Rd., West Columbia, SC 29169 on Saturday, November 15th from 9 am to 1 pm. Students must register at kaptest.com/whichtest.
SAVE THE DATE: Feast for Fathers
Ridge View fathers, grandfathers, and father figures are all invited to come out to our annual "Feast for Fathers" on Wednesday, October 29th. Breakfast will be served in your honor in the Multipurpose Room at 7:30 AM with the event ending at 9:00 AM. Please come out and have breakfast with your Blazer sons and daughters.
We ask that you enter through the gate near the Auditorium and proceed to Parking Lot-C behind the school. There will be several JROTC cadets available to escort you to the Multipurpose Room. We look forward to seeing you on October 29th.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Junior Parent Information Recap
The Junior Parent Information session held on Wednesday, October 22nd was an overview of what parents can expect for their upcoming individual junior conference with school counselors. School counselors have scheduled individual conferences for every student and parent to discuss high school completion and post secondary plans. Click on the image to see the PowerPoint presentation covered during the session. You will also receive in 2 weeks your appointment date and time via mail for you and your child. If you are unable to keep scheduled appointment, contact a counselor to schedule a time that would best fit your schedule. Should you require additional information, please contact the Guidance Department at 6999-2999, ext. 298.
ACTIVITIES: Winter Wishes Community Yard Sale

Administrators Kiss the Blazer for Walk for Life
As a conclusion for our Walk for Life fundraiser and in celebration of Ridge View's 20th Anniversary, many of our administrators kissed a horse. Our faculty, staff and students contributed over $500 just to see the administrators kiss the horse. Overall, Ridge View raised over $2,200 total for Walk for Life!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
ATHLETICS: Volleyball to Play #1 Wando in Playoffs

ACADEMICS: CAT Women Meet with R2I2
ARTS: Blazer Band Competes at State Championship Saturday
Congratulations to our Blazer Band for their 2nd Place finish at the Lower State 4A Prelims this past weekend. The Blazer Band advances to the State 4A Finals for the 18th consecutive year, this Saturday, October 25th at Spring Valley High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. The Blazer Ban will be competing at 8:30 pm. For a complete schedule of performances click on the image. Come on out and cheer on our Blazer Band!
ACADEMICS: ASSET Test Rescheduled for November 13th

Students at Ridge View have a unique opportunity to start earning college credit hours during their junior and senior years of high school by taking dual credit classes through Midlands Tech at Ridge View H.S. To be eligible to take these classes, students must earn a qualifying score on the ASSET Test. This test will be administered at Ridge View on November 13th. Students who have already registered do not have to register again. Sophomores and Juniors interested in taking this test need to complete the permission form (click on image). In addition, any seniors interested in attending Midlands Tech, may also register to take the ASSET test. If you have any questions, feel free to see Mr. Butler in the College and Career Center or e-mail him at cbutler@richland2.org.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
ACTIVITIES: Student Council Attends District 4 Rally

ACADEMICS: CAT Students Participate in Nuclear Blitz
ATHLETICS: Cross Country Region Championship Tomorrow

The Cross Country team will be competing in the Region Championship meet tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd at the Sandhills Research Center across from the Village at Sandhills. Please come on out and support the team. The following is the Region Championship race schedule:
- Junior Varsity Race: 5 pm
- Varsity Girls Race: 5:45 pm
- Varsity Boys Race: 6:15 pm
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Midlands Tech Visit & USC College Lunch Chat

ACTIVITIES: Student Council Attends SASC Conference
On October 11-13, Student Council members, the Student Council Director (Ms. Goings), and Class sponsors (Ms. Blakely, Ms. Wimmer, and Ms. Clary) attended the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) conference at Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville, GA. During the SASC conference, the Student Council attended workshops that help them grow and expand their knowledge with others SASC organizations in the south. They also visited The Civil Rights Museum and The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.
Last Week to Register for Wake Forest's VIP Program
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites you and your family to a VIP event on Sunday, October 26th. The purpose of the program is to provide prospective minority seniors and families an opportunity to discover various aspects and perspectives of Wake Forest, from recruitment to graduation. As their guest, you will explore Wake Forest University from their dynamic cultural community to their diverse academic opportunities, and hear from area alumni and Wake Forest parents regarding the benefits of a Wake Forest education. Through VIP, you will begin to picture yourself as a Very Important Part of the Wake Forest Community. For more information about the VIP program, please contact Hattie Mukombe, Associate Dean of Diversity Admissions by phone (33.758.3561) or by email (mukombhl@wfu.edu). To request an invitation to the VIP program, please go to http://admissions.wfu.edu/vip.
REMINDER: Junior Parent Breakfast Tomorrow
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