Ridge View Senior to Graduate with Perfect Attendance

Maintaining a perfect school attendance record would be nearly impossible for most people. Ridge View High School senior Dasya’ Young isn’t most people. She hasn’t missed a single day of school in 12 years. The South Carolina Department of Education is recognizing her for perfect attendance from first through 12^th grade. She is one of only 59 students statewide to achieve perfect attendance, and the only Richland Two student to achieve this honor this school year. To read more about this fabulous accomplishment, click on the image. Congratulations Dasya'!

ACADEMICS: Pinkard Awarded WDN Scholarship

WDN Scholarship Recipients including Tajah Pinkard (2nd from right)

Blazer Senior Tajah Pinkard was awarded the Women of Distinction Network' scholarship on March 25th at their 5th Annual Scholarship Meet & Greet. This scholarship awarded new laptops to local graduating high school students including Pinkard, who will be attending Spellman College to major in Psychology. The students were required to write essays on topics that will positively affect women in our society and to display leadership within their community and school. Women of Distinction Network is a local nonprofit organization that mentors young females as they transition into adulthood, motivate women, and enhance the lives of citizens in need in our local communities. Congratulations Tajah!

REMINDER: GEAR UP Summer Sessions

GEAR UP will be offering the following sessions for rising 10th grade students, which will be held from 8 am to 12 pm in D-78. To attend these sessions, please contact Michelle Bishop by this Friday, June 2nd to sign up.

• June 8th: SAT/ACT Essay
• June 12th: Organization & Study Skills
• June 13th: PSAT Prep
• June 14th: Navigating college websites & virtual college tours
• June 15th: 9th grade Reflection & 10th grade Goal Setting.

ACADEMICS: P.E. 1 Pacer Test Champions

Pictured: Aaron Atkins (Left), Leo Moya (Top Right),
Teondre Sumter (2nd from Top), Lauren Scott (2nd from
Bottom), Asharia Solomon (Bottom Right)

Coach Gilmer's P.E. 1 classes have completed their final FitnessGram testing: the Pacer Test. This test is a cardiovascular test measuring endurance. Congratulations to the following students on winning their class championship on this test:

• Leonard Moya (1-2nd Block Male)
• Lauren Scott (1-2nd Block Female)
• Teondre Sumter (3-4th Block Male)
• Asharia Solomon (3-4th Block Female)
• Aaron Atkins (6-7th Block Male)

ACADEMICS: English PBL Raises Funds for ADA

Mrs. Ashley Walker's 3-4th period English 1 Seminar class participated in a student-led project in which they researched difficult journey's after reading The Odyssey. The students proposed ideas for a class-wide project. One student's research on diabetes led the class to work on organizing a low-sugar bake sale to raise money for the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The class raised $105 by selling homemade chocolate truffles and blueberry muffins, and Mr. John Douglas from the ADA visited the class to receive the donation check. While he visited, he informed them that their donation money would be used to pay for two Columbia children to attend the ADA's week-long summer day camp for children with diabetes. Well done Blazers!

Happy Memorial Day

ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Celebrates Successful Season

Coach Milton Clark, Jacob Fink
& Coach Seth Gilmer

The Ridge View Blazers Boys Golf team celebrated a successful season on May 22nd at Beef O'Brady's. Five players earned their first Varsity Letter: freshmen Jacob Fink, Matt Meree, Christian Wilson, and sophomore Brenden Heo. Freshmen Reagan Keeffe and Junior David Wood earned their second Varsity Letters. Jacob Fink also received the Lowest Stroke Average Award. Congratulations Blazers!

ACADEMICS: Spanish 4 Students Interview Author

Students from Mrs. Bucheli's Spanish 4 class had the opportunity to interview Dr. Adams, author of A Casa for My Heart and En busca de mi sendero. We want to thank Dr. Catalina Adams for the time she spent with the students, as they wanted to know about the characters in the book. En busca de mi sendero is a book that Dr. Adams dedicated to former Ridge View Spanish students Carlo Milan, Chandler Bailey, Jonathan Guzman, Sara Duenas and Natalia Navarro, as these students were the first to read and critique the book.

This Week AT THE VIEW

Here is what is going on this week AT THE VIEW:

Monday, May 29

• Memorial Day Holiday: No School

Tuesday, May 30

• Deadline to return all textbooks
• 6th Period Exam from 8:40-10:10 am
• 1st Period Exam from 10:20-11:55 am
• Lunch 11:55 am - 12:25 pm
• 4th Period 12:30 - 2:00 pm
• 7th Period 2:05 - 3:35 pm
• Scholars Academy for Business & Law Magnet Banquet at 6-9 pm in the Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, May 31

• No Late Start/Half Day
• 1st Period 8:40-9:40 am
• Carowinds Senior Trip from 9 am to 6 pm
• 2nd Period 9:45-10:45 am
• 3rd Period 10:50-TBA

Thursday, June 1

• Last Day of School for Students/Half Day
• 5th Period 8:40-9:40 am
• 6th Period 9:45-10:45 am
• 7th Period 10:50-TBA

Friday, June 2

• Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

Saturday, June 3

• Graduation at 4 pm at the Colonial Life Center

ACADEMICS: Graduation Information Packet

Seniors and parents of Seniors can click on the image to view the Class of 2017 Graduation Information Packet, which can answer many of your questions regarding graduating this year. This packet will be updated throughout the year. Students can also contact Ms. Wendi Wimmer in Student Activities regarding the graduation ceremony or their School Counselor regarding academic issues impacting graduation.

ATHLETICS: Summer Camps

Our Blazer Athletic teams had a great year, and now invite your children to attend our summer camps including Cheerleading (June 5-7), Wrestling (June 13-15), Baseball (June 10th), Basketball (June 19-23), Soccer (June 20-23), Lacrosse (July 15), and Football (July 27). For more information, click on the image to be redirected to the Blazer Athletics 2017 Summer Camp Information page.

REMINDER: Ellis Hawkins Tribute Night This Tuesday

In memory of athlete Ellis Hawkins, Westwood High School will host the "Ellis Hawkins Tribute Night" on Tuesday, May 30th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Westwood High Gym. The night will be filled with performances and speeches from the people who knew Ellis the best. Performances will include the Redhawk band, orchestra, gospel choir, dance department and some solo performances by Redhawk students. Students can be purchased at Westwood High for $4 at the door. Proceeds will fund a scholarship in the memory of Ellis Hawkins. Come on out and help fill the gym in Ellis' honor. If you have questions, please contact Malik Thompson, Executive Director of the Ellis Hawkins Tribute, at 10020758@richland2.org.

Chromebooks Due Friday, May 26th

Friday, May 26th is the last scheduled day for students to turn in their Chromebooks or the Summer Take-Home form. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Summer Take-Home opportunity. A debt sheet will be created and access to Chromebooks will be shut down for the summer for students who have not turned in the Summer Take-Home Form or their assigned Chromebook by May 26th.

ATHLETICS: RVH Football Coach Featured on PBS

Ridge View football coach and Lake Carolina Elementary teacher Harold Johnson was featured recently in a PBS interview. Click on the image to read and view more.

COMP TIA A+ Free Summer Camp

Graduation Dress Requirements

Seniors must dress appropriately for the graduation ceremony.  Females must wear a dress, skirt, or dress pants in a solid color, dress shoes with a strap around the heel, and a hairstyle that allows them to wear their cap.  They should also wear a modest heel so that they will not trip or fall on the ramps.  Both ramps are very steep and difficult to walk down without assistance.  Males must wear a shirt (preferably white) with a collar, tie, long dress slacks, and dress shoes with dress slacks.

All seniors mus pay attention to the following:

• NO jewelry on or outside the graduation gown (other than earrings).
• NO purses, stuffed animals, balloons, signs, food, or drinks in the Arena.
• NO designs or bedazzled caps and gowns.
• NO unofficial honor cords or stoles other than those from Ridge View High School.

If you have any questions about the graduation ceremony or if your dress is appropriate, please contact Ms. Wimmer (wwimmer@richland2.org).

ATHLETICS: Ridge View Summer Camps

Check out all of the exciting sports camp offered here AT THE VIEW this summer. Registration is now open. Click on the image for more information and to register online.

ATHLETICS: Fish Fry This Saturday

Help support the Ridge View Boys Basketball team at their Fish Fry this Saturday, May 27th from 10 am to 4 pm. For $10, you will receive a 2 piece fish basket with french fries and a drink.

RV GEAR UP Summer Program for Rising 10th Grade Students

GEAR UP will be offering the following sessions for rising 10th grade students, which will be held from 8 am to 12 pm in D-78. To attend these sessions, please contact Michelle Bishop by June 2nd to sign up.

• June 8th: SAT/ACT Essay
• June 12th: Organization & Study Skills
• June 13th: PSAT Prep
• June 14th: Navigating college websites & virtual college tours
• June 15th: 9th grade Reflection & 10th grade Goal Setting.

ACADEMICS: Howze Wins Powerade Work Ethic Award

Congratulations to Blazers student Jordan Howze for winning the Powerade Work Ethic Award in Coach Gilmer's P.E. 1 classes last week. Jordan does a great job in class every day and did 55 push-ups during his final FitnessGram testing. Good work Jordan!

ACADEMICS: Mile Run P.E. Champions

Top Row (L-R): Leonardo Moya, Jasmine Rice, & Teondre Sumter
Bottom Row (L-R): Asharia Solomon, Jaylin Adkins & Hasonti Keller

Coach Gilmer's P.E. 1 classes are completing their final FitnessGram testing. Last week, mile run champions were crowned. Congratulations to the following students:

• 1-2nd Block Male Leonardo Moya
• 1-2nd Block Female Jasmine Rice
• 3-4th Block Male Teondre Sumter
• 3-4th Block Female Asharia Solomon
• 6-7th Block Male Jaylin Adkins
• 6-7th Block Female Hasonti Keller

Student Locker Clean Out

Students who are no longer in need of their locker can clean out their locker and return their lock to Mrs. McKenny in the Book Room. All lockers should be cleaned out by Tuesday, May 30th.

ATHLETICS: Girls Golf Information Meeting

There will be a girls golf informational meeting on Friday, May 26th at the start of lunch in the small gym for anyone interested in playing next year.

ACADEMICS: Brown to Particpate in Cornell Summer Program

Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law sophomore M'Chaelah Brown has been invited to participate in the Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar program at Cornell University. She will spend six weeks studying The Opposite House: Grieving Time in Space and Place. We are very proud of this amazing accomplishment. Congratulations M'Chaelah!

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REMINDER: Senior Assembly This Friday

Senior Assembly is Friday, May 26th from 9:00 - 10:45 AM in the gymnasium.  It is mandatory for all graduating seniors to participate in the Senior Assembly if they want to participate in the graduation ceremony on June 3rd.  

Seniors must report to the Small Gym by 7:30 AM for practice.  Seniors must dress appropriately and follow the Richland 2 Dress Code policy.  Females must also wear a dress, skirt, or dress pants.  The males must wear dress slacks, a button down shirt, a tie, and dress shoes.

In your honor and while they are preparing for the assembly, we are having a Senior Parent Breakfast in the Multipurpose Room at 8:00 AM.  You will be escorted to the gymnasium from the Parent Breakfast at the appropriate time.

If you have any questions about the assembly, please contact Ms. Wendi Wimmer (wwimmer@richland2.org).

No More Lat Start Wednesday's

This is a reminder that there will be no Late Start on Wednesday, May 24th, or next Wednesday, May 31st.

Senior Walk at Round Top This Thursday

Any High School Senior who is an alum of Round Top Elementary is welcome to come and participate in a Senior Walk in your cap & gown this Thursday, May 25th @ 9 am. Any Senior, who has a conflict with this time, is welcome to come at another time. Seniors must sign in at the Main Office.

ACADEMICS: NHD Finalists Featured on WLTX

Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law sophomores V'dell Carter, Jakayla Cornish, Portia Daniels, Otiana Thompson and Caitlyn Wilson were featured on WLTX on Wednesday, May 17th in recognition of representing South Carolina at the National History Day Finals in the performance division in College Park, Maryland from June 12-16th. The girls, who created the project in their AP World History class, are currently raising funds to attend the event. Click on the image to see them featured on WLTX.

ATHLETICS: Wrestling Meeting on Wednesday

There will be a Wrestling meeting after school at 3:40 pm on Wednesday, May 24th in the Multipurpose Room. The meeting will last no more than 10 minutes. Coach Jones needs to discuss who intends to assist with the wrestling camp.

ATHLETICS: New Ridge View Sports Facebook Page

The Ridge View Sports Facebook page has recently been updated. Check it out by clicking on the image. We would love for you to follow and like the page.

This Week AT THE VIEW

Here is what is going on this week AT THE VIEW:

Monday, May 22

• EOC Testing
• Senior Week Activity - Bowling (cost $8) @ Royal Z Lanes from 9-11:30 pm

Tuesday, May 23

• EOC Testing
• Dance Concert in the Auditorium at 8 pm

Wednesday, May 24

• No Late Start
• EOC Testing
• Underclassmen Exams: 7th Period (8:40-10:10 am) & 4th Period (10:25-11:55 am)
• Senior Week Activity (cost $7) @ Skateland Fun Center from 6:30-9:30 pm

Thursday, May 25

• Senior Walk & Field Day/Cookout
• Underclassmen Exams: 5th Period (8:40-10:10 am) & 2nd Period (10:25-11:55 am)
• Institute of Health Sciences Magnet Banquet at First Northeast Baptist Church 6-7 pm

Friday, May 26

• Senior Parent Breakfast in the Multipurpose Room from 8-8:45 am
• Senior Assembly in the Big Gym from 9-10 am
• Underclassmen Exams: 3rd Period (12:30-2 pm)
• Scholars Academy for Business & Law Magnet Banquet in the Multipurpose Room from 6-9 pm

Saturday, May 27

• Ridge View Football Spring Game @ RVHS from 10-11:30 am

Sports Marketing Team Interest Meeting Tuesday

Are you interested in creating graphics and videos? Do you like social media? If so, come to a meeting for all students interested in joining the Ridge View Sports Marketing team on Tuesday, May 23 in the Library Commons during lunch. Come learn about this exciting opportunity to work around Ridge View Sports and learn skills that will make you more marketable!

ARTS: Ridge View Dance Concert This Tuesday

Ridge View will be hosting the Spring Dance Concert this Tuesday, May 23rd at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Come on out and support our Dance students in what will surely be a great performance. 

Underclassmen Final Exams Begin This Week

Underclassmen Final Exams will begin this Wednesday, May 24th, and will conclude next Tuesday, May 30th. There will be NO LATE START next Wednesday, May 30th. Click on the image to view or download the underclassmen exam schedule as well as the bell schedule for the last six days of school.