Saturday, September 30, 2017
RVH Walk for Life Team - Join Today
Help raise money for Breast Cancer by registering and joining the Ridge View Blazers Walk for Life team. Click on the image and select Richland School District 2 - Ridge View Blazers to join our team. We will meet on the steps of Spirit Communications Park stadium on Saturday, October 14th. The half marathon begins at 7:15 and the 5k and 10k walk begins at 7:45.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
ASVAB Registration Deadline Next Week
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be given at Ridge View on October 11, 2017. You must register by October 5th, but don't wait until the last minute. We can only test 52 students. The ASVAB is a test that covers basic knowledge such as math and verbal skills, writing skills, and vocabulary. It is a required test for entrance into the military, but it can also be an indicator for general aptitude skills for other purposes. Permission forms to take this test are available in the Career Center.
Nothing But Net Charity BBall Game Next Week
Richland School District One and Richland School District Two employees are going to rumble again on the hardwood at the third annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game. The game is Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road. The half-time show will feature a free throw contest with the district superintendents, student dunk contest, and a tribute to breast cancer survivors. Proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Walk for Life/Race for Life (taking place on Saturday, October 14). “Nothing but Net” tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at Ridge View High School, the Richland Two District Office at R2i2, 763 Fashion Drive in the Village at Sandhill, and at the game. Children under age 6 are free. Check the district’s website for more information or contact triley@richland2.org or 803.738.3232.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
ATHLETICS: Lady Blazers Defeat South Pointe
The Lady Blazers Tennis team defeats South Pointe 6-0 on Thursday, September 26th. The stats of each player are below:- Hope Goodwin: 6-0, 6-3
- Aliyah Kelley: 6-2, 3-6,10-8
- Yana Udani: 6-1, 6-3
- Anika Kelley: 6-1, 6-1
- Ferrin Thompson: 6-1, 6-2
- Kayla Floyd and Ogechi Ntiasgwe: 6-1, 6,1
ACADEMICS: Ridge View CAT Newsletter
Click the image to read the Ridge View CAT's (Carolina Alliance for Technology) newsletter.
ACADEMICS: PSAT Practice Test & Information
The PSAT/NMSQT is coming up on October 11th, and if you're a freshmen, sophomore or junior in high school, this is a great time to start practicing. This test has the same structure as the SAT, just without some of the hardest questions (or the optional essay). Not only is it great practice for the SAT, but your PSAT/NMSQT results can also help you earn national recognition and scholarships. Click on the image to practice for the PSAT through Khan Academy! You can also click here for more information on how to prepare for the new PSAT.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
ACADEMICS: IHS Freshmen Meet Crime Scene Investigator
Crime Scene Investigator Schroder from the Richland County Sheriff's Office spoke to the freshmen Institute for Health Sciences students about the education, training, and responsibilities needed to become a crime scene investigator. He explained fingerprinting and searching for evidence to help prepare them for the evidence collection at Anna's crime scene. CSI Schoder also explained the importance of math to determine the path of trajectories and blood spatter.
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications Due Next Week
This is a reminder that all students are currently receiving lunch status based on last year's qualifications. On Tuesday, October 3rd any student whose parent has not completed and submitted a 2017-18 Free/Reduced Lunch application will be charged full price for lunch and breakfast. It is very important that you complete your application before this date so that there is no interruptions in your child's meal costs. Students will be charge breakfast to their school accounts, but not their lunch. But after the October 3rd deadline they will be charge $1 for breakfast and $2.75 for lunch. To complete the online Free/Reduced Lunch application, click on the image.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Ridge View Receives National Recognition
Ridge View High School is the recipient of a 2017 Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The award recognizes the school’s work on the Bojangles’ Bash basketball showcase held in December. Over the past several years, the school has enlisted several public relations strategies to highlight the school’s focus areas, build school spirit and morale, and attract visitors who will become a part of the Ridge View Story. The 2017 Bojangles' Bash is December 7 - 9. More information about the 2017 Bojangles' Bash will appear soon. Click the image to read the full story in Millennium Magazine.
ATHLETICS: Girls Golf Having A Great Season
Congratulations to the Lady Blazer Golf team last week as they were very successful on the golf course. On Tuesday the Lady Blazers tallied wins against AC Flora and Keenan. Imani Belton lead the Blazers with the a score of 47. On Thursday the Lady Blazers defeated Spring Valley and Lexington JV. The Lady Blazers posted a 237, to Spring Valley’s 242 and Lexington’s 255. Imani Belton was the lowest scorer for the team with a 49. The Lady Blazers play Lugoff-Elgin, River Bluff, Gilbert, Lexington JV and Chapin this week.
Summer Reading Celebration Approaching
ACADEMICS: What Happened to Anna Garcia?
Oh No! What happened to Anna Garcia? Freshmen BioHealth and Allied Health magnet students have started to process the Anna Garcia crime scene as part of their Principles of BioMedical Sciences course. They used a systemic search method to obtain a layout of the crime scene, took birds eye view pictures of the scene, and are sketching the crime scene.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
ATHLETICS: Wrestling Pre-Season Has Begun
Interested in joing the Ridge View Wrestling team? Pre-season workouts are in the Multipurpose Room from 4-5:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To participate, students will need to have turned in a completed physical. Come observe, ask questions, or participate. All students are welcome.
Come Workout with the Blazers!
Clemson University To Visit Ridge View
Tuesday, September 26th- Clemson University A representative from Clemson in Clemson, SC will be in D95 from 9-10am. Get a pass from the College Center to visit!
Family Dollar and Food Lion Concerns
The Family Dollar and Food Lion stores, located across the street from Ridge View, have notified us that students are being picked up and dropped off in the shopping center. Students should not to be dropped off or picked up at this location. Student parking at these stores may be towed, and parents waiting in the parking lot to pick up their children may be placed on No Trespassing orders.
Please be reminded that for the safety of our students, we have asked you to come onto campus, and follow the blue line when turning into Ridge View to pick up and drop off your car-riders. Parking spaces on campus are available for students to purchase.
Also remember if you ride the bus, you will be unable to return to school to get on the bus. Once you walk across the street, you cannot return to school unless you are attending after school practices.
The large number of Blazer parents and students congregating in front of these establishments has become a problem. These are valued business partners and we want to be good neighbors.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 699-2999 ext.84206 or email bmack@richland2.org.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
ACADEMICS: PSAT/NMSQT Testing on October 11th
The National Merit Scholarship program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships. The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the 2017 National Merit Program. Please contact Ms. Teasha Gibson, Director of the Office of School Counseling, with any questions at 803.699.2999 ext 84221 or teagibson@richland2.org.
Alpha Academy Appliacation Due Tuesday
The Alpha Academy offers enriching experiences for young men to:
- expand their network of like achievers and mentors,
- further develop their skills through a variety of civic, educational, and cultural activities beyond the scope of the normal high school curriculum,
- celebrate the achievements of young minority males throughout the Midlands, and
- provide mentorship and character building tools that would assist them in their daily life and as they pursue their post-secondary ambitions.
Alpha Academy participants will participate in monthly interactive sessions that focus on five key areas of development: Leadership and Mentoring, Professional and Academic Enrichment, Personal Growth, Cultural Awareness, and Community Service.
If you are a young man in your Junior and Senior year of high school, please click on the image to print, complete, and submit the application to the appropriate address. Applications must be postmarked by September 26, 2017. Email any questions you may have to AlphaAcademyOIL@gmail.com. Last year they awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to program participants.
ACADEMICS: Dr. Stephens Assist IHS Students To Identify Skeletal Remains
Join the RV Blazers Walk for Life Team
Friday, September 22, 2017
October 11th ASVAB Testing - Deadline October 5th
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be given at Ridge View on October 11, 2017. You must register by October 5th, but don't wait until the last minute. We can only test 52 students. The ASVAB is a test that covers basic knowledge such as math and verbal skills, writing skills, and vocabulary. It is a required test for entrance into the military, but it can also be an indicator for general aptitude skills for other purposes. Permission forms to take this test are available in the Career Center.
Become a SC Teaching Fellows
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program offers the state's brightest and best students the opportunity to participate in enrichment programs, engage in professional development and leadership opportunities, and receive up to a $6,000 fellowship annually for 4 years as long as they are in the process of completing a degree leading to teacher certification, meet the criteria to continue in the program, and agree to teach in a SC public school.
Any student who is a legal resident of SC and a current high school senior, or junior graduating early, who will be attending college as a freshmen in the fall of 2018, may apply. Fellowships are based on academic achievement, references, community and school involvement, an interview, and a writing assessment. Students must attend Anderson, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Francis Marion, Lander, USC-Aiken, USC-Columbia, USC-Upstate, or Winthrop.
The deadline to complete the online application is December 1, 2017. A completed application includes answering all mandatory questions on the online application, a high school transcript, and 3 references. Notification to Fellowship participants will be early Spring 2018. Click on the image, to check out the short video about the Teaching Fellows Program and the application process.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
ATHLETICS: Ridge View Tennis Defeats York
Ridge View defeated York, 6-0. The stats are as follows:
- Hope Goodwin 6-1, 6-0
- Yana Udani: 6-3, 3-6, 10-3
- Anika Kelley: 6-3, 6-0
- Ferrin Thompson: 6-4, 6-2
- Kimari Farr: 6-0, 6-3
- Doubles: Mykaela Werdenie and Ogechi Nitasgwe: 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
Next match today at HOME vs Richland Northeast.
ATHLETICS: JV Football Plays Rock Hill
This is a reminder that there will be a B Team Football game is TODAY at HOME vs. Rock Hill. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM.
USC Darla Moore School of Business Educational Day
The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina will hold a Day at Moore on Friday, September 29, 2017 for all high school juniors under-represented in business (i.e., Hispanic, African-American, Native American, bi- or multi-racial, etc.) who think they may be interested in studying business at the Moore School at University of South Carolina.
Students will participate in an interactive, fun, and educational day which includes collaboration with university faculty, staff and students as they learn about opportunities in the various fields of business and about the University itself. Activities include games examining the benefits of diversity & inclusion, finance, and marketing, as well as, conversations with admissions, financial aid, and most importantly, current students. Parents are encouraged to attend the information session at the end of the day where they will learn about the admissions process and financial aid available.
Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Students should email their name, school currently attending, their current GPA, and their mailing address to cparker@moore.sc.edu by Friday, September 22, 2017. They will received complete details of the event when they pre-register.
Canvas Eruption Applications Due Tomorrow
DMR Fashion is sponsoring an Inaugural T-shirt design contest and workshop for students interested in arts, design, retail, and fashion merchandising. 50 students from Richland 2 will be introduce students to the inner workings of the retail industry and provide a realistic view of what it takes to succeed and excel within the various aspects of this competition business. Completed applications must be submitted to the school by Friday, September 22nd. Contestants can obtain an application from the Art Department, by clicking on the image, or by emailing CanvusEruption@DMRFashion.com.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
COMMUNITY: Come Join Ridge View Workouts
The Ridge View Wellness Council will now be hosting move-to-music workouts on Mondays in the Dance room from 4-5 PM, and walking on the track on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 PM! Come join us in the Dance Room or on the track. All are welcome!
ATHLETICS: Varsity Football Beats Union
The Ridge View Varsity Football team pitched a shutout Friday night in a non-region contest blanking Union County 38-0. The game was held at Richland Two District Stadium #2. Jaheem Fordham dazzled defensively with two interceptions. The shutout was the first under Coach Perry Parks. Ridge View is idle this week and returns to action in region play next week against South Pointe. That game will be played on Thursday, September 28 at Richland Two District Stadium #2.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Clemson University to visit Ridge View
Tuesday, September 26th- Clemson University A representative from Clemson in Clemson, SC will be in D95 from 9-10am. Get a pass from the College Center to visit!
Alpha Academy Mentoring & Scholarship Program Due Next Week
The Alpha Academy offers enriching experiences for young men to:
- expand their network of like achievers and mentors,
- further develop their skills through a variety of civic, educational, and cultural activities beyond the scope of the normal high school curriculum,
- celebrate the achievements of young minority males throughout the Midlands, and
- provide mentorship and character building tools that would assist them in their daily life and as they pursue their post-secondary ambitions.
Alpha Academy participants will participate in monthly interactive sessions that focus on five key areas of development: Leadership and Mentoring, Professional and Academic Enrichment, Personal Growth, Cultural Awareness, and Community Service.
If you are a young man in your Junior and Senior year of high school, please click on the image to print, complete, and submit the application to the appropriate address. Applications must be postmarked by September 26, 2017. Email any questions you may have to AlphaAcademyOIL@gmail.com. Last year they awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to program participants.
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