ATHLETICS: Clear Bag Policy

Doko Film Fest Submissions Due January 7th (In 2 Weeks)

Calling all South Carolina student film makers ages 15 - 18

The Doko Film Fest is about high school age film makers showcasing their films to a live audience.  It is a competitive showcase event with awards given.  It's a place where film makers interact with the audience and other film makers to explain their film, to receive reaction, and comment on their work.  Film makers and others attending will be able to participate in master classes on film making topics led by professional film makers.  Films are judged by industry professionals, including an Oscar-winning visual effects producer.

There is no fee to submit your film or attend master classes.  Films should be submitted between 5 and 10 minutes long.  Categories include short story, documentary, music video, comedy, animation, and pocket studio (all made by smart phone).  Film submissions due January 7, 2019.

Award winners will be recognized at the Doko Film Fest at Westwood High School in Blythewood, SC April 26 - 28, 2019.

For full details about the festival, categories, judges, and how to submit click the image.

ACTIVITIES: Enjoying Time Spent with Our Military Students

The 2018 Student2Student (S2S)  Holiday Celebration of Cookie Decorating, Games, Hot Chocolate and spending time with friends was a blast! Our military connected students serve alongside their parents whose first duty is to our great country defending our freedom.   At Ridge View we recognize our students and support them through their many transitions, moves, and parent deployments. This marks our second annual Holiday Celebration and hopefully one of many to come. We give a special shout out to Tinesella Ross with the Columbia Area Parent To Parent Organization who not only works to support our local military families but also partners with RVHS S2S providing our students with service learning opportunities. This fall Teri'Anna Gibson, D'Nashia Swinton, and Essence Richardson assisted with the Tell Me A Story Event at R2i2.  They were recognized for their service by Mrs. Tinesella Ross at the Holiday Celebration.

Sparkleberry Country Fair Scholarship Now Available

It’s time for high school seniors to apply for the Sparkleberry Country Fair Scholarship. click the image to downloaded application.

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 15, 2019.  Students from Richland Two high schools will be awarded $1,000 college scholarships this year.  Money for the scholarships comes from proceeds from the Sparkleberry Fair.

American Legion Post 182 Oratorical Contest, Jan 12th

Interested in participating in American Legion's (Post 182) Annual Oratorical Contest?  Any high school student in Richland One or Two can compete.  The winner receives a $250.00, 2nd place receives $150.00 and 3rd place receives $100.00.  The winner will also participate in the Quadrant competition, who could also reach the State and then the Nationals to compete for $18,000.

Prepared Topic: Any aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government.  Speeches must be for 8-10 minutes without notes.

Assigned Topic: Students will be assigned one of 4 topics to discuss for 3-5 minutes without notes.  Students will receive and prepared their responses prior to the contest, but will be told just prior to their turn to speak which topic they will discuss. 

For more information about the contest, click on the image or click here.

ACADEMICS: Scholars Sophomores Present Research and Design Work

The sophomore class of the Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law has an awesome fall finale for our school-based research and design projects on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at R2i2 after spending the semester working with Donne Teuber in the Richland Two Innovation Incubator.  The  group presented their ideas to Allen Garcie, a design professor from LSU, Shambi Broome, the CEO of WebGrylzCode and Meg Teuber, a graduate student at Penn State. The projects focused on hallway etiquette, mental health awareness, building relationships between guidance and students, establishing a student-led Khan Academy style tutoring system, better utilization of our courtyard spaces and building school pride. Next, the group will come back home to pitch ideas for implementation in our own school. These young people represent the best our future has to offer! Can’t wait to see what they do next. #futureSObright

Want Your Candid Pictures in the Yearbook?

Calling All Photographers

Share your candid photos

They could be included in the yearbook!

Community Upload allows you to upload photos to the yearbook.  To submit your photos online:

1. Click the image to access Yearbook Snap.  You can also download the Yearbook Snap Walsworth app.   
2. Enter our school name (Ridge View High School).
3. Click on Community Upload and enter your school's access code:  2019
4. Upload your photos.

ACTIVITIES: Prom Tickets On Sale!

Prom tickets are currently on sale for our Ridge View Prom, “Golden Age of Hollywood,” on Saturday, May 4th! You can purchase prom tickets at Ridge View in the main hallway during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but additionally, you can also purchase tickets through ParentPortal.

Ticket sales are limited to two per student and are only available to 11th and 12th grade students. If you are purchasing tickets through ParentPortal, there is a link to a Google form available when you purchase tickets that must be completed before paying for the tickets. This form asks for information such as your student ID number, advisory teacher, and so on. If you are purchasing more than one ticket, you will also need to answer several questions about the date you plan to bring to prom.

You may bring a date that attends Ridge View High School regardless of that person’s grade level. You may also bring a date that does not attend Ridge View. The maximum age for dates is 21 at the time of prom. If you are bringing a date to prom, the last day to provide the required information about your date is April 1st. After that time, you may not bring an unauthorized date to this event.

Tickets are $25 each through January 11th. Prices increase to $35 on January 14th, $45 on February 4th, and $55 on March 4th. The last day to buy tickets through ParentPortal is March 31st.

Tickets will still be sold in the main hallway during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays up until May 3rd. Prices increase to $65 on April 1st and $100 on April 29th.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Fennell or Ashley Walker.

ACADEMICS: Scholars senior AP Capstone Projects

The Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law seniors are so appreciative of the time some of our favorite district office staff was able to give us Friday,December 14, 2018 as they came in to mentor AP Research projects!  These are individual research projects the students undertake in their second year of College Board’s AP Capstone program. During this time, the student choose a research question to apply qualitative research methods to in hopes of contributing to the understanding of some important topics. 

ACTIVITIES: Place your cap & gown order!

Did you place an order with Jostens for your graduation items? Make sure you have received your invoice! Check out https://www.rhodesgraduation.com/graduation/ for information about your order.  

Did you miss your chance to order the necessary items for graduation? No worries! You can place your order online using the above link. As a reminder, all graduating students are required to purchase the cap, gown, tassel, and diploma cover. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org with any questions!

2019 GEAR UP Events: Jan 12th & Feb. 4th

"How to Pay for College" GEAR UP Workshop 

Saturday, January 12th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at R2i2

General Session for FAFSA filing for the class of 2020

Breakout Sessions (Scholarships, Work Study, S.C. Student Loans, NCAA Requirements, & Understanding Award Letters)

HBCU College Fair (Sponsored by GEAR UP. Assistance provided by Ms. Teah Smith & Ms. Shawna Moore)

Monday, February 4th, 2019 

9:30 am to 11:00 am - Ridge View will attend with Spring Valley

Charter buses will be available to take 90 GEAR UP students to R2i2 (Students will submit permission slips to attend.)

8 adults are needed to attend with GEAR UP students

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - HBCU College Fair is open for all Richland 2 students and families

Have a Great Winter Break!!

December 24 - January 4

School Resumes January 7, 2019 

ATHLETICS: Clear Bag Policy in Effect January 1st

                 

$1,000 B Davis Scholarship Due May 24th

The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a $1,000 B Davis Scholarship for 2019.  The application deadline is May 24, 2019.  To read more about the organization and apply for the scholarship, click on the image.   Their website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships and to improve the students’ chances for success.  Email your questions to awards@studentawardsearch.com. 

ATHLETICS: Need a Varsity Letter Jacket?

Need a Varsity Letter Jacket?  Visit www.neffjacketshop.com to build your own!

American Legion Post 182 Oratorical Contest, Jan 12th

Interested in participating in American Legion's (Post 182) Annual Oratorical Contest?  Any high school student in Richland One or Two can compete.  The winner receives a $250.00, 2nd place receives $150.00 and 3rd place receives $100.00.  The winner will also participate in the Quadrant competition, who could also reach the State and then the Nationals to compete for $18,000.

Prepared Topic: Any aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government.  Speeches must be for 8-10 minutes without notes.

Assigned Topic: Students will be assigned one of 4 topics to discuss for 3-5 minutes without notes.  Students will receive and prepared their responses prior to the contest, but will be told just prior to their turn to speak which topic they will discuss. 

For more information about the contest, click on the image or click here.

ATHLETICS: RVHS Football Players Set to Participate in Inaugural Columbia Metro Senior Bowl

This Saturday, December 22nd at 2:00pm Ridge View’s Isaiah Porter, Terry Carson, Senika McKie and Walyn Napper will be participating in the  inaugural Columbia Metro Senior Bowl at Irmo High School. Please come out and support your fellow classmates. Tickets will be $10 at the gate. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday to support these student athletes!

Follow the Columbia Metro Senior Bowl on Twitter by clicking here.

ATHLETICS: Girls & Boys Basketball To Participate in Holiday Tournaments

Click the links for more information and schedule.  Go Blazers!

Girls Basketball Team:

Student of the Game Girls Holiday Showcase – Dec. 20-22 at Ridge View High School

She Got Game Classic – Jan. 5-6 near Atlanta, GA

Boys Basketball Team:

Palmetto Winter Classic – Dec. 20-22 at Ben Lippen

CFA Classic – Dec. 26-29 at RNE

LAST DAY to Pre-order a 2019 Yearbook

The final deadline to pre-order a 2019 yearbook is  December 20, 2018, TODAY.  We currently have on 50 remaining preorder copies available. The current cost is $75.00.  This price is good until March 31, 2019 (final price is $100.00).  Your preorder will guarantee to reserve you a copy at the end of the year.  Deposits will be accepted. However, the full payment must be paid by May 1, 2019. If you wish to preorder and make a deposit ($5.00 minimum), please fill out the attached form and drop or mail it to Ridge View High School.  You can also purchase a yearbook by visiting yearbookforever.com or the Richland 2 Parent Portal website.

For more information click here or contact Mrs. Leslie High-Washington at lhigh@richland2.org.  

ATHLETICS: 2018 State Basketball Champs @ Phenom Hoop Classic

Ridge View's State Champions Basketball Team will participate in Ben Lippen's Phenom Hoop Classic December 20-22.  The 3rd Annual Phenom’s Palmetto Winter Classic is put on by Ben Lippen Head Basketball Coach John Combs and Phenom Hoop Report, a company who specializes in running national level basketball events and the recruiting process for young student-athletes with a widely popular NCAA compliant scouting service and nationally recognized website.  

The tournament will feature sixteen total teams coming from five different states, including Georgia's 3A Final Four Team Morgan County High School, South Carolina's 5A Final Four team Blythewood High School,  and North Carolina's 1A Final Four team Lincoln Charter. 

All games will be played in the main gym at Ben Lippen School.  The first game will start at 10:00 AM and the final game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM each day.  Teams will be split into two brackets, the Crescent Moon Bracket and the Palmetto Bracket.  The championship games for each bracket will be played on Saturday, December 22.   Like the Bojangle's Bash, their are expecting big crowds so get your tickets early and let's support our Blazers.

Ridge View Blazers Are Amazing VolunTEENS

The Fort Jackson Red Cross VolunTEENS Youth Organization conducted an award recognition ceremony for outstanding volunteer community service through this program.  Three Ridge View High school students maxed the community service volunteer hours goal set forth by this organization, and topped the leadership achievement categories/standard for community service hours set for the 2017-2018 school year and it's preceding summer.  These outstanding Ridge View student VolunTEENS are:

• Leah Pierre, President, volunteered 103 hours and received additional recognition for volunteering the most community service hours for the school year.  
• Nina Myers, Secretary, volunteered 76.25 hours and was recognized as the most supportive and willing VolunTEEN for the school year.
• Chante Williams, Administrative Assistant, volunteered 82.5 hours and was recognized as for volunteering the most amount of events for the school year.

ACTIVITIES: Prom tickets are now available for purchase via ParentPortal!

Prom tickets are currently on sale for our Ridge View Prom, “Golden Age of Hollywood,” on Saturday, May 4th! You can purchase prom tickets at Ridge View in the main hallway during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but additionally, you can also purchase tickets through ParentPortal.

Ticket sales are limited to two per student and are only available to 11th and 12th grade students. If you are purchasing tickets through ParentPortal, there is a link to a Google form available when you purchase tickets that must be completed before paying for the tickets. This form asks for information such as your student ID number, advisory teacher, and so on. If you are purchasing more than one ticket, you will also need to answer several questions about the date you plan to bring to prom.

You may bring a date that attends Ridge View High School regardless of that person’s grade level. You may also bring a date that does not attend Ridge View. The maximum age for dates is 21 at the time of prom. If you are bringing a date to prom, the last day to provide the required information about your date is April 1st. After that time, you may not bring an unauthorized date to this event.

Tickets are $25 each through January 11th. Prices increase to $35 on January 14th, $45 on February 4th, and $55 on March 4th. The last day to buy tickets through ParentPortal is March 31st.

Tickets will still be sold in the main hallway during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays up until May 3rd. Prices increase to $65 on April 1st and $100 on April 29th.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Fennell or Ashley Walker.

2019 GEAR UP Events: Jan 12th & Feb. 4th

"How to Pay for College" GEAR UP Workshop 

Saturday, January 12th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at R2i2

General Session for FAFSA filing for the class of 2020

Breakout Sessions (Scholarships, Work Study, S.C. Student Loans, NCAA Requirements, & Understanding Award Letters)

HBCU College Fair (Sponsored by GEAR UP. Assistance provided by Ms. Teah Smith & Ms. Shawna Moore)

Monday, February 4th, 2019 

9:30 am to 11:00 am - Ridge View will attend with Spring Valley

Charter buses will be available to take 90 GEAR UP students to R2i2 (Students will submit permission slips to attend.)

8 adults are needed to attend with GEAR UP students

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - HBCU College Fair is open for all Richland 2 students and families

ATHLETICS: Don't Miss a Chance to Win a Flat Screen TV

As apart of the pre-softball season fundraising, the Softball Parent Booster Club, with player assistance, is holding a Pre-Season Raffle! The first prize winner will win a 39" Insignia Flat Screen - HDTV! The second prize winner will win a Fire TV Cube! Each ticket is $5 and you can buy as many as you want! Each player has approximately 15 tickets to sell.  All money raised in this fundraiser will help pay for transportation expenses, pre-game meals, and warm-ups.  If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please see a Ridge View softball player.  Help support our Ridge View softball family and purchase your raffle ticket(s) today.

ACADEMICS: Blazers Participate in Hour of Code

December 3-7 was Computer Science Education Week in recognition of the role of computing & necessity of rigorous computer science education.  Mr. Chigoba and Ms. Teah Smith's students participated in the Hour of Code for the week.  TEAMBLAZERS

ACTIVITIES: FINAL Cominghome Interest Meeting TOMORROW

Seniors, are you Ridge View's next Cominghome King or Queen?! Don't miss your chance to become part of history!! Speak with Ms. Knox (B-44), Ms. T. Smith (A-08), or any member of Senior Class for all of the details. The last meeting will be held TOMORROW, December 19th during lunch in B-44. Cominghome week will be held January 14th to the 18th.

ATHLETICS: Clear Bag Policy in Effect January 1st

                    

CAREER: Nat'l Poetry Contest Deadline Tomorrow, Dec 19th

November is National Career Development Month.  As a part of our celebration, the RVH Career Center will be sponsoring the school-wide Poster and Poetry Contest.  This year's theme is  “Using Career to Break Barriers, Empower Lives & Achieve Equity”.  The deadline for entries into the contest has been extended until December 19, 2018.  The county no longer participates in the contest so the school winners will be submitted to the state contest.  The winners will be announced on December 21, 2018.  

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, December 17

700 PM -- Cheer Holiday Party - Cafeteria

Tuesday, December 18

12:22 PM -- Student to Student Meeting - A-01

Wednesday, December 19

4:00 PM -- Girl Talk and Boy Talk - D-77

6:00 PM -- Wrestling @ Bengal Quad - Blythewood HS

Thursday, December 20

Varsity Boys Basketball @ Phenom Hoops Classic - Ben Lippen

Varsity Girls Basketball @ Holiday Tournament - Ridge View

5:00 PM -- Scholars Magnet Holiday Party - San Jose Restaurant

6:00 PM -- D5 Membership Ceremony - Multipurpose Rm

Friday, December 21

Varsity Boys Basketball @ Phenom Hoops Classic - Ben Lippen

Varsity Girls Basketball @ Holiday Tournament - Ridge View

Saturday, December 22

Varsity Boys Basketball @ Phenom Hoops Classic - Ben Lippen

Varsity Girls Basketball @ Holiday Tournament - Ridge View

9:00 AM-- Wrestling @ Griffins Duals - Fairfield Central

ATHLETICS: Clear Bag Policy in Effect January 1st

ACTIVITIES: Cap and Gown Orders

Did you place an order with Jostens for your graduation items? Make sure you have received your invoice! Check out https://www.rhodesgraduation.com/graduation/ for information about your order.  

Did you miss your chance to order the necessary items for graduation? No worries! You can place your order online using the above link. As a reminder, all graduating students are required to purchase the cap, gown, tassel, and diploma cover. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org with any questions!

FREE Hospitality and Tourism College Course @ R2i2

Columbia College will be coming to R2i2 on Thursday nights to offer Business 252, An Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism.  The class will begin on January 10 and continue through the first week of May.  The class hours on Thursday nights are 4:30-7:00 p.m.

This is a college class.  The students can earn a business credit on their transcript from an accredited college.  The course is not currently set up to be a dual enrollment, but class tuition is FREE to students.  Students will need to purchase the required text book(s) for the course and provide their own transportation to and from R2i2.  

If interested, please contact Ms. Mary Paige Boyce at mboyce@richland2.org.

Doko Film Fest Entries Due January 7th

Calling all South Carolina Student Film Makers 
Ages 15 - 18

The Doko Film Fest is about high school age film makers showcasing their films to a live audience.  It is a competitive showcase event with awards given.  It's a place where film makers interact with the audience and other film makers to explain their film, to receive reaction, and comment on their work.  Film makers and others attending will be able to participate in master classes on film making topics led by professional film makers.  Films are judged by industry professionals, including an Oscar-winning visual effects producer.

There is no fee to submit your film or attend master classes.  Films should be submitted between 5 and 10 minutes long.  Categories include short story, documentary, music video, comedy, animation, and pocket studio (all made by smart phone).  Film submissions due January 7, 2019.

Award winners will be recognized at the Doko Film Fest at Westwood High School in Blythewood, SC April 26 - 28, 2019.

For full details about the festival, categories, judges, and how to submit click the image.

ACTIVITIES: Blazers give back!

Ridge View students representing many different student organizations participated in a service project on Friday at Brookland Baptist Church-Northeast. They assisted in packing bags of food that will be given to students at North Springs Elementary School who may not have access to food over the weekend. Plans are already being made for students to return in the future!

ACTIVITIES: RVHS Student Council attended District 4 Rally

Over fifty members of Ridge View's Student Council attended the District 4 Rally held at Richland Northeast High School on December 8th. Students engaged in team building exercises, attended workshops, and learned more about their leadership styles. Sponsors attended workshops which focused on the policies and procedures of the South Carolina Association of Student Councils as well as one session that focused on communicating about difficult topics held by Dr. Helen Grant, Richland Two's Chief Diversity and Multicultural Inclusion Officer.

ACTIVITIES: Cominghome applications are still being accepted!

Seniors, are you Ridge View's next Cominghome King or Queen?! Don't miss your chance to become part of history!! Speak with Ms. Knox (B-44), Ms. T. Smith (A-08), or any member of Senior Class for all of the details. The last meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 19th during lunch in B-44. Cominghome week will be held January 14th to the 18th.

ACTIVITIES: Winter Wishes was a success!

Ridge View's annual Winter Wishes service project was a huge success thanks to the support from students, staff, and community members! All of the goals set were achieved!! Over the last six weeks, Ridge View was able to raise $2,000 for PAALS through the Giving Bowl and Silent Auction. Over 2,000 toiletries were donated to benefit Sistercare while 77 foster children received gifts at a party just for them. In addition, Harvest Hope Food Bank received 13,128 canned good items! None of this would have been possible without partnerships with Bridge Creek Elementary School, Rice Creek Elementary School, Kelly Mill Middle School, and Brookland Baptist Church-Northeast. Student Council played a large role in the success of the various events alongside AVID, Institute for Health Sciences, Scholars Academy for Business and Law, and School for the Arts. Thank you to each and every person who made reaching our goals possible! 

Interested in Your 11th Grader Taking ACT or SAT for Free?

Tomorrow your 11th grade student will be given a College Entrance Assessments letter.  Your student has the opportunity to take the ACT or the SAT.  The testing is being funded by the State so there is no cost to you.  The tests will be administered during the school day -- the ACT on March 12 and the SAT on April 9. Please click on the image to print and complete the form.  

All we need you to do is place a check in the box beside your choice, write your student's name on the form, and have him/her return the letter to Ridge View Main Office by December 21, 2018. You may also log in to Parent Portal and indicate your preference by December 14th.  

If we do not receive a preference from you your child will be given the ACT.  Please contact Melissa Myers, Ridge View's School Testing Coordinator, at mmyers@richland2.org if you have any questions. 

Ridge View's Student2Student Volunteers for Tell Me a Story

On Dec. 1st several of our military connected students gave up their time on a Saturday to serve the younger military kids and their families in our community. The Ridge View S2S Club partner's with Parent to Parent with Mrs. Tinesella Ross, Coordinator,  which supports the military families. This was the 2nd Tell Me a Story Event in the Columbia area. The next one will be in the spring at a local Chick-fil-A so we are looking forward to helping again. Student Volunteers: Essence Richardson, D'Nashia Swinton, Teri'Anna Gibbons,  

Join the Ridge View HS PTSO

The Ridge View High PTSO would like to thank everyone for their dedication, participation and support.  100% of the proceeds raised by this organization are used to support programs at Ridge View High School as well as throughout the local community.  That being said, it is not too late to pay your 2018-2019 dues.  Below are the ways to make payments and a list of the upcoming PTSO fundraiser events. 

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer or participate in any programs, please feel free to contact your board members.

Pay your dues using the following methods or drop a check off at the front desk

PayPal -  paypal.me/ridgeviewptso

CashApp - cash.me/$ridgeviewptso

UPCOMING EVENTS

JANUARY 12TH - ZUMBATHON - 8 am - 10 am 

(featuring instructors Mieorka Lites & Erica Stocker) 

FEBRUARY 5TH - SPAGHETTI DINNER - RVHS OPEN HOUSE

MAY 8TH - TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

ARTS: Come Support Ridge View Dance, TODAY Dec 13th

The Ridge View dancers have been working really hard and would love to see you at their performance!!!  If you currently teach or have taught any of the students listed below, please come see their growth as dancers.  If you haven't taught them and still want to come support us, we would greatly appreciate it!  Click the image to get a preview of what they can do.

Cornell Allison

Sufianah Daquioag

Jada Rose Hall

Makenzi Houston-McNair

Leah Pierre

Marquise Williams

Chyna Baldwin

Jayla Goodwin

Angel Rissell

Kaliyah Smith

Kortlyn Williams

Final Deadline to Pre-order a 2019 Yearbook

The final deadline to pre-order a 2019 yearbook is  December 20, 2018.  We currently have on 50 remaining preorder copies available. The current cost is $75.00.  This price is good until March 31, 2019 (final price is $100.00).  Your preorder will guarantee to reserve you a copy at the end of the year.  Deposits will be accepted. However, the full payment must be paid by May 1, 2019. If you wish to preorder and make a deposit ($5.00 minimum), please  click on the image to fill out the form and mail it to Ridge View High School.  You can also purchase a yearbook by visiting yearbookforever.com or the Richland 2 Parent Portal website.

For more information click here or contact Mrs. Leslie High-Washington at lhigh@richland2.org.  

ATHLETICS: Ridge View Men’s Soccer: Parent Meeting

There will be a Parent Meeting for Boy’s Soccer on Saturday December 15th, from 10 am- 12 pm in the Ridge View Cafeteria.

Coaches will be discussing upcoming season which will include: training sessions, calendar, try outs, fundraisers events and the Booster club, and other topics.

To access the team's website, click the image.  They also have a Android (click here) and Apple (click here) app.  Download App & search for Ridge View Men's Soccer.  All interested players will need to create an account and request access to the Interested Players group only. Players will be moved to JV or Varsity groups once teams have been selected.  Interested players will also need to going Remind 101 by clicking here or sending a text to 81010 with the message @rvhsmsocc.

American Legion Post 182 Oratorical Contest, Jan 12th

Interested in participating in American Legion's (Post 182) Annual Oratorical Contest?  Any high school student in Richland One or Two can compete.  The winner receives a $250.00, 2nd place receives $150.00 and 3rd place receives $100.00.  The winner will also participate in the Quadrant competition, who could also reach the State and then the Nationals to compete for $18,000.

Prepared Topic: Any aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government.  Speeches must be for 8-10 minutes without notes.

Assigned Topic: Students will be assigned one of 4 topics to discuss for 3-5 minutes without notes.  Students will receive and prepared their responses prior to the contest, but will be told just prior to their turn to speak which topic they will discuss. 

For more information about the contest, click on the image or click here.

ACTIVITIES: What's Up Wednesday

ACADEMICS: Institute of Health Sciences Attend the Escape Plan

The BioHealth and Allied Health freshmen participated in a day of teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration at the Escape Plan. The students worked in teams to conquer the Escape Room but also worked on their communication skills to help untie knots from a rope, organize themselves while being blindfolded, and draw pictures with simple shapes.

2019 GEAR UP Events: Jan 12th & Feb. 4th

"How to Pay for College" GEAR UP Workshop 

Saturday, January 12th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at R2i2

General Session for FAFSA filing for the class of 2020

Breakout Sessions (Scholarships, Work Study, S.C. Student Loans, NCAA Requirements, & Understanding Award Letters)

HBCU College Fair (Sponsored by GEAR UP. Assistance provided by Ms. Teah Smith & Ms. Shawna Moore)

Monday, February 4th, 2019 

9:30 am to 11:00 am - Ridge View will attend with Spring Valley

Charter buses will be available to take 90 GEAR UP students to R2i2 (Students will submit permission slips to attend.)

8 adults are needed to attend with GEAR UP students

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - HBCU College Fair is open for all Richland 2 students and families

CAREER; Nat'l Poster Contest Due Next Week, Dec 19th

November is National Career Development Month.  As a part of our celebration, the RVH Career Center will be sponsoring the school-wide Poster and Poetry Contest.  This year's theme is  “Using Career to Break Barriers, Empower Lives & Achieve Equity”.  The deadline for entries into the contest has been extended until December 19, 2018.  The county no longer participates in the contest so the school winners will be submitted to the state contest.  The winners will be announced on December 21, 2018.  

ACADEMICS: Holiday Pen Pals for SSR

Mrs. Rupp's Geometry students in her 1st/2nd block have taken Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) to the next level.  In order to help students in Karlsruhe, German learn English, Mrs. Rupp and the German teacher exchanged information.  During SSR, her students read the cards they received from the German students.  Last week, they created holiday cards to exchange and respond to the letters they received.  

Blazerville Is NOW Open!!!

Coffee: $3.00

(includes whipped, caramel, and chocolate syrup)

Coffee Extras: $0.25 each.

Hoodies: $20.00

Short-Sleeve Shirts: $10.00

Long-Sleeve Shirts: $12.00

Please visit the Blazerville School Store during lunch to purchase Winter gifts, Apparel, and refreshments.

RVH Yearbook Holiday Fundraiser

Do you want a chance to win a Marvel Spider Man PS4 for a family member or yourself for the upcoming holiday?

1st  Prize - Playstation (PS4) * 

2nd Prize - $50 Visa gift card * 

3rd Prize -$25 Visa gift card

Obtain a ticket from any of our yearbook staff members for the opportunity to win!  Each ticket is $1.  The more tickets that you purchase will increase your chances of going home with one of these amazing prizes.  Hurry before the chance is gone!