ATHLETICS: JV Girls Basketball Now 16-0

The Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team improved their record to 16-0 with a huge 46-23 victory over South Pointe on Thursday, and a 48-6 victory over Lancaster this past Monday evening. Up next for them, they will take on District rival, Richland Northeast on February 1st at RNE.

COLLEGE: Jackie Robinson Scholarship Due Feb 1st

No one succeeds in college alone. That's why the Jackie Robinson Foundation offers promising minority students not only a generous four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending college, but a full support network of fellow scholars, alumni, and professional mentors to help them excel in school and beyond.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2018.  Click the image to learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship.

ACADEMICS: Eliscar & Mack-Harris Intern at Nephron

Tyler Mack-Harris and Johnaida Eliscar, CAT Seniors, were able to participate in an internship at Nephron Pharmaceuticals.  Nephron ​Pharmaceuticals ​is ​a ​generic respiratory ​medication ​manufacturer ​that is ​based ​right ​here ​in ​Columbia, ​South Carolina.  ​The ​company ​started ​in ​1992 ​in Orlando, ​FL, ​and ​made ​the ​decision ​to relocate ​to ​Columbia ​last ​year.  ​They ​specialize ​in ​blow-fill-seal ​manufacturing ​and ​​have distributed ​over ​1 ​billion ​doses ​doses ​of ​respiratory ​medication ​over ​the ​last ​5 ​years. 

Nephron is very involved in our community and has created an extensive internship program where our students are immersed as a new hire and participate in all new hire training.  "Boot Camp", as the training is known, is an intensive introduction to the company's different departments - from HR to research to robotics.  Ridge View and the CAT Program would like to thank you Aubrey Dooley and Brian Platt for another incredible experience for our students.  Both Tyler and Johnaida said they learned so much and would love to do it again!

COMMUNITY: Parent Academy Tomorrow, Feb 1

COLLEGE: College of Charleston Rep Visit, Feb 6th

College of Charleston Admissions Rep coming to Ridge View

Tuesday, February 6th

10:00 AM

College Center

Get your pass from D-95 TODAY!!!

ACADEMICS: Preparing Students for ACCESS 2018

On February 13th and February 15th, Ridge View students considered English Learners will take the online version of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment created by the WIDA Consortium.  WIDA released Online Sample Items for the public for many grade levels and domains of the test.  These new sample test items and tasks can be used to help prepare students to they take ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online.  Additionally, there is an enhanced User Guide to accompany the sample items, which provides supportive scripting to orient students to the testing platform.  Click the image to access all links and documents to prepare English Learners for the ACCESS 2018.

ACTIVITIES: RVHS Blood Drive in 2 Weeks, February 13th

Ridge View will be hosting its Winter Heart Health Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 13th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Small Gym.  Almost everyone during their life will know someone who needs a blood transfusion; and you can help by giving blood on this day to help someone who is in need of blood.  You can register online by clicking the image and using the code ridgeviewhs or by emailing our Student Activities Director, Ms. Wimmer (wwimmer@richland2.org).  We would like this to be a big school and community drive.  We look forward to seeing you there.

ATHLETICS: Varsity Wrestling Finishes 2nd After Westwood Match

Big night for the Blazers! With 2 Region 3-AAAA matches to wrestle tonight, the team needed to win 1 to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2011!

In the first match of the evening, Westwood was able to hold off the team with a 38-36 decision. Neither team was wrestling at full strength, and there were some great matches wrestled. Key performers for the squad were McKale Yanagacio and Mike McQueen, both of whom came up with necessary pins to put the team in striking distance of a win. While unfortunate to come so close to a win, once again the team showed vast improvement in the past year against the Redhawks. In 2017, the Blazers lost 60-15. Earlier this season, 45-30. Hopefully next season we can get on the right side of the final score!

In the final match of the Region 3-AAAA slate, the team took on Lancaster. In 2017, we lost another heartbreaking match 38-33. This year, we showed improvement by getting a 52-30 decision. Will Johnson, Jonathan Cardona, Brandon Holliman, Donovan Keeffe, Jalen Jones, Lorenza Waiters, McKale Yanagacio, Jacob Shusterman, and Dimitrias Chestnut all performed at a high level to secure the win and the playoff spot.

Up next, individuals will wrestle in the Region 3-AAAA Tournament for the chance to qualify for the Upper State Tournament in a few weeks. The whole team will next compete against Airport High School next Saturday, February 3rd in the 1st Round of the AAAA State Playoffs.

ARTS: An Exciting Encounter

Ridge View Choir meets Travis Greene at Chick-fil-A

COLLEGE: Jackie Robinson Scholarship App Due Feb 1st

No one succeeds in college alone. That's why the Jackie Robinson Foundation offers promising minority students not only a generous four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending college, but a full support network of fellow scholars, alumni, and professional mentors to help them excel in school and beyond.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2018.  Click the image to learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship.

COLLEGE: Vorhees College Open House, Feb 3

Saturday, February 3rd 2:00 PM

Massachusetts Hall

Learn firsthand the benefits of attending a college in a supportive, close-knit community where personal attention matters! Preview our campus while cheering on our Tigers as our Men’s Basketball team takes on Allen University. You also get to meet the President, tour our campus, interact with faculty and staff, and cheer on the Tigers Basketball Team.  Click the image to register online.

ACADEMICS: CAT Students' Exciting RCSD Internship

Internships can help give students an insiders view of a particular job while helping them learn more about the industry.  Over winter break four Ridge View CAT students had the opportunity to participated in an internship/job shadowing program.  Mikasia Carree and Imani Crandell interned at Richland County Sheriff Department, December 18-22, 2017.  They were able to participate and observe a wide variety of careers at the Sheriffs Department.  Some of their activities included the Gang Task Force and Crime Scene presentations, K-9 demonstrations, and Financial Literacy training.  They were also able to participate in the regular radio program.  After their internship Sheriff Lott said, "We were glad to have them with us.  They brightened all of our days."  Ridge View thanks Sheriff Lott and Major Snowden for creating a once in a lifetime experience for our CAT students. 

Welcoming Counseling Intern, Constance Wright

ATHLETICS: Wrestling Loses Hard Fight Against South Pointe & York

The wrestling Blazers had a great night of competition at RNE on Tuesday, January 23rd.  While the team did not come away with a team win in either of the 2 matches they wrestled against South Pointe and York.  Great effort and improvement was shown not just from this beginning of this season until now, but also since the last time we squared off against these tough teams.

In the match against South Pointe, they lost a hard fight (62-15 decision).  Against the Stallions, the Blazers were lead by outstanding efforts by Lorenza Waiters, Jabari Hampton, McKale Yanagacio, and Mike McQueen.  Lorenza wrestled a tough match that prevented South Pointe from scoring bonus points and widening their lead, while Jabari and Mike were able to secure big pins to get some momentum going for the team.  McKale was able to grind out a very tough decision against his opponent that was workman-like and efficient.

The score was much closer against York (56-21).  Key performers against the Cougars were Jonathan Cardona, Donovan Keeffe, Davin Moses, Jabari Hampton and McKale Yanagacio.  Jonathan was able to use some key concepts that we have been working on heavily in practice the past week to win an awe-inspiring match in overtime while bumping up to the 138 pound weight class.  Donovan Keeffe was able to generate a 12 point swing match that got the team fired up on the bench, surely inspiring Jabari to come off the bench and do his thing for a decisive 2nd period pin.  McKale continued his solid work for the evening by going out and wrestling a tight match that he ultimately lost but prevented bonus points being scored.  This past weekend they wrestled against Westwood and Lancaster with hopes to participate in the Upper State Championships in February.  Stay tuned to hear the results of those matches.

ACADEMICS: CAT Students Attend Girls STEM Fest

Left: Augustina Aidoo talks to Lauren Wallace about the 

manufacturing process.  Right: Leah Atkinson learns the 

importance of safety in manufacturing.

In December Edventure and TRANE joined forces and hosted a Girls STEM Fest at Trane.  Like many manufacturers in South Carolina they are growing very rapidly and have set high goals for the upcoming years.  Trane is actively trying to increase women in the engineering and manufacturing fields by exposing our students to the many career possibilities that exist in manufacturing.

Many female Trane employees spoke to our CAT young ladies about their career path and their passion at Trane.  Trane set up tables representing several different processes in the plant with the women who run them as facilitators.  The Ridge View CAT young ladies were able to engage these women in conversation about their career and got a chance to tour the facility.

Edventure representative, Marc Drews, stated in an email to RV CAT, "the engagement and enthusiasm that they shared was invigorating.  The tour of the facilities was amazing as they learned that the world of manufacturing has so many career possibilities.  Our entire team was blown away with how involved the students were as they spoke to employees who shared their passion about the important role they played at TRANE."  Samary Rodriguez from Trane mentioned, "Hosting these young women was an inspirable day for all of us. We hope to have a Girls STEM and MFG Summit every year moving forward."  This is great news and the CAT ladies are look forward to returning!

COLLEGE: Check Out Scholarships on Family Connections

Tons of scholarships are available and deadlines are approaching.  All you have to go to is your Family Connections account.  Applications for the scholarships are available in D-95.

• James Byrnes: $3,500   Deadline: February 1st
• 2018 Journalism 4-year Scholarship Contest   Deadline: February 1st
• Sparkleberry Fair Scholarship: $1,500   Deadline: February 16th
• 2018 Nina Neely Scholarship Essay Contest: $1,000   Deadline: March 12th
• RCAEOP Scholarship: $500   Deadline: March 16th
• First in Family Scholarship: $1,250   Deadline: March 16th
• Richland County Alumnae Chapter Scholarship: $1,250   Deadline: March 27th
• Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship: $2,500   Deadline: March 31st

CHECK OUT EVEN MORE ON YOUR FAMILY CONNECTIONS ACCOUNT!!!

ATHLETICS: Baseball Tryouts Begin Tomorrow, Jan 29th

Baseball will be begin tryouts tomorrow, January 29th.  High School will start at 4:00 PM and middle school will start at 6:00 PM.  A completed physical dated after April 1, 2017 is required before a student will be allowed to tryout.  The physical packet can be found by clicking on the More tab on the Athletic website.  The packet will be under Blazer HQ on the left side of the screen. You can also click on the image to access it as well.  Look forward to seeing everyone interested on the field.  

SAVE THE DATE: Red Cross Blood Drive @RVHS

Ridge View will be hosting its Winter Heart Health Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 13th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Small Gym.  Almost everyone during their life will know someone who needs a blood transfusion; and you can help by giving blood on this day to help someone who is in need of blood.  You can register online by clicking the image and using the code ridgeviewhs or by emailing our Student Activities Director, Ms. Wimmer (wwimmer@richland2.org).  We would like this to be a big school and community drive.  We look forward to seeing you there.

ACADEMICS: Checking Out IHS Biomedical Innovations This Semester

Have you ever broken your leg and had to use crutches to get around, taken antibiotics when you were sick, or used an ace bandage when you sprained your ankle? All of these products exist because innovative people set out to create a solution for a biomedical problem. Whether it is creating a product from scratch or improving a current design, biomedical professionals work to create the specialized products that save lives and make patients safer and more comfortable. To design new or better biomedical solutions, you first start with a need, a problem, or a want, and follow through a series of steps or phases that result in the creation of something that serves as a solution. 

Students will investigate the evolution of various biomedical products, brainstorm ideas for a new biomedical product or for a way to improve an existing product, and evaluate solutions of the past and present. Students will explore possible design solutions, select the best approach, and develop a design proposal. Finally, students will showcase their designs with a model, prototype, or schematic and create a marketing plan to pitch their product to potential investors.

Upcoming Events AT THE VIEW

Coming Home Week   1/29 – 2/3

Winter Band Camp   2/2 – 2/3

AP English Student Study Session   2/3

Nat’l School Counseling Week   2/5 – 2/9

PTSO &  SIC Meetings   2/5

Spring Open House   2/6

Nat’l Signing Day   2/7

Magnet Interviews   2/10

AP Math Student Study Session   2/10

ATHLETICS: Middle School Night, Feb 2

Ridge View Basketball will be hosting Middle School Night on Friday, February 2.  Any middle school student in uniform or team warmup(for any sport) will gain free entry!   The Blazers take on Richland Northeast HS that evening with the Varsity Girls playing at 6:00 PM followed by the Varsity Boys at 7:30 PM.  Spread the word about this exciting night as we welcome middle school students to our campus!

ACADEMICS: Practice Tests Available on ACT Website

On February 27th, several 3rd year students will take the ACT with writing at the school.  We wanted to share a number of online resources that will help students  prepare to take the ACT® test.  Click the image to access these resources including the opportunity to take a practice test in an online format.  A practice test is also available to students taking the ACT test on paper.  At the end of January a practice test with text-to-speech will also be added to the website. 

Congrats Keynote Speaker, Mrs Haltiwanger

We would like to congratulate our Media Specialist, Mrs. Kristie Haltiwanger.  She was the Keynote Speaker for the Low Country Regional Library Workshop.

ACADEMICS: ACCESS 2018 Tips & Resources

Are you looking for specific practice questions and tips to assist English Learners with the ACCESS 2018.  Try some of the following ideas:

Writing

1. Help students write using text-to-self and compare and contrast modalities.
2. Help students learn to write for science and social studies questions.
3. Check out Pinterest for creative writing ideas!

Speaking

1. Have kids wearing headphones with mics regularly to practice!  Ensure they are speaking loud enough and clearly enough to be understood.
2. Challenge students to expand their vocabulary as well as sentence and paragraph level complexity with meaningful conversations.  More complicated speech and vocabulary are required for higher scores. 

Listening

1. Select a short, level-appropriate content area reading and read it aloud to students.  Afterwards, ask follow up questions from the reading.
2. http://www.esl-lab.com/ - Choose more academic passages than conversational ones, as the academic listening is what will be tested on ACCESS. 

Reading

1. Select a short, level-appropriate content area reading to have students read, then ask follow up questions.
2. Help students look for answers in the text and also to take thoughts from the text to build on their own ideas.

ACADEMICS: IHS Junior Medical Interventions Update

Today scientists and biomedical professionals have the power to look inside of our cells and decipher the DNA code. Various genetic tests are used to diagnose disease before it ever shows its face or affects our offspring. This semester 11th IHS Medical Intervention students will examine the available types of genetic testing and screening and discuss ethical implications of these tests, as well as focus on prenatal testing, newborn testing, and carrier screening.

Playing the part of genetic counselors, students will analyze a patient case concerning issues of genetic testing and provide appropriate recommendations. They will explore molecular techniques necessary to complete a genetic test by amplifying a DNA segment using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Students will then have a chance to see the connection between phenotype and genotype as they test their own genes. Students will investigate the interventions that exist to help protect and monitor a growing fetus

Students will examine how the study of genetics will alter the way doctors and scientists treat disease, as well as the way humans reproduce. Students will learn about traditional gene therapy and genome editing. Both are potentially life-saving treatments for many debilitating genetic disorders. By reading articles from opposing viewpoints, students will debate the safety of this practice and write a policy statement highlighting guidelines and restrictions on gene therapy testing and research.

COMMUNITY: Parent Academy, Feb 1

ACADEMICS: Free SAT Practice Resources on Kahn Academy

Are you taking the SAT soon?  Did you know that twenty (20) hours of practice on Khan Academy is associated with an average 115-point score increase from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT, nearly double the average gain without Khan Academy.  Click the image to sign up today!  

ACADEMICS: Scholars Juniors Proud to Participate in Trafficking Resolution

Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law Juniors Reilly Arford, M’Chaelah Brown, and Rhiannon Thompson were pleased to join Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council on Tuesday, January 16th as they presented a resolution condemning human trafficking in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  The Juniors worked as part of an ongoing advocacy project discussing ways to educate students on the signs of trafficking and the need for diversion courts to help victims of trafficking with a criminal record for non-violent offenses restart their lives.  They look forward to working closely with the mayor’s office on this important topic.  If you’d like to follow the students’ progress, check them out on Twitter @stopsxtraffick.

COMMUNITY: Freshmen Information Night TONIGHT, Jan. 24

Our Freshman Information Session is rescheduled for  TONIGHT, January 24th.  A “Sneak Preview” of what Ridge View has to offer will begin at 6:00 PM. The Information Session will begin at 6:30 PM in the RVH Auditorium.  The auditorium is located at the entrance to the school parking lot at the top of the hill off of Hard Scrabble Road near our marquee.  Click the image to review the Richland 2 STEAMM Magnet Schools portfolio.

ALUMNI: Where Are They Now?

Aria Hill, Institute of Health Sciences Class of 2013 graduate, is a student at Hampton University majoring in Pharmacy. She is currently in her forth year of the six year program. Besides her academic success, Aria received the 2017 Historical Black College and Universities Female Student of the Year. She began a student organization her freshmen year called Service Spree, which connects Hampton University students with social service organizations in Virginia with the goal never leaving a service project without volunteers.

ACADEMICS: IHS 10th Grade Human Body Systems Update

Human vision is a combination of “seeing” with the eye and “perceiving” with the brain. The eye has the remarkable ability to convert light into a stream of nervous impulses. Various structures in the eye focuses light on the retina and neurons then take information about this image to the brain for processing and interpretation. Each structure in the eye plays a unique role in assuring that the image you see is the image before you.

This semester 10th grade Institute of Health Science (IHS) students will:

• examine the structure of an eye by completing an eye dissection.
• investigate the many aspects of visual perception by completing station exercises and by interpreting results for tests in visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision, accommodation, optical illusions, and afterimages.  
• describe the tests and procedures that go into a routine eye exam, as well as compare three different career paths in the field of vision. 

ACADEMICS: Getting Students Ready for ACCESS 2018

On February 13th and February 15th, Ridge View students considered English Learners will take the online version of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment created by the WIDA Consortium.  WIDA released Online Sample Items for the public for many grade levels and domains of the test.  These new sample test items and tasks can be used to help prepare students to they take ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online.  Additionally, there is an enhanced User Guide to accompany the sample items, which provides supportive scripting to orient students to the testing platform.  Click the image to access all links and documents about ACCESS testing 

ATHLETICS: Baseball Tryouts Begin January 29th

Baseball will be begin tryouts on Monday January 29th.  High School will start at 4:00 PM and middle school will start at 6:00 PM.  A completed physical dated after April 1, 2017 is required before a student will be allowed to tryout.  The physical packet can be found by clicking on the More tab on the Athletic website.  The packet will be under Blazer HQ on the left side of the screen. You can also click on the image to access it as well.  Look forward to seeing everyone interested on the field.  

ACADEMICS: Principles of Biomedical Sciences Update

9th grade Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) student investigated what it means to have diabetes, explored how doctors make an initial diagnosis of diabetes and characterize the disease, completed simulated glucose tolerance testing as well as insulin analysis on three patients, including Anna, and drew conclusions about their disease status based on their findings. By analyzing test results, they will deduce what is happening inside the body when a person has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Glucose levels are related to the food we consume. During the Spring Semester, IHS freshmen will investigate the science of food and look in detail at the biochemistry of macromolecules and test for the presence of sugar, starch, protein, and lipids in three common food items, including testing the stomach contents of the ill-fated Anna Garcia. Analysis of her stomach contents at the time of her death may reveal information about Anna’s last meal and provide additional evidence regarding the conditions surrounding her mysterious death. 

They will also analyze Anna’s diet and assess how well she was meeting  her nutritional requirements. Students will then complete a series of molecular puzzles to build macromolecules and explore the biochemistry of food. They will begin to see how the body works to harness the power of what we eat, through the assembly and disassembly of macromolecules.  Students further explore the energy content of various foods by completing calorimetry experiments. 

ACADEMICS: Scholars Magnet Fundraiser TONIGHT, Jan 23

One last reminder.  Tonight, January 23rd, Diablo's (460 Killian Road, Suite 5, Columbia, SC 29203) is hosting a Spirit Night on behalf of Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law.  10% of the receipts received between 6:00 - 9:00 PM will be donated to the Scholars Academy Magnet program.  Click the image to check out their menu.  Please support our Scholar Magnet students and have a delicious meal with them as well.

ACADEMICS: Schools-Within-a-School Online Application Due March 16th

If you are a rising 9th or 10th grader and interested in applying to School for the Arts (SFA), AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, CAT (Carolina Alliance for Technology) program, or a combination of any two of these programs, please click on the image to access the Application Process page.  You will find the application and any other forms you will need to apply for one or two of these programs.  The application process will close on March 16, 2018 at 12:00 midnight.  More important dates can be found on the SWS website.  Click the image to access the site.

COMMUNITY: Freshmen Information Night, Jan. 24

Our Freshman Information Session is rescheduled for  Wednesday, January 24th.  A “Sneak Preview” of what Ridge View has to offer will begin at 6:00 PM. The Information Session will begin at 6:30 PM in the RVH Auditorium.  The auditorium is located at the entrance to the school parking lot at the top of the hill off of Hard Scrabble Road near our marquee.  Click the image to review the Richland 2 STEAMM Magnet Schools portfolio.

ACADEMICS: Scholars Academy Magnet Fundraiser, Jan 23

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, January 23rd Diablo's (460 Killian Road, Suite 5, Columbia, SC 29203) is hosting a Spirit Night on behalf of Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law.  10% of the receipts received between 6:00 - 9:00 PM will be donated to the Scholars Academy Magnet program.  Click the image to check out their menu.  Please support our Scholar Magnet students and have a delicious meal with them as well.

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, January 22

• Half  Day (Students) – Dismissal @ 12:15 PM

Tuesday, January 23

• 2nd Semester Begins
• USC-Upstate College Tour
• 6:00 PM: Wrestling @ Richland NE
• 6:00 PM: Military Information Night   Library Commons

Wednesday, January 24

• 11:30 AM:  Josten’s Ring & Graduation Item Payment Day   Room M-141
• 6:00 PM: Rising 9th Grade Information Night   Auditorium
• 6:00 PM: Wrestling vs Westwood & Lancaster @ Westwood

Friday, January 26

• 5:00 PM: Basketball vs South Pointe

Saturday, January 27

• Magnum Volleyball
• 8:30 AM: AP Science Student Study Sessions   D Hall
• 10:00 AM: B-Team & JV Boy Basketball @ Sumter Invitational
• 10:00 AM: Wrestling @ Region 3 4A Tournament

COMMUNITY: Nominations for Black History Celebration Due Today, Jan. 22

Richland District 2 wants to recognize community members (employees, graduates, parents, community members) who have made or are still making contributions to black history and culture.  Please nominate persons you deem worthy of recognition.  The deadline for nominations is TODAY (January 22nd).  Click on the image to learn more about Richland 2's Black History Celebration.

CAREERS: Military Education Night, Jan 23

Ridge View's Military Education night is tomorrow, (Tuesday, January 23rd) at 6:00 PM in the Library Commons.  This night is designed for Juniors, Seniors, and their parents to receive information on benefits of each branch of the military.  It is not just for students interested in joining the military.  Students interested in attending college are also encouraged to attend.  Recruiters will be on available to answer questions so that the students and their parents can receive the most accurate information possible. 

ATHLETICS: JV Girls Basketball Defeats Westwood

The JV Girls Basketball Team defeated Westwood on Thursday by a score of 42-25.  Leading the team was Ariyanna Daley with 19 points, Zoria McClerkin contributed 8 points followed by Mya Wasswa with 7 points.  The ladies improved their record and are now 13-0 for the season.  

COMMUNITY: R2 Black History Celebration Nominations Due Jan 22

Richland District 2 wants to recognize community members (employees, graduates, parents, community members) who have made or are still making contributions to black history and culture.  Please nominate persons you deem worthy of recognition.  The deadline for nominations is January 22nd.  Click on the image to learn more about Richland 2's Black History Celebration.

ATHLETICS: Wrestling Results in Tri-Match

The wrestling team traveled to Graniteville to grapple with Eau Claire, Irmo, as well as Midland Valley.  The first match of the evening was over before it ever started due to Eau Claire being shorthanded and forfeiting 8 weight classes.  The Shamrocks did fight back, however they ultimately lost 48-24.  In the second match of the evening, the Irmo Yellow Jackets were too much, dispatching the Blazers with a 72-6 victory.  Lastly, wrestling the host Midland Valley Mustangs was a competitive affair.  The Blazers leaned on dominant performances by Lorenza Waiters, Jurnee Dunbar, and Ben Maco to keep it competitive, ultimately losing 44-30.

Standout performers for the Blazers were Ben Maco (3-0), Quentin Joseph (2-1) and Jurnee Dunbar (1-0).  The team is now 6-14 on the season, 1-0 in Region 3-4A competition.  The team is now focusing on getting into the right weight classes to make a push to return to the playoffs for the first time in 5 years.

ATHLETICS: Middle School Night, Feb 2nd

Ridge View Basketball will be hosting Middle School Night on Friday, February 2.  Any middle school student in uniform or team warmup(for any sport) will gain free entry!   The Blazers take on Richland Northeast HS that evening with the Varsity Girls playing at 6:00 PM followed by the Varsity Boys at 7:30 PM.  Spread the word about this exciting night as we welcome middle school students to our campus!

COLLEGE: USC Upstate Campus Tour

Juniors & Seniors

Sign-Up in D95 for the 

USC Upstate Campus Tour

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Cost: $20.00 

includes Transportation & Lunch

Report Cards Distributed Next Week

The Second Nine Weeks ended today.  Report cards will be distributed in Advisory on Wednesday, January 24th.  Remind your child when he/she comes home to show you the report card.  Students who are on the Principal and A/B Honor Roll will attend a celebration and will have their names printed in The State.

ATHLETICS: Shrine Bowler, Daley, Recognize by Richland 2 Board

Pictured (L-R): Honorable Craig Plank (Chair), Damion Daley,
Coach Perry Parks, Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth (Principal)

Gabrielle Swainson Scholarship Application Due May 11th

The Ridge View High School Gabrielle “Gabbiee” Swainson Memorial Scholarship is established to honor former student, Gabbiee Swainson. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to two worthy students to pursue their dreams of earning a college degree. The $500 scholarships will be awarded annually to students at Ridge View High School. Applications will be accepted through May 11, 2018. Deadline extensions will not be granted, and incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed. Click on the image for more information.

2 Hour Delay Today, January 18th

Richland School District Two will delay the opening of school by two hours, Thursday, January 18, 2018, for students and employees. In a two-hour delay: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should be dropped off at schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise, should report to work two hours later than usual.

District staff have and continue to travel throughout the district to assess roads, bridges and overpasses. The delay will provide additional time in the morning for district staff to check roads and make sure conditions are safe for travel. If staff determine that conditions are not safe for travel early tomorrow morning, the district will send an automated message to parents by 6:30 a.m. notifying them of additional schedule adjustments.

High school families, please note that Thursday, January 18, will no longer be a half-day for high schools. That half-day for high schools has now been moved to Monday, January 22, which will now be the end of first semester. Friday, January 19, will remain a half-day for all students.

Again, Richland Two will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 18. Thursday is no longer a half-day for high school students. Friday, January 19, remains a half-day for all students, and Monday, January 22, is now a half-day for high school students only. If additional schedule adjustments are needed for Thursday due to unsafe travel conditions, parents will receive notification by 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning.

COMMUNITY: Parent Academy, Feb 1