AT THE VIEW Daily: March 2018

Saturday, March 31, 2018

CAREER: Healthcare Professionals Day, April 14th

Healthcare Professionals Day

April 14, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

First Northeast Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall

Open to all youth

To Register

Call: 803.736.5055 or

Email: Lewis.carter@fnebc.org

Students will see and hear from minority healthcare professionals and learn about what it takes to become a healthcare professional. They will also hear about the role God played in the success of these professionals. Representatives of the USC School of Medicine will be present to answer questions regarding recruitment of minority students.

CAREERS: Manufacturing & Apprenticeship Forum, April 3rd

Friday, March 30, 2018

COLLEGE: 2018-2019 C Teachers Loan Application Now Available

The 2018-2019 SC Teachers Loan Program Application is now available. Designed to help talented and qualified students pursue a teaching career in South Carolina, this loan can be 100% forgivable. The funds, provided by the State of South Carolina, are limited and demand often exceeds the funds available so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Eligibility criteria and the 2018-2019 application can be found by going to www.scstudentloan.org and click on 'Apply for a Loan' at the top of the page. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-347-2752.

COLLEGES: Furman's Summer Program for Current Juniors

Don’t know what you’re going to do this summer? Check out Furman University's Emerging Public Leaders Program for current juniors. This program is free of charge to all students who are selected to participate. Click on the image for more information and to apply.

June 17-22, 2018

Application Deadline: Friday, April 6, 2018

Got Questions?

Contact Melanie Armstrong

864-921-8367 or at melanie.armstrong@furman.edu

Thursday, March 29, 2018

ACTIVITIES: Who Will Win the JDRF Student/Faculty Basketball Game?

Cost: $1

7th period

All proceeds are donated to JDRF. Help us raised $3,000

SAVE THE DATE: Rising Freshmen Athletic Night, May 3rd

COLLEGES: Sparkleberry Fair Awards 6 RV Students Scholarships

Top Row: Keianna Benson, Priya George
Center, Aaron Walker
Bottom Row: Abbagail Griffin, Queen Trapp
Not pictured: Rondasia Willis

Ridge View would like to congratulate Keianna Benson, Priya George, Abbagail Griffin, Queen Trapp, Rondasia Willis, and Aaron Walker. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Sparkleberry Country Fair.

COLLEGES: Columbia International University Overnight Event, April 5th

Undergraduate Overnight Event

for 10th-12th Grade

Thursday, April 5- Friday, April 6th

Opportunity to meet current students, stay overnight in the Residence Halls, Tour Campus, talk to Faculty about Programs and participate in Campus Activities. Click on the image to register for this FREE event.

COMMUNITY: Project CARE World Cafe Town Hall Mtg:, RSVP April 6th

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

ATHLETICS: Congrats to Jabari Hampton, State Weightlifting Champ

Ridge View’s Jabari Hampton is a State Champion as he claimed 1st place in the 180 pound weight class of today’s State Championship strength Meet held at White Knoll High School. Jabari bench pressed 340 pounds and squatted 435 while weighing 173.6 Congrats Jabari!

ACTIVITIES: It's Indie/Hippie Day!!

Dress Day: Indie or Hippie!!

Help Us Reach $3,000 JDRF Goal

$1 = JDRF Footprint in Main Hall

$1 = Slime teachers/admins

$1 = Class Competition (1st period)

CAREERS: Engineering/IT Career Expo, April 11th

CAREERS: Congressman Wilson's Manufacturing Forum, April 3rd

CAREERS: Spring ASVAB Registration Deadline TODAY, March 28th

The spring ASVAB is scheduled for April 12, 2018. Interested students can sign up in the Career Center by March 28, 2018. Sophomores are also allowed to sign up and take the ASVAB. For questions, please see Ms. Barnes in the Career Center or email her at arbarnes@richland2.org.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

SUMMER CAMPS: Cybersecurity Camp, Deadline April 10th

Click on the flyer to print the Application Packet.

ACTIVITIES: It's Spring Fling Week!!

Blazers, it's Spring Fling Spirit Week! Don't forget to dress up!

It's Spring Fling Week! Help Us Donate $3,000 to JDRF

A week full of fun that ends with the annual Student/Faculty basketball game. The goal for this week is to raise $3,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. How can you help?

Donate funds in your 1st period class. The class with the largest donation will receive a pizza party with drinks.
Donate $1 to slime a RVH staff member. Yes, this also includes administration. The staff member with the highest donation will get slimmed during the Student/Faculty basketball game.
Want to slime your favorite Ridge View staff member? Donate an additional $1 and win a chance to personally slime the faculty member of your choice.
Students can also donate $1 to post JDRF footprints in their name. All footprints will be posted in the Main Hall. You can purchase a footprint in the Main Office or in Student Activities (Room M-141).
Purchase a ticket for a $1 to the Student/Faculty basketball game and a chance to see who are the better players - the students or the Ridge View staff.

If everyone donates $2 for JDRF,

we will reach our goal.

CAREER: Annual Career Day, March 28th

On March 28th, Ridge View will host our 5th Annual Career Day. This is a day in which business professionals within our community come and share with our student about their daily duties. Our professionals also share tips on education, training and soft skills that would be helpful in preparing for their careers. It is my hope that our students will use this day as a networking experience that can lead to other opportunities for them in the mode of job shadowing, internships, and even future employment. However, if they are not present, they cannot reap the benefits of this day. Parents, please encourage your child/children to attend school for the event. You are also welcome to come and visit with us on the 28th. Seminars begin at 10:45 am. Click on the image to watch the informational video.

ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting TODAY, March 27th

Any female interested in trying out for the 2018-2019 volleyball teams should attend an interest meeting on today, March 27th at 3:35 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Email Coach Lauren Fink (lfink@richland2.org)with any questions.

COLLEGE: 2018-2019 SC Teachers Loan Application Now Available

Monday, March 26, 2018

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, March 26

USC -Beaufort College Tour
4:00 PM: Boys Golf vs Spring Valley & Blythewood - Woodlands GCC

Tuesday, March 27

8:30 AM: National Spanish Exam
5:00 & 7:00 PM: B/Varsity Baseball vs Westwood
5:00 PM: Boys Tennis vs Westwood
5:00 & 7:00 PM: JV/Varsity Softball vs Westwood
5:30 & 7:15 PM: Varsity Girls/Boys Soccer vs Westwood

Wednesday, March 28

Career Day
Boys Golf @ Battle of Damn Tournament - Timberlake/Golden Hills GC

Thursday, March 29

Freshmen Focus
Boys Golf @ Battle of Damn Tournament - Timberlake/Golden Hills GC
5:00 & 7:00 PM: B/Varsity Baseball vs South Pointe
5:00 PM: Boys Tennis vs South Pointe
5:00 & 6:45 PM: JV/Varsity Softball @ South Pointe
6:00 PM: Varsity Girls Soccer vs South Pointe
7:00 PM: Varsity Boys Soccer @ South Pointe
7:00 PM: Early College Information Night
7:30 PM: Girls Lacrosse vs Nations Ford

Friday, March 30

Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

Saturday, March 31

9:00 AM: Alpha Academy Oratorical Contest

CAREERS: Clemson Career Workshop Application Deadline April 30

Clemson Career Workshop, July 8-14

Open to Rising High School Seniors

Click image for more info & to apply

Application Deadline: 4/30/18

Report Cards Distributed Next Week

The Third Nine Weeks ended today. Report cards will be distributed in Advisory on Wednesday, April 11th. 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.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

CAREER: Manufacturing & Apprenticeship Forum, April 3rd

CAREERS: Don't Miss Out on Career Day, March 28th

ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Continue Their Winning Streak

Congratulations to the Ridge View Boys golf team for their victory over Dreher High School and Wagner-Salley High School. The Blazers picked up two wins with a final score of Ridge View 206 Dreher 222 Wagner-Salley 239. Jacob Fink lead the Blazers shooting a 42. The highlight of the match took place on the par five sixth hole when Jacob recorded the first EAGLE of the season for the team.

They also had a victory over Lugoff-Elgin the week before. The Blazers took down the Demons 196 to 200, led by Jacob Fink and Brent Wilson who shot a 42. The Blazers improved by 25 strokes as a team from their first match at Crickentree last week.

ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting, March 27th

Any female interested in trying out for the 2018-2019 volleyball teams should attend an interest meeting on Tuesday, March 27th at 3:35 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Email Coach Lauren Fink (lfink@richland2.org)with any questions.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

ACTIVITIES: R.O.O.T.S. Natural Hair and Wellness Summit, A Great Success

Ms. Shawna Moore, Science teacher and R.O.O.T.S. advisor, wants to thank everyone who came out and participated in the 1st Annual ROOTS Natural Hair and Wellness Summit held at Ridge View on Saturday, March 17th. The guest panelists were amazing, the girls were engaged, and everyone had great questions and dynamic dialogue. M'Chaelah Brown (President), Hadiyah Ballard, and Rosebella Owuor (all Scholars Students) facilitated and made sure everything was in order.

ATHLETICS: Lady Blazers Softball Beats Ben Lippen

The Lady Blazers played and awesome game against Ben Lippen but came up short 7-8 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Aniaya Price was 4-4 at the plate with a triple and her first career over the fence home run. Christal Coard also had multiple hits for the Lady Blazers. Their next game is Tuesday March 27, they play Westwood at home, JV at 5:00 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM.

ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Beats Brookland Cayce

Congratulations to the Ridge View Boys golf team for their victory over Brookland-Cayce HS. The Blazers won the match by a score of 204 to 236. Airport HS won the match overall with a score of 172. The Blazers were lead by Christian Wilson who shot a 44. Brent Wilson also helped the team shooting a 46. The Blazers will be back in action on Monday, March 19 when they play Lugoff-Elgin and Keenan HS.

Military Academy Day, Registration Deadline April 10th

COLLEGES: Colleges of Charleston Summer Preparatory Programs

Calling all rising Juniors & Seniors: College of Charleston is offering Summer Preparatory Programs.

Junior Project Dates: June 24 - June 28

Senior Project Dates: July 15 - July 20

Cost: $150.00 and includes food, lodging and all activities). Partial scholarships are available to those who qualify.

For more information, click on the image and scroll down to Multicultural Student Events or call 843.953.4954.

Friday, March 23, 2018

COMMUNITY: Honoring Our Blazer Fathers

ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Places In Top 10 at Tournament

Congratulations to the Blazer Boys Golf team for placing 10th at the Magnolia Tournament in Sumter. The team faced tough competition and tough weather but fought hard throughout the two day event. The Blazers were lead by Jacob Fink who shot a 189 for the tournament. Jacob recorded the first birdie of the season for the team in the second round. Brent Wilson shot a 190 and Christian Wilson shot a 191 to help the Blazers beat Brookland-Cayce and Lugoff-Elgin in the tournament.

CAREERS: Blanchard Machinery THINK BIG Program Accepting Applications

Blanchard Machinery is once again actively recruiting for the Think Big program at Florence Darlington Tech. which accepts students from across the state. Students will receive:

a 2-year Associates program in Diesel Technology which features 8 weeks in general education classes and Cat equipment shop class.
paid training for 8 weeks in one of Blanchard Machinery's 12 shops across the state
a $5,000 tool set to use, which will become the student's if they remain with Blanchard for 3 years after graduating.
a job upon graduation.

If you are interested in scheduling a tour of Blanchard, contact Robin at 803.926.4227 or Laura at 803.926.4237. Click the image for more information and a comprehensive admissions packet.

ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting, March 27

COLLEGE: 2018-2019 SC Teachers Loan Application Now Available

Thursday, March 22, 2018

ACADEMICS: WIN Career Ready Assessments

On Tuesday, April 17th, all third year students will be take the WIN Career Readiness Asssessment which measures essential workforce skills. Stay tuned for more information on AT THE VIEW Daily.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

COLLEGE: SC Teachers Loan Application Now Available

CAREERS: Spring ASVAB Schedule for April 12th

ACADEMICS: GEAR UP Parent/Student Night, Tomorrow March 22nd

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Thursday, March 22nd

Library Commons

6:00 PM

“Scholarships & Grants for South Carolina Residents”

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education will present information about Scholarships and Grants available for South Carolina residents to help pay for college. The requirements for the Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, HOPE, Lottery Tuition Assistance, and SC need-based grant will be presented.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable information about grade point averages and college entrance exam scores required for scholarships and grants available.

Please contact Mrs. Williams, GEAR UP Coordinator, at lewilliams@richland2.org, for questions or additional information.

Monday, March 19, 2018

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, March 19

Spring MAP Testing
4:00 PM: Boys Golf vs Lugoff Elgin and Keenan - Crickentree Country Club
5:00 PM: MedTwo Seminar - RVHS Auditorium
6:00 PM: Girls Lacrosse @ Spring Valley

Tuesday, March 20

Spring MAP Testing
ACT w/Writing Makeup Test
4:00 PM: Boys Golf vs Dreher and Wagner Salley
4:00 PM: CAT Google Ignite - Room C-66
5:00 & 7:00 PM: B/Varsity Baseball @ Richland Northeast
5:00 PM: Boys Tennis @ Richland Northeast
5:30 PM: Girls Lacrosse vs Wacamaw
5:30 & 7:00 PM: JV/Varsity Boys Soccer @ Richland Northeast
5:30 & 7:00 PM: JV/Varsity Softball @ Richland Northeast
7:15 PM: Varsity Girls Soccer vs Richland Northeast

Wednesday, March 21

No Late Start
SAT w/Essay Testing
Spring MAP Testing
4:00 PM: Boys Golf @ Irmo - Oak Hills Golf Club
4:00 PM: CAT Google Ignite
6:00 PM: Varsity Baseball vs Eau Claire

Thursday, March 22

Spring MAP Testing
4:00 PM: CAT Google Ignite
5:00 PM: Boys Tennis @ York
5:00 PM: JV Softball vs York
6:00 PM: Girls Lacrosse @ Irmo
6:00 PM: Boys Soccer vs Lower Richland
6:00 PM: GEAR UP Parent and Student Meeting
7:00 PM: Varsity Softball @ York

Friday, March 23

Spring MAP Testing
4:00 PM: CAT Google Ignite
5:00 & 7:00 PM: B/Varsity Baseball @ York
5:30 PM: JV Boys Soccer @ York
5:30 & 7:00 PM: Varsity Girls/Boys Soccer @ York
6:00 PM: Girls Lacrosse vs River Bluff

Saturday, March 24
8:30 AM: NMSI AP Lang and Lit Student Study Sessions - A Hall
9:00 AM:
Track @ Coaches Classic - Dutch Fork

COLLEGE: USC Beaufort Campus Tour, March 26th

USC Beaufort Campus Tour

Monday, March 26, 2018

Sign-Up in D95

Cost: $20.00

The cost of the campus tour includes lunch and transportation. You can pay the fee in D-95 or in Parent Portal. Pick up your permission forms in D-95. EVERY student must have a signed Permission Form to attend.

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Vocational Rehabilitation Updates for Richland Area

Check out the upcoming events for Transitional Services in the Richland area.

The 2018 Community Resource Night will be April 17, 2018. Click here to view the flyer.
On May 8, 2018 Vocational Rehabilitation will host a Gear up for Employment Session with students on a non-traditional diploma track or planning on attending a four year college. Guest speakers are from Midlands Tech- Quick Jobs, SC Employment and Work Force-Youth WIOA, Job Corps, Carolina Life Program, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Be sure to subscribe to AT THE VIEW Daily, to read more about this event.
Voc Rehab is hosting two tour sessions this summer. The first session will be for students on a State Diploma Track. Click here to review the itinerary. The second session will be tours for students on a non-diploma track. Once the itinerary is finalized for the second session, it will be published on AT THE VIEW Daily as soon as it is finalized. Click here to print and complete the registration form.
Students completing Work Based Learning (WBL) Experiences through Voc Reh will now be paid by them a well as receive liability coverage. Click here to print and complete the WBL program application. If you are aware of any business in the Richland Area that needs help this summer, please contact Mr. Andric McNeil (803.786.0495 or amcneil@scvrd.net).

To learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation services, click on the image.

Friday, March 16, 2018

ACTIVITIES: R.O.O.T.S. Natural Hair Summit, March 17th

Click on the flyer to watch the informational video.

COLLEGES: Furman's Emeging Public Leaders Summer Program

June 17-22, 2018

Application Deadline: Friday, April 6, 2018

Got Questions?

Contact Melanie Armstrong

864-921-8367 or at melanie.armstrong@furman.edu

ACADEMICS: SWS Online Apps Due at Midnight, 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 closes tonight (March 16th) at 12:00 midnight. The application and other important dates can be found on the SWS website. Click on the image to access the site.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

ATHLETICS: Last Day to Order State Champs Gear, March 15th

The STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN! Awesome looking shirts and more to commemorate The Ridge View Boy Basketball State Title are on sale online. Click on the image to access the GEAR Store. NEW ITEMS have been added to the Ridge View Boys Basketball State Championship online store! Beautiful polos, pullovers & jackets have been added, and all have been emblazoned with a variety of State Championship text and graphics.

Hurry, shop closes 03/15/2018! Orders ship directly to your home!

SAVE THE DATE: GEAR UP Parent/Student Night, March 22nd