Congratulations to the Ridge View Boys Golf Team for qualifying for the AAAA Upper State Golf Tournament. The Blazers placed 4th in the region tournament. The Blazers were lead by Jacob Fink who shot an 84. Jacob recorded two eagles on the day on par five holes. Christian Wilson shot a 92 and Brent Wilson shot a 93 to help the team secure their spot.Monday, April 30, 2018
ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Qualifies for Upper State Tournament
Congratulations to the Ridge View Boys Golf Team for qualifying for the AAAA Upper State Golf Tournament. The Blazers placed 4th in the region tournament. The Blazers were lead by Jacob Fink who shot an 84. Jacob recorded two eagles on the day on par five holes. Christian Wilson shot a 92 and Brent Wilson shot a 93 to help the team secure their spot.
COMMUNITY: Ridhland 2 Order of the Flame Nominations Are Open
The Richland Two Order of the Flame has been established by the Richland Two Education Foundation to recognize graduates, former employees and friends of Richland School District Two. These individuals, whose civic, professional or volunteer activities, may have enriched the lives of others in the district through significant contributions of time, talent or resources, their community or their profession. Potential inductees may have contributed in an extraordinary way — including enhancing the quality of education in Richland Two; improving district programs; enhancing the welfare of others by outstanding leadership and service; or dedicating themselves to a profession that resulted in products, services or activities that entertained, helped or inspired others.
Awardees of the Richland Two Order of the Flame have represented the district with honor, humility and high moral standards.
Click the image for the nomination form. You can either fill the form out digitally or you can print the form to fill out manually. You must download the form onto your computer in order to fill it out digitally.
ARTS: Congrats to 2018-19 Band Parent Executive Board Members
Last week the Band Parent Organization held Executive Board elections for the upcoming school year and congratulations are in order for the following parents:
President: Carol Randazzo
Vice President: Carol Jones
Treasurer: Maranda Watson
Secretary: Nicola Dulaveris
Ridge View would like to thank these individuals in advance for their leadership in the band program and are grateful that they are willing to serve in this capacity!
Community: Military Child Professional Development for Faculty & Staff
Faculty and Staff attend a session to learn more about the life of the military child. Ridge View has a large population of military-connected students and families. Thank you Mrs.Burley and Mrs.Streeter for facilitating this discussion.
Community: RV's Public Relations Team Awarded Seven NSPRA Rewards for Excellence
Congratulations to Ridge View P.R. team and school representatives for outstanding public relations efforts. Seven of the school's entries were selected to receive Rewards For Excellence. The team is comprised of Dr. Mack-Foxworth, Mrs. Myers, Mr. Rosefield, and Ms. Wimmer.
Thank you Blazers for exemplary work in the area of school communications.
Thank you Blazers for exemplary work in the area of school communications.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
COMMUNITY: Annual Registration Is Open
Registration for the 2018–2019 school year begins April 16, 2018, FOR RETURNING STUDENTS, students already enrolled in Richland Two for the 2017–2018 school year. Click the image to access detailed "How-To" instructions. If you are new to Richland School District Two schools and are enrolling a student for the first time, please click here to enroll.
REMINDER: You should not have to enter a Snapcode in order to complete registration. If you are prompted to enter a Snapcode, please contact Ms. Tonda Goines (tgoines@richland2.org or 803.699.2999 ext. 84214). She will check your account so that you will be able to access it without a Snapcode.
Your annual registration and proof of residence must be submitted before students are able to participate in Orientation for the 2018-19 school term. So please complete these steps as soon as possible.
Community: Mrs. Zipporah Little Named South Carolina CATE Counselor of the Year
Congratulations: CAT Program Director is named SC CATE Counselor of the Year
On behalf of the South Carolina Department of Education, Office of Career and Technology Education, we congratulate Zipporah Little on being named our 2018 recipient of the South Carolina CATE School Counselor of the Year. This award recognizes her leadership in delivering a quality career guidance program while providing a seamless transition for the students of Ridge View High School as each enter our global economy and the world of work. Mrs. Little will be honored at the 2018 SC Education and Business Summit to be held in Greenville, SC in June.
Please join us in congratulating her on this wonderful achievement!!!
ACTIVITIES: Blood Drive, May 3rd
Ridge View will be hosting its Spring Heart Health Blood Drive on Thursday May 3rd from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Ridge View 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.
Come to M-141 to sign up, email RVH Student Activities Director, Ms. Wimmer (wwimmer@richland2.org), or register online by clicking on the image. The online code is ridgeviewhs. We would like this to be a big school and community drive. If you are 16 and want donate, please pick up a permission form in M-141.
Look forward to seeing you there.
CAREERS: Clemson Career Workshop Deadline Tomorrow, April 30
Clemson Career Workshop, July 8-14
Open to Rising High School Seniors
Click image for more info & to apply
Application Deadline: April 30th
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Activities: Prom 2018 Once Upon A Time in Paris
Thank you, Dr. Casey Moore and Class of 2019, for your hard work on planning such a magical event. The Prom of 2018 was a successful event.
ACTIVITIES: Student Council Receives 2018 National Gold Council of Excellence
Ridge View High School Student Council was recognized as a 2018 National Gold Council of Excellence. Earning the award was no small task and the students’ success is a testament to the leadership and support they are given by Dr. Mack-Foxworth and the Blazer family to the students and Ms. Wimmer, Student Activities Adviser. The RVH Student Council is an integral part of Ridge View and our educational mission.
In addition to receiving the 2018 National Gold Council of Excellence, Student Council received the following awards:
- 3rd place, Ridge View Rocks (inclusion) project,
- 3rd place, Senior Sunrise(spirit) project,
- 3rd place, Dr. Mack Sound of Music video,
- 2nd place, Dance, Dance, Dance (lunch dances in gym) projects
Victoria Jackson, Student Body President, was inducted into the Terry McCoy Student Council Hall of Fame and recognized for her State Office position and 7 years of service. Ms. Wimmer was recognized for 15 years of service. Congrats goes to Student Council and Ms. Wimmer for a job well done.
COMMUNITY: Dr. Mack-Foxworth's Principal's Column
At the beginning of the school year, Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis eloquently outlined his vision for the district. In doing so, he said Richland Two is striving to be the “Premier school district, period.” Ridge View High School is wholeheartedly embracing this journey, to be premier in everything we do. Click on the image to read about some of the premier things we are doing in the Four A’s: Academics, Activities, Arts, Athletics.
Friday, April 27, 2018
COLLEGE: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP TOTALS
SENIORS - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Please turn in ALL of your College Acceptance, Scholarship and Grant offers to Mrs. Aldighieri in D95 (whether you will attend that school or not). These offers are reported to the School District and to the South Carolina Department of Education.
You are the only ones with access to these important numbers that reflect all of your accomplishments and hard work over the past four years. Remember: It's your time to shine!
Our current total: $6,633,749.00
Let's See These Numbers Rise!
ATHLETES: Boys Basketball State Champs Invited to Grand Opening
Just a heads up that Bi-Lo is holding a Grand Opening Ceremony on April 28 at their store in Sandhills. They invited our State Championship Boys Basketball team to come out to take pictures and sign autographs for this event! The event will be from 7:30 - 9:00 AM.
ACTIVITIES: DECA Wins Big!
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Picture (L-R): Front: Averiona McDonald,
Victoria James, Kaylan Cooper, Keianna
Benson; Back Row: Ms. Naleesha Brown,
Destiny Jenkins, Kayla Jenkins, Aysenur
Erkek, Isabella Walker, Jeremiah Lynch,
Mrs. Pat Jackson, DECA Advisor
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Nine DECA students from Ridge View High School competed in the State DECA Competition in Charleston, during the weekend of March 2-4, 2018. The Ridge View DECA State Team won BIG! Congratulations to the following students who competed against DECA students from across South Carolina and placed in the following categories.
- Keianna Benson and Kaylan Cooper: 1st Place, Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
- Victoria James and Averiona McDonald: 4th Place, Entrepreneurship Start-Up Business Plan
- Destiny Jenkins and Aysenur Erkek: Top Ten, Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan
- Kayla Jenkins: Top Ten, Principles of Business Management and Administration
Jenkins and Erkek represented Ridge View as Voting Delegates and was elected as the state officers for next year. Benson, Cooper, James, and McDonald each received a $1,500 Scholarship as a result of their performance at the State Competition.
A special congratulation goes to Mrs. Pat Jackson, Ridge View’s DECA Advisor. As one of only two state-wide honorees, she was named an Honorary Life Member and received the DECA Advisor's Award. Mrs. Jackson has been the DECA Advisor for Ridge View High School since the inception of the DECA program in 1997, and has served on the SC DECA Board of Directors for several years.
Students who placed at State Competition qualified to represent Ridge View, Richland 2, and South Carolina at The DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA on April 21-24, 2018.
Ridge View would like to congratulations Mrs. Pat Jackson and the Ridge View DECA Team for an awesome performance at the DECA State Competition and look forward to hearing more exciting news after the International Competition.
ACTIVITIES: Ridge View HOSA Takes Regionals
20 students attended the 2018 State HOSA Leadership Conference in Charleston and were the definition of TEAM in all they did and represented! Seventeen of them experienced the first round test; and of those, sixteen qualified for the second round, where they showed off the application of their skills related to their specified area.
Ridge View remained the top in the state for Creative Problem Solving, which included Faith Thompson, Iyanna Chapman & Miranda Hurt. Faith & Iyanna placed first last year. This was Miranda's first year. Other winners include:
- Averiona McDonald, 2nd in Medical Assisting
- Joy Van Kallen, 3rd in Physical Therapy
- Ericka Van Alstine, 2nd in Knowledge Test for Pathophysiology
All of these students will compete at the International HOSA Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas the last week in June!
Tobi Ariyo (Pathophysiology) and Makayla Sims (Nursing Assisting) also placed in the Top Five for their areas and still have a chance to go to nationals. Makayla also received a $500 scholarship. Hats off to all the competitors! Good luck at Nationals.
ATHLETICS: RVH Golf Classic, June 12
Ridge View High School has long been known as having first-class athletic programs, but that does not come without much needed support from our community. Funds raised from this tournament will go directly to the RVH Athletic Department and will aid them in purchasing much needed equipment and help with other vital needs for their programs.
The entry fee is $50 per golfer or $200 per team. Click the image to download the full tournament brochure. Click here to access the online registration. Several Sponsorship Packages are available for this event. Click here to see those packages. More information is available at RidgeViewSports.com.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
COLLEGE: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP TOTALS
SENIORS - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Please turn in ALL of your College Acceptance, Scholarship and Grant offers to Mrs. Aldighieri in D95 (whether you will attend that school or not). These offers are reported to the School District and to the South Carolina Department of Education.
You are the only ones with access to these important numbers that reflect all of your accomplishments and hard work over the past four years. Remember: It's your time to shine!
Our current total: $6,633,749.00
Let's See These Numbers Rise!
COMMUNITY: American Legion Needs Volunteers
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, is coming to the Camden area from May 3 - 6. The display includes the names of the more than 5,800 U.S. service members who died during the Vietnam War. It will be located at the Camden Historical Site and open to the public 24-hous a day starting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 2nd and closing at 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 6th,
In addition, American Legion Post #17 in Camden is looking for 110 volunteers to work 4-hour shifts, between 4:00 pm on May 2nd and 1:30 pm on May 6th. Volunteers may sign up at Signupgenius.com or call (803) 427-0470.
COMMUNITY: SIC Leadership Nominations Due May 3rd
Leadership is an important ingredient for all successful organizations and the School Improvement Council (SIC) is no exception. Ridge View High School’s award-winning School Improvement Council is a great place to get involved, and if you have experience in SIC leadership or have previously been involved with SIC and wish to become engaged in a leadership capacity, now is the time to act.
The offices of SIC Chairperson, SIC Vice Chairperson, and SIC Secretary/Recorder will be voted upon at the May 7, 2018, SIC meeting. If you are interested in being considered for any of the three available leadership offices, please submit your name, a brief bio (including a statement as to why you’d like to be considered), and the office for which you wish to be considered, to the principal, Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth at bmack@richland2.org. The deadline for submissions is May 3, 2018.
Click the image to read the descriptions of the SIC offices to be voted upon. We look forward to working with you, either as an officer or as a member of SIC.
ARTS: Important Band Dates
April 28: Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment @ Dutch Fork HSMay 8: Band Parent Organization Meeting @ 7:00pm
May 10: Spring Concert @ 7:00pm
May 14-16: Marching Band Spring Training 4:00-6:00 PM
May 19: Band Banquet @ 5:00 PM RVHS Cafeteria
July 23-27: Student Leadership, Colorguard, & Percussion Camp 8 AM - 5 PM
July 25-27: Rookie Winds Camp 8 AM - 5 PM
July 30-Aug 3: Full Band Camp Week 1 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Aug 6-10: Full Band Camp Week 2 8 AM - 6:30 PM
Aug 13, 14, 16: Rehearsal 4:30 - 7 PM
Aug 20 & 23: Rehearsal 4:30 - 7 PM (No rehearsal on Aug 21)
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
COLLEGE: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP TOTALS
SENIORS - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Please turn in ALL of your College Acceptance, Scholarship and Grant offers to Mrs. Aldighieri in D95 (whether you will attend that school or not). These offers are reported to the School District and to the South Carolina Department of Education.
You are the only ones with access to these important numbers that reflect all of your accomplishments and hard work over the past four years. Remember: It's your time to shine!
Our current total: $6,633,749.00
Let's See These Numbers Rise!
ATHLETICS: Lady Blazers Softball Heads to the Playoffs
Congratulations to the Ridge View Softball team on earning a berth in the AAAA SCHSL Playoffs! The Lady Blazers will travel to North Augusta on Wednesday, April 25th at 6 PM. This game will be played at Riverview Park (100 Riverview Drive). Click the image to see the full brackets for the playoffs. Good Luck Blazers!
ACADEMICS: Scholars Academy Magnet begins AP Research Presentation
Special thanks to Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law senior Caitlin Brewer for being the very first student to present an oral defense for our inaugural AP Research class. Brewer, who presented on the psychological effects of shaming women, is part of a cohort of students in the Ridge View Scholars Academy working towards completion of the first AP Capstone certifications in the district. Good luck to these amazing young people!
ARTS: Important Information for All Band Parents & Students
ATTENTION all Band Parents & Students! Have you submitted your band contract for the 2018-2019 school year? The deadline was Monday, April 16th. Click here for a copy of the contract. Every student, except for Seniors, received a packet in class and received a grade for turning their forms in on time. Students must submit a contract even if they do not plan to participate in band during the 2018-2019 school year. By submitting a contract, Mr. King, our band director, can plan accordingly. Also, the first payment for marching band members of $100 was due as well.
The schedule for Solo & Ensemble is now available and can be accessed by clicking on the image. Students should be practicing their music and have an original piece of music available for the judge and the student. No copies of music are allowed. All RV students participating will perform on Saturday, April 28th so check the schedule for specific times.
ACTIVITIES: Scholars Academy Magnet Student honored by District
Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law Junior Alicia Brown was recognized this week at the Richland District Two Business and Education Alliance meeting for her work on the R2 Ready to Read campaign. Brown has raised over $500 and 2000 books for the campaign this year. We are proud of you!
ACTIVITIES: Celebrating Our Military Students, April 26th
Ice Cream Social for Military Students
Thursday, April 26th
During Lunch
Multipurpose Room
COMMUNITY: PTSO Fundraiser Coordination Mtg, April 25th
The Ridge View High School Parent Teacher Student Organization will be selling barbeque plates and chicken on a stick at the Sparkleberry County Fair on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th. All proceeds go towards special programs and educational events for Ridge View students. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mr. Lawrence at at.lawrence@yahoo.com. A volunteer coordination meeting will be held in the Ridge View Media Center on April 25th, from 6-7 PM.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Beats Westwood
Congratulations to the Boys Golf team for their victory over Westwood High School. The Blazers secured the victory for Coach Gilmer on his birthday with Jacob Fink shooting a season low 40. Brent Wilson also helped the Blazers win shooting a 45. Lancaster won the match overall shooting an impressive 150. The final scores were Lancaster 150 Ridge View 222 Westwood 231. The Blazers will battle for a place in the Upper State Tournament when they compete in the Region Tournament at Lancaster Golf Club on Wednesday, April 25.
Congratulations 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students
We would like to congratulate our 2017 Quarter 3 Honor Roll students. Keep up the great work. Click on the image to see the Blazer Honor Roll List.
COMMUNITY: A Message from Our Principal, Dr. Mack-Foxworth
Please click on the image to view a message from Dr. Mack-Foxworth on finishing the 2017-18 school year strong and staying focused.
COLLEGES: College of Charleston Summer Preparatory Programs for Rising Juniors & Seniors
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.
Monday, April 23, 2018
ACTIVITIES: Women History Month Guest Speaker
Thank you to Senator Mia for celebrating Women History Month at the View.
CAREERS: Clemson Career Workshop, App Deadline April 30th
Clemson Career Workshop, July 8-14
Open to Rising High School Seniors
Click image for more info & to apply
Application Deadline: April 30th
Sunday, April 22, 2018
ACADEMICS: Midlands CATE Counselor of the Year, Mrs. Zipporah Little
Congratulations: Mrs. Little is named Midlands CATE Counselor of the Year
The SC CATE School Counselor of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding school counselor who exemplifies outstanding achievement in building and delivering a high-quality career guidance program educating the academic and employability skill set needs in high demand for 21st-century students. The school counselor exemplifies outstanding achievement in serving and support career and technology education students, faculty, and parents.
One finalist will be selected by each regional career specialist as aligned with the state’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) regions.
A panel representing the SC Department of Education, Office of Career and Technology Education will review the finalists to select the SC CATE School Counselor of the Year. The award will be presented at the 2018 Education and Business Summit in June. Best wishes to Mrs. Little as she now competes for the SC CATE Counselor of the Year. Your Ridge View Blazer and CAT families are so proud of you!
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