The Ridge View PTSO meeting will begin at 6:00 PM Monday, October 1st in the Library Commons. Following the PTSO meeting, the SIC Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the same location. There will be a special presentation on the Bond Referendum. Come, listen, and get your questions answered. Bring a Blazer parent.Sunday, September 30, 2018
PTSO & SIC Meeting, October 1st
The Ridge View PTSO meeting will begin at 6:00 PM Monday, October 1st in the Library Commons. Following the PTSO meeting, the SIC Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the same location. There will be a special presentation on the Bond Referendum. Come, listen, and get your questions answered. Bring a Blazer parent.
ASVAB Test in Two Weeks, October 10th
Are you taking the ASVAB on October 10th? If so, click on the image to access a wonderful resource. This is an online copy of the 2018-2019 ASVAB for Dummies. It contains 3 practice exams and 2 AFQT practice exams. The last section of the book includes 10 tips that you should avoid, 10 tips to help you do well, and 10 tips to boost your Math and English score. Bookmark the link so that you can easily access the book.
ARTS: Blazer Band Competition, Oct 6th
Oct 6: Palmetto "Esprit de Corps" Invitational Irmo HS
Oct 13: Tournament of Bands Blythwood HS
Oct 20: AAA SCBDA Lower State Competition
Oct 27: AAA SCBDA State Competition
Saturday, September 29, 2018
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT Testing on Wednesday, October 10th
All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (who registered) will take the PSAT9 or PSAT on Wednesday, October 10th. We will not have Late Start or Early Bird classes on this day.
What should students bring on test day?- #2 pencils (two) - no mechanical pencils
- any graphing or scientific calculator
- School ID, driver's license/permit, or military ID
- Any devices, including smartwatches, that can be used to record, transmit, receive or play back audio, photographic, text, or video content
- Protractors, compasses, rulers
- Highlighters, colored pens, colored pencils
- Binders or notebook paper
- Dictionaries or other books
- Food and drinks, including bottled water
ATHLETICS: Congratulations Girl's Golf
Congratulations to the Lady Blazers for a great week. On Wednesday Sept 19, the Lady Blazers played a tri-match against River Bluff and Lugoff-Elgin and defeated both with a score of 216, LE 230, and RB 250. Imani Belton was the lowest scorer for the match with a 44. On Thursday Sept 20, the Lady Blazers had their final home match against Chapin. Before the match, three seniors were recognized: Hadiaya White, 1st year on the team, Ashley Hensley, 3 year starter and Arin Robertson 6 year starter for the Lady Blazers. The ladies played great but fell short to Chapin.
The next match is Tuesday Sept 25, at Camden Country Club.
Friday, September 28, 2018
SC Legislative Black Caucus Conference on Oct. 31
Attention 10th & 11th Graders: We are looking for three students to attend the SC Legislative Black Caucus Conference on October 31, 2018. The SCLBC Youth Leadership Conference is designed for South Carolina high school students to engage in a mock legislative session where they will act as legislators for the day by discussing bills on the committee level and debating legislation on the Statehouse Floor. Students must be able to provide their own transportation for the day. Please see Ms. Gibson in the School Counseling Office by October 22nd if you are interested in attending.
ATHLETICS: Homecoming Scheduled for SEPT. 28
Don't miss Ridge View Homecoming 2018 coming up on Friday, September 28 at Stadium #2 located at 10901 Wilson Blvd in Blythewood. The Blazer Varsity Football team will be taking on York beginning at 7:30pm. Homecoming is a deeply special event where we invite all Ridge View Alumni to come back, see old friends and enjoy a special evening of fellowship. We truly hope to pack the home side stands with current and former Blazers! Don't miss the fun!
Online tickets are available at tinyurl.com/RidgeViewSportsTickets. Select the game vs. York on 9/28/18 to purchase online. Tickets will be $7 at the gate as well. Ticket booths open at 6:30pm.
RVHS College Center October Representative Visit Schedule
College representatives will visit RVHS during the school year in the College Center (D95) to meet with interested students. We encourage students to participate in this program to meet with college reps so they can make a personal connection to colleges. The reps meet with students in small-group sessions and discuss academic programs, campus life, financial aid and admission procedures. If a student is interested they should stop by D95 to get a pass to attend.
October College Representative Visit Schedule
Tuesday, October 2nd @11:45am - Norfolk State University- Application Fee Waivers will be handed out during this session!
Wednesday, October 3rd @ 12:30 pm - College of Charleston
Thursday, October 4th @11:45am - Presbyterian College
Monday, October 8th @ 1:30 pm - Clemson University
Thursday, October 11th @ 1:30 pm - Davidson College
Tuesday, October 16th @ 11:45am - USC Upstate
ACTIVITIES: Get Up & Vote: Voter Registration Drive was a success!
Ridge View's Student Council successfully registered 23 students during its first "Get Up & Vote: Voter Registration Drive." Special thanks to faculty members Ms. Harland, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Barnes, and Mr. Nuzum for their assistance!
ATHLETICS: Order Your Varsity Letter Jacket TODAY, Sept 28th
ATTENTION: Ridge View Student-Athletes that have earned a Varsity Letter!!!
Jostens representative David Gordon (Yes, THAT's David Gordon!) will be on campus Friday, September 28 at 12:25 PM in Cafeteria foyer to take your Letter Jacket orders!
Click the image to download the order form or pick a form up from Coach Rosefield’s office. Full payment is required at time of order in the form of either cash, check or credit card.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
ATHLETICS: Boys Golf Spirit Night
Come out and support the Ridge View Boy's Golf team at Beef 'O' Brady's on Thursday September 27 at 5pm.
Portion of the sales will benefit the Boy's Golf Team.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
RVHS College Center October Representative Visit Schedule
College representatives will visit RVHS during the school year in the College Center (D95) to meet with interested students. We encourage students to participate in this program to meet with college reps so they can make a personal connection to colleges. The reps meet with students in small-group sessions and discuss academic programs, campus life, financial aid and admission procedures. If a student is interested they should stop by D95 to get a pass to attend.
October College Representative Visit Schedule
Tuesday, October 2nd @11:45am - Norfolk State University- Application Fee Waivers will be handed out during this session!
Wednesday, October 3rd @ 12:30 pm - College of Charleston
Thursday, October 4th @11:45am - Presbyterian College
Monday, October 8th @ 1:30 pm - Clemson University
Thursday, October 11th @ 1:30 pm - Davidson College
Tuesday, October 16th @ 11:45am - USC Upstate
ACADEMICS: Scholars Magnet Fundraiser, Oct. 2nd
On October 2nd at Diablo's Southwest Grill (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 between 5:00-8:00pm will be donated to our program. If you've never been to Diablo's, it's fantastic. Check out the menu here. We'd love to have you support the program by having a delicious meal with them!
ATHLETICS: Boys Soccer Parent Meeting TONIGHT, Sept 26th
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
COLLEGE: Midlands Tech
Planning to go to Midlands Tech after high school? Or, are you interested in taking Dual Credit College Courses while still in high school? Sign up to take the Accuplacer Placement Exam on October 4, 2018. Registration is free in the Career Center with Ms. Van Zyl. The deadline to register is September 28th.
Hurricane Florence Make-Up Days Announced
Click on the image to read more about the make-up days for Richland District Two.
ARTS: Blazer Band Competition, Sept 29th
Sept 29: Tournament of Bands Hartsville HS
Oct 6: Palmetto "Esprit de Corps" Invitational Irmo HS
Oct 13: Tournament of Bands Blythwood HS
Oct 20: AAA SCBDA Lower State Competition
Oct 27: AAA SCBDA State Competition
Need Money for College? Join Us For a Financial Aid Night!
Tuesday, September 25th6-7 pm Library Commons
The College Center will host a Financial Aid Night with guest speaker Ms. Rosalind Elliott, Financial Aid Counselor from the University of South Carolina Columbia. Stop by and join us for an informative session about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Remember, the FAFSA opens on October 1st and can be accessed at www.FAFSA.ed.gov!
ATHLETICS: Order Your Varsity Letter Jacket Sept 28th
ATTENTION: Ridge View Student-Athletes that have earned a Varsity Letter!!!
Jostens representative David Gordon (Yes, THAT's David Gordon!) will be on campus Friday, September 28 at 12:25 PM in Cafeteria foyer to take your Letter Jacket orders!
Click the image to download the order form or pick a form up from Coach Rosefield’s office. Full payment is required at time of order in the form of either cash, check or credit card.
New to THE VIEW Fiesta Today, Sept 25th
The Ridge View Counseling Department will host a New to Ridge View High School Fiesta for transfer students new to Richland School District 2 on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 12:20 PM in the Library Commons. Students will take a virtual tour of the wonderful academic programs and extracurricular activities offered "At The View". If you have any questions please contact the RVHS School Counseling Department at 843-622-2999 ext. 84224.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Have You Scheduled Your Senior Makeup Portrait?
If your Senior is not listed and you need to schedule an appointment, please contact Mrs. High-Washington by email at lhigh@richland2.org or by phone at 803.699.2999 ext 84363.
Blazer Pride T-Shirts for Sale!!
New shirts in the RVHS school store just in time for Homecoming 2018! Buy your shirt/shirts today before they are gone! Homecoming Week Special: Three (3) for $25 or one (1) for $10!
Need Money for College? Join us for a Financial Aid Night!
Tuesday, September 25th
6-7 pm Library Commons
The College Center will host a Financial Aid Night with guest speaker Ms. Rosalind Elliott, Financial Aid Counselor from the University of South Carolina Columbia. Stop by and join us for an informative session about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Remember, the FAFSA opens on October 1st and can be accessed at www.FAFSA.ed.gov!
Sunday, September 23, 2018
This Week AT THE VIEW
Monday, September 24
- 3:45 pm -- Step Team Tryouts - Cafeteria
Tuesday, September 25
- 4 pm -- Alive at 25
- 4:30 pm -- Girls Golf @ Lugoff Elgin - Camden Country Club
- 5 pm -- Girls Tennis vs South Pointe
- 5:30 pm -- Cross Country @ Great Falls
- 5:30 & 7 pm -- JV & Varsity Volleyball vs South Pointe
- 5:45 pm -- Cheer Booster Club Mtg - Cafeteria
- 6 pm -- Financial Aid Night
Wednesday, September 26- Summer Reading Celebration
- 3:45 pm -- SC ACDA Rehearsal
- 5 pm -- Swimming @ Quail Valley
- 7 pm -- Boys Soccer Parent Meeting - Cafeteria
Thursday, September 27
- 3:45 pm -- Senior Study Session - Cafeteria
- 4:30 pm -- Girls Golf @ River Bluff - Golden Hills Golf Club
- 5 pm -- Beef O’ Brady’s Spirit Night
- 5 pm -- Girls Tennis vs Westwood
- 5 pm -- Swimming @ Newberry
- 5:30 & 7 pm -- JV & Varsity Volleyball vs Westwood
- 6 pm -- JV Football @ York
Friday, September 28
- 12:20 pm -- Letter Jacket Fitting
- 7:30 pm -- Homecoming Varsity Football vs York
Saturday, September 29
- Dr. Ray Sowell Tournament of Bands
- 9 am -- Cross Country @ Low Country Invitational
- 12 pm -- Cheer Competition @ Okra Strut Invitational
- 2 pm -- Swimming @ Region Meet - Rock Hill Aquatics Center
Need Money for College? Join us for a Financial Aid Night!
Tuesday, September 25th
6-7 pm Library Commons
The College Center will host a Financial Aid Night with guest speaker Ms. Rosalind Elliott, Financial Aid Counselor from the University of South Carolina Columbia. Stop by and join us for an informative session about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Remember, the FAFSA opens on October 1st and can be accessed at www.FAFSA.ed.gov!
ATHLETICS: Boys Soccer Parent Meeting, Sept 26th
The Ridge View Boys Soccer Program will be holding a parent meeting on Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
ATHLETICS: HOMECOMING September 28, 2018!
Homecoming is a deeply special event where we invite all Ridge View Alumni to come back, see old friends and enjoy a special evening of fellowship. We truly hope to pack the home side stands with current and former Blazers! Don’t miss the fun!
Online tickets are available at tinyurl.com/RidgeViewSportsTickets. Select the game vs. York on 9/28/18 to purchase online. Tickets will be $7 at the gate as well. Ticket booths open at 6:30pm.
COLLEGES: Tomorrow, Sept 24 -- Last Day to Register for Accuplacer
Planning to go to Midlands Tech after high school? are you interested in taking Dual Credit College Courses while still in high school? If your answer is YES to either question, you need to sign up to take the Accuplacer Placement Exam on October 4, 2018. Registration is free in the Career Center with Ms. Van Zyl. The deadline to register is September 24th.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Information Session
Tuesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 27th
R2I2 Conference Center
7:00-8:00 PM
You and your child are invited to an information session on the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship. The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship is a program which is designed to help create a talent pipeline for area businesses while creating a viable work place path for students after high school.
Apprenticeships in sterile compounding, pharmacy support staff and nursing support assistant available with Nephron and Palmetto Health.
At the end of a two-year program, students will have earned a high school diploma, certification in specific field from Midlands Tech, credentialing from the US Department of Labor and two years of paid work experience.
SAVE THE DATE: New to THE VIEW Fiesta!!
The Ridge View Counseling Department will host a New to Ridge View High School Fiesta for transfer students new to Richland School District 2 on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 12:20 PM in the Library Commons. Students will take a virtual tour of the wonderful academic programs and extracurricular activities offered "At The View". If you have any questions please contact the RVHS School Counseling Department at 843-622-2999 ext. 84224.
ACTIVITIES: Homecoming picks back up on Tuesday!
Prior to the storm, we only got to enjoy one day of our Mardi Gras Spirit Week. The fun will pick back up with Tacky Tuesday next week on September 25th!! This year's Homecoming contestants are raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each contestant will have buckets to collect funds throughout the week. Support your favorite contestant today!!
Students and staff are welcome to show their Blazer pride by participating in all Homecoming spirit week activities. Remember that all attire MUST follow the dress code.
Want to Continue Free/Reduced Lunch Prices?
Richland Two has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
Parents must fill out an application each year for children to receive meals at free or reduced price. Students who received free/reduced price meals during the 2017-2018 school year will begin paying full price if an application for the current school year is not submitted by Oct. 3, 2018. Applications may be completed online or on paper. Both can be found here.
To read more about the process, click the image.
ARTS: Don't Miss the Blazer Band Competition TODAY, 9/22
Sept 22: Olde English Festivals of Bands Rock Hill HS
Sept 29: Tournament of Bands Hartsville HS
Oct 6: Palmetto "Esprit de Corps" Invitational Irmo HS
Oct 13: Tournament of Bands Blythwood HS
Oct 20: AAA SCBDA Lower State Competition
Oct 27: AAA SCBDA State Competition
Friday, September 21, 2018
ACTIVITIES: Call Me Mister Program, Sep. 25th
The Career Center will be hosting Paul Livingston of the Call Me Mister program for junior and senior males who are interested in education on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 12:30 pm. Permission forms are available in the career center. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Deadline to sign up is Monday, September 24, 2018, at 12:30 pm.
Midlands Youth Apprenticeship Information Session
Tuesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 27th
R2I2 Conference Center
7:00-8:00 PM
You and your child are invited to an information session on the Midlands Youth Apprenticeship. The Midlands Youth Apprenticeship is a program which is designed to help create a talent pipeline for area businesses while creating a viable work place path for students after high school.
Apprenticeships in sterile compounding, pharmacy support staff and nursing support assistant available with Nephron and Palmetto Health.
At the end of a two-year program, students will have earned a high school diploma, certification in specific field from Midlands Tech, credentialing from the US Department of Labor and two years of paid work experience.
Need Money For College? Join Us For a Financial Aid Night!
Tuesday, September 25th
6-7 pm Library Commons
The College Center will host a Financial Aid Night with guest speaker Ms. Rosalind Elliott, Financial Aid Counselor from the University of South Carolina Columbia. Stop by and join us for an informative session about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Remember, the FAFSA opens on October 1st and can be accessed at www.FAFSA.ed.gov!
6-7 pm Library CommonsThe College Center will host a Financial Aid Night with guest speaker Ms. Rosalind Elliott, Financial Aid Counselor from the University of South Carolina Columbia. Stop by and join us for an informative session about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Remember, the FAFSA opens on October 1st and can be accessed at www.FAFSA.ed.gov!
ATHLETICS: Order Your Letter Jacket, Sept 28th!!
ATTENTION: Ridge View Student-Athletes that have earned a Varsity Letter!!!
Jostens representative David Gordon (Yes, THAT's David Gordon!) will be on campus Friday, September 28 at 12:25 PM in Cafeteria foyer to take your Letter Jacket orders!
Click the image to download the order form or pick a form up from Coach Rosefield’s office. Full payment is required at time of order in the form of either cash, check or credit card.
ACTIVITIES: Reminder...Step Team Tryouts MONDAY!
Due to the storm, tryouts were rescheduled to Monday! Make sure you have your application, physical, and $5 tryout fee. Tryouts will be in the cafeteria at 3:45 PM. Contact Ms. Haigler cahaigler@richland2.org with any questions.
ACTIVITIES: Senior Superlative Due Today 9/21
Guidelines for Senior Superlatives Nominations are as follows:
- Only individuals who are classified as seniors by the RVHS counselor’s office may hold a title.
- Individuals may hold only one Senior Superlative title.
- Current discipline and attendance records will be considered.
COLLEGES: September College Representative Visit Schedule
September College Representative Visit Schedule
Monday, September 10th @11:45am - Midlands Technical College
Friday, September 14th @9:00 am - West Point
Friday, September 14th @11:45am - Newberry College
Friday, September 14th @11:45am - Newberry College
Tuesday, September 18th @2:50pm (Mr. Nostrant's Classroom) - SCAD
Wednesday, September 19th @11:30am - Wofford College
Tuesday, September 26th @12pm - College of Charleston
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Need Money for College? RVHS Financial Aid Night!
Tuesday, September 25th
The College Center will host a Financial Aid Night with guest speaker Ms. Rosalind Elliott, Financial Aid Counselor from the University of South Carolina Columbia. Stop by and join us for an informative session about the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Remember, the FAFSA opens on October 1st and can be accessed at www.FAFSA.ed.gov!
ATHLETICS: Boys Soccer Parent Meeting, Sept 26th
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