Wednesday, October 31, 2018
ACADEMICS: Scholars Sophomores Work on School Life Research and Design Projects
For the second year, Scholars sophomores are working on Research and Design projects to improve student life with the #r2innovates team. Students work in small groups do design a problem statement, conduct interviews with students and staff to identify key factors and create potential products or programs to address the issue. A big shoutout to Mrs. Donna Teuber from the district innovation team for facilitating this process.
ACTIVITIES: Jostens returns next week for make up orders!
Recently Jostens visited Ridge View to accept orders for class rings and graduation items. They will be back on November 7th from 12 PM to 1 PM in M-141 to assist students who were unable to order on the original date. Students wishing to purchase a class ring, graduation items and gear, or both (in the case of seniors), should complete the appropriate forms and be prepared to pay their $60 deposit. Orders will not be taken without the deposit. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org.
Academics: Institute of Health Science Magnet Students in Lab.
IHS using DNA to draw conclusions. Also, students used pipetting skills to make biology art. Students were engaged in their inquiry based learning experiences.
College Application Day At The View
Shout out to School Counseling Department and College Information Center for organizing College Application Day at Ridge View. 241 Seniors and over 15 College admissions Representatives from Clemson, Midlands Technical College, College of Charleston, Coker, Denmark Technical College, Francis Marion University, Coastal carolina and Winthrop attended our College application Day.
Mary Harmon, RVHS Work Based Learning Coordinator, played a huge role in the success of this event.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
CAREERS: Charlotte Hornet Career Day & R2i2 Tour Deadline Nov 2nd
Attention Juniors and Seniors: The deadline to submit your UNCC and Charlotte Hornet Career Day field study permission forms and payment is Friday, November 2nd. The cost of the trip is $25.
Attention Sophomores and Juniors: Interested in touring R2I2 on November 5, 2018? If so, pick up a permission form in the Career Center. The bus will leave Ridge View at 8:45 AM and will return at 10:15 AM. Permission forms are due Friday, November 2, 2018.
See Ms. Barnes in the Career Center for additional information.
ACADEMICS: Institute of Health Sciences Begin Redesigning Emergency Rooms
Senior Allied Health and BioHealth students traveled to Charleston to visit the Clemson University Architecture program. Clemson and MUSC have partnered to look at how to improve patient recovery time. Some topic of discussion included lighting, maneuverability of equipment, and the use of green space. After the visit, the students are going to redesign an Emergency Department of a hospital to try to increase the efficiency of the department.
Interested in Studying Abroad?
The U.S. Department of State provides over 1,000 merit-based scholarships each year for a summer or an academic year in over 25 countries. These high school exchange programs prepare young Americans to succeed in the 21st century’s global economy by developing their foreign language skills, increasing their cross-cultural understanding, strengthening their leadership capacity, and fostering new academic insights and ambitions.
The application period is now open for the following programs:
- National Security Language Initiative for Youth – Deadline October 30, 2018
- Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad – Deadline December 4, 2018
- Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange – Deadline December 11, 2018
- Youth Ambassadors (application period opens in December)
All scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, but applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18 when the program starts. Seniors are welcome to apply and can travel after graduation, as long as they meet the age requirement. The program is particularly interested in reaching young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad experience.
Click on the image to read more about and apply for one or more of these programs.
ACADEMICS: Flipgrid and Linear Functions
Ms. Love's students used a technology named Flipgrid to explain what a linear function is to several teachers on staff. The student groups videotaped the explanation, while also ensuring that each student had a role in the learning process. The group pictured visited the principal, Dr. Mack-Foxworth, as part of their assignment. Kudos to Ms. Love for integrating technology, literacy, and mathematics.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Due TOMORROW, Oct 31st
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Before submitting entries to the local VFW, click on the image to read the rules and eligibility requirements and download the entry form. Deadline to apply is October 31st.
Monday, October 29, 2018
This Week AT THE VIEW
Monday, October 29- 4 pm -- Spooky Movie Night - Auditorium
- Accuplacer Exam
- CATE Information Night @ R2i2
- Francis Marion University Tour
- 7 pm -- Boo at the View (Senior Class)
- Report Cards Distributed
- 12:50 pm -- Halloween Costume Contest
- 5 pm -- Boys Golf Spirit Night @ Diablo’s Southwest Grill
- 6 pm -- Parent University & Family Fun Night
- 7 am -- PTSO Yard Sale - E Lot
- 10:30 am -- Cross Country @ State Meet
- 11 am -- PTSO Bingo - Cafeteria
- 12 pm -- Cheer @ Debbie Rogers Cheer Classic - Colonial Life Arena
ACADEMICS: Scholars Magnet Sophomores Begin Peer Needs Research Project
The sophomore class of the Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law is putting on their research hats for their first Qualitative Research and Design Project. Students will spend the next 8 weeks working in partnership with the district Innovation Tank, examining a problem related to student life to develop a product or service that fills its need.
ATHLETICS: Congratulations Imani Belton
Congratulations to the Ridge View’s Imani Belton on finishing 11th in the 2018 AAAA State Girls Golf Tournament! She opened the tournament with a career-low 83 in Round 1 and finished with a strong 84 in Round 2 for a 167 total.
Belton, a Junior, finished 11th overall in the tournament.
Congratulations Imani!
ACTIVITIES: Freshman Class to host Halloween Costume Contest
The Freshman Class will be hosting a Halloween costume contest on Wednesday during lunch in the main hall! All students and staff members are invited to participate. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. No masks are allowed and all costumes must follow the school's dress code. We can't wait to see everyone!
Pulitzer Prize Winner, Alice Walker, Visits the Richland Northeast Community
Pulitzer Prize winner and internationally celebrated writer Alice Walker, will give a talk and book signing at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 12, 2018 at R2i2 on 763 Fashion Drive in the Village of Sandhills in Columbia. Walker's books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 1983 and the National Book Award.
Join the Richland Two family and get your signed copy of Walker's latest work, a book of poetry called "Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart." Seating will be first come, first serve. Click the image for more information.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
ACTIVITIES: Jostens returning for make up orders!
Recently Jostens visited Ridge View to accept orders for class rings and graduation items. They will be back on November 7th from 12 PM to 1 PM in M-141 to assist students who were unable to order on the original date. Students wishing to purchase a class ring, graduation items and gear, or both (in the case of seniors), should complete the appropriate forms and be prepared to pay their $60 deposit. Orders will not be taken without the deposit. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org.
SC Honors College Writing Contest Deadline TOMORROW, Oct 29th
The South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina invites students to enter the 6th annual South Carolina Honors College Writing Contest for a chance to win cash prizes and a publishing opportunity. The contest is open to all high school juniors and seniors who are residents of South Carolina. This year's topic is "How should we improve the state of South Carolina?" Students may respond in any genre (fiction, drama, poetry, essay) in 750 words or less.
Grand Judge is Dr. Walter Edgar, author, editor, historian and radio host.
Cash prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. The entries of finalists and winners will be published in a young writers anthology by the South Carolina Honors College. The deadline is Monday, October 29, 2018.
Click the image to access the contest rules and entry form and get started right away!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Arts: Blazer Band Competes in 22nd State Competition
Please congratulate members of the band and their awesome band director, Mr. King, as well as his assistant band directors. The band will compete in the State Band Competition this Saturday, October 27 at Batesburg Leesville High School.
Athletics: Congratulations Varsity Football
Varsity Football Defeats Lancaster
Congratulations on your victory. This was only the third time that Ridge View's Varsity football team hosted a game on campus. Blazers won 45 to 20 in a game that featured record breaking stats. Javon Anderson threw for 6 touchdown passess. Senior members from football, cheerleader, band, and sports medicine were recognized along with their families.
ATHLETICS: Boy's Soccer Car Wash
Help support the Ridge View Boys Soccer team by visiting them on their Car Wash dates!
October 27 at Buffalo Wild Wings on Two Notch from 8-12
and
November 10 at Bojangles’ on Killian from 9-2
Another Great PTSO Fundraising Idea
Using your smartphone and the Shoparoo app, you can turn your pictures of your everyday shopping receipts into monetary donations to Ridge View High School. All you need to do is download the Shoparoo app on your Apple or Android smart phone or device and select Ridge View High school from the list of organizations.
They accept receipts from mostly anywhere you shop -- groceries, drug stores, convenience stores, and pet supply stores. You can even earn Roo points (donations to Ridge View) by sharing the app with your family and friends.
Don't have a smart phone? No problem, place your receipts in an envelope labeled Ridge View PTSO and bring it to the Main Office at Ridge View. A PTSO officer will scan your receipts for you. Click the image to learn more about Shoparoo and how you can help our PTSO's efforts with providing resources and services to the Blazer faculty and students.
Also please consider joining the Ridge View PTSO and/or SIC. They meet the first Monday of every month in the RVH Library Commons. The PTSO meetings are from 6 - 7 PM; and SIC meets from 7 - 8 PM.
Boys' Golf Car Wash, November 3rd
Ridge View Boys' Golf Car Wash
Saturday, November 3, 2018
10 AM - 2 PM
Ridge View Bus Parking Lot
SUV, Trucks, Vans $10
Cars $7
Got Questions?
Contact Coach Seth Gilmer
803.606.4925
Register NOW -- SC Junior Academy of Science Fall Workshop, Nov 10th
Columbia College invites you to attend their SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Fall Workshop on Saturday, November 10th. This event is for high school students and their teachers only.
Click the image to view detailed event information to include session offerings, parking and the event’s schedule. Click here to register today. Individual and group registration is available. If you are registering as a group, please include all teachers and students in one excel sheet.
Travel reimbursement may also be available for those traveling over 100 miles round trip and/or bringing a large group of students with associated travel costs. Click here for access the Travel Reimbursement Request form.
If you have any questions or concerns about the event, please direct them to the Executive Director of SCJAS, John G. Kaup, PhD. Dr. Kaup can be reached by phone at (864) 294-3773 or by email at john.kaup@furman.edu.
Friday, October 26, 2018
ATHLETICS: Girls Tennis Defeats RNE
The Ridge View Girls Tennis defeated RNE last night in the first round of the AAAA State Girls Tennis playoffs. The girls move on to face Greenville HS on Monday, October 29 at 5:00pm.
Congratulations ladies!
ATHLETICS: Cheer Finishes 2nd in Region
Congratulations to the Ridge View Cheerleading team on finishing 2nd at tonight’s Region Cheer Competition! This hard working group of ladies continues to improve as their season progresses. If you haven’t seen them in action, we really would encourage you to check them out!
Next up will be the Lake Murray Invitational.
Go Blazers!
2019 B.Davis Scholarship Deadline May 24, 2019
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a $1,000 scholarship for 2019. The application deadline is May 24, 2019. To read more about the organization and apply for the scholarship, click on the image. Their website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships and to improve the students’ chances for success. Email your questions to awards@studentawardsearch.com.
ACTIVITIES: SFA set to host Spooky Movie Night!
Ridge View's School for the Arts will be hosting a Spooky Movie night on Monday, October 29th! Come out to the auditorium at 4 PM for a real treat!!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
ATHLETICS: Thursday Varsity Football Game
The Senior Night Football game that was originally scheduled for Friday has now been moved to Thursday at 7:30pm. This game will be played on campus at Ridge View High School.
Senior Night festivities will be held before the game.
Go Blazers!
Support Ridge View PTSO's Fundraising
Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. With your help, our PTSO can earn hundreds of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards® for Ridge View High School. If you do not have a Kroger Plus Shoppers Card, you can get one from your favorite Kroger store. Once you get your card, you will need to set up your online Kroger account and select Ridge View PTSO. To do this follow the steps below.
- Click the image to set up or sign up your Kroger account.
- Next to the shopping cart icon near the top right of the website, select My Account in the drop down menu.
- Select Community Rewards in the menu on the left of the screen
- In the search box, enter RV974. Ridge View PTSO should appear
- Click Enroll.
Now each time you go to Kroger and use your Plus Shopper's Card a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the RVH PTSO. Your support will help make a difference for our students and their education!
Also please consider joining the PTSO or SIC. They meet the first Monday of each month in the Library Commons. The PTSO meetings are from 6 - 7 PM; and SIC meets from 7 - 8 PM.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
ATHLETICS: Friday Night Football Game
STUDENTS! We will be playing an on campus Varsity Football Game for just the third time in school history this coming Friday night. Thanks to Dr. Mack, we are giving away 120 tickets to Ridge View Students to sit in the main home bleachers. You must sign up here on this form for your 1 free ticket by Friday by 9:00am. Tickets must be picked up in the main office by 2:00pm on Friday.
Once we reach the maximum, in this case 120, Ridge View Students will need to purchase a ticket to sit in the main set of home bleachers (for $7 each). Or Ridge View Students can purchase a $3 ticket to sit in the rolling bleachers which will be in the corner of the field.
Kickoff is set for 7:30pm Friday night vs. Lancaster. Go Blazers!
Here's the link to the form: https://goo.gl/forms/76Wl3UZ4oRMP7ff83 This is for Ridge View Students only.
ACTIVITIES: Senior order day is TOMORROW!
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Due Oct 31
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Before submitting entries to the local VFW, click on the image to read the rules and eligibility requirements and download the entry form. Deadline to apply is October 31st.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Shopping At Publix Supports Ridge View PTSO
Do you shop at Publix? Do you have a Publix account? Through Publix Partners, your purchases at Publix will help earn money for Ridge View. If you have not already signed up for a Publix account and selected Ridge View, please click on the image today. Once you set up your account or if you just need to add Ridge View to your account, follow the steps below:
- Go to My Settings
- Click Select A School under My Publix Partners
- Enter Ridge View High School. Ridge View - Columbia, SC should appear as you begin typing. Select it
That's all. Afterwards, each time you enter your phone number at the a Publix checkout a percentage of your purchase is donated to the RVH PTSO and will help in supporting their efforts to provide additional equipment, services, resources and special projects to all Blazers.
If you are interested in joining the Ridge View PTSO and/or SIC, we meet the first Monday of every month in the Library Commons. The PTSO meets from 6 - 7 PM; and SIC meets from 7 - 8 PM.
ACADEMICS: Institute of Health Sciences Freshmen Begin Their Crime Scene Investigation
Freshman BioHealth and Allied Health Magnet students visit the crime scene of Anna Garcia. In the Principles of Biomedical Sciences course, these students will analyze the scene and through the study of Anna's autopsy results and the study of diseases such as diabetes, sickle cell anemia, and cardiovascular disease, will ultimately decide on the cause of death.
Apply NOW -- 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Deadline Nov 6th
Students in grades 5-12 who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months are invited to apply to the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2018. Two awards of $1,000, a medallion, and an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. will be awarded. Click the image for more information.
Monday, October 22, 2018
This Week AT THE VIEW
Monday, October 22- Girls Golf @ State Tournament - Hackler Golf Club
Tuesday, October 23
- 5 pm -- Cici’s Spirit Night Boys Golf
- 6 pm -- Girls Lacrosse Interest Meeting - Cafeteria
Wednesday, October 24
- 7:30 am - Moments for Moms - Multipurpose Rm
- 5 pm -- Girls Tennis 1st Round of Playoffs - RVH
Thursday, October 25
- Welcome AVID Longleaf to Ridge View!!
- 10 am -- Senior Order Day
- 5 pm -- Trunk or Treat
- 6 pm -- JV Football @ Lancaster
Friday, October 26
- 1st Nine Weeks End
- 7:30 pm -- Varsity Football vs Lancaster (Senior Night) - RVH
Saturday, October 27
- State Marching Band Championship - Batesburg Leesville High School
- Cross Country @ State Qualifier - Sandhills Research Park
- 12 pm -- Cheer @ Lake Murray Invitational - Chapin High School
ACADEMICS: Proof It's a Small World
Everyone says it is a small world! This was the case for Yazmine Latimore as she attended the United States Naval Academy’s STEM Camp. The STEM Camp allows students from around the country to test their problem solving skills, creativity, and collaboration skills while exploring how to make things better. While in Annapolis, Maryland, Yazmine was able to meet Megan Reardon. Megan is currently a sophomore at the United States Naval Academy and graduated from Ridge View in 2017.
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