Tuesday, April 30, 2019
ACTIVITIES: Jostens Returns for FINAL Delivery Tomorrow
May 1st is the LAST time Jostens will be coming to Ridge View!! They will be in M-141 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Students may come during lunch or with a pass from a teacher. In order to receive any items, the the balance must be paid for graduation items and class rings. Visit https://thegraduationcenter.com/ to check your balance. JOSTENS WILL NOT BE RETURNING THIS SCHOOL YEAR! Also, if there was an issue with anything that was delivered in April, students can bring it to be exchanged or repaired. For instance, many gowns were too big or small. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org with any questions.
ARTS: RVHS Spring Orchestra Concert and Senior Night
The Ridge View Orchestra would like to invite you to their Annual Spring Concert and Senior Night on May 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Ridge View Auditorium.
USC Youth Collective Fellows Application Due TOMORROW, May 1st
The goal of this program is to raise leaders who will use their considerable energy to improve communities across our state. The application is comprised of a personal statement and a project proposal – there are no GPA requirements. They are looking for students who want to make a difference. Click on the image for the application and to read more information about the program. The application deadline tomorrow, May 1st.
Monday, April 29, 2019
ATHLETICS: Cheerleading Tryout Dates Updated
Ridge View Cheerleading is announcing that Cheerleader Tryout dates have been updated!
Tuesday, April 30: Final Tryouts begins at 4pm.
Thursday, May 2: Parent/Cheerleader meeting in the Main Gym for student-athletes chosen as Ridge View Cheerleaders.
JV Meeting: 5 PM
Varsity Meeting: 6 PM
ACTIVITIES: Blood Drive Tomorrow!
Don't miss your chance to save lives and give back! Ridge View will host its final Blood Drive on Tuesday in the small gym. Students, staff, and community members are invited to participate! You must be at least 17 to donate blood without parental consent. Students who are 16 can donate but must complete a parent permission form that can be found outside of M-141. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org if you have any questions!
Sunday, April 28, 2019
ATHLETICS: Cheerleading Tryout Dates Updated
Ridge View Cheerleading is announcing that Cheerleader Tryout dates have been updated!
Thursday, April 25 will be a Tryout Practice beginning at 4pm.
Tuesday, April 30 will now be the Final Tryout date beginning at 4pm.
Thursday, May 2 will now be the Parent/Cheerleader meeting for student-athletes chosen as Ridge View Cheerleaders. JV meeting at 5pm. Varsity meeting at 6pm. These meetings will be in the Main Gym at Ridge View.
ACTIVITIES: Last Chance to Volunteer for Tell Me a Story, April 29th
Calling all Ridge View's Student2Student members: Student2Student will be assiting the Columbia Parent 2 Parent organization with their Tell Me a Story, which will occur at the Killian Road Chick-Fil-A on April 29th. If you are a member of Student2Student, please contact Mrs. Burley in the Counseling Office or by email (aburley@richland2.org).
Saturday, April 27, 2019
ARTS: Ridge View Spring Orchestra Concert and Senior Night
The Ridge View Orchestra would like to invite you to their Annual Spring Concert and Senior Night on May 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Ridge View Auditorium.
Friday, April 26, 2019
ATHLETICS: Cheerleading Tryout Dates Updated!
Ridge View Cheerleading is announcing that Cheerleader Tryout dates have been updated!
Thursday, April 25 will be a Tryout Practice beginning at 4pm.
Tuesday, April 30 will now be the Final Tryout date beginning at 4pm.
Thursday, May 2 will now be the Parent/Cheerleader meeting for student-athletes chosen as Ridge View Cheerleaders. JV meeting at 5pm. Varsity meeting at 6pm. These meetings will be in the Main Gym at Ridge View.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
ACADEMICS: Ridge View Magnet Communities Earn School of Distinction Award
On April 12, 2019 the Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law and the Institute for Health Sciences were awarded the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) School of Distinction designation. To receive a national merit award, MSA member schools must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide specialized curricula and instruction, and leverage community partnerships to enhance the school’s theme-based program.
According to MSA Executive Director, Todd Mann, “National merit awards are presented annually and are only given to the most prominent magnet schools in the country. These extraordinary schools have been through a rigorous review process and adhere to the five pillars of magnet school excellence. Merit awardees embody the best in public education and should be celebrated as such in their community.”
Congratulations to these programs!
AP Pre-Administration Session Tomorrow
On Tomorrow, Friday, April 26, 2019 Ridge View will be facilitating a Pre-Administration session for students who will be taking AP Exams beginning the week of May 6th. This session will take place in the Auditorium during 1st and 2nd periods.
Pre-Administration is designed to code basic information. The reason we do this is so that on test day we can save students time as many of them will be taking multiple exams on the same day.
All students are required to attend this session. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Ross at 803.699.2999.
ACTIVITIES: S2S Volunteer Opportunity, April 29th
Calling all Ridge View's Student2Student members: Student2Student will be assiting the Columbia Parent 2 Parent organization with their Tell Me a Story, which will occur at the Killian Road Chick-Fil-A on April 29th. If you are a member of Student2Student, please contact Mrs. Burley in the Counseling Office or by email (aburley@richland2.org).
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
AP Pre-Administration Session This Friday
On Friday, April 26, 2019 Ridge View will be facilitating a Pre-Administration session for students who will be taking AP Exams beginning the week of May 6th. This session will take place in the Auditorium during 1st and 2nd periods.
Pre-Administration is designed to code basic information. The reason we do this is so that on test day we can save students time as many of them will be taking multiple exams on the same day.
All students are required to attend this session. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Ross at 803.699.2999
USC-Columbia Youth Collective Program Application May 1st
The goal of this program is to raise leaders who will use their considerable energy to improve communities across our state. The application is comprised of a personal statement and a project proposal – there are no GPA requirements. They are looking for students who want to make a difference. Click on the image for the application and to read more information about the program. The application deadline in May 1st.
SIC Officer Nominations Due May 1st
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 6, 2019, 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 1, 2019.
Click on the image to view descriptions of the available SIC offices.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
ACADEMICS: Divekar Earns Honorable Mention in Stossel Essay Contest
Congratulations to Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law Senior Ashna Divekar, who has earned an Honorable Mention in the 2019 Stossel in the Classroom National Essay Contest. This year’s topic was on the merits of minimum wage laws. We are very proud of Ashna for being selected!
Ft Jackson Commissary's Month of the Military Child Events
Fort Jackson's Commissary may be participating in the following activities during April, the month of the Military Child. Please check with the commissary's store manager to verify their participation in one or more of the following events.
Month of the Military Child Coloring Contest: Apr. 1-30
Visit the commissary coloring page (click here) and use the official contest form (click here) to learn how to enter eligible children in our annual coloring contest. Drop off entries at your local commissary. Grand prize winners will have their artwork placed on a special reusable shopping bag, with the first place and honorable mention winners having their names shown as well.
Military Children Scholarships: Apr. 1-30
Text to win scholarships for military children, including one $5,000 scholarship or one of five worth $1,000. Look for scholarship sponsors Nabisco and Coca-Cola's purple and red displays for details on how to enter and win.
VIP Race Day Sweepstakes: Apr. 1 - May 5
Click here to enter to win a chance to meet Smithfield #10 car driver Aric Almirola! This grand prize also includes a three-day/two-night trip for two to the stock car race of your choice in the continental United States, a hotel stay, spending cash, and more. To enter the sweepstakes, text "DECA" to short code 797979 using your SMS-enabled cellphone, along with a photo of a commissary receipt showing your purchase of any three or more Smithfield brand products in a single transaction during the sweepstakes period of Mar. 4 - May 5. In addition to the grand prize, 15 first-prize winners will each receive one $50 commissary gift card. Look for Smithfield displays at your local commissary for details.
Monday, April 22, 2019
The U.S. Government Recognizes Our Principal
Ridge View Principal, Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth, was recently recognized by the U.S. Government for her outstanding support of employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Recommended by Mr. Edwin Griffin, a Ridge View Social Studies teacher, Dr. Mack-Foxworth received the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom award at a luncheon in her honor. Congratulations Dr. Mack-Foxworth!!
ACTIVITIES: S2S Volunteer Opportunity, April 29th
Calling all Ridge View's Student2Student members: Student2Student will be assiting the Columbia Parent 2 Parent organization with their Tell Me a Story, which will occur at the Killian Road Chick-Fil-A on April 29th. If you are a member of Student2Student, please contact Mrs. Burley in the Counseling Office or by email (aburley@richland2.org).
This Week AT THE VIEW
Monday, April 22- During Lunch -- Volleyball Interest Mtg - Multipurpose Rm
- 4 pm -- Boys Golf vs Spring Valley & Blythewood - Woodlands CC
Tuesday, April 23
- Palmetto State Choral Competition - St Andrews Lutheran Church
- SAT Makeup
- 5 pm -- Boys Golf vs Lancaster - Lancaster CC
- 5:30 & 7:15 pm -- Boys JV/Varsity Soccer @ River Bluff
- 5:30 7:15 pm -- JV/Varsity Softball vs Irmo
- 5:30 pm -- CAT Transition Night - Multipurpose Rm
- 6:45 pm -- Varsity Girls Soccer vs Chester
- AVID College Tour
- 6 pm -- Varsity Girls Soccer @ Brookland Cayce
- During Lunch -- Student2Student Mtg - Multipurpose Rm
- 4 pm -- Boys Golf vs Dreher & Airport - Ft Jackson Golf Club
- 5 pm -- Track @ Region Meet - York HS
- 6 pm -- Football Parent Mtg - Multipurpose Rm
- 6 pm -- Academic Awards Ceremony - Auditorium
- Military Child Ice Cream Celebration
- 2:50 pm -- Student Faculty Basketball Game
- 6 pm -- Varsity Girls Soccer vs North Central (Senior Night)
- 6:30 pm -- RV's Got Talent - Auditorium
- 9 am -- AP Human Geography Mock Exam - Library Commons
- 9 am - 12 pm -- Senior Class Car Wash -- Bus Lot
Sunday, April 21, 2019
ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting April 22nd
Ridge View High School announces the hiring of Alexis Moses as their new Volleyball Coach.
Coach Alexis Moses is a Ridge View alum where she played four years of volleyball. Coach Moses went on to play collegiate volleyball with South Carolina State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While at South Carolina State University she served as Captain her senior year.
Coach Moses has lots of coaching experience, she comes to Ridge View after serving two years as the Assistant Varsity and Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach at Richland Northeast High School. She has served two years as the South Carolina Midlands Volleyball Club 16s Performance Head Coach. She has also served as an assistant coach for Gray Collegiate Academy High and Columbia High School.
Coach Moses is excited to build a successful volleyball tradition in the Ridge View “Blazer” community.
Her coaching philosophy is: “I am a Coach because of my passion for the sport of Volleyball. My goal is to be able to better prepare these young athletes for what’s to come in life and help build better character and confidence. I want to mold a group of individuals, in a comfortable environment, to better communicate, to instill responsibility and to be able to hold themselves accountable. I believe in motivating their dreams to be their best on and off the court.”
There will be an interest meeting for all girls interested in playing Volleyball on Monday, April 22, 2019 at lunch in the RVHS Multipurpose Room. Come to this meeting to learn about the Spring and Summer workout schedule and meet Coach Moses!
Spring workouts will begin May 2 for all student-athletes that have a physical on file with the school. Workouts will continue the month of May on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. A full schedule will be distributed at this meeting.
Those that are unable to attend the meeting will be able to download and/or pickup information that is distributed at this meeting.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Friday, April 19, 2019
ACTIVITIES: Final Blood Drive!
Don't miss your chance to save lives and give back! Ridge View will host its final Blood Drive on April 30th in the small gym. Students, staff, and community members are invited to participate! You must be at least 17 to donate blood without parental consent. Students who are 16 can donate but must complete a parent permission form that can be found outside of M-141. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org if you have any questions!
Thursday, April 18, 2019
ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting April 22nd
Ridge View High School announces the hiring of Alexis Moses as their new Volleyball Coach.
Coach Alexis Moses is a Ridge View alum where she played four years of volleyball. Coach Moses went on to play collegiate volleyball with South Carolina State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While at South Carolina State University she served as Captain her senior year.
Coach Moses has lots of coaching experience, she comes to Ridge View after serving two years as the Assistant Varsity and Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach at Richland Northeast High School. She has served two years as the South Carolina Midlands Volleyball Club 16s Performance Head Coach. She has also served as an assistant coach for Gray Collegiate Academy High and Columbia High School.
Coach Moses is excited to build a successful volleyball tradition in the Ridge View “Blazer” community.
Her coaching philosophy is: “I am a Coach because of my passion for the sport of Volleyball. My goal is to be able to better prepare these young athletes for what’s to come in life and help build better character and confidence. I want to mold a group of individuals, in a comfortable environment, to better communicate, to instill responsibility and to be able to hold themselves accountable. I believe in motivating their dreams to be their best on and off the court.”
There will be an interest meeting for all girls interested in playing Volleyball on Monday, April 22, 2019 at lunch in the RVHS Multipurpose Room. Come to this meeting to learn about the Spring and Summer workout schedule and meet Coach Moses!
Spring workouts will begin May 2 for all student-athletes that have a physical on file with the school. Workouts will continue the month of May on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. A full schedule will be distributed at this meeting.
Those that are unable to attend the meeting will be able to download and/or pickup information that is distributed at this meeting.
ACTIVITIES: RV's Got Talent is Next Week!
Do you want to showcase your special talent? Students and staff members are welcome to participate!! Swing by M-141 to sign up today!! All talents must be approved by Ms. Fennell during lunch on May 24th or 25th. Tickets are only $3 in advance and can be purchased in the main office. They will by $5 at the door.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Free SC Youth Collective Workshop, Application Due May 1st
The South Carolina Collaborative for Race and Reconciliation is excited to announce the launch of the South Carolina Youth Collective (SCYC) Fellows Program. This program, sponsored by the University of South Carolina, is a free four day (three night) workshop for Columbia-area high school students on community building, civil rights history and civics education. It will be June 13th - 16th at the USC-Columbia campus. Two students from each Columbia-area high school, 28 teens in all, will be chosen to attend.
The goal of this program is to raise leaders who will use their considerable energy to improve communities across our state. The application is comprised of a personal statement and a project proposal – there are no GPA requirements. They are looking for students who want to make a difference. Click on the image for the application and to read more information about the program. The application deadline in May 1st.
ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting April 22nd
Coach Alexis Moses is a Ridge View alum where she played four years of volleyball. Coach Moses went on to play collegiate volleyball with South Carolina State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While at South Carolina State University she served as Captain her senior year.
Coach Moses has lots of coaching experience, she comes to Ridge View after serving two years as the Assistant Varsity and Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach at Richland Northeast High School. She has served two years as the South Carolina Midlands Volleyball Club 16s Performance Head Coach. She has also served as an assistant coach for Gray Collegiate Academy High and Columbia High School.
Coach Moses is excited to build a successful volleyball tradition in the Ridge View “Blazer” community.
Her coaching philosophy is: “I am a Coach because of my passion for the sport of Volleyball. My goal is to be able to better prepare these young athletes for what’s to come in life and help build better character and confidence. I want to mold a group of individuals, in a comfortable environment, to better communicate, to instill responsibility and to be able to hold themselves accountable. I believe in motivating their dreams to be their best on and off the court.”
There will be an interest meeting for all girls interested in playing Volleyball on Monday, April 22, 2019 at lunch in the RVHS Multipurpose Room. Come to this meeting to learn about the Spring and Summer workout schedule and meet Coach Moses!
Spring workouts will begin May 2 for all student-athletes that have a physical on file with the school. Workouts will continue the month of May on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. A full schedule will be distributed at this meeting.
Those that are unable to attend the meeting will be able to download and/or pickup information that is distributed at this meeting.
SIC Nominations Due, May 1st
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 6, 2019, 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 1, 2019.
Click on the image to view descriptions of the available SIC offices.
Monday, April 15, 2019
ATHLETICS: Volleyball Interest Meeting April 22nd
Ridge View High School announces the hiring of Alexis Moses as their new Volleyball Coach.
Coach Alexis Moses is a Ridge View alum where she played four years of volleyball. Coach Moses went on to play collegiate volleyball with South Carolina State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While at South Carolina State University she served as Captain her senior year.
Coach Moses has lots of coaching experience, she comes to Ridge View after serving two years as the Assistant Varsity and Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach at Richland Northeast High School. She has served two years as the South Carolina Midlands Volleyball Club 16s Performance Head Coach. She has also served as an assistant coach for Gray Collegiate Academy High and Columbia High School.
Coach Moses is excited to build a successful volleyball tradition in the Ridge View “Blazer” community.
Her coaching philosophy is: “I am a Coach because of my passion for the sport of Volleyball. My goal is to be able to better prepare these young athletes for what’s to come in life and help build better character and confidence. I want to mold a group of individuals, in a comfortable environment, to better communicate, to instill responsibility and to be able to hold themselves accountable. I believe in motivating their dreams to be their best on and off the court.”
There will be an interest meeting for all girls interested in playing Volleyball on Monday, April 22, 2019 at lunch in the RVHS Multipurpose Room. Come to this meeting to learn about the Spring and Summer workout schedule and meet Coach Moses!
Spring workouts will begin May 2 for all student-athletes that have a physical on file with the school. Workouts will continue the month of May on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. A full schedule will be distributed at this meeting.
Those that are unable to attend the meeting will be able to download and/or pickup information that is distributed at this meeting.
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