Don't Forget to Clean Out Your Lockers

Student lockers will be cleaned out June 4, 2019.  If your student rented a locker from Ridge View, please have him/her remove personal items before June 4th.  All textbooks collected from lockers will be returned to the Book Room.  All personal items collected will be relocated to A-01.  Please have your student retrieve any personal items they may have left in their lockers by June 7, 2019.  All items left after June 7th will be donated to the Kidney Foundation. 

ACTIVITIES: Student Council Applications due TODAY!

Students, are you interested in being a member of Ridge View's Student Council (StuCo) next year? Here is your opportunity to get involved on campus and impact events, activities, and more at YOUR school! ANYONE can apply to be a Representative-At-Large (RAL)! A RAL is a member of StuCo but has less requirements and assist as needed. Interested?! Swing by M-141 to get an application! They are due TODAY! Please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org if you have any questions!!

GRADUATION: Live Stream the Ceremony!

Are you unable to attend Ridge View's graduation? No worries! You can still view the entire ceremony!! The Ridge View High School Commencement Ceremony will be streaming live via the following link: https://livestream.com/richland2/events/8666552. Commencement begins at noon on Wednesday, June 5th at the Colonial Life Arena.  

Don't Forget to Pick Up Medications by June 6th

This is a reminder that all medications must be picked up from school health rooms by noon Thursday, June 6, 2019. Medications are not kept in the health room over the summer.  Please pick up all over-the-counter and prescription medications (inhalers, Epi-pens, other prescription medications) from the health room by Thursday,  June 6th at 12 noon.  Any medications left after 12 noon will be destroyed. 

ACTIVITIES: Applications to Join Student Council Due Friday!

Students, are you interested in being a member of Ridge View's Student Council (StuCo)? Here is your opportunity to get involved on campus and impact events, activities, and more at YOUR school! ANYONE can apply to be a Representative-At-Large (RAL)! A RAL is a member of StuCo but has less requirements and assist as needed. Interested?! Swing by M-141 to get an application! They are now being accepted until Friday, May 31st. Please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org if you have any questions!!

ACTIVITIES: Final What's Up Wednesday!!

Dorothea Frank, Guest Speaker @ R2i2 Conference Ctr

AKA Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship Due June 1st

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship and Debutante Program.  Emeralds of Excellence are young ladies who exemplify poise, leadership and respect within their schools and communities.

Who should apply?

• Perspective Debutantes (junior or senior as of Fall 2019).
• Exhibit high moral and ethical standards.
• Attend scheduled program events, workshops and cotillion rehearsals.
• Interested in participating in a unique program that culminates with a debutante cotillion.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  JUNE 1, 2019

Please click the image for the Emeralds of Excellence application and requirements.  

For more information contact: 

Sierra Youngblood                                    Robyn Watson
(803) 394-9006                                         robynd831@yahoo.com
syoungblood93@gmail.com

CLASS OF 2019 Graduation Parking at Colonial Life Arena

PARKING FOR GRADUATES

Blossom Street Garage: Located at 1300 Blossom Street. Graduates should park in this garage and ride the USC Shuttle to the Lincoln Street side of the Colonial Life Arena. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Sumter and Blossom streets

PARKING FOR ATTENDEES

Complimentary Parking in the following areas based on a first come first served basis:

1. Senate Street Garage: Entrance is located on the corner of Senate and Pickens streets. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Pickens and Pendleton streets.
2. Pendleton Street Garage: Entrance is located on the corner of Pendleton and Pickens streets. Park only in the metered parking spaces. Vehicles parked in non-metered spaces are subject to ticket and tow. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Pickens and Pendleton streets.
3. Metered Spaces: Available on Senate Street, near the Senate Street and Pendleton Street garages as well as, College Street and Sumter Street in front of the USC Horseshoe. A USC Shuttle will pick up at the Burns Building entrance on the corner of Sumter and College Street to ride to the Colonial Life Arena.

DISABILITY PARKING

FS4 – Disability Parking: Located in the front of the Colonial Life Arena, surrounded by Greene, Gadsden, Devine, and Lincoln Streets. Enter on Devine Street. Parking in this lot will require a Handicap placard or License plate.Additional Parking may be available for a fee at the locations below:

ADDITIONAL PARKING (may be available for a fee)

1. Park Street Garage: Located at 1007 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Parking fee is $5.00 per car. Entrance is located on the corner of Lincoln and Pendleton streets. (No shuttle available)
2. Lincoln Street Garage: Located at 820 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Parking fee is at an hourly rate. Entrance is located on the corner of Lincoln and Washington Streets. (No shuttle available)
3. Horizon Garage: Located at 521 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Parking Fee is at an hourly rate. Entrance is located on the corner of Wheat and Main Streets. Shuttle pick up to the Colonial Life Arena will be at the corner of Sumter and Blossom streets. (No shuttle available)
4. Discovery Garage: Located at 851 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Entrance is located on Park Street. Parking fee unknown. This garage is owned by Republic Parking Services. (No shuttle available)
5. Innovista Parking, LLC: Conveniently located at 821 Park Street.  You can easily pay for parking spaces in advance of the event online at www.innovistaparking.com or pay with a credit card or cash upon entry. The garage is just a block away from the Colonial Life Arena. Guarantee yourself a parking spot and plan ahead! Located on Park Street, between College Street and Greene Street.

Shuttle pickup/drop off for the Colonial Life Arena 

will be at the corner of College and Lincoln Street

AKA Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship Due June 1st

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship and Debutante Program.  Emeralds of Excellence are young ladies who exemplify poise, leadership and respect within their schools and communities.

Who should apply?

• Perspective Debutantes (junior or senior as of Fall 2019).
• Exhibit high moral and ethical standards.
• Attend scheduled program events, workshops and cotillion rehearsals.
• Interested in participating in a unique program that culminates with a debutante cotillion.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  JUNE 1, 2019

Please click the image for the Emeralds of Excellence application and requirements.  

For more information contact: 

Sierra Youngblood                                    Robyn Watson
(803) 394-9006                                         robynd831@yahoo.com
syoungblood93@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES: Self-Defense Class is Tomorrow!

Guest Speaker Dorothea Frank @ R2i2 May 30th

ACT Boot Camp, June 6th

Pick Up Medication from Nurse by June 6th

This is a reminder that all medications must be picked up from school health rooms by noon Thursday, June 6, 2019. Medications are not kept in the health room over the summer.  Please pick up all over-the-counter and prescription medications (inhalers, Epi-pens, other prescription medications) from the health room by Thursday,  June 6th at 12 noon.  Any medications left after 12 noon will be destroyed. 

Missed the Class of 2023 Freshmen Informational Meeting?

The Blazer Academy is a one-year program that strives to help our freshmen make a positive transition into high school.  The Academy fosters strong parent-teacher-student relationships through consistent communication and monitoring of students' progress academically, emotionally, and socially.  The lead teacher, Mrs. Charlene Cox, and the administrators, Mr. Kenneth Pace and Dr. Marlon Thomas, not only hold high expectations for students' learning and social development, but adopt a caring and supportive approach to student problems.

On May 7th, the Blazer Academy held a Freshmen Informational meeting for the Class of 2023 and their parents.  On this night the Blazer Academy team explained the program, discussed the keys to a successful freshmen year, and presented the English and Math summer requirements for all freshmen.  There were also several breakout sessions for you to order summer reading books, meet with our other academic and athletic programs, and become a member of our PTSO and SIC parent organizations.  It also contains links to the Summer Math Calendar and Summer Reading Program.  

ACTIVITIES: What's Up Wednesday!!

ACADEMICS: Teacher Cadets Receive Their Medallions

L-R: Marquise Williams, Brianna Simmons, Brandi McDougle, Makenzi
Huston-McNair, Kiera Thomas, Keundra Ballentine, Xavien McFadden,
and Brianna Ray.  Not pictured: Layla Collington and Zaria Stevens.

On May 15th the Ridge View Teacher Cadets were awarded the coveted Teach Cadet Medallion.  Cadets, their families, mentor teachers from their placements, and teachers from RV all gathered to celebrate their success in completing the course.  The RV Teacher Cadet Program is sponsored by The Center for Teacher Education, Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA) and is partnered with The University of South Carolina, Columbia.  Each Cadet has now earned Three hours of college credit!  We are so very proud of them and all of their accomplishments this year.  

ACADEMICS: CAT Students Participate in ACE Mentoring Program

The CAT students who participated in our ACE Mentoring program displayed their skills and talents last evening at R2i2.  This program allows our students to discover their career paths related to engineering and computer science.  The students were able to work with our local architects, engineers, and contractors from the Midlands top firms who served as mentors to guide them through team designed projects. The students included Michael Roberts, Jared Tolliver, Kennedy Bacon, Tyson Small, Brice Richardson, Brian Wright, Jabbar Williams, and Jacob Guymon.  In addition, during the ceremony, our very own Kennedy Bacon was awarded $1000 for her written essay that she wrote for the after school program. 

AKA Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship Due June 1st

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship and Debutante Program.  Emeralds of Excellence are young ladies who exemplify poise, leadership and respect within their schools and communities.

Who should apply?

• Perspective Debutantes (junior or senior as of Fall 2019).
• Exhibit high moral and ethical standards.
• Attend scheduled program events, workshops and cotillion rehearsals.
• Interested in participating in a unique program that culminates with a debutante cotillion.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  JUNE 1, 2019

Please click the image for the Emeralds of Excellence application and requirements.  

For more information contact: 

Sierra Youngblood                                    Robyn Watson

(803) 394-9006                                         robynd831@yahoo.com

syoungblood93@gmail.com

ATHLETICS: Congrats Spring Signees

Congratulations to the following student athletes on their signings

Kiera Thomas (Girls Soccer) -- Trinity Washington University (DC)

Christian Moody (Baseball) -- Mid-Atlantic ChristianUniversity (NC)

Crosby Harris-James -- Anderson University (SC)

Walyn Napper -- Central Florida Community College (FL)

Brennen Bynum -- Spartanburg Methodist College (SC)

Alliyah Brooks (Track and Field) -- Winthrop University (SC)

Aaliyah Morgan (Track and Field) -- Converse College (SC)

Gabrielle McKinzie (Track and Field) -- Wingate University (NC)

ATHLETICS: Ridge View Golf Classic, June 10th

BigSun Organization $500 Scholarship, Deadline June 19th

Apply TODAY: BigSun Organization Scholarship

Deadline: June 19, 2019  

Amount of Award: $500.00

Click the image to apply.

ACTIVITIES: 2019 National Spanish Honor Society Inductees

Congrats to Joel Abraham, Alain Boyd, Jaden Davis, and Jacintha Ravindran, Ridge View's National Honor Society Inductees for 2019.

Work Based Learning Experience @ Nephron

Interested in a paid position through Vocational Rehab's Work Based Learning Experience.?  Nephron is hiring students to make boxes.  Students will be able to select their own start date, create their own schedules, work 24-40 hours a week, ad make $8.25 per hour.  NOTE: Once schedules are created, you are asked not to change it.  Students are responsible for providing the own transporation to Nephron Pharmaceuticals (4500 12th St Ext, West Columbia, SC 29172).  Click the image to access the application.

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, May 20

• English 1 Reading EOC
• Senior Exam -- English & Science
• 6 - 9 pm -- Senior Activity: Skateland $7

Tuesday, May 21

• English 2 Reading EOC
• Senior Exams -- Math & Social Studies
• 6 pm -- Boys Soccer Banquet - Multipurpose Rm
• 6 - 9 pm -- Senior Activity: Movie & Game Night

Wednesday, May 22

• LAST LATE START
• Senior Exams
• 6:30 pm -- Boys Basketball Banquet - Main Gym
• 8 - 9 pm -- Senior Activity: Senior Sunset
• 10 pm - 12 am -- Senior Activity: Bowling @ Royal Z Lanes $10

Thursday,  May 23

• Algebra 1 & Intermediate Algebra
• Senior Makeup Exams
• 8 am -- CAT Senior Breakfast
• 6 pm -- Barbering Student/Parent Interest Mtg - Barbering Lab
• 9 am -- Senior Activity: Rice Creek Grad Walk, College Signing Day, & Cookout

Friday,  May 24

• 8 am: Class of 2013 Parent Breakfast
• 9 AM: Senior Assembly - Main Gym

Saturday, May 25

• National Science Honor Society Field Study
• 10 am -- Women's Self Defense Class - Small Gym

ACTIVITIES: Senior Week Starts Today!

SUMMER: Career Academy for Students with Disabilities

Power Up your summer with workshops focusing on job exploration, work-based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for post-secondary education or training, workplace readiness training, and instruction on self-advocacy. Held on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina, this event will provide you with instruction and activities to prepare you for success in employment. Three separate sessions of workshops will be offered. Students will stay on-campus 4 days and 3 nights in one of the University’s premiere residence halls.  Applications must be postmarked by May 22nd.  For qualified participants, there is no cost to attend the workshop.

Dates & Sessions

Session 1 – Saturday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 25

Session 2 – Saturday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 9

Session 3 – Saturday, July 27 – Tuesday, July 30

For more information, click the image.

Senior Chromebook Collection Begins TODAY

ACADEMICS: Ridge View's EconChallenge Wins 2nd & 3rd in State

The Ridge View High School Economics Challenge teams placed second and third in the SC state final competition on April 5th at the Darla Moore School of Business.  Ten teams from across the state from high schools such as Richland Northeast, Hemingway, Mid Carolina, Irmo, Christ Church, and River Bluff qualified by scoring the highest on sets of online questions of microeconomics, macroeconomics, current events, and trade.  The top ten qualifying teams were invited to spend the day at USC enjoying economics activities presented by USC economics professors, discussing economic and student matters with USC economics student panels, lunched with college economics students, graduate students, and business professionals, and took tests on economics concepts to qualify for a final face-off between the states top two teams. 

Ridge View's second-place in SC team members are Ashley Hensley, Kamari Boyd, Iesha Whittaker, and Jonathan Person.  Ridge View's third-place in SC team members are Tavia Nash, Jillian LeRoux, Isaiah Gordon, and Marvin Ramos. Ridge View had a third team to qualify for the state finals competition, which included Miranda Hurt, Ka'naia Graham-Wroten, and Shavon Wiggins. This is the tenth year that Ridge View has placed in the top three of the state Economics Challenge finals.

ACTIVITIES: Movie Night is Tomorrow!

ACTIVITIES: Self-Defense Class is Next Week!

GRADUATION: Seniors Return Chromebooks Starting Today!

Last Day to Register for MED TWO Class, May 16th

ARTS: Senior Arts Showcase, May 15th

ACTIVITIES: What's Up Wednesday!!

ARTS: Spring Dance Showcase Tomorrow!

ACTIVITIES: Mother & Daughter Tea, May 18th

ATHLETICS: $10 Physicals @ Ridge View May 15th

This Week AT THE VIEW

Monday, May 13

• AP Biology Exam
• During Lunch -- National Signing Day - Large Gym
• 4 pm -- Marching Band Spring Training (ends May 15th)
• 5:30 pm -- Student Council Banquet - Multipurpose Rm

Tuesday, May 14

• English 2 Writing EOC
• AP Calculus AB, AP Art History, & AP Human Geography Exams
• 7 pm -- Spring Choral Concert

Wednesday, May 15

• LAST LATE START
• AP English Language Exam
• 3:40 pm -- $10 Physical Day - M Wing
• 6 pm -- SFA Senior Exhibition - Auditorium
• 7 pm -- Teacher Cadet Banquet

Thursday,  May 16

• English 1 Writing EOC
• AP World History & AP Statistics Exams
• 6 pm -- Girls Soccer Banquet - Multipurpose Rm
• 6:30 pm -- Dance Spring Showcase - Auditorium
•  Night)
• 6:30 pm -- RV's Got Talent - Auditorium

Friday,  May 17

• English 1 & 2 Writing EOC - Makeups
• AP Microeconomics & AP Music Theory, & AP Computer Science A Exams
• During Lunch -- Junior Scholars Luncheon
• 6 pm -- Softball Banquet - Multipurpose Rm
•  6 pm -- Sophomore Class Movie (Escape Room)

Saturday, May 18

• 11 am -- Mother/Daughter Tea - Cafeteria
• 6 pm -- Baseball Banquet - Multipurpose Rm

Career Exploration Series, May 14th

SCHOLARSHIP: Voice of Democracy Due October 31st

Submissions are now being accepted for the "Voice of Democracy" scholarship for next year! Students who will be in 9-12 grades by the deadline of October 31, 2019 are eligible to apply. Check out the details here!

VR 2019 Summer Business and College Tours

Richland Area Transition Counselors will be hosting our Annual College and Career Tours for students that are on a South Carolina State Diploma Track during the weeks of June 13th - June 28th. The tours are designed to provide students the opportunity to learn more about college admissions requirements, disability services, the financial aid process, and majors offered.  Students will also have an opportunity to speak with professionals in various fields. 

This program is ideal for rising juniors and seniors for the 2019-20 school year., but rising sophomores and graduating seniors for the 2019 school year are welcome to participate as well if they haven’t made a college decision.  If students participated in the 2018 tours they are welcome to participate again this year if they desire (not required). 

Students will report daily to 201 Corporate Park Blvd. Columbia SC 29223. Please be advised we only have 40 slots available for this tour and we serve every school in Richland County.  Spots will be honored on a first come first serve basis. A full Itinerary will be provided for interested participants after last dates are finalized.

We will send packets to all interested parents…

For specific event dates, click the image.

ARTS: RVHS Orchestra Flea Market Cancelled

We apologize for any inconvenience, but the RVHS Orchestra Flea Market has been cancelled for today. Thank you for your understanding.

Want CPR, AED, & First Aid Training?

ACTIVITIES: Mother & Daughter Tea, May 18th

ACTIVITIES: Self-Defense Class is Coming to Ridge View!

ACADEMICS: Fine Forgiveness Friday is TODAY!!

GRADUATION: Seniors Return Your Chromebook Starting Next Week!

ARTS: Orchestra Spring Flea Market, May 11th

ARTS: Spring Dance Showcase Next Thursday!