Last Summer Math Calendar Freshmen

Yes, you are almost finished.  

Click the calendar below to 

view August's Summer Math problems.

TODAY (7/31) -- Last Day to Get 2020 Yearbook ON SALE!!

Register for Alive at 25 Course, August 6th at RV

Incoming Blazer Freshmen, Last Week for July Math Calendar

Don't forget Class of 2023, Your July Math Calendar ends this week.

Nominate RVHS for a $10K Grant, Deadline August 17

Ridge View has a chance at a $10,000 AdoptAClassroom.org grant for school supplies for our teachers and students! Now until next Saturday, August 17, you can nominate Ridge View for the chance to win a $10,000 grant from Burlington Stores on AdoptAClassroom.org. The more nominations our school receives, the better our chances to win! 

Click the image to nominate Ridge View High.  This grant would help us pay for extra supplies or services not included in our school’s budget this year. It would make a big difference in the education of all of our students.   

Please share the link or this post with your family and friends.

ATHLETICS: SCHSL Newsletter

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Parents & Students, Get Advice on 1st Year of College

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/CollegeSurvival

Orientation In 2 Weeks, Have You Completed Annual Registration?

Alive at 25 Courses at Ridge View August 6th

Free/Reduced Is More Than for Meals

Did you know that students who qualify for Free/Reduced meals also are able to get fee reductions on college applications and the ACT/SAT tests?  This is true.  College application and ACT/SAT test fees can be reduce or waived in full if the student receives Free/Reduced meals.  To receive these incentives, you must apply for the Richland Two Meal Value Plan.  All students, returning and new, MUST apply for the Meal Value Plan (MVP) each year.   

Online Application and Paper Application (English and Spanish versions) are available. Please complete only (1) application per Household.  Use one of the options below to return your completed paper application: 

• FAX to 803.419.5839
• ​MAIL to Richland School District Two Food & Nutrition Services, 124 Risdon Way, Columbia, SC 29223
• RETURN to Ridge View High' school cafe manager during the school year

Click the image if you have questions about your application.

ACADEMICS: AiMS Exploration Days Starts Tomorrow

Come dive into fun with a science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and medical focus. You will not just learn about STEAMM  . . . You MAKE it! You CREATE it! You BUILD it!  Some of the activities will include a bottle rocket design and launch, Barbie bungee jump, and DNA discovery.

Register for Moving Up Mondays Seminar on July 22nd

Richland 2 Back to School Bash, Aug 3rd

SCHOLARSHIP: Voice of Democracy Scholarship

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!

2020 Yearbooks On Sale Until July 31st

Want a RV Blazer Student Parking Decal?

AiMS Exploration Days, Sign Up Today

Come dive into fun with a science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and medical focus. You will not just learn about STEAMM  . . . You MAKE it! You CREATE it! You BUILD it!  Some of the activities will include a bottle rocket design and launch, Barbie bungee jump, and DNA discovery.

Two Weeks Left for the July Freshmen Math Calendar

Click the calendar below to access July's daily math problems.

Help Ridge View Win a $10K Burlington Grant

Ridge View has a chance at a $10,000 AdoptAClassroom.org grant for school supplies for our teachers and students! Now through August 17, you can nominate Ridge View for the chance to win a $10,000 grant from Burlington Stores on AdoptAClassroom.org. The more nominations our school receives, the better our chances to win! 

Click the image to nominate Ridge View High.  This grant would help us pay for extra supplies or services not included in our school’s budget this year. It would make a big difference in the education of all of our students.   

Please share the link or this post with your family and friends.

ACADEMICS: Scholars Junior Turner Attends Leadership Conference

Congratulations to Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law rising junior Keyani Turner, who attended the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. for Film, Journalism and Media Arts.  Making the trip even more special, her teacher was Ridge View graduate Mitra Arthur (class of 2002). Small world, big opportunity! #futureSObright 

ACADEMICS: Alexa Helps You Prepare for ACT

High school students will soon be able to use Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, to help guide them through the ACT® test process at home and even receive test prep coaching through ACT® Academy™, ACT’s free online learning tool and test practice program.  Click the image to get more information.

ACADEMICS: Randazzo & Jones, State National History Day Award Winners

Congratulations to Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law rising juniors Sam Randazzo and Anna Jones, who won the state award for South Carolina at National History Day finals in Baltimore, MD on June 13, 2019 for their documentary on the Chinese Cultural Revolution. So proud of you both! 

Blazer Orientation Next Month, Don't Forget to Complete Annual Registration

ATHLETICS: Clear Bag Policy Now in Lexington-Richland 5

Just in case you missed it, a Clear Bag Policy will be implemented this fall at Lexington-Richland District Five, which includes Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Irmo High Schools.  Click the image to listen to the WIS news broadcast.

ACADEMICS: Addington attends 4H Leadership in DC

Congratulations to Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law rising junior Emilei Addington, who is a 4H Pinckney Leadership DC Scholar.  The 4-H Pinckney Leadership program is a program designed for middle and high school students who are looking to develop their leadership abilities and awareness in civic engagement. Founded after the late Senator, Clementa Pinckney, the program aims to set forth the standards and principals valued by Senator Pinckney. Their goal is to empower students to serve with compassion, lead with humility, and inspire others through integrity.  During the trip she had the opportunity to meet Representatives Clyburn and Omar and see first hand the legislative process. 

Alive at 25 Courses at Ridge View

ACT Boot Camp This Week, Did You Register?

2019-20 Free/Reduced Meal Application, Apply Today

All students, returning and new, are eligible to apply for the Meal Value Plan (MVP), which may help your child/children receive school meals for free or at a reduced price.  Returning students MUST reapply or all meal prices will automatically change to full price.  New students are responsible for paying regular breakfast/lunch prices until benefits from their MVP application are issued. 

Online Applications are the quickest and easiest way to submit applications is to use the new Richland Two Online Meal Application. This allows you to check the status of your application online as well.  Click here to complete and submit the Richland Two Online Meal Application.

Paper Applications (English and Spanish versions) must be filled out in their entirety and returned to your child’s school cafe manager. ALL sections on the application must be completed to prevent delays in the approval process for your child.  Please complete only (1) application per Household.  You have several options to return your completed application to Richland District Two.

• FAX to 803.419.5839
• ​MAIL to Richland School District Two Food & Nutrition Services, 124 Risdon Way, Columbia, SC 29223
• RETURN to Ridge View High' school cafe manager during the school year

Don't forget to keep a copy of your application for your records.  Click the image if you have questions about your application.

2019-20 RVH Summer Reading English AP & Honors Students

Attention all Blazer Honors and AP English students:  

Are you reading your summer reading books for your AP/Honors courses?  

Are you aware that the AP/Honors English summer reading is separate from schoolwide summer reading books and magnet required reading books?

If not please click on the image to the right to view the AP/Honors English Summer Reading requirements.

Class of 2020 Senior Portraits Start Tomorrow!!

Strawbridge Studios will take Senior Portraits at Ridge View High School on July 9th, 10th, and 11th in the cafeteria. The attire for the formal picture will be provided (tux for male students and drape for female students). The formal picture will also serve as the picture for the Ridge View 2019-2020 Senior ID card. Only photographs taken by Strawbridge Studios will be in the 2019-2020 Ridge View Yearbook. There is no cost to take the formal picture.

Please click the link to see your appointment time (Ridge View Senior Appointment Times). Conflicts with time can be resolved by contacting Mrs. High-Washington by email lhigh@richland2.org. Makeup portraits are October 14th during school for tux and drape portraits only.

Strawbridge Studios has agreed to take indoor and outdoor casual portraits during the same photo session. The casual portraits are optional.

Cost:

Senior Formal Only 1 pose- $0

Senior Formal 3 poses- $10

Senior Formal, Outdoor and Causal Poses- $20

There are two payment options:

Bring cash, check or money order to the session. Checks should be made payable to Strawbridge Studios.

Pay online at www.strawbridge.net. Check "Order/Pay," input Ridge View information, under Program, select "senior session." Enter your email address and the code 103822. You will receive a confirmation code that should be presented at the appointment.

Summer Hours for School Counseling Office

Ridge View counselors have staggered work schedules throughout the summer.  Although counselors will be available to answer your questions Monday – Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM, they might not be your assigned counselor.  Should you need to speak with a counselor or register a student, please call the School Counseling office at 803.699.2999 ext. 84217.  Registration times for new students is 9 AM – 3 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment only.  

Moving Up Mondays' Test Taking Strategies, July 29

ACT Boot Camp, July 11th

Sign Up TODAY

Space Is Limited

Happy 4th of July

HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL, 4TH OF JULY!!!

Get Your 2020 Yearbook Today, Sale Ends 7/31

Back to School Bash, Aug 3rd

Class of 2020 Senior Class Portraits Start Next Week!

Strawbridge Studios will take Senior Portraits at Ridge View High School on July 9th, 10th, and 11th in the cafeteria. The attire for the formal picture will be provided (tux for male students and drape for female students). The formal picture will also serve as the picture for the Ridge View 2019-2020 Senior ID card. Only photographs taken by Strawbridge Studios will be in the 2019-2020 Ridge View Yearbook. There is no cost to take the formal picture.

Please click the link to see your appointment time (Ridge View Senior Appointment Times). Conflicts with time can be resolved by contacting Mrs. High-Washington by email lhigh@richland2.org. Makeup portraits are October 14th during school for tux and drape portraits only.

Strawbridge Studios has agreed to take indoor and outdoor casual portraits during the same photo session. The casual portraits are optional.

Cost:

Senior Formal Only 1 pose- $0

Senior Formal 3 poses- $10

Senior Formal, Outdoor and Causal Poses- $20

There are two payment options:

Bring cash, check or money order to the session. Checks should be made payable to Strawbridge Studios.

Pay online at www.strawbridge.net. Check "Order/Pay," input Ridge View information, under Program, select "senior session." Enter your email address and the code 103822. You will receive a confirmation code that should be presented at the appointment.

Have You Selected Your Summer Reading Book?

Click the image to view Ridge View's choices this summer.