Congrats to Senior Mouhamed Wade. He entered and won a contest hosted by the SC Consortium for Gifted Education. Mouhamed's artwork was chosen as the brochure cover for the conference. He was also awarded $100 for his winning design.Thursday, October 31, 2019
ARTS: SFA Senior Mouhamed Wade's Design Wins
Congrats to Senior Mouhamed Wade. He entered and won a contest hosted by the SC Consortium for Gifted Education. Mouhamed's artwork was chosen as the brochure cover for the conference. He was also awarded $100 for his winning design.
Athletics: Softball Camp Nov 2nd
Camp Triple Play is a one-day softball camp designed to teach young girls between the ages of K-6th grade the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and catching.
Come Be Part of the Excitement and Education!
November 2nd of 2019
Sessions run from 8:30am-1:30PM. Cost of the camp is $10.00 Ridge View Softball Field 4801 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229
For additional information on registration, please contact Mrs. Irene Hinson @ (803)553.3368 or Coach Rodney Robinson @ (803)206.5396. Thanks in advance for your
support.
ARTS: RVHS Choir Fall Concert, Nov 7th
Ridge View High School Fall Chorus Concert Thursday, November 7th, 2019 in the RVHS Auditorium.
Class of 2020, $1000 Scholarship App Due Dec 31st
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association awards five high school seniors a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to assist with post-secondary education costs. For application materials, requirements, and more information click on the image.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2019
Winners will be selected and notified by April 15, 2020.
ACTIVITIES: Jostens Returns Next Thursday!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
ACADEMIC: Scholars Juniors Prepare for Children’s Committee
Many thanks to Pamela Robinson Director of the USC Law School Pro Bono Department for mentoring the testimonies of the Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law juniors who are headed to testify at the Joint Citizens and Legislative Children’s Committee on October 22, 2019. It takes a village, and we are grateful for ours.
ACTIVITIES: Halloween Costume Contest Tomorrow!
Teachers will also be participating in a contest of their own so be sure to check your email for details on how to select a winner!!
ATHLETICS: Did You Know: We Accept Sports Physicals Via Email!
In an effort to streamline the acceptance of sports physicals, completed physical packets can be emailed to the following email addresses:
brosefield@richland2.org (Athletic Director)
jcrook@richland2.org (Athletic Trainer)
jsincavage@richland2.org (Athletic Trainer)
Remember there are FOUR pages that need to be sent in: History Form, Physical Examination Form and both Richland 2 Sports Health Forms (one of which is the concussion acknowledgment as well as consent to treat). Packets can also be printed from RidgeViewSports.com.
Please convert to PDF before emailing packets in. CamScanner & Genius Scan are some examples of free mobile apps for PDF conversion.
Physical packets can also be turned into the Athletic Training Room or Coach Rosefield’s Office.
Do not slide Physical Packets under the door. Completed Physical Packets must be handed in or emailed to any of the above people.
All FOUR pages of the Packet must be completed. Partially completed physicals will not be accepted.
Packets must be dated after April 1, 2019 to be able to participate in Ridge View Sports for the 2019-2020 school year. Blank packets can be picked up in the Main Office, Athletic Training Room or Coach Rosefield’s Office. Packets can also be printed from RidgeViewSports.com. ¿Necesita el paquete fÃsico en español? ¡Haga clic aquÃ!
SCHOLARSHIP: Voice of Democracy Scholarship Due Tomorrow!
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!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
ACTIVITIES: Halloween Costume Contest on Thursday!
Halloween is on Thursday, October 31st and the Freshman Class is hosting a Halloween Costume Contest during lunch in the main hall! Students are welcome to participate. All costumes must follow the dress code and NO MASKS are allowed. Contact Ms. Teah Smith or Ms. Fennell with any questions!!
Teachers will also be participating in a contest of their own so be sure to check your email for details on how to select a winner!!
Contribute to the Veterans Day Slideshow!
Blazer families and community members, we would like you to contribute to our Veterans Day Assembly Presentation slideshow. To do so, please follow the directions below. You will need a personal Google account or you may work with your Ridge View student and use his/her account to create your family slide.
- Click here to open the presentation. If you have a Google account or work with your Ridge View student, the document will open easily. If do not have a Google account, please download it in any format you choose by clicking File, Download as. Be sure the format you choose is one that you can use to edit the presentation.
- Follow the instructions on the first slide of the presentation. If you had to download the presentation to edit it, delete all slides but the one you added. Email your completed slide to Zodelva Travis at 10022192@richland2.org.
ATHLETICS: Winter Sports Tryouts Begin November 4th
Ridge View High School announces that Winter Sports tryouts for Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, and Wrestling will begin on November 4, 2019.
Please contact Head Coaches for specific tryout information (times, etc.):
Wrestling – Coach Logan Raabe – lraabe@richland2.org
Girls Basketball – Coach Terrence Gibson – tgibson@richland2.org
Boys Basketball – Coach Yerrick Stoneman – ystoneman@richland2.org
All student-athletes will need a completed physical packet dated after April 1, 2019 in order to participate in any workout or tryout with Ridge View High School. This physical packet must be on file with the Athletic Trainers before a student-athlete can be cleared for participation.
Student-athletes must have the Physical Examination Form, History Form, Consent/Concussion Form and Sports Health Form filled out prior to being able to work out at RVHS (all 4 of the packet’s pages). Print the Sports Physical Packet by clicking here. Packets can also be picked up in the Main Office at Ridge View, the Athletic Training Room or the Athletic Director’s office.
Completed physical packets can be emailed to brosefield@richland2.org or dropped off to the Athletic Training Room or Coach Rosefield’s office.
Monday, October 28, 2019
ARTS: Blazer Marching Band Places 3rd in Championship
The Ridge View Blazer Marching Band closed out there 2019-2020 year with a terrific finish at the state championships on Saturday October 26th at Chapin High School. The Blazer Marching Band competed against the sixteen best marching band programs from around the state, finishing, and bringing home third place. With the Bronze Medal, the Blazer Marching Band becomes the third best band in the state of South Carolina. Let us congratulate Dustin King, his team and these young men and women for their dedication this year. We are Blazer Proud of all of you.
Parents, Have You Order Your Senior Tribute Page?
Parents, have you considered a senior tribute page? The tribute page gives you the opportunity to express your love, pride, and congratulations to your child for their accomplishments. Students agree that the tribute page makes the yearbook extra special to them. All tributes and full payment are due by October 31, 2019. All tributes are designed in color.
Senior Ad Orders
- Purchase in Parent Portal (https://parents.richland2.org ) OR
- At yearbookforever.com using Ridge View's code: 2020
For more information, please contact Leslie High-Washington by email (lhigh@richland2.org) or by phone (803.699.2999 ext 84363).
This Week AT THE VIEW
Monday, October 28- Girls Golf @ State Tournament
Tuesday, October 29
- Girls Golf @ State Tournament
- 4 pm -- Magnets Fall Festival
- 5 pm -- Cheer @ Region Competition
Wednesday, October 30
- Report Cards Distributed
- 5 pm -- Cross Country @ Region Meet - Westwood
Thursday, October 31
- Cross Country @ Region Meet - Westwood
- 3 pm -- JROTC Raider Team Competition - North Central High School
Friday, November 1
- 12 pm -- HOSA Meeting - Multipurpose Rm
- 7:30 pm -- Varsity Football @ Lancaster
Saturday, November 2
- Cheer @ Debbie Rogers Classic
- 9 am -- Boys Golf Drive-a-Thon - Par Tee Driving Range
Upcoming Events/Congrats
- Nov 4 -- USC College Tour
- Nov 4 -- PTSO/SIC Meetings
- Nov 8 -- ASVAB
- Nov 13 -- Winter Wishes Give Back Night
- Nov 14 -- Winthrop & Wingate College Visits
ACTIVITIES: Jostens Returning for Makeup Orders
Juniors, are you still interested in owning class jewelry? Seniors, did you miss your chance to order your cap, gown, and other items for graduation? No worries! Jostens will return on November 7th from 12 PM to 1 PM ONLY to take makeup ring and graduation orders. Simply come to M-141 during lunch or with your teacher's permission during that window of time. To place your order, you must have your $60 deposit. This is the last time Jostens will be at the school prior to winter break! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org.
Accuplacer Exam for Dual Credit TOMORROW, Oct 29th
Are you a Ridge View junior or senior?
Interested in taking dual credit courses or attending Midlands Tech?
Ridge View is giving the Accuplacer Placement exam on TOMORROW, October 29th. Please see Mrs. Van Zyl in the Career Center to register or if you have any questions. For more information about Midlands Tech Testing Services, click the image.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Athletics: Imani Belton to Compete at SCHSL State Golf Tournament
Senior Imani Belton will compete in the 2019 SCHSL State Golf Tournament this coming Monday and Tuesday at Shipyard Golf Club on Hilton Head Island!Tee times are to be announced. Follow @RVWomensGolf for updates.
Good luck Imani!
Friday, October 25, 2019
SCHOLARSHIP: 100 Black Men $500 Scholarship App Due Nov 15th
The 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia, Inc. is currently accepting applications for its 2019-2020 Scholarship Program. Scholarships are valued at $500 per academic year and are renewable for up to four (4) years (for a maximum of $2,000 for each award).
All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked by November 15, 2019. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 1, 2020, and scholarship presentations will be made at our Annual Scholarship and Awards Program in May 2020. Additional information and the application materials by clicking on the image.
ATHLETICS: Winter Sports Tryouts Begin November 4th
Ridge View High School announces that Winter Sports tryouts for Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, and Wrestling will begin on November 4, 2019.
Please contact Head Coaches for specific tryout information (times, etc.):
Wrestling – Coach Logan Raabe – lraabe@richland2.org
Girls Basketball – Coach Terrence Gibson – tgibson@richland2.org
Boys Basketball – Coach Yerrick Stoneman – ystoneman@richland2.org
All student-athletes will need a completed physical packet dated after April 1, 2019 in order to participate in any workout or tryout with Ridge View High School. This physical packet must be on file with the Athletic Trainers before a student-athlete can be cleared for participation.
Student-athletes must have the Physical Examination Form, History Form, Consent/Concussion Form and Sports Health Form filled out prior to being able to work out at RVHS (all 4 of the packet’s pages). Print the Sports Physical Packet by clicking here. Packets can also be picked up in the Main Office at Ridge View, the Athletic Training Room or the Athletic Director’s office.
Completed physical packets can be emailed to brosefield@richland2.org or dropped off to the Athletic Training Room or Coach Rosefield’s office.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
ARTS: Ridge View High School Orchestra
Congratulations to the following RVHS Orchestra Students for making the 2019 Midlands Region Orchestra: Cameron Borum, Marco Halbrook, Grace Miller, Jayln Scott, Shia Cyprian, Emilei Adding, Jake Walker, and Nicolas Johnson. The concert is on November 23, 2019 at the Irmo High School Performing Arts Center at 6:30 pm.
Athletics: First 40 Promo is Back! READ READ READ!
The First 40 Promo is back! The first 40 Ridge View Students w/ Student ID to the ticket gate will get FREE ENTRY into Thursday’s Volleyball Game & Friday’s V. Football Game!
Volleyball hosts Wren on Thurs. at 6pm & Varsity Football hosts South Pointe at Stadium 2 on Fri. at 7:30pm.
Check Out the College Board Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation invests in exceptional students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others. Know a high school senior who fits the bill? Encourage them to apply for one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 by October 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. ET. For more details and a link to the application, please visit their website.
Horatio Alger Association
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who've faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who've exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, in addition to having critical financial need. The online application is open until October 25 for undergraduate scholarships. For more information about the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, please visit their website.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of more than 2,600 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni. The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 13, 2019. Subscribe to the Cooke Foundation's counselor newsletter to stay updated on all scholarship programs and opportunities.
SCHOLARSHIP: Voice of Democracy Scholarship Due Next Week!
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!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Athletics: First 40 Promo is Back! READ READ READ!
The First 40 Promo is back! The first 40 Ridge View Students w/ Student ID to the ticket gate will get FREE ENTRY into Thursday’s Volleyball Game & Friday’s V. Football Game!
Volleyball hosts Wren on Thurs. at 6pm & Varsity Football hosts South Pointe at Stadium 2 on Fri. at 7:30pm
ARTS: Hats Off to Our Blazer Orchestra Students
Congratulations to the following RVHS Orchestra students for making the 2019 Midlands Region Orchestra. The concert is on November 23, 2019 at Irmo High School Performing Arts Center at 6:30pm.
ARTS: Ridge View Student Art Displayed at Art Fair
Ridge View High School students had 47 works of art on display at the South Carolina State Fair. Of those students, five earned awards for their artwork. Zoe Jackson, La’Princia Bynum, Leah Kelly, Jarena Munoz, and Kylie Sawyer were awarded honorable mentions for their self-portraits.
ATHLETICS: Blazer Volleyball Finished 2nd in Region
Your Ridge View Volleyball Lady Blazers have finished 2nd in the Region securing Playoffs!
They will host the first round match Thursday October 24th at 6pm in the Main Gym. Opponent is TBA. More important information posted below:
$5 ticket
Only SCHSL pass holders and ticketed fans will be allowed entry
No district or Staff IDs will be accepted per SCHSL rules
#NextLevel
ARTS: RVHS Marching Band
The Ridge View High School Marching Band will travel to Chapin High School to compete for the 3A State Championship for bands on Saturday October 26, 2019. Time TBA.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
ACADEMICS: Blazers Seniors DO Shakespeare
Typically in a Senior English class, students read Shakespeare, watch Shakespeare, and discuss Shakespeare. This year, however, thanks to the Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences (AIMS) Grant, the Ridge View High School English IV students had an opportunity to DO Shakespeare by participating in a week-long workshop with guest artist Buren Martin. Martin and Mrs. Ellen Harrison, AiMS Grant Coordinator, selected 21 English IV students to rehearse and showcase their production of Macbeth for the Class of 2020. According to Mr. Haas, one of Ridge View’s English 4 teachers, “It was hard and intense work and the students who performed were not all, or even mostly, theater class students, as one might expect. Mr. Martin looked for raw talent, the ability to take directions, and willingness.” The AIMS Grant is also affording Ridge View sophomores and freshman workshops later in the 2019-2020 school year.
ACTIVITIES: StuCo Attends District 4 Rally
Ridge View's Student Council attended the South Carolina's Association of Student Councils District 4 Rally in large numbers last week. Yazmine Latimore, Ridge View's Student Body Vice President, serves as the Vice Chair of District 4 and organized the 25 workshops that were presented. Members of Ridge View's StuCo served as presenters and the council was recognized as having the most spirit.
ATHLETICS: Blazer Golf Place 2nd in Region
The Lady Blazers finish 2nd in Region Championship with Imani being the Region champion for individual with a career low of 82. Also Imani Belton and Emma Iskhakov made the All Region team. During the region tournament the Lady Blazers hit several career lows and a team best. Imani Belton with a low of 82, Emma Iskhakov with a low of 104 and Caitlin Walters with a low of 108. We also shot our best team score of 424. Keep up the great work.
Next stop Upper State Monday October, 21 at Preserve at Verdae in Greenville.
Midlands Tech Accuplacer Exam, Oct 29th
Are you a Ridge View junior or senior?
Interested in taking dual credit courses or attending Midlands Tech?
Ridge View is giving the Accuplacer Placement exam on Tuesday, October 29th. Please see Mrs. Van Zyl in the Career Center to register or if you have any questions. For more information about Midlands Tech Testing Services, click the image.
Monday, October 21, 2019
ARTS: Ridge View High School Choir
The Ridge View High School Choir and www.FreewayMusic.net is sponsoring a Coffee House at Ridge View High School in the Choir Room starting at 7:00pm on Tuesday October 22nd. Students will also be presenting music during your visit.
ARTS: Blazer Marching Band Crushes 3A Lower State Championships
On Saturday, October 19th, the Blazer Band threw down at Westwood and was named the 3A Lower State Champions winning the music caption award and a superior rating. The band will travel to Chapin HS Saturday, October 26th to compete for the 3A State Championship at 2:30pm! Wear your purple and come out to support these the Blazer Marching Band as they take this to the finish line!
Bullying Prevention Week AT THE VIEW
On Wednesday, October 23 please join your school community in
wearing ORANGE to stand with us against bullying.
Together against bullying. UNITED for kindness, acceptance, & inclusion.
Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to showing that you believe that all youth should be safe from bullying? Come together in one giant ORANGE message of hope and support, WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE to color our nation, and even the world, visibly showing that our society believes that no child should ever experience bullying.
“ORANGE provides a powerful, visually compelling expression of solidarity,” said Paula Goldberg, Executive Director of PACER Center. “Whether it’s hundreds of individuals at a school wearing ORANGE, store owners offering ORANGE products, or a community changing a landmark to ORANGE, the vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, sending the supportive, universal message that bullying is never acceptable behavior.”
This Week AT THE VIEW
- Girls Golf @ Upper State Qualifier - Waterford GC
- 8:30 am -- ACT Boot Camp - Multipurpose Rm
- 6 pm -- Parent University
- 7 pm -- Coffee House - Choir Room
- 7:30 am -- CTE Advisory Board Breakfast - Rm C-66
- College Application Day
- 5:30 pm -- Trunk or Treat
- 6 pm -- Varsity Volleyball Playoffs (Round 1) - Ridge View
- End of 1st Quarter (Report Cards distributed 10/30)
- 7:30 pm -- Senior Night Varsity Football vs South Pointe
- 7 am -- PTSO Yard Sale
- 8:30 am -- Cross Country @ Cici’s Derby - Springdale Race Course
- Oct 29 -- Magnets Fall Festival
- Nov 4 -- USC College Tour
- Nov 4 -- Alive @ 25
- Nov 4 -- PTSO/SIC Meetings
- Nov 8 -- ASVAB
Parent University, Tomorrow October 22nd
The SIC focus area for this year is School/Student Safety. On their behalf, guest speaker, Dr. Dawn Hiller, will present on bullying issues at Ridge View's Parent University on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 6-7 pm in the Library Commons.
Dr. Hiller is the Director of Students for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina where she implements strategies for increasing student use of services and involvement in academic support programs. In this presentation, Dr. Hiller will share her research on bullying in schools and what safeguards the state of South Carolina affords students and parents who are victims of bullying.
Please come out to support this session and many others as seen on the flyer below.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
ARTS: The RVHS Marching Band
The Ridge View High School Marching Band will travel to Chapin High School to compete for the 3A State Championship for bands on Saturday October 26, 2019.
Friday, October 18, 2019
ATHLETICS: Competitive Cheer Placed 3rd in Region
Ridge View Varsity Competitive Cheer Team competed last night at Spring Valley High School for the Viking Invitational and brought home a third-place trophy against top competitors in 4A. They will compete again on October 29 at South Pointe High School!
Thursday, October 17, 2019
ARTS: Ridge View High School Marching Band
The Ridge View High School Blazer Marching Band will compete for the 3A Lower State Championship at Westwood HS on this Saturday October 19th. The RVHS Band will perform at 4:00pm and we ask you all to please come out and help cheer for these talented musicians as they compete for greatness.
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