Class of 2020, It's Senior Week, Sign Up for GEAR UP Family

We are excited to announce that beginning this month, we will be utilizing our NEW text messaging platform to send notifications about upcoming GEAR UP events, summer activities, college orientation, financial aid, and other important information. Our program allows us the unique opportunity to follow the graduating Class of 2020 throughout their first year of life after high school. We encourage All GEAR UP seniors and parents/guardians, click on the link to complete the form.  

$500 Scholarship Application Due TOMORROW, June 1st

The Mid-Eastern Region of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Epsilon Beta Chapter

Educational Scholarship Program

Award: Subject to availability of funds, up to $500 may be awarded for the school year

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary student
• High school or post-secondary grade point average of 2.5 or above unweighted GPA
• Currently a resident of one of the States comprising the Mid-Eastern Region of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of application. Proof of admission/enrollment must be submitted with this application. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible for nomination.
• Former or current participants in an Eta Phi Beta sponsored program or organization may receive preference. Applicants may reapply annually.

Scholarship Award Application: Applicants must submit the following information for

scholarship consideration:

• Completed application form
• High school and/or any post-secondary school transcripts
• Two letters of reference from persons who are not relatives of the candidate. The letters should address the suitability of the candidate for the award, nature of the relationship with the candidate and length of time of the relationship. Letters must come from two of the following three:
• An academic advisor, academic counselor or recent instructor
• A leader of a church or community service organization with which the applicant is associated.
• A supervisor at a job or volunteer position, or any personal reference of the applicant's choosing.

Submit all of the above items in a single envelope by June 1st

Epsilon Beta Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

c/o President Harriett Shepherd

449 Indigo Ridge Drive

Columbia, SC 29229.

Scholarship App Postmarked by TOMORROW June 1st

The Solomon Jackson, Jr., Scholarship Foundation will award scholarships annually to low-income residents of the state of South Carolina who are graduates of public high schools or who obtained a high school equivalency diploma from the same state. Preference will be given to persons of color. The applicants must plan to attend an accredited and approved two-year or four-year institution within the United States. Students entering or returning to school are encouraged to apply.

Criteria

• Resident of South Carolina for a minimum of 4 years 
• Senior at a public high school in Richland, Fairfield, Kershaw, or Marlon counties, or  Dillon 4, Hampton 2, Florence 4, or Orangeburg 3 school districts
• Enrolled in as a full-time student in a program toward an Associates or Bachelors degree
• Possess financial need
• Demonstrated aptitude or achievement, such things as academic record and extracurricular activities are important
• Demonstrated outstanding citizenship such as having been active in community service

Applicants may apply for a scholarship before being accepted into the college or university. Scholarship awarding is contingent upon being accepted into and attending the school.

Applications will only be accepted through the mail and must be postmarked no later than June 1st. For a copy of the application, click on the image.

John Mobley Law Firm Scholarship Due June 3rd

If you are planning to pursue a college education to help children with disabilities or special needs this $1,000 scholarship for you. 

Criteria:

• Be a current High School Senior
• Submit a 500-word paper explaining what this scholarship would mean to you (Heavy emphasis is placed on your essay)
• Submit a High School Transcript
• Submit 2 letters of reference
• Include a photo

Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 3rd at 3:00 PM

Click the image to apply.

July ACT Score for State Scholarship Initial Eligibility

Students will now have the opportunity to obtain a qualifying for either the LIFE or Palmetto Scholarship by taking either the June or July test administration of the ACT during 2020.

LIFE Scholarship: 

• July ACT score of 24 or higher
• Send test scores to the college or university.  
• The financial aid office at their institution will determine their eligibility for the LIFE Scholarship and award accordingly.

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship: 

• June or July ACT test
• Submit the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship application as Pending by Late Award Period by June 30, 2020
• Submit transcript and rank calculation by June 15, 2020
• Send test scores directly to CHE (ACT registration code: 6326)

ACT Test Date: July 18, 2020

• Registration Deadline: June 19, 2020
• Late Registration Deadline: June 20-26, 2020

Celebrating our Armed Services Enlistees, TODAY, May 28th

Pictured (L-R): Wyat Carder, Shaelyn Chandler, Lina Crowder, 
Allyssa Edwards, Aiden Ehret, Kenyon Ford, Kaliyl Haire, 
Ashley Hayes, Isaiah Hughey, Justice Jackson, Ty'Vanna McCrae, 
Jah Nelson, Brianna Ray, Asharia Solomon, Antonia Williams, 
McKale Williams-Yanagacio 

Each year the State Department of Education hosts a ceremony to acknowledge the students who have chosen to go into the armed services upon graduation.  This year's ceremony will be virtual and will be posted on the SC State Department's Facebook page to view TODAY, May 28, 2020.  Please join us as we recognize our students who have selected to serve our country.  We appreciate their courage and commitment to service.  #BlazerPride

Chromebook Reminders

Just a few reminders about Chromebooks.

• Students who will remain in Richland Two for the 2020-2021 school year will keep their Chromebooks during the summer.
• Students who are withdrawing from Richland Two for the 2020-2021 school year, should return their Chromebooks to the technology depot service center at Longleaf Middle School.
• The last day for the Class of 2020 to return Chromebooks is Monday, June 1st, unless given special permission by GEAR Up Coordinator, Ms. Williams. 
• If a student is graduating or withdrawing from Richland Two and does not return the district-issued Chromebook, the district will have to assess a fee.

If you have any questions, please contact our Technology Learning Coach, Mrs. Hunter at chunter@richland2.org.

Underclassmen Drop-Off Drive-Thru Cancelled TODAY, May 27th

Due to today's weather forecast we are postponing the Underclassmen Drop-off Drive-Thru for textbooks, school uniforms, and library books. Weather permitting, the schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:

Thurs, May 28th: 2 - 6 PM  Letters: P - Z

Mon, June 1st: 8 AM - 12 PM MAKEUP

Tues, June 2nd:  2 - 6 PM  MAKEUP DAY  

If you have any questions please contact Kenneth Pace at kpace@richland2.org or (803) 699-2999 ext. 84212 or Alan Wolf at awolf@richland2.org or (803) 699-2999 ext. 84247. You can also click on the image to review the list of textbooks issued to your child. All textbooks are listed by your child's school ID number, which you can find in Parent Portal

ACTIVITIES: Changes to Senior Week!!

Seniors, due to the forecast of rain this week, the Senior Drive In Movie and Senior Sunset have been rescheduled to Monday, June 1st. Make sure you arrive to the student parking lot starting at 6:30 PM to get your Purple Pass, graduation tickets, cords, gifts, and more. You are welcome to park and enjoy some socially distanced activities prior to the start of the senior recognitions at 7:30 PM. Following the program, you may stay for refreshments and a movie! Contact Ms. Fennell with any questions at pfennell@richland2.org. 

Last Day to Post for State Treasurer’s Office Grant, TODAY, May 27th

Graduating seniors in South Carolina have a chance to win college grant money if parents and guardians post on Facebook with a special hashtag #FutureScholarConGRADulations2020. Twenty 2020 grads will receive $529 grants for their 529 future scholar savings accounts. The scholar grants drawing will happen on Wednesday, May 27. To read more about the grant, please click the image.

ACTIVITIES: Senior Week Starts TODAY!

ACTIVITIES: Cap Decoration Designs Due TOMORROW, May 27th!

How to Get Your Purple Pass & Graduation Tickets

If you missed the Senior Class meeting on May 22nd, click here to listen to the recording and here to view the presentation. Be sure to do the following to get your PURPLE PASS & GRADUATION TICKETS!!

1. Complete the Senior Exit Survey
2. Turn in textbooks, Chromebook, uniforms, library books, etc. during the Senior Drop Off (May 29th, 6:30-7:30 PM).
3. Pass your classes!! 
4. Pay all school fees!

Upcoming Events

• Senior Drive-In Movie Night: Thursday, May 28th 
• Senior Sunset: Friday, May 29th, 6:30 PM in the student parking lot (one car per family please)
• Celebrating each other & receive cords, stoles, awards, and gifts
• Receive cords, stoles, honors, and gifts!
• If eligible, get your PURPLE PASS, GRADUATION TICKETS, & GRADUATION PROGRAMS for guests.
• Unable to attend? Makeup Dates: Monday & Tuesday, June 1st & 2nd
• Graduation: June 5th, 8 AM at Harry Parone Stadium (Spring Valley High School)
• Be sure to click here to review graduation procedures
• Check out this video about graduation at the Harry Parone Stadium
• Be sure to wear sensible shoes. NO JEANS or T-SHIRTS!!
• Do NOT forget to bring your cap, gown, tassel, and masks. Additional items and bags are prohibited.

Eti Phi Beta Scholarship App Due NEXT WEEK, June 1st

The Mid-Eastern Region of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Epsilon Beta Chapter

Educational Scholarship Program

Award: Subject to availability of funds, up to $500 may be awarded for the school year

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary student
• High school or post-secondary grade point average of 2.5 or above unweighted GPA
• Currently a resident of one of the States comprising the Mid-Eastern Region of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of application. Proof of admission/enrollment must be submitted with this application. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible for nomination.
• Former or current participants in an Eta Phi Beta sponsored program or organization may receive preference. Applicants may reapply annually.

Scholarship Award Application: Applicants must submit the following information for

scholarship consideration:

• Completed application form
• High school and/or any post-secondary school transcripts
• Two letters of reference from persons who are not relatives of the candidate. The letters should address the suitability of the candidate for the award, nature of the relationship with the candidate and length of time of the relationship. Letters must come from two of the following three:
• An academic advisor, academic counselor or recent instructor
• A leader of a church or community service organization with which the applicant is associated.
• A supervisor at a job or volunteer position, or any personal reference of the applicant's choosing.

Submit all of the above items in a single envelope by June 1st

Epsilon Beta Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

c/o President Harriett Shepherd

449 Indigo Ridge Drive

Columbia, SC 29229.

ACADEMICS: Need To Makeup an AP Exam?

College Board is extended the deadline to request a makeup exam. Students have until 6 PM TODAY, May 24th to request to take a makeup exam. Click on the image to submit your request TODAY. Please share this message with your friends taking an AP exam.  

Underclassmen Drop-Off Drive Thru THIS WEEK

Class of 2020, Don't Forget to Sign Up for GEAR UP Families

We are excited to announce that beginning this month, we will be utilizing our NEW text messaging platform to send notifications about upcoming GEAR UP events, summer activities, college orientation, financial aid, and other important information. Our program allows us the unique opportunity to follow the graduating Class of 2020 throughout their first year of life after high school. We encourage All GEAR UP seniors and parents/guardians, click on the link to complete the form.  

ACADEMICS: Halbrook earns USC Fellowship Spot

Congratulations to Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law Senior Marco Halbrook, who was invited to be a part of the University of South Carolina You Collective Summer Fellows program this year. So proud! #futureSObright #whatsgoodRichlandTwo

ACADEMICS: Adams Earns Bank of America Internship

Congratulations Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law Junior Jada Adams who earned a place on the Bank of America Columbia Summer Internship team. #futureSObright #whatsgoodrichlandtwo

Honoring the Class of 2020!!!

Ridge View Staff Honors the Class of 2020!

Click on the image to watch the video.

Seniors, Drop Off School Issued Items TODAY, May 22

Seniors, you have one more opportunity to return school-issued items -- textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, uniforms, library books. Click here to see if you have an unreturned textbook. 

ATHLETICS: Senior Spotlight by the SCHSL

Alive at 25 Now Offering Virtual Classes

A Tribute to Richland 2 Premier Scholars, TODAY, May 21st

It's Time for Underclassmen Drop-Off Drive-Thru

Celebrating Our Military Enlistees!!

Pictured (L-R): Wyat Carder, Shaelyn Chandler, Lina Crowder, 
Allyssa Edwards, Aiden Ehret, Kenyon Ford, Kaliyl Haire, 
Ashley Hayes, Isaiah Hughey, Justice Jackson, Ty'Vanna McCrae, 
Jah Nelson, Brianna Ray, Asharia Solomon, Antonia Williams, 
McKale Williams-Yanagacio 

Each year the State Department of Education hosts a ceremony to acknowledge the students who have chosen to go into the armed services upon graduation.  This year's ceremony will be virtual and will be posted on the SC State Department's Facebook page to view on May 28, 2020.  Please join us as we recognize our students who have selected to serve our country.  We appreciate their courage and commitment to service.  #BlazerPride

ACTIVITIES: Cap Decoration Designs Due May 27th!

Another Makeup Day, FRIDAY, May 22, for Class of 2020

Seniors, you have one more opportunity to return school-issued items -- textbooks, Chromebooks, chargers, uniforms, library books. Click here to see if you have an unreturned textbook. 

Virtual Youth Summit, May 21-June 11, Register TODAY

Eat Smart Move More South Carolina and the HYPE Project are hosting the 8th Annual Youth Summit on May 21st through June 11th! This year’s event will be virtual. Each week participants will hear youth and community leaders talk about coping with stress caused by the coronavirus, youth engagement tactics, and healthy eating and active living strategies to improve the health of communities. The four-part Youth Summit will feature leaders in youth engagement, as well as fun and relaxing activities you can use to ease your mind and help you handle stress.

For more information and to register for the summit, click the image.

State Treasurer’s Office Announces Class of 2020 Grant

Graduating seniors in South Carolina have a chance to win college grant money if parents and guardians post on Facebook with a special hashtag #FutureScholarConGRADulations2020. Twenty 2020 grads will receive $529 grants for their 529 future scholar savings accounts. The scholar grants drawing will happen on Wednesday, May 27. To read more about the grant, please click the image.

ARTS: Jada Adams, Top 12 SC Young Filmmaker

Congratulations to Jada Adams whose film, "Turn up the Mic" is a Top 12 finalist for the SC Young Filmmakers Project.  The Top 12 films will have a virtual screening and winners will be announced on May 23.  This event will be open to all, so invite your friends and family!  Click the image for the selected Top 12 films, & ‘ticket info' to the virtual screening.

The SC Young Filmmakers Project is designed to foster media arts skills and bring attention to the next generation of South Carolina filmmakers, the Young Filmmakers Project is an annual statewide high school filmmaking competition hosted by Trident Technical College and the South Carolina Film Commission. 

ATHLETICS: NCAA & COVID-19

ACTIVITIES: Prom Refunds

Did you purchase a ticket to prom? All students who did will receive a full refund. Because of this change, all Juniors will be required to purchase a ticket for next year's prom since those funds are being returned. Please contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org if you have any questions.

ACTIVITIES: Auditions for Class Speaker Due TOMORROW!

Seniors, are you interested in being the Class Speaker?! Here is your opportunity! Submit a copy of your speech as well as a video of you delivering it by May 19th at 4 PM. Visit tinyurl.com/2020RVSpeaker for all the details. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org with any questions!

Solomon Jackson, Jr. Scholarship Deadline Apprioaching, June 1st

The Solomon Jackson, Jr., Scholarship Foundation will award scholarships annually to low-income residents of the state of South Carolina who are graduates of public high schools or who obtained a high school equivalency diploma from the same state. Preference will be given to persons of color. The applicants must plan to attend an accredited and approved two-year or four-year institution within the United States. Students entering or returning to school are encouraged to apply.

Criteria

• Resident of South Carolina for a minimum of 4 years 
• Senior at a public high school in Richland, Fairfield, Kershaw, or Marlon counties, or  Dillon 4, Hampton 2, Florence 4, or Orangeburg 3 school districts
• Enrolled in as a full-time student in a program toward an Associates or Bachelors degree
• Possess financial need
• Demonstrated aptitude or achievement, such things as academic record and extracurricular activities are important
• Demonstrated outstanding citizenship such as having been active in community service

Applicants may apply for a scholarship before being accepted into the college or university. Scholarship awarding is contingent upon being accepted into and attending the school.

Applications will only be accepted through the mail and must be postmarked no later than June 1st. For a copy of the application, click on the image.

Class of 2020, Have you Signed Up for Midlands GEAR UP Family?

We are excited to announce that beginning this month, we will be utilizing our NEW text messaging platform to send notifications about upcoming GEAR UP events, summer activities, college orientation, financial aid, and other important information. Our program allows us the unique opportunity to follow the graduating Class of 2020 throughout their first year of life after high school. We encourage All GEAR UP seniors and parents/guardians, click on the link to complete the form.  

$1000 Scholarship June 3rd Deadline Approaching

If you are planning to pursue a college education to help children with disabilities or special needs this is the scholarship for you. 

Criteria:

• Be a current High School Senior
• Submit a 500-word paper explaining what this scholarship would mean to you (Heavy emphasis is placed on your essay)
• Submit a High School Transcript
• Submit 2 letters of reference
• Include a photo

Student Deadline: Wednesday, June 3rd at 3:00 PM

Click the image to apply.

SAVE THE DATE: Parent to Parent Webinar, May 19th

21st Century Learning

Tuesday, May 19th @ 12 PM EST

Join Helen Mowers, MCEC Instructional System Design Manager, as they discuss how the learning landscape has changed in the 21st century and how military-connected students and their families can best navigate these sometimes tricky waters. We'll share tools and resources that can help to level up the learning game and prepare students for access in their academic career and beyond.

Click the image to register and receive a link to the recording after the live webinar.

Last Day of Senior Drop Off Drive Thru

TODAY, May 15th

is our LAST MAKEUP DAY!!!

Please bring in your 

school-issued items!!

ATHLETICS: New Physical Form Released – Email Completed Packets In

The SCHSL has released a NEW physical packet to be able to participate in sports at the high school level.  Packets can be downloaded from RidgeViewSports.com.  Packets must be dated after April 1, 2020 to be able to participate in Ridge View Sports for the 2020-2021 school year.

In an effort to streamline the acceptance of sports physicals, completed physical packets should be emailed to the following email addresses:

brosefield@richland2.org (Athletic Director)

jsincavage@richland2.org (Athletic Trainer)

jcrook@richland2.org (Athletic Trainer)

Click here to see more instructions on emailing the physical packets in.

Seniors, Did You Missed Your Scheduled Drop Off Day?

No worries!!!

TODAY, May 14th

is a MAKEUP DAY!!!

ACTIVITIES: Class of 2020 Speaker Auditions Due Next Week!

Seniors, are you interested in being the Class Speaker?! Here is your opportunity! Submit a copy of your speech as well as a video of you delivering it by May 19th at 4 PM. Visit tinyurl.com/2020RVSpeaker for all the details. Contact Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org with any questions!

ACTIVITIES: Cap Decoration Designs Due May 27th!

Free Tutors Available for Onine Courses

Need a tutor for your eLearning or Edgenuity courses?  Please contact one or more of these tutors. And yes, their services are free.

Shannon Barker (seichorst@richland2.org)

• Courses: Math (Algebra 1 through Precalculus/Algebra 3); Science, English, Spanish
• Tutoring Schedule
• Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
• Friday: 8 AM - 12 PM

Kaylan Cooper (kcooper@richland2.org)

• Courses: Algebra 1-2, Spanish, CP Probability & Statistics
• Tutoring Schedule
• Monday & Wednesday: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 - 10:30 AM & 2:30 - 4:00 PM
• Friday: 12 - 2 PM

Lakeisha Engelhardt (lengelhardt@richland2.org)

• Courses: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, English 1 & 2, History, Economics
• Tutoring Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

Jolie Granger (jgranger@richland2.org)

• Courses: AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Spanish, English, Medical Terminology
• Tutoring Schedule: Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Velichia Ponds (vponds@richland2.org)

• Courses: Algebra 1-3, Geometry, Probability & Statistics
• Tutoring Schedule
• Monday - Thursday: 2:30 - 4 PM
• Friday: 12 - 4 PM

Senior Drop Off Drive Thru - Day 3

Class of 2020, Last Names P - Z

Don't Forget to Return 

Your School-Issued Items

TODAY, May 13th

Alive at 25 Now Offering Virtual Classes

Day 2: Senior Drop Off Drive Thru

Class of 2020, Last Names I - O

Don't Forget to Return 

Your School-Issued Items

Tuesday, May 12th

Congratulations Deputy Rogers & Dep Johnson

Left: Deputy Rogers
Right: Deputy Johnson

Both of our SROs were promoted to Master Deputy.