At Ridgeview C.U.S.D. #19, the safety and security of our students and staff is our highest priority.
Each year the district partners with the Colfax Police Department and other local agencies to continually review
and update our emergency response procedures. Ridgeview uses the “I Love You Guys” Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which is endorsed and supported by many school districts and law enforcement agencies across the country. The SRP provides a common, easy-to-understand language for students, staff, and first responders in emergency situations. The SRP focuses on five specific actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. These actions allow everyone in the building to respond quickly, calmly, and appropriately depending on the type of situation.
We are required by state law to conduct at least one law enforcement drill per school year that involves the presence of law enforcement officials. This ensures that our students know their role during a potential threat. During these drills, Ridgeview works in cooperation with the Colfax Police Department to provide a safe, controlled opportunity for students to practice emergency procedures.
Our drill this year is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at around 8:30 a.m. All students (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) will practice the Lockdown portion, and we will have discussions about the lockdown and evacuation procedures in a calm and orderly fashion. Police officers and school administrators will walk through the building to ensure that staff and students are implementing the appropriate procedures. Portions of the drill will require students to sit quietly out of sight (away from windows and doors), while other portions will involve discussing evacuation procedures.
We hope that we will never have to use these procedures in a real-life situation, but it is important for all staff and students to understand the steps in place to keep everyone safe at school. Parents and guardians have the opportunity to exempt their child from participating in this drill if they wish. If you would like your child to opt out, please contact your child’s school office by Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Thank you for your support in helping us provide a safe learning environment for all students.
Sincerely,
Erik Young
Superintendent
From helping children find their voice to supporting adults with articulation, language, and swallowing safety, your patience, expertise, and boundless compassion make all the difference.
Thank you to our Speech Pathologists, Mrs. Kollross and Mrs. Petersen, for turning challenges into breakthroughs and helping everyone in our community communicate with pride!✨🗣️
Please give a big welcome to our new Speech & Language Pathologist, Mrs. Petersen!
Due to the excessive rainfall creating sewer issues, Ridgeview Schools will not be in session today (8/14/26). This will be considered an Emergency Day. All before school activities are cancelled. A decision on after school activities will be made later today.
Thank you and have a great day!
Thank you to our students, parents, families, and community for helping make our first day of school run so smoothly! Despite a lot of new routines thrown your way, the entire day went great from drop-off to pick-up. Thank you again for your cooperation and support!
Mr. Young
📢 Student Parking Reminder 🚗
As construction continues at Ridgeview Schools, student parking will be very limited this school year.
🔹 Approximately 70 student parking spaces are available in the Northwest gravel lot near the bus barn. These spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
➡️ Please follow the designated one-way traffic pattern when entering and exiting the parking lot. This helps keep traffic moving safely and efficiently for everyone. An image should be attached to show the flow of the student parking lot.
⚠️ Please do not create your own parking space. Vehicles parked outside of designated parking areas will be asked to move and may be subject to towing if necessary. These measures help ensure emergency access and maintain a safe traffic flow.
We understand that parking will be an inconvenience this year and next as our campus renovation progresses, and we truly appreciate your patience and cooperation. Whenever possible, we encourage students to:
🚌 Ride the bus whenever possible.
🚗 Carpool with friends or family members.
ALSO...you will need to walk along the bus lane and enter the school in Door #13 (by the concession stand).
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through these temporary changes. Together, we can help keep our campus safe while we build for the future!
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