Ridgeview CUSD #19

We are excited to announce the renovation and construction of the NEW Ridgeview CUSD #19 PLAYGROUND! Thanks to Mr. Young and the Ridgeview Board of Education for prioritizing this project and to NuToys Leisure Products for helping us design the space. During this time, one of our primary goals is SAFETY. From Monday June 29 to Friday July 31 (at the earliest) the fenced in playground area (including the black top, equipment, grass area, and garden) will be closed. Gates will be locked so please refrain from entering these areas while the renovation and construction is happening. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to inviting you back in when this amazing playground is ready for everyone to experience!

It’s that time of year for athletic registration & reminder that a current physical is required in order to start practice. Attention all incoming 6th graders thru Seniors.Any student interested in participating in athletics/activities for the 26-27 school year will need to gerister using the 8-18/Snap Registration: https://accounts.snap.app/login?redirectTo=https://manage.snap/register/ridgeview19/dashboard/home Please follow the directions on the attached documents when registering student/athlete for the 26-27 school year.All athletic schedules for the 26-27 seasons can be found at: https://schools.snap.app/ridgeview19 *All schedules are subject to change please check the site often or check the activity calendar on the school website. *Pleaes review the Extra-Curricular Guide. If there are any questions please ask Mr. Kennedy.

We're hiring a bus driver for the 2026-2027 school year. Visit this link to apply: https://www.ridgeview19.org/o/ridgeview-cusd-19/page/district-vacancies or call (309)-723-5111 with questions.

URGENT: 6/17 Free Summer Feeding Program is being RESCHEDULED
After careful consideration for the safety of our families and staff with the incoming weather, we will be RESCHEDULING our Free Summer Feeding Program from today Wednesday June 17th to tomorrow Thursday June 18th. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

We're Hiring!
We have multiple positions open for the 2026-2027 school year, including paraprofessional aides and others. Check out all our district vacancies at this link:
https://www.ridgeview19.org/o/ridgeview-cusd-19/page/district-vacancies

We're hiring a bus driver for the 2026-2027 school year. Visit this link to apply: https://www.ridgeview19.org/o/ridgeview-cusd-19/page/district-vacancies or call (309)-723-5111 with questions.

The Ridgeview Board of Education is accepting applications for a board vacancy. Please email your letter of interest to tlopshire@ridgeview19.org by June 12, 2026. Interviews will take place on June 23, 2026.

📢 Chromebook Reminder! 📢

If you purchased a Chromebook, don't forget to come pick it up!

⏰ When: June 4: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Where: Unit Office

See you soon! 💻✨

The Ridgeview Board of Education is accepting applications for a board vacancy. Please email your letter of interest to tlopshire@ridgeview19.org by June 12, 2026. Interviews will take place on June 23, 2026.

It takes a village, and we have the absolute best one! 💙 We recently celebrated our staff at the Ridgeview 2026 Retirement & Awards, recognizing milestones in longevity, perfect attendance, and a very special retirement.

Join us in celebrating:
🏆 Retirement: Mike Benton (26 Years of service in JH/HS Social Studies, Football, and Track!)
🏅 25 Years: Ben Hutley, Deena Meyer
🏅 20 Years: Lora Lovings
🏅 15 Years: Chip Jamerson
🏅 10 Years: Andrea Nunamaker, Jennifer Scaggs
⭐ Attendance Award Winners: A. Nunamaker, A. Malinowski, N. Scholp, J. Kennedy, R. Riggins, B. Harms, D. Ludwig, J. Miller, L. Reckard, T. Wilson, K. Caldwell, S. Meints, S. Brinkman, C. Zimmerman, J. Popovich.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our school and community. Once a Mustang, always a Mustang!

The Ridgeview Board of Education is accepting applications for a board vacancy. Please email your letter of interest to tlopshire@ridgeview19.org by June 12, 2026. Interviews will take place on June 23, 2026.

Reminder that our FREE Summer Feeding Program is back! Pre-register now with the link provided. Pre-registration will be shut off at 3pm this Friday the 22nd. It will reopen the follow Wednesday afternoon. Please be mindful that we are making lots of meals and we count on all that have registered to be at pick-up each week. If you have pre-registered and will not be able to pick up your meals on any given week, please email amulks@ridgeview19.org to let us know. We look forward to seeing everyone next week for our first week of pick-ups!

https://forms.gle/eGTRE1JSLyvJFgfs9

Congratulations to the Ridgeview Class of 2026!

Best of luck to our track athletes and coaches who will be competing today and tomorrow at the IESA State Finals!

Ridgeview JH Track State Qualifiers are ready to compete in the IESA State Track Meet on Friday and Saturday - students lined the hallways on Thursday afternoon for a Walk of Champions. Best of luck girls!
Sprint Medley Relay - Aniya Fisher, Gabi Hernandez, Lucy Jamerson, Olivia McKeon, Alt. Ronnie Badillo
4x100m Relay - Gabi Hernandez, Blake Harris, Grace Kelly, Evangeline Helmig, Alt. Brooklyn Connor
Individual Events:
Evangeline Helmig - 100m, 200m, Long Jump
Blake Harris - Shot Put

Good morning! Youth Boys & Girls Basketball Camp is just around the corner! Please see the attached document for details. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Kennedy. (Information for the camp went home with students last week.)

Our FREE Summer Feeding Program is back! We are offering FREE summer meals to all children 18 and under! We welcome everyone! There are no requirements to receive meals other than the children being in the area and 18 or under. Pre-register now with the link provided.
https://forms.gle/eGTRE1JSLyvJFgfs9