Last Friday, Ridgeview CUSD 19 hosted Midday Madness, and the energy was absolutely electric. It wasn’t just about the fun—it was about community. Seeing two districts come together as one was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we support each other.
A massive thank you to Ben Tracy for joining us. His message was incredibly impactful, sparking conversations that we know will continue long after the final whistle. 🎤💬
This was more than just an event; it was a day of lasting memories for everyone in the stands. Check out the highlights! 👇
https://youtu.be/HsBbBTpO2FM
Ridgeview Families,
Due to the forecasted extreme cold for tomorrow, Ridgeview schools will implement an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd. Students will leave today with instructions on class expectations for tomorrow.
All before and after school practices and activities tomorrow are cancelled.
We will continue to monitor the weather for any impact this weekend and will provide updates as needed.
Stay safe and warm and have a good evening!
Mr. Young
Due to the forecasted extreme cold for tomorrow, Ridgeview schools will implement an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd. Students will leave today with instructions on class expectations for tomorrow.
All before and after school practices and activities tomorrow are cancelled.
We will continue to monitor the weather for any impact this weekend and will provide updates as needed.
Stay safe and warm and have a good evening!
Mr. Young
Dear Families,
As we look ahead to the end of the week, I want to inform you we are closely monitoring the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this Friday.
The safety of our students and staff is always our primary concern. At this time, no decision has been made regarding a change to our school schedule.
We plan to communicate a final decision as early as possible to give you adequate time to prepare. In the event that we are unable to hold in-person classes on Friday, it is highly likely that we will transition to an e-learning day.
Any updates or changes will be shared through our standard communication channels, including our automated calling system, text alerts, email, and the district website.
Thank you for your continued support of Ridgeview Schools!
Mr. Young
As we look ahead to the end of the week, I want to inform you we are closely monitoring the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this Friday.
The safety of our students and staff is always our primary concern. At this time, no decision has been made regarding a change to our school schedule.
We plan to communicate a final decision as early as possible to give you adequate time to prepare. In the event that we are unable to hold in-person classes on Friday, it is highly likely that we will transition to an e-learning day.
Any updates or changes will be shared through our standard communication channels, including our automated calling system, text alerts, email, and the district website.
Thank you for your continued support of Ridgeview Schools!
Mr. Young
Mustangs Shine in the Classroom! 🏐📚
Huge congratulations to the Ridgeview Girls High School Volleyball team for earning the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award!
The Stats:
GPA: The team maintained a stellar 3.67 cumulative GPA during the 2025-26 season.
Recognition: Ridgeview will be featured on the IHSA website and in the 2026-27 State Final program.
We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for showing teamwork both in competition and in the classroom. Way to go, Mustangs!
#RidgeviewMustangs #StudentAthletes #IHSA #AcademicExcellence
Huge congratulations to the Ridgeview Girls High School Volleyball team for earning the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award!
The Stats:
GPA: The team maintained a stellar 3.67 cumulative GPA during the 2025-26 season.
Recognition: Ridgeview will be featured on the IHSA website and in the 2026-27 State Final program.
We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for showing teamwork both in competition and in the classroom. Way to go, Mustangs!
#RidgeviewMustangs #StudentAthletes #IHSA #AcademicExcellence
The girls game is underway and students from both sides are cheering them on!
Midday Madness in progress!
Flanagan-Cornell has arrived and students, staff, and parents are listening to Ben Tracy's message about online safety.
It's a great day at Ridgeview!
For those wanting to view The Midday Madness games tomorrow they can be streamed on the NFHS Network or on Rt. 24 Radio with play by play. Girls start at 10:45 am followed by the Boys.
If you do attend the games please know that the lower levels will be reserved for the student sections. Please enter the building using the hs main entry or the glass hallway doors. Please do not try to enter using the elementary school doors.
Ben Tracy will open the day at 9:15 am speaking to both students and staffs!
Congrats to Cole Kennedy!
Cole became the 6th Ridgeview basketball player to reach the 1000pt mark in his career.
Tim Cavinder,Bradley Ghere,Luke Ward,Tyler McCormick, Cam Kelly were the others.
Thank you Cole for your quiet dignity as you reached this milestone and congrats to his teammates!
Stampede Student of the night was Rylee Kukuck.
Final of varsity game was Tri-Valley 56 - Ridgeview 27
Final in JV game is Tri-Valley 26 - Mustangs 12
At the end of the 3rd quarter the Tri-Valley JV leads 22-4 over the Mustangs.
At the half of the JV game, Tri-Valley leads 10 - 4 over the Mustangs.
At the end of the 1st quarter in the JV game, Tri-Valley leads the Mustangs 5-2.
Cardiac Screenings are back for the second year in a row! Thanks to our generous donors- screenings are available for free again!
Monday February 2nd, 2026
It is open to all students age 10 yrs and up.
Pre-registration is required for our event.
Parents/guardians do not need to be present. These will take place during the school day. Each screening takes about 5 min.
The cost of screenings are being covered by donations from Peoples State Bank of Colfax and Gibson Area Hospital
Register here: https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-mclean
WELCOME BACK!!! The Every Day Counts at Ridgeview attendance campaign continues—because showing up every day truly makes a difference. #RidgeviewEveryDayCounts.
We have an immediate opening for an Elementary Paraprofessional Aide. Visit www.ridgeview19.org/page/district-vacancies for the job posting and application.
Happy New Year from the Mustang Café! Here's what's cooking in January.
Just a PSA (and reminder):
With the possibility of thunderstorms today (12/28) our recently installed weather station/lightning detector may be activated. It will sound if lightning is detected within 10 miles of the school. You can read more about the system on our website under "News".
🏀 GET READY FOR MIDDAY MADNESS! 🏀
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the Midday Madness event, a powerhouse Collaboration between Ridgeview and Flanagan-Cornell! This is going to be an unforgettable day of high energy, school spirit, and community!
Mark your calendars for Friday, Jan 16 at Ridgeview High School—you do NOT want to miss this!
🌟 What’s Happening?
We have a jam-packed schedule designed to inspire and entertain:
9:15 am – Special Guest Ben Tracy: We are honored to host leading online safety speaker and ultramarathon runner Ben Tracy! Ben will share insights on navigating life in the digital age, overcoming adversity, and keeping kids safe online.
10:00 am – Student Fun: Get ready for student activities, games, and challenges!
10:45 am – Girls Varsity Game: Come cheer on our athletes as they take the court!
12:00 pm – Boys Varsity Game: The excitement continues with the boys varsity matchup!
🍕 Lunch & Swag!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, all students will receive lunch and a rally towel! A huge shoutout to:
People's State Bank of Colfax
Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Want to get involved? We are still welcoming sponsors! If you wish to help support this fantastic event, please get in touch with Jake Kennedy at jkennedy@ridgeview19.org or call 309-723-2951.
Let’s make some noise for our students and athletes! See you there! 🎉
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the Midday Madness event, a powerhouse Collaboration between Ridgeview and Flanagan-Cornell! This is going to be an unforgettable day of high energy, school spirit, and community!
Mark your calendars for Friday, Jan 16 at Ridgeview High School—you do NOT want to miss this!
🌟 What’s Happening?
We have a jam-packed schedule designed to inspire and entertain:
9:15 am – Special Guest Ben Tracy: We are honored to host leading online safety speaker and ultramarathon runner Ben Tracy! Ben will share insights on navigating life in the digital age, overcoming adversity, and keeping kids safe online.
10:00 am – Student Fun: Get ready for student activities, games, and challenges!
10:45 am – Girls Varsity Game: Come cheer on our athletes as they take the court!
12:00 pm – Boys Varsity Game: The excitement continues with the boys varsity matchup!
🍕 Lunch & Swag!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, all students will receive lunch and a rally towel! A huge shoutout to:
People's State Bank of Colfax
Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Want to get involved? We are still welcoming sponsors! If you wish to help support this fantastic event, please get in touch with Jake Kennedy at jkennedy@ridgeview19.org or call 309-723-2951.
Let’s make some noise for our students and athletes! See you there! 🎉
