Ridgeview CUSD #19

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Michelle Schultz. She received special recognition from ROE 17 for her outstanding work at Ridgeview CUSD 19 in school spirit. Mrs. Schultz serves as the High School student council sponsor and heads up the staff spirit committee. If Ridgeview staff and students participate in anything related to 'school spirit,' Mrs. Schultz probably had a hand in planning it. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Schultz. We are thankful to have her on the Mustang staff.

Ridgeview Families, We will be in session today (Thursday, February 6). However, please use caution this morning. There are slick areas, even if they don't appear to be slick. Be aware our buses may be running slower than usual this morning. As a reminder - today is also a scheduled 2:05pm dismissal, and there is no school tomorrow (Friday). Thank you for your support of Ridgeview Schools, and have a great day! Mr. Young

Senior Night for the HS Girls Basketball team is tomorrow night Feb. 6th vs Fisher. At 5:55 we will celebrate or Senior players. After they are introduced the warm up clock will be set for 15 minutes. Hope to see everyone tomorrow night as we honor are girls basketball Seniors!

Ridgeview Families, Due to the icy conditions forecasted for later this afternoon, Ridgeview schools will be dismissing at 1:30pm today. Lunch will be served today and our buses will run their typical afternoon routes starting at 1:30pm. All after school and evening practices and events are cancelled for today. Stay safe and warm and have a great day! Mr. Young

Good Morning Ridgeview Families, Just a quick update. As of right now, there are no major schedule changes. It appears weather is shifting to later in the afternoon. If we did need to implement an early dismissal today, the goal would be to make that decision by 11:30am. Again, we will continue to monitor the weather and keep you updated of any changes. Thanks! Mr. Young

Dear Ridgeview Families, We are closely monitoring and aware of the possibility of adverse winter weather returning for tomorrow. At this time, no decision has been made as the forecast continues to change. However, we want to ensure families are prepared for any potential changes to the school schedule. Depending on the timing and type of weather, adjustments to our day tomorrow may include any previously used changes (typical snow day or e-learning) or the possible use of an early dismissal (ex. dismissing at 1pm). We encourage all families to take time to develop a contingency plan in case an early dismissal is necessary. This includes making arrangements for student pickup, childcare, and any other necessary preparations. A final decision regarding the day and any schedule changes will be made tomorrow based on the latest weather updates. We will communicate any changes as soon as possible through our usual notification channels. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding, Erik Young Superintendent Ridgeview CUSD #19

Congrats to the Lexington-Ridgeview Comp Cheerleading program on their 2nd place finish yesterday and advancing to the IHSA State Series! They will compete again on Friday Feb. 7th at 11:15 am at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington. Ticket information can be found on the IHSA website. For those wishing to purchase State Series apparel please use the link below. The stores closed Monday Feb. 3rd. https://orders.minervapromotions.com/lexington_ridgeview_cheer/shop/home Best of luck to the coaches and athletes this coming Friday!

Ridgeview CUSD 19 staff participated in an underground staff spirit week this week. Staff had fun with a different theme each day, including anything but a cup, flannel forever, dressing like a student, and other fun activities. Mrs. Manley, Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Tay, Ms. Benton, Mrs. Cichecki, Mrs. Donaldson, and Mrs. Schultz were the week's prize winners. #WeareRidgeview #Middleofeverywhere

Last call to register your student for a free cardiac screening! Registration closes this Sunday at 7pm, screening will be done during school on Monday February 3rd, 2025 Open to all students age 10 yrs and up. Pre-registration is required for our event. Parent/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 generous donors! Register here: https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-mclean

Check out our current job openings and apply at https://www.ridgeview19.org/page/district-vacancies

Ridgeview Elementary School has been looking for an option for before/after school care for our students and families. We have found a potential solution through a program called Champions through KinderCare. Ridgeview would partner with Champions to provide before school, after school, and possibly summer care right here at the school. In order to establish this program here at Ridgeview Elementary school we need to have at least 20 students enrolled in the program. For more information including rates please follow this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IEi5iccFQYMbGUipiBaHYA-Rz6PODym8Nuct8nJr8Ok/edit?usp=sharing If you are interested in the before/after school care please fill out the following survey: https://forms.gle/8Vp3upsHK6K6W1j78

Good afternoon. The following evening activities/events have been cancelled for today, Jan. 21,2025. JH Volleyball @ PC HS Wrestling vs St. Bede 8th grade SVC Showcase Boys Bball @ GCMS At this time there are no make up dates for these events. Hope everyone is staying warm today.

Good Afternoon, Due to the forecasted extreme cold for tomorrow, Ridgeview schools will implement an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. Teachers will reach out to students through our digital platforms to provide them with information on class expectations. All before and after school practices are cancelled for the day. A decision on evening activities for tomorrow night will be made by tomorrow afternoon. Stay safe and warm and have a good evening! Mr. Young

We are hosting a cardiac screening event! 16 days left to register! Monday February 3rd, 2025 Open to all students age 10 yrs and up. Pre-registration is required for our event. Parent/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 generous donors! Register here: https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-mclean

Good Afternoon, Just a reminder there is no school this coming Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Stay warm and have a great weekend! Mr. Young

Immediate opening for a paraprofessional. Please apply at https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/162471/Elementary-Paraprofessional-Aide/job-details if you are interested and contact Ben Hutley at bhutley@ridgeview19.org.

Good afternoon. Due to a sewer concern in the school the jh boys bball games set for tonight vs LeRoy will now be played in LeRoy. Game will start at 5:30 for the 7th grade followed by the 8th grade.Games will be played at the High School. No admission will be taken and no concession stands will be open. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding with the change in the schedule. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Kennedy

All evening events/activities for Jan. 10, 2025 have been postponed due to the weather and road conditions. Activities scheduled for tomorrow Jan. 11, 2025 are still good to go for now. If you are traveling to the school tomorrow morning please give yourself extra time to get here and please be careful.

We're in need of some more drivers! Email tlopshire@ridgeview19.org with questions or visit https://www.ridgeview19.org/page/district-vacancies to apply.

We are hiring Substitute Kitchen Staff. If interested, please contact April Mulks, Director of Food Services. amulks@ridgeview19.org Information regarding this position can be found here: https://www.ridgeview19.org/page/district-vacancies