Ridgeview CUSD #19

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! 🎉

Mrs. Moreland's math and life skills classes are feeling festive while making reindeer brownies!

Out of an abundance of caution and to give families time to prepare, Ridgeview Schools will not be in session tomorrow (12/15/25). This will be taken as an Emergency Day. We have several areas currently without internet, making an e-learning day extremely difficult or impossible.

A decision on afternoon and evening activities will be made later in the day.

Stay home, stay warm, and stay safe!

Erik Young
Superintendent

Stephanie McClure has been approved to be the new Head Coach of the Lexington-Ridgeview High School Softball program! Information to sign up for the season for those interested in playing will be coming out soon!

Good Afternoon,
Afternoon/Evening activities for today (12/2) will proceed as scheduled. Coaches/Sponsors will reach out to confirm times and locations.

Also, the boil order for the building has been lifted.

Have a great day!
Mr. Young