We're always in need of good Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessional Aides, and there are so many good reasons YOU might enjoy subbing!
Contact Taryn in the Unit Office today to learn how to get started as a sub at Ridgeview!
tlopshire@ridgeview19.org, (309)-723-5111
✍️📖 Parents, our K–5 students are practicing handwriting skills while also creating high-quality writing that connects to the texts they’re reading. These skills help students become clear, confident communicators — in both print and ideas! 💡 #RidgeviewReads #BuildingWriters
Come see the Junior High Girls Basketball teams in action! South Gym - 10:00am
Tonight's Stampede Student of the Night and winner of $50 is: Liam Willard
The last Thursday of the month means cooking in Mrs. Moreland's math classes. This week, students made strawberry shortcake! Yum!
Dear Ridgeview Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that Apptegy Rooms, our newest communication tool for our district, should be up and running! We've been piloting this system, and it has proven to be a secure and easy way for Ridgeview staff, students, and families to communicate via app based messaging.
Apptegy Rooms works through our official Ridgeview app, bringing all your messages into one secure location.
If you do not have our Ridgeview app on your mobile device, just search your app store for Ridgeview Mustangs and look for the single Mustang!
Below is a helpful resources for getting started with this new tool:
https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
📚✨ Parents, don’t forget to ask your child what they’re reading and writing about at school! Our students are exploring high-quality texts and practicing phonics skills to grow into confident, skilled readers. 💡 A quick conversation at home can help build their excitement and strengthen learning. #RidgeviewReads #KnowledgeIsPower
Please see the info below from St. T for details for this Friday night!
Special Events
WSOY Food Drive Collection - Anyone who brings a non-perishable food item will receive a raffle ticket for a $100 VISA gift card. Anyone making a cash donation will receive FIVE raffle tickets.
If you would like to donate but are unable to attend the game, please see the link below. Don't forget to select St. Teresa High School to receive credit for the donation.
https://uwdecatur.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/18640
Gold Night for Childhood Cancer Awareness - Fundraising Bake Sale to raise money for Childhood Cancer Awareness - Race to Cure Sarcoma Walk.
Location: St. Teresa High School - Boehm-Davis-Munn Field
2710 N. Water St., Decatur, IL 62526
Game Times:
Main gates open: 6:00 p.m.
Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
Go Mustangs!!!
Vote Ridgeview/Lexington for this week's CI Proud Play of the Week!
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hs-football-play-of-the-week/
It has been an incredible Homecoming Week! Our staff brought some magic to the hallways today, proving that when it comes to a great education, 'you've got a friend in me.' It's an example of how we are creating another amazing "Ridgeview Story" for our students! ✨🏰
Congratulations to our August Students of the Month!
The junior high winner is Lili Ornelas, and the high school winner is Rylee Kukuck.
Congrats to the winners and all that were nominated!
Congratulations to senior, Noah Hastings, for winning tonight's Stampede Student of the Night. After three games with no winner, Noah won $100. You have to attend to win! Thanks Ridgeview Booster Club, and congrats to Noah!
#RidgeviewEveryDayCounts
ALL Ridgeview Students receive free lunch and breakfast for 2025-2026 School Year.
Thanks to the Federal USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Thanks to the Federal USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Mascot Challenge is underway and Ridgeview-Lexington Football fans we need your help! Please use the attached link to cast your vote! We are currently matched up vs LeRoy. Please share this with family/friends and vote as many times as possible!
Go RL Mustangs!!!
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hs-mascot-bracket/#/bracket/?round=6/
Ridgeview Families Grade 3-12,
The following message was sent out to you today.
In an effort to make our e-learning days more effective, we’d like to collect some information regarding the reliability of home internet access. Please take the time to fill out this survey by Friday, September 5th to help us better plan accordingly.
Link to Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3jK0UHitbh-6sVLQp2OGPEyhIhNaaFYVGSJY4lUIggoyMig/viewform
Thank you,
Ridgeview CUSD #19
The following message was sent out to you today.
In an effort to make our e-learning days more effective, we’d like to collect some information regarding the reliability of home internet access. Please take the time to fill out this survey by Friday, September 5th to help us better plan accordingly.
Link to Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3jK0UHitbh-6sVLQp2OGPEyhIhNaaFYVGSJY4lUIggoyMig/viewform
Thank you,
Ridgeview CUSD #19
Sophomore Aydon Davis was the Stampede Student of the Night and won $25. You can't win if you don't attend. Congratulations, Aydon, and thank you, Ridgeview Booster Club!
Dear Parent or Guardian,
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 4, 2025, at around 8:25 a.m. All students
(Elementary, Junior High, and High School) will practice the Lockdown portion, and we will have discussions
about the 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 2, 2025.
Thank you for your support in helping us provide a safe learning environment for all students.
Sincerely,
Erik Young
Superintendent
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 4, 2025, at around 8:25 a.m. All students
(Elementary, Junior High, and High School) will practice the Lockdown portion, and we will have discussions
about the 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 2, 2025.
Thank you for your support in helping us provide a safe learning environment for all students.
Sincerely,
Erik Young
Superintendent
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: Paraprofessional Aides, Kitchen Assistants, Teachers, Bus Drivers
If interested in becoming a substitute at Ridgeview, contact the Unit Office at (309)-723-5111, or
email tlopshire@ridgeview19.org.
If interested in becoming a substitute at Ridgeview, contact the Unit Office at (309)-723-5111, or
email tlopshire@ridgeview19.org.
Remember - #RideviewEveryDayMatters.
