Ridgeview CUSD #19

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, This message concerns the white milk distributed with summer meals on Thursday, June 12th, and Friday, June 13th. We've confirmed with our distributor that the UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) white milk delivered on these dates shows signs of separation. While we have no further details from the distributor at this time, this issue appears to be limited to the white milk with an expiration date of October 2nd, 2025. This likely impacts all white milk distributed on June 12th and 13th.. Out of an abundance of caution, we kindly ask that you discard any white milk you received as part of your summer meal delivery on these dates. We are actively working to secure an alternative product for all future meal deliveries. For your reference, we have attached images of the affected product. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the quality and safety of our summer meal program. Sincerely, Erik Young Superintendent

Building & Grounds closures this week:

We will be working hard this morning packing up food for pick-up today and tomorrow for our Free Summer Food Program!!! If you have pre-registered please be sure to be at pick-up. We plan, order, and pack enough for all those pre-registered and some extras for walk-ups. We do not want to see any of it go to waste. If you have pre-registered and are no longer planning to pick-up or will not be able to pick up a certain week, please email: amulks@ridgeview19.org

For those signed up for the boys and girls youth basketball camp on 6-11 & 6-12 please drop off and pick up your child at doors 5 or 6. These are the doors on the back side of the South Gym near the bus lane. Doors will be opened at 10:45 am tomorrow and Thursday. Looking forward to a great 2 days of camp with each of you! Thanks Coach Kennedy

Investing in our teachers is investing in our students! 🤝 We're incredibly proud of our dedicated teacher mentors at Ridgeview CUSD 19. Their guidance, support, and wisdom empower our new educators to thrive, ensuring every student receives the best possible learning experience. Thank you, mentors, for shaping the future of education!

Have you ever considered Substitute Teaching? Contact tlopshire@ridgeview19.org to find out how to get started.

Free Summer Food Program starts TOMORROW in Colfax. Set those reminders for pick-up now! Online registration is still open until the end of the day today. It will close Thursday/Friday and reopen Saturday. If you pre-registered and are unable to pick-up this week, please email amulks@ridgeview19.org as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/GB4u9G6WcUfhYsUC9

It may be summer break for Ridgeview students, but some of our teachers are busy learning about our newly adopted ELA curriculum, Arts and Letters. Stay tuned for more information about what our students and parents can expect from this new curriculum. We can't wait to get started!

Summer break has begun but we are still serving up food! We are offering FREE Summer Meals to all children 18 and under! Pre-register now with the link provided. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFStYAWpI74ZaiuX7yrD4t2Iwv3Ut3tJMniWujmyMJwPmE1Q/viewform?usp=header

Congratulations to the HS Boys Track team on winning the Sectional last night at EPG! There will be 10 Ridgeview/Lexington athletes competing next weekend at the IHSA State Track meet at EIU!

Best of luck today to the Ridgeview/Lexington girl track athletes competing this weekend at the IHSA State Track meet at EIU!

Summer is almost here! We will be offering FREE Summer Meals to all children 18 and under! Pre-register now with the link provided. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFStYAWpI74ZaiuX7yrD4t2Iwv3Ut3tJMniWujmyMJwPmE1Q/viewform?usp=header

🧪 Senior Staff Spotlight 🧪 Shoutout to Mr. Brunner, nominated by seniors Zori T. and Logan R.! 👏 Mr. Brunner is the kind of teacher who always shows up for his students—whether it’s offering solid advice or diving into tough coursework. From Physics to Chemistry, he tackles some of the most challenging subjects with patience and care. 💡🧬 His willingness to answer questions—even during tests—and make sure every student understands the material is what truly sets him apart. Thank you for your dedication, Mr. Brunner!

Congratulations to Evangeline Helmig on her 8th place finish in the 7th grade girls 100 m at the state track meet this weekend. She ran a time of 14.09 in the finals!

IESA Parade of Champions took place this morning. Always a great moment for our student/athletes.

Best of luck to our athletes and coaches at the IESA State Track meet this weekend!!

🎮 Senior Staff Shoutout! 🎮 Shining the spotlight once again on Mr. Leinweber, this time nominated by senior Daniel Jennings! 🙌 Daniel appreciates Mr. Leinweber for his chill attitude, laid-back classroom vibe, and even playing a little Pokémon during class! 🕹️ It’s teachers like him who make learning fun, relatable, and memorable. Thanks for being a standout part of Ridgeview, Mr. Leinweber!

📚 Staff Spotlight! 📚 Today we're celebrating Mr. Leinweber, nominated by senior James Bougue! 🌟 James shared that Mr. Leinweber's passion for teaching and deep beliefs about education and life are truly inspiring. Even if just one student is listening, he's all in—committed to helping them succeed. His dedication, authenticity, and vision help make Ridgeview feel like more than just a school—it feels like a family. Thank you, Mr. Leinweber, for embodying the heart of Ridgeview and leading with purpose!

Boys and Girls Youth Bball Camp flyers were sent home with current 1st grade through 4th grade students last week/early this week.The deadline on the sheet say Friday May 18th.That deadline has now been extended to Friday May 23rd.We hope to see as many campers as possible this summer for camp!Please see the attached flyer for details.

Student Parking Application forms can be picked up in the office starting today. Starting on Thursday, 5/15/2025 during lunch time. Mr. Cox will be accepting student parking applications for the 2025–2026 school year! Applications will be accepted this week and next week. Parking Selection Process & Eligibility: Priority will be given to upcoming seniors, followed by juniors. While most spots are filled by upperclassmen, sophomores—and occasionally even freshmen—may be eligible for any remaining spots. Collection Days: A table will be set up in the APR during lunch time to collect parking forms and fees on: - Thursday, 5/15: For upcoming seniors (current juniors). - Friday, 5/16: For upcoming juniors (current sophomores). - Monday, 5/19: For anyone else that is eligible or will become eligible. Fee Structure: - $40 per year - $20 per year (if the student is on the Honor Roll) --Payment is due at the time of registration or by the end of the current school year. ---If payment is not received, the selected spot may be reassigned over the summer or at the beginning of the upcoming school year.