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 3, 2026, at around 8:30 a.m. All students (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) will practice the Lockdown portion, and we will have discussions about the lockdown and 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 1, 2026.
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 3, 2026, at around 8:30 a.m. All students (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) will practice the Lockdown portion, and we will have discussions about the lockdown and 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 1, 2026.
Thank you for your support in helping us provide a safe learning environment for all students.
Sincerely,
Erik Young
Superintendent
September in the Mustang Café.
Please welcome our new Speech & Language Pathologist, Mrs. Petersen!
🗣️✨Words have the power to connect us, build confidence, and change lives—and our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists help unlock that power every single day.
From helping children find their voice to supporting adults with articulation, language, and swallowing safety, your patience, expertise, and boundless compassion make all the difference.
Thank you to our Speech Pathologists, Mrs. Kollross and Mrs. Petersen, for turning challenges into breakthroughs and helping everyone in our community communicate with pride!✨🗣️
From helping children find their voice to supporting adults with articulation, language, and swallowing safety, your patience, expertise, and boundless compassion make all the difference.
Thank you to our Speech Pathologists, Mrs. Kollross and Mrs. Petersen, for turning challenges into breakthroughs and helping everyone in our community communicate with pride!✨🗣️
The A.M. Pre-K class has had a busy and fun filled first full week of Pre-K!
The P.M. Pre-K class has had a busy and fun filled first full week of Pre-K!
Mrs, Helmig's kindergarten class enjoyed making names out of PlayDoh.
Please give a big welcome to our new Speech & Language Pathologist, Mrs. Petersen!
Please give a big Ridgeview WELCOME to our new District Librarian & Media Specialist, Mrs. Biehl!
All Ridgeview students receive free lunch and breakfast for the 2026-2027 school year thanks to the Federal USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)! Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity to allow our students to try new foods with multiple daily options and have access to an array of fruits, vegetables, and milk choices throughout the week.
Good Morning,
Due to the excessive rainfall creating sewer issues, Ridgeview Schools will not be in session today (8/14/26). This will be considered an Emergency Day. All before school activities are cancelled. A decision on after school activities will be made later today.
Thank you and have a great day!
Due to the excessive rainfall creating sewer issues, Ridgeview Schools will not be in session today (8/14/26). This will be considered an Emergency Day. All before school activities are cancelled. A decision on after school activities will be made later today.
Thank you and have a great day!
Please be aware - we are currently without power and some communication. We are holding students until the end of the day and plan to dismiss at normal time. We did shelter in our basement temporarily due to the high wind potential. We are returning to classes, as we've received notification from NWS we should be clear.
Thank you,
Mr Young
The Ridgeview Pre-K students had an amazing first day of school!
Mrs. Langhoff's 1st grade had the Best First Day Ever!
Hip, hip, hooray, Mrs.McCoy's class had a fun first day of kindergarten!
Thank you to our students, parents, families, and community for helping make our first day of school run so smoothly! Despite a lot of new routines thrown your way, the entire day went great from drop-off to pick-up. Thank you again for your cooperation and support!
Mr. Young
Our crew is hammering out the brand new school year! The site foreman Mr. Hutley says the blueprint has been designed for a successful year! We can't wait to see our Mustang students back in the building!
Great opportunity and all elementary students are eligible! Flyers will come home with your student and also available in the elementary lobby!
Resources!!! Accessible on our website, printed and in the elementary lobby--and coming home with your student! Reach out if we can help you or your family!
This weeks events!
Pre-k orientation: Wednesday 8/5 from 5-6 PM
Kindergarten orientation: Thursday 8/6 4:30-5:30 PM
Meet the teacher night: Thursday 8/6 5:30-6:30 PM
Pre-k orientation: Wednesday 8/5 from 5-6 PM
Kindergarten orientation: Thursday 8/6 4:30-5:30 PM
Meet the teacher night: Thursday 8/6 5:30-6:30 PM
