This was the "first-out" crew today! A reward for their stellar lunchroom behavior--they headed to recess first!
about 2 months ago, Emily McCormick
row of students smiling at their lunch table
Spotting excellence in action! Celebrating those students who are helpers, leaders, and quiet heroes!
about 2 months ago, Emily McCormick
group of student winners
prize winners
Co-regulation in action. Marshall shares his stability, calmness, and control of his emotions to friends when they are feeling overwhelmed. He provides emotional signaling with his body language, eye contact and physical presence.
about 2 months ago, Emily McCormick
facility dog watching student

An updated 2026-2027 School Calendar has been posted to our District Calendar webpage. You can always find the most current version here: www.ridgeview19.org/page/district-calendar

about 2 months ago, Taryn Lopshire
calen

Spring Picture Day is coming up on 03/18/2026! YOU MUST PREORDER for your child's photograph to be taken. Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day. Order here: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0390QHF.

about 2 months ago, Jennifer Scaggs
Spring picture day
1st grade has been learning about the States of Matter. We made obleck which can be both a solid and a liquid!
about 2 months ago, Lauren Langhoff
obleck
obleck
obleck
obleck
obleck
Mrs. Helmig's kindergarten class created their own model airplanes. We learned how Emma Lilian Todd invented her own airplane in the book; Wood, Wire, Wings.
about 2 months ago, Stacey Helmig
airplane
airplane
airplane
airplane
airplane
airplane
airplane
airplane
Kindergarten enjoyed meeting the author Chris Van Dusen live on Zoom. He read his new book If I Built a Town.
about 2 months ago, Stacey Helmig
book
book
book
The 4th grade field trip to the Capitol building and Lincoln Museum in Springfield was amazing! So much history and a culmination of the past month of studies. Thanks to all the parents that joined and helped out!
about 2 months ago, Brent Harms
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
4th Grade Trip
Leading by example, unmatched initiative, acts of kindness, and honesty are all being celebrated today with these Lady Mustangs!
2 months ago, Emily McCormick
group of award winners
prize winners
Thank you STANGS for an outstanding Royal Princess Ball! The girls had such a great time! please consider joining STANGS in the future to make great events like these continue at Ridgeview.
2 months ago, Ben Hutley
Dance 1
Dance 2
Dance 3
Dance 4
Dance 5
Dance 6
Dance 7
Our hearts are full with incredible character from our students! Happy Valentine's Day Mustangs!
2 months ago, Emily McCormick
group award winners
prize winners
The seasonal germs have been making their rounds in the staff---but the silver lining is Marshall has gotten to fill in different roles to keep Ridgeview running!
2 months ago, Emily McCormick
dog greeting kids getting off bus
Marshall greeting kids at student drop off
Marshall greeting kids at drop off
The Ridgeview Pre-K enjoyed a Family Fun Night with activities brought to us by the Children's Discovery Museum in Normal. The activities included making cloud dough, building paths for robots, painting with Kool-aid, launching rockets, building and racing Lego cars, and building packing peanut structures.
2 months ago, Angela Testory
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
Pre-K Steam Night
A special thank you to the Ridgeview Summer League! They donated enough Ridgeview t-shirts for every kindergarten student to take one home! Thank you for your generous gift!
2 months ago, Emily McCormick
student with dog holding Tshirt
Our 4th and 5th graders cooked up some amazing designs for Dave's Donuts! Owner Justin visited to hand deliver the donuts and praise their persuasive essays. A huge shoutout to our winner, Evee, for her "Cinnamon Crunch" donut. We are so proud of our hardworking students!
2 months ago, Colton Mitchell
Donut essay finalist
Donut essay winner
Donut essay finalist
Donut essay finalist
Donut essay finalist
Dave’s donut
Elementary students were joined by guest readers from the high school to celebrate World Read Aloud Day! An annual celebration encouraging the sharing of stories, the power of words, and promoting reading aloud to improve literacy skills! Students were excited to connect and enjoy a good book together.
3 months ago, Lauren Schuler
Reader 2
Reader 3
Reader 4
Reader 5
Reader 1
The Ridgeview Pre-K Team will hold Spring 2026 screenings on Friday, March 13th.

The child must be 3 years old on/before the screening date.

Pre-k students who were enrolled in our program last year do not need to re-screen.

To schedule a time for your child to be screened visit https://forms.gle/6zbmoqVHK3FtRRML6
3 months ago, Angela Testory
Screening
Screening

We just wrapped up our FastBridge testing, and the growth we’re seeing is incredible. Our students are proving that hard work pays off.

It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about building confidence in learning. Way to go, Ridgeview Elementary scholars!

Here are just a few of our smart students!

3 months ago, Emily McCormick
kindergarten student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
kindergarten student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
1st grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
2nd grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
3rd grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
3rd grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
4th grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
4th grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
5th grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
5th grade student holding sign that says Rock Solid Work
Ridgeview Royalty announcement! Special thank you to Ms. Lunsford! She has been a positive, hardworking and dedicated long term sub! We are so thankful for her dedication to Ridgeview students!
3 months ago, Emily McCormick
class picture