This was the "first-out" crew today! A reward for their stellar lunchroom behavior--they headed to recess first!

Spotting excellence in action! Celebrating those students who are helpers, leaders, and quiet heroes!


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.

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
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.
1st grade has been learning about the States of Matter. We made obleck which can be both a solid and a liquid!





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.








Kindergarten enjoyed meeting the author Chris Van Dusen live on Zoom. He read his new book If I Built a Town.



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!










Leading by example, unmatched initiative, acts of kindness, and honesty are all being celebrated today with these Lady Mustangs!


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.







Our hearts are full with incredible character from our students! Happy Valentine's Day Mustangs!


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!



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.
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!

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!






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.





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
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


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!










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!

