Artists in 5th grade are learning about John Chamberlain. He makes sculptures from crushed car parts and/or aluminum foil. The students think getting their foil sculptures to stand upright is difficult. They are excited to show their families these cool sculptures during Spark Fest!
5 months ago, Christine Hoffert
We cannot use glue.
Good use of balance !
we are thinking and focusing !
You can get a much better look at the sculptures during Spark Fest.
Kindergarten enjoyed a presentation about Spring from the high school Ag class. We made caterpillars that represented each student's name. Thank you Rylee and Claire for doing a fabulous job!
5 months ago, Stacey Helmig
spring
spring
spring
spring
spring
Kindergarten enjoyed a visit from Rylee and Claire with Ag. In the classroom. We learned all about spring and created name caterpillars.
5 months ago, Patrycja McCoy
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIMELY AND MEANINGFUL CONSULTATION On May 22, 2025 at 8:30 am, a meeting conducted by Ridgeview CUSD 19 will take place at 300 S. Harrison St. Colfax, IL. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2025-26 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of the Ridgeview School District, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Superintendent Erik Young at (309)-723-5111.
5 months ago, Taryn Lopshire
Way to go 5th grade band! You did a great job! We can't wait to see your progress next year!
5 months ago, Ben Hutley
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Band2
Band warm up
Kindergarten Pre-Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year! If you have a student that will be at least 5 years old by September 1, 2025 please click the link to pre-register you child. https://forms.gle/WxqqCUiWmA4j2REf7
5 months ago, Jennifer Scaggs
Kindergarten
4W Market Day was amazing! Kids invented, created, marketed, and sold a product of their choice.
5 months ago, Nicole Winterland
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day 2025 was a great success in 4W!
5 months ago, Nicole Winterland
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
Time to sell!
We’re excited to announce that Mr. Zach Freed will be stepping into a new role as our Jr./Sr. High School Principal! Mr. Freed is currently part of the Ridgeview High School team, where he’s already making a strong impact in the classroom. He brings with him a deep commitment to our students, a passion for education, and a strong understanding of our school community. Mr. Freed will officially begin on July 1, 2025. We’re thrilled to have his leadership as we look ahead to the future—please join us in welcoming Mr. Freed to this new chapter!
5 months ago, Erik Young
Zach Freed
C is for chalk in 1st grade.
5 months ago, Andrea Friedericks
chalk
chalk
chalk
chalk
chalk
Cosmic Bowling on a rainy Thursday!!!! Ridgeview Elementary Physical Education
5 months ago, Ridgeview Elementary Physical Education
Cosmic Bowling
Cosmic Bowling
Cosmic Bowling
C is for Chalk Day! 1st graders had a blast coloring with chalk at recess!
5 months ago, Lauren Langhoff
chalk
chalk
chalk
chalk
chalk
chalk
Join us for Family Reading Night! May 8th from 6-7 pm
5 months ago, Jennifer Scaggs
Family reading night
Kindergarten Pre-Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year! If you have a student that will be at least 5 years old by September 1, 2025 please click the link to pre-register you child. https://forms.gle/WxqqCUiWmA4j2REf7
5 months ago, Jennifer Scaggs
kindergarten
The 4th grade Market Day was another huge success! They came up with some amazing creations again this year and had fun selling their products today!
5 months ago, Brent Harms
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
Market Day!
During the Plant study, the Pre-K students learned about the parts of a plant we can eat. They enjoyed a "Parts of the Plant" snack. Parts of the Plant Snack: Seeds - Sunflower Seeds Flower/Fruit - Oranges or Strawberries Leaves - Spinach Stem - Celery Roots - Carrots
5 months ago, Angela Testory
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
Plants we eat
B is for balloons 🎈 WOW! We learned it takes practice and lots of air to blow balloons up in 1st grade.
5 months ago, Andrea Friedericks
hot dog
balloon
balloon
balloon
balloon
balloon
balloon
balloon
balloon
balloon
1st grade is celebrating the last couple weeks of school with an A-Z countdown! We started with A-Bring a stuffed Animal to school and today was B-Balloon Day!
5 months ago, Lauren Langhoff
1st grade
1st grade
We are celebrating the completion of state testing! Our hard working, smart and focused students made us proud! End of the week celebration included prizes, ice cream and outside play! Great work Mustangs!
5 months ago, Emily McCormick
3rd grade prize winners
4th grade prize winners
5th grade prize winners
ice cream sundaes
playing outside
playing outside
Today started the ABC countdown in 1st grade. We have 27!days of school left (we started a day early because of our field trip). A is for stuffed animal day!!
5 months ago, Andrea Friedericks
stuffed animals