In honor of Homecoming week, we’re throwing it back with our Ridgeview staff members who are also proud alumni. Check out their flashback photos and questionnaire responses to see what high school was like for them!
The first to be featured is Deena Meyer, whose current role is Accounts Payable Specialist.
The first to be featured is Deena Meyer, whose current role is Accounts Payable Specialist.
The high school student council decorated the main hallway Sunday morning to kick off homecoming week!!! The theme is: traveling around the world.... now boarding: HOCO 26
Homecoming week prep has started!!!!
Class sponsors are here with their classes today decorating hallways!
The McLean County Farm Bureau presented the Ridgeview Ag Department with a check for the purchase of 4 new updated welders! We are so grateful for their continued support of our program! The new welders will provide students with hands on opportunities to learn the art of welding and gain skills on equipment that could lead them into the growing industry of welding! 👩🏭👨🏭
Thank you to the McLean County Farm Bureau for supporting our program and students and allowing for new opportunities!⚡️
#Doingtolearn
Intro to Ag Students learned a new life skill: how to tie a tie. 👔 We cant wait to see them put this to use as homecoming is coming up next week!
Welcome, Mrs. Colbert!
Do you remember going to Cracker Barrel and playing the golf tee game? The 7th grade Woods classes have been learning how to use some power tools as well as staining and applying poly to create their own copies. Games come home next week for some family competition!
Congratulations to the 2026 Ridgeview Homecoming Court!
Zane Hoffman, Rylee Kukuck, Brooke Hinrichsen, Kane Aupperle, Tanner Maupin, Ady DeFries, Kamryn Rinkenberger, Reed Weber, Lily Sandage, and Carter Beck
The court will appear in the parade that begins at 6pm on Wednesday, September 9th - the king and queen will be crowned during the pep rally after the parade at the football field
Zane Hoffman, Rylee Kukuck, Brooke Hinrichsen, Kane Aupperle, Tanner Maupin, Ady DeFries, Kamryn Rinkenberger, Reed Weber, Lily Sandage, and Carter Beck
The court will appear in the parade that begins at 6pm on Wednesday, September 9th - the king and queen will be crowned during the pep rally after the parade at the football field
Ridgeview Homecoming is next week! Lots of fun activities are planned all week long including dress up days for the entire school ..... check out the flyers to see how each area of the school is dressing up each day!
Take a look at all of the great activities the FFA has been up to over the summer!
Check out the Ag Department website to find more events and information! https://sites.google.com/ridgeview19.org/ridgeviewagffawebsite/home
Check out the Ag Department website to find more events and information! https://sites.google.com/ridgeview19.org/ridgeviewagffawebsite/home
Check out our August Newsletter to catch up on recent classroom highlights, student achievements, and photos from our latest events, plus important dates for the coming weeks!
Junior High Newsletter:
https://canva.link/ridgeview-junior-high-august-newsletter
High School Newsletter:
https://canva.link/ridgeview-high-school-august-newsletter
Junior High Newsletter:
https://canva.link/ridgeview-junior-high-august-newsletter
High School Newsletter:
https://canva.link/ridgeview-high-school-august-newsletter
Get your Ridgeview Athletic Passes now and don't miss a game all season!
Adults - $35 season pass
Senior Citizens 60-65 - $15 season pass
Senior Citizens over 65 - ask for your Lifetime Pass - free of charge
Ridgeview students are always free at home games
Adults - $35 season pass
Senior Citizens 60-65 - $15 season pass
Senior Citizens over 65 - ask for your Lifetime Pass - free of charge
Ridgeview students are always free at home games
Ridgeview Fans - Don't forget to get your apparel orders in this week!
Marching B and - store closes Sept. 3 - https://www.doubledownindustries.com/rhsband
Cross Country - store closes Sept 5th - https://www.doubledownindustries.com/rhsxc
Softball - store closes Sept 2nd - https://www.doubledownindustries.com/softball
Ridgeview Woods class to create wooden Military Service Flags
Ridgeview Schools will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11th. Our 7th Grade Woods class would be honored to create a Military Service wood flag for any Ridgeview community members who desire to have one created. Service flags are typically displayed by the family members of active service members in the US Military and members of the US Military who died in the line of duty. These flags feature a white background with a red border and one or more stars. Each star represents a military family member; Blue stars are symbolic of family members in active duty, while Gold stars represent family members who died during service. Whether you have a family member that is active, or if you have had family members that are no longer in service or have passed on, we would still like to make you a Service wood flag to display in your home as a token of our gratitude for those who have and are still serving our country. Below is an example picture for reference.
If your family would be interested in having a wood flag created, free of charge, please reach out to Brent Harms bharms@ridgeview19.org for further information. We plan to provide these flags to families during our Veteran’s Day Assembly at school, so please plan to attend if possible. Please share with any Ridgeview community members who may be interested.
Ridgeview Schools will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11th. Our 7th Grade Woods class would be honored to create a Military Service wood flag for any Ridgeview community members who desire to have one created. Service flags are typically displayed by the family members of active service members in the US Military and members of the US Military who died in the line of duty. These flags feature a white background with a red border and one or more stars. Each star represents a military family member; Blue stars are symbolic of family members in active duty, while Gold stars represent family members who died during service. Whether you have a family member that is active, or if you have had family members that are no longer in service or have passed on, we would still like to make you a Service wood flag to display in your home as a token of our gratitude for those who have and are still serving our country. Below is an example picture for reference.
If your family would be interested in having a wood flag created, free of charge, please reach out to Brent Harms bharms@ridgeview19.org for further information. We plan to provide these flags to families during our Veteran’s Day Assembly at school, so please plan to attend if possible. Please share with any Ridgeview community members who may be interested.
Homecoming 2026 - week at a glance. For more detailed information please visit the website!
Ridgeview Homecoming 2026 is coming up quick! The High School Student Council has come up with fun dress up days to celebrate all week long! Get your outfits ready and show your school spirit!
Welcome, Ms. Durst!
Good evening! Please review the attached image for parking information for the football game in Colfax on Friday night vs GCMS.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Kennedy.
Let's give a big welcome to our new Paraprofessional Aide, Mrs. Whitehill!
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
