Ridgeview Jr./Sr. High School

The Ridgeview FFA is hosting a Spring Plant Sale! Come out to buy some veggie plants, marigolds, and a select few spider plants! 🌱 Friday, May 15th 3:30-6 pm 🌱 Saturday, May 16th 9-11 am

Come join us again this year at Spark Fest and Family Reading Night.
Spark Fest 5:00 - 7:00
Family Reading Night 6:00 - 7:00

There is something for everyone:
Theatre Performances
Art Shows
Band and Choir performances
Gaming
Winter Guard solos
Display from creative writing club
STEM club project
Family Activities
Book Fair

Donations for the night's events go to McLoed Wargo Scholarship.

On Friday the FFA Planted their Soybean Test Plot. A few of our members went out to learn how to plant the different varieties. Thank you to the following people for making this opportunity possible! - Evergreen FS- Planting & Seed Varieties - Agrigold- Seed Varieties

The FFA had a busy day on Friday! 🐷Our livestock judging team competed at the state contest in Bloomington. Our team placed 32nd out of 112 teams! Chloe Thorndyke was our high score for the day! 🌎 A few of our members assisted in the elementary with the Earth Day Stations! 🌱 We also had 4 members assist with planting our FFA Soybean Test Plot! Be on the lookout for more pictures and thanks you’s from this!

Ridgeview Junior High Students had an exciting outing to a Peoria Chiefs baseball game on Wednesday, April 22nd. The weather was perfect and a good time was had by all!!

Last night the FFA attended the Section 9 Wacky Wednesday where they competed in Quiz bowl and 2 of our members served as delegates electing the 2026-2027 Section 9 officer team!

The Ag Welding class has been learning all about ARC Welding. These students are seen in the photos striking an arc and running a bead.

ACT Testing Day at Ridgeview is Tomorrow! Weds. April 22nd!

All high school students need to come with a charged Chromebook.

ALL Juniors need to be in their testing rooms by 8:00am. BCA Juniors should NOT attend BCA - be at school before 8am for the ACT. Juniors are able to leave after the ACT with parent permission (call or email the office)

Freshmen and Sophomores need to be in their testing rooms by 8:10am.

Seniors in BCA should attend their BCA classes - after BCA they are free to leave. Other seniors do not need to be in attendance on Weds.

Junior High Students will be on their Field Trip to the Peoria Chiefs game.

Mr. Leinweber's Anatomy & Physiology class got to travel to NIU on Friday to visit the cadaver lab. They explored 4 stations (Bones, Virtual Dissection, Organs, and Cadavers) before taking a lab practical to wrap up the day!

Join us for a night of talent, treats, and competition!
Come support the Class of 2026 at the annual Mr. Mustang competition this Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM. Watch as six talented Seniors compete across multiple categories to see who will take home the crown. 🎓
Why you should attend:
Voter Participation: Help decide the winner by donating to your favorite contestant's bucket!
Sweet Treats: Enjoy a variety of goodies at our bake sale during the event.
Support a Great Cause: 100% of the proceeds go directly toward funding the Senior Trip.
It’s going to be a fantastic night for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!

Ridgeview High School's book club, OverBooked, took their annual field trip to downtown Champaign on Wednesday. They had a great time visiting the local bookstores!

3 more days till Mr. Mustang!!

Come support the Class of 2026 at the annual Mr. Mustang competition this Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM. Watch as six talented Seniors compete across multiple categories to see who will take home the crown. 🎓

ACT Testing April 22!

Students created 3D STEM projects of the pathway of air in the respiratory system in HS health education.

On Friday April 10th, the REA social committee organized an all staff Easter egg hunt! The committee wanted to boost morale and positivity among staff with a fun filled event for everyone! The committee wants to extend a huge thank you to all businesses who donated to make this event amazing.

We're hiring a District Librarian/Media Specialist for next school year. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.ridgeview19.org/o/ridgeview-cusd-19/page/district-vacancies.

Come support the Class of 2026 at the annual Mr. Mustang competition this Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM. Watch as six talented Seniors compete across multiple categories to see who will take home the crown. 🎓 Why you should attend: Voter Participation: Help decide the winner by donating to your favorite contestant's bucket! Sweet Treats: Enjoy a variety of goodies at our bake sale during the event. Support a Great Cause: 100% of the proceeds go directly toward funding the Senior Trip. It’s going to be a fantastic night for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!

Yesterday the FFA took a team to the Section 9 Livestock Judging Contest. Students judged classes of swine, beef cattle, sheep and goats. Even with frozen toes and fingers our team placed 5th overall! Thank you to Olympia for hosting a great contest! 🐷🐑🐮🐐

This week is Assistant Principal Week! We honor and thank our assistant principals Ms. Boettcher (Elementary) and Mr. Cox (Jr/Sr High) for all they do for Ridgeview!