Good Afternoon, Rocket Families!
This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools—where we are committed to empowering students to reach their full potential through our core values of learning, safety, community partnerships, and fiscal responsibility.
There is no school tomorrow, Monday, April 21 for Spring Break! Enjoy time with your family!
Don’t forget that open enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opened on April 1, 2025 and closes on June 1, 2025. Please be sure to get your application in.📝
Anyone who is interested in enrolling their student in the Summer POWER Hours program, please make sure to get your forms turned into your child’s building office by May 5th! If you have any questions, contact Melissa Weston.
We have Ohio State Testing this week. 5th graders take science on Wednesday and Thursday. 8th graders take science on Wednesday, and American History and Government students test on Thursday. All students should report at regular time for this testing. Please be sure your child is well-rested and does their best!
We have many events this week, but keep in mind that the weather can affect outside events, so be sure to check our social media for any updates throughout the week:
📌Jr. High and High School Track at home – Monday, 4:30 PM 🏃♂️
📌High School Baseball and Softball at home – Monday, 5 PM ⚾🥎
📌Jr. High Softball at Lincoln Park – Monday, 5:30 PM 🥎
📌High School Baseball and Softball at North Baltimore – Tuesday, 5 PM ⚾🥎
📌The Leo Club Field Trip – Tuesday during the school day to Ohio School for the Blind 🚌
📌Jr. High Baseball and Softball at Lincoln Park – Wednesday, 5:00 PM ⚾🥎
📌National Honor Society Recognition – Thursday, 7 PM at River Valley 🏅
📌Donuts with Grown Ups for Kindergarten – Friday, 7:30AM 🍩
📌Fueled Up Friday – Friday during the school day 🚀
📌High School Baseball at home – Friday, 5 PM ⚾
📌High School Track at Bluffton Invite – Friday, 4:30 PM 🏃♂️
📌Jr. High Baseball at Lincoln Park – Friday, 5:30 PM ⚾
📌Jr. High Softball at Lincoln Park – Saturday, 10 AM 🥎
🎤 Ridgedale On Display and the 2nd Annual Sharon Burkett Memorial Talent Show will be on Friday, May 9, kicking off at 4pm with entertainment in an outdoor venue located in the lower high school parking lot. Music will include performances by students, Ridgedale Alum, staff, and The Sonshine Band. K-12 artwork and special projects will be in the high school gym with concessions for purchase in the cafeteria. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to go toward the Sharon Burkett Memorial Scholarship Fund. We are all looking forward to an exciting display of Ridgedale talent!🎶🎨
🚍 Join Our Team! We’re Hiring!
Want to be part of our small district doing big things? We're looking for bus drivers (training provided!) and substitutes for teaching, food service, custodial, secretarial, and aide positions. Apply today on our website and help support our amazing students!
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community. Have a fantastic week, and as always—Go, Rockets! 🚀