Good Afternoon, Rocket Families!🚀
This is Erika Bower, Superintendent of Ridgedale Local Schools. As we welcome the New Year, it is hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year. This is a great time for families to pause and talk with their children about how the year is going so far and what goals they want to work toward as we finish strong together! Simple conversations can help students stay focused, feel supported, and build the habits they need for success in college, careers, the military, or entrepreneurship!
🎯Goal setting can look different at each age. For our youngest learners, this may mean choosing one small goal like reading a little each night. Upper elementary students can look at PowerSchool with a parent and set one academic goal and one habit goal, such as staying organized. Middle school students can talk about how today’s grades connect to future opportunities and choose a few short-term goals for the next month. High school students benefit from reviewing credits, grades, and graduation progress while connecting these to their post-secondary plans.
Staying engaged and encouraging, especially at the halfway point of the year, makes a real difference. Thank you for partnering with us to help every student stay on track and reach their full potential.
✅Please check out all events on the district Google calendar on our website or on the calendar on your ParentSquare app, and see below for events this week.
Reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, January 5, for staff professional development. We are excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, January 6!
🏀On Monday, jr. high boys’ basketball plays at Ridgemont, and jr. high girls’ basketball plays at home against Ridgemont.
🎳On Tuesday, high school bowling competes at Cooper’s against Galion.
🏀On Wednesday, the jr. high girls’ basketball plays at Allen East, jr. high boys’ basketball plays at home against Allen East, and freshmen boys’ basketball plays at home against Northmor.
🎳🏀On Thursday, high school bowling competes at Cooper’s, and high school girls’ basketball plays at Ridgemont.
♥️🏀On Friday, the elementary has an assembly to kick off Jump Rope for the Heart, and high school boys’ basketball plays at home against Ridgemont.
🤼🏀On Saturday, jr. high wrestling competes at Highland, jr. high girls’ basketball plays Northmor at home, and jr. high boys’ basketball plays at Northmor.
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Want to be part of our small district doing big things? We're looking for substitutes for teaching, food service, custodial, secretarial, aide, and bus driver positions. Apply today on our website and help support our amazing students!
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community. Make it a great week, and, as always, Go, Rockets! 🚀