Ridgedale Local School District

👟 Clean Out Your Closets for a Great Cause! 💛
Help support kids fighting cancer by donating gently used or new pairs of shoes.

📍 Drop-off location: Box in the Jr/Sr High Cafeteria
📅 Collection runs from March 23rd - April 16th (updated from the original flyer)

Every pair makes a difference—thank you for helping us give back!

See the flyer for more details.
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Our 8th grade JTI students took the lead today at the elementary’s Hands-On Museum! 👏

They ran interactive stations where younger students learned about teamwork and the risks of putting harmful substances into their bodies.

Proud of our students for stepping up as leaders and role models!
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🚨 Marion Job Fair – Tomorrow! 🚨
Looking for a job or new opportunity? Don’t miss the Marion Job Fair!

📅 April 8th
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Alber Student Center

Visit with area employers and agencies to further your career and education!
👉 Check out the flyer below for more details.
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Ridgedale softball vs. Fredericktown is canceled for today, 4/4 due to rain amounts.

🐰🌷 Before break, our NHS students helped bring some bunny fun to RES! Mr. Bunny and his helpers delivered candy-filled eggs, making it a special day for everyone. 🐣🍬

This is always one of our students’ favorite traditions, and we love seeing the joy it brings! 💛
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The Rockets opened their 2026 Track Season this week hosting Pleasant with many top finishes before the thunderstorm rolled in to cancel the end of the meet. The teams traveled to the Colonel Crawford Invite last night with Maddie McKenzie winning the 100M Hurdles and the Boys 4x8 Relay Team winning its race! Elliot Weston finished 4th in the 1600 Run. Mason Turner finished 3rd in the 300M Hurdles. Breyton Richmond and Isaac Lust finished 3rd and 4th in the 800M Run. Brogan Weston finished 3rd in the 3200M Run. Congratulations to all of our Rocket Track Athletes and Coaches!

🌸 Spring Break Reminder 🌸
There will be no school for students April 2nd - April 7th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! ☀️
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✨Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Keller ✨

Mrs. Keller, a Kindergarten teacher, has dedicated her entire career—27 years—to the Ridgedale district.

Her dedication to her students and school community has made a lasting impact, helping young learners grow and build a strong foundation each year.

We are so grateful for her years of commitment, care, and the positive difference she makes every day. Thank you, Mrs. Keller, for all you do! 💙

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Great games for the Rocket Baseball and Softball teams on opening night at The Dale!

We are looking for help for a few of our large track meets on April 10th, 11th, and 29th. Visit this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-63108792-track to help in the concession. Or contact Cherie Leach at 740-382-6065 to help with the events.

Rocket Softball with the win at Crestline 19-3. Congratulations to the coaches and team!! Way to get the season started!!! 🥎

Congratulations to Maddie McKenzie and Ayden Salyer on their Honorable Mention All-Ohio honors for basketball this season! What an amazing accomplishment for both of these skilled athletes!! Rocket Country is so proud of both of you!! Way to represent The Dale!! 🩵🏀❤️

A huge thank you to the Ohio Department of Health OhioSEE Program for bringing vision services directly to our campus.! Through this partnership, our students are receiving comprehensive eye exams, access to glasses when needed, and referrals for additional care as needed...all without leaving school! We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to support the health and success of our students! Thank you to our very own Nurse Pierson for facilitating this process with the Health Partners of Western Ohio! #SmallSchoolBigThings

Through our partnership with the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network a group of our students recently attended a Columbus Crew match as a reward for their excellent school attendance! It was an unforgettable night of community and soccer, proving that when you show up every day, you’re always ready for the win. Remember: every day counts, so let's keep that momentum going!

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🎳 Last month, our Junior High students enjoyed a trip to Bluefusion as a reward for their hard work during the second quarter!

Students who demonstrated strong grades and positive behavior had the opportunity to bowl and play games while celebrating their success.

We are proud of their efforts—keep up the great work!
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🎬 Family Movie & Career Night 🎓
PowerHours is excited to host a night of family fun and learning!

📅 April 1st
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Elementary Gym & Cafeteria

Come enjoy a night of family fun and learning!
We hope to see you there!
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🥤 Students in Ms. Leach’s class got to make smoothies as part of their nutrition unit in Health!

Students had the opportunity to learn about healthy choices and ingredients while creating their own smoothies. It was a fun, hands-on way to connect what they’re learning in class to real-life habits.

Definitely a fun (and tasty) way to spend a Friday! 😄🍓
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🎉 JH/HS Q3 Honor Roll 🎉

Congratulations to our Junior High and High School students who earned Honor Roll for the third quarter! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your studies are something to be proud of.

Keep up the great work — we are proud of you! 💙📚

Check out the full list of students below!
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