Ridgedale Local School District

Best of Luck to freshmen wrestler, Braxton Roberts on his trip to the OHSAA District Wrestling Tournament in Coshocton, Friday at 1 pm. We are proud of you and your hard work to get to this level. Nothing but Good Vibes and Lots of PINS! ❤️🤼‍♂️🩵

The Lady Rockets did not have the outcome they were hoping for in the Regional Semi-Finals but what an amazing experience for them and win or lose Rocket Country is so proud of them and the accomplishments they made along the tournament road!! Congratulations team and coaches!! The many hours, hard work and tired body's were well worth it!! Thank you for the excitement that you brought to the Ridgedale Community!! Thank you also to ALL of the fans, parents and community that backed this team and their coaches throughout the season. It couldn't have happened without you! A shout out to Freshmen, Evee Criswell who did us all proud by singing the National Anthem on the big Regional stage!! Great job, Evee! Small Team, BIG Hearts!! ❤️🏀🩵

💙 National School Social Work Week 💙

This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week and recognize the incredible impact school social workers have on our students and school community.

We are so thankful for Mrs. Duke and the vital role she plays each day. Whether providing guidance, encouragement, or a listening ear, Mrs. Duke helps create a supportive environment where students can learn and grow.

Thank you, Mrs. Duke, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students. We appreciate all that you do! 🌟
#SmallSchoolBigThings

BEST OF LUCK to our Lady Rockets as they take on Russia tonight in the Regional Semi-Finals at Butler HS, 6pm. Rocket Country is so proud of all of you! For those that can't make the trip the game can be watched via stream on wtgr.com or by downloading the WTGR sports app. Let's get fired up Rockets!! ❤️🚀🩵

Big congratulations to sophomore Jillian Slaughterbeck for taking 🥇 FIRST PLACE at the Rotary 4-Way Test Speech Contest! 🎤👏

Your hard work, confidence, and poise truly stood out. You’ve made the Rocket community so proud! Keep shining and inspiring others with your voice! 💙✨

#SmallSchoolBigThings

🚀🔬 Mrs. Crease, Ms. Eguia, and Mr. Madden took a group of students this past weekend to compete in the Science Bowl!

From quick thinking to tough problem-solving, our students put their knowledge to the test — and proved that sometimes science really is rocket science! 🌟

We’re proud of their hard work and dedication to representing our school! 👏🧪✨
#SmallSchoolBigThings

Rocket Athletes were honored tonight at the NWCC Winter Sports Banquet. Congratulations to all of these athletes and their coaches. 1st Team Bowling Honors went to Player of the Year, Jayden Reynolds and also Troy Moore. Coach Judy Callahan was named NWCC Coach of the Year and the boys team finished Runners-Up in the conference. Ayden Salyer earned 1st Team honors in Boys Basketball, while also accepting the NWCC League Co-Championship trophy for his team. Maddie McKenzie was awarded 1st Team NWCC in Girls Basketball and will be playing on Wednesday with her teammates in the "Sweet 16" Great job this winter season! A lot to be proud of in Rocket Country! ❤️🩵 Thank you Perry HS for host this event!

🚀 Mission in Action at Ridgedale

At Ridgedale, our mission is clear: we empower students to reach their full potential , whether they graduate employed, enlisted, enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program, or ready to launch their own entrepreneurial journey. Our goal is simple: every student leaves Ridgedale prepared for what’s next.

As part of our February professional development day, our grades 6–12 staff had the opportunity to visit Graphic Packaging right here in Marion.

This was more than a tour...it was meaningful workforce alignment in action. Our team gained valuable insight into:
✔️ The role Graphic Packaging plays in our local economy
✔️ The impact they have globally
✔️ The specific skills and competencies they seek in employees
✔️And so much more!

Opportunities like this strengthen the connection between classroom instruction and real-world expectations, which provides a true win-win for our staff, our community, and most importantly, our students.

A sincere thank you to the entire team at Graphic Packaging for welcoming our staff and sharing your expertise. Additionally, we are especially grateful to Tami Galloway for helping make this experience possible. Your partnership matters, and we appreciate your investment in Ridgedale students and our greater community

#RocketPride 🚀 #MissionInAction #SmallSchoolBigThings #CommunityPartnerships

The excitement doesn’t stop, Rocket Country! 🚀

On top of a packed week of athletics and music, we’ve got students competing at the next level!

🎤 Jillian Slaughterbeck takes the stage tomorrow at the Rotary 4-Way Test Competition. Stay tuned for pictures!

🌟 Elliot Weston and Brogan Weston are headed to State FFA Public Speaking this Saturday at Marysville High School with a 9:00 AM start!

Let’s wish them the best as they represent Ridgedale with pride! 💙🔥 #RocketPride #SmallSchoolBigThings #RocketCountry #PublicSpeaking #FFA

🔧 NUCOR Visit – Fueled Up Friday (2/27) 🔧

Last Friday during Fueled Up Friday (2/27), we welcomed Joe Bernicke, Troy Likens, and Austin Conklin from NUCOR!

✔️ Repaired our PLC software
✔️ Taught students basic PLC programming using MicroLogix
✔️ Introduced Ladder Logic and real-world applications

This is the same type of software used right here in Marion at Whirlpool and Graphic Packaging. PLCs also power traffic systems, electric grids, and industrial machinery around the world.

They trained several of our students, who will now help train Mr. Sieg and others moving forward.

We truly appreciate NUCOR’s partnership and the hands-on industry experience they provide for our students! 👏

#SmallSchoolBigThings

🚨🔥 ROCKET COUNTRY, LET'S GO! 🔥🚨
Calling all Rocket fans and community heroes...WE NEED YOU! 💙🚀 This week is packed with excitement, and we’re counting on YOU to make it unforgettable!
🏀 Girls' Tournament Games
It’s always a great day to be a Rocket, but THIS WEEK is EXTRA special! We’re hosting TWO regional OHSAA girls' tournament games this Tuesday and Friday — and we need volunteers to help with concessions! 🍿✨👉 Sign up HERE and be a part of the action.
💥 Cheer on our Sweet 16 Girls' Basketball Team
Our very own girls' basketball team is headed to the Sweet 16 in regional play! 🙌 They’ll be playing Wednesday at 6pm at Butler High School (600 S. Dixie, Vandalia), and we need ALL Rocket fans there to cheer them on and pack the stands! 🏀💙
🤼 Braxton Roberts Heads to Districts
And that's not all! Our amazing wrestler Braxton Roberts is headed to Districts! 🏅 Catch him wrestling Friday at 1pm at Coshocton High School (1205 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton). Let’s show him how proud we are of his hard work and dedication! 💪👏
🎭 Support Our Musical Cast!
Don’t miss “High School Musical 2” this weekend at the Marion Palace Theater! 🎤🎶 Ridgedale's talented musical cast will be performing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌
🚀 It’s a week full of Rocket pride! Let’s pack the stands, cheer loud, and show our support for all of our amazing athletes and performers! 💙🔥
#RocketCountry #Sweet16 #DistrictBound #RocketPride #SupportLocal #HighSchoolMusical2 #SmallSchoolBigThings

What a day for the Rockets!! The girls basketball team and coaches are DISTRICT CHAMPS!! They defeated Shekinah Christian 47-36 to earn a trip to the Regional tournament at Butler HS in Vandalia on Wednesday, 3/4 @6pm. Congratulation ladies and coaches!! Ridgedale hosted the Div. III Wrestling Tournament today and two of our own will be moving on to the District Wrestling Tournament. Congratulation to Braxton Roberts and Jayse Shaffer who will compete on 3/6 at Coshocton HS @ 1pm. Good Luck to boys and coaches!! Congratulations to our boys basketball team and coaches on a fantastic season!! They came up a bit short in tourney play but played hard and made us all proud! Small teams with BIG hearts!! Proud to be a ROCKET! ❤️🚀🩵

Another fantastic Fueled-Up Friday in Jr/Sr High School! 🎉

Students had time to unwind, relax, and connect with peers. They could choose from open gym, the chill room (to color, draw, or chat), the game room, or some competitive rounds of paper football!

It’s always great to see them recharge and enjoy time together! 💙❤️
#SmallSchoolBigThings

LADY ROCKETS BASKETBALL are going to the DISTRICT FINALS!! Great win over Madison Christian in overtime, 42-39. District Finals will be played at Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday, 2/28 at 3:15pm. Congratulations to the team and coaches!! Keep it going ladies!! Rocket Country is behind you all the way!! ❤️🚀🩵🏀

Congratulations to the Rocket Boys Basketball team, coaches and cheerleaders on their sectional tournament win over Liberty Christian 57-42. The Rockets will play at Danville on Friday night, 2/27 @ 7pm. Good Luck and Keep Winning, Boys!!

Ridgedale Athletic Department is excited to announce that we have been chosen to host Division II Girls' Basketball Regional Tournament! These tournament games will bring 6 teams from our region to the Dale on March 3rd and 6th! We are in need of help for these games. To volunteer please click the Sign-Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-62245517-regional

Reminder this Saturday 2/28 the HS Baseball team and coaches will be holding their community breakfast from 8-11am in the HS Cafeteria. Cost is $8 for full breakfast or individual items for $1-$2. Take out or eat in!! Come support the team!