Good Luck to the 7th Grade Girls Basketball team as they travel to Cory Rawson for a NWCC first round tournament game. They will play at 5pm.
On Wednesday, 2/11 come cheer on the 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams in the Ridgedale HS Gym beginning with 7th grade vs. Hardin Northern at 5:30pm followed by 8th grade vs. Ridgemont at 6:30pm. Also, on Wednesday night, 2/11 the 8th Grade Girls will play at Elgin at 6:30pm. All of Wednesday's games are Semi-Finals so come support these young athletes as the play for a spot in the Championship games on Saturday, 2/14 at Cory Rawson!
Let's get fired up ROCKETS!
On Wednesday, 2/11 come cheer on the 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams in the Ridgedale HS Gym beginning with 7th grade vs. Hardin Northern at 5:30pm followed by 8th grade vs. Ridgemont at 6:30pm. Also, on Wednesday night, 2/11 the 8th Grade Girls will play at Elgin at 6:30pm. All of Wednesday's games are Semi-Finals so come support these young athletes as the play for a spot in the Championship games on Saturday, 2/14 at Cory Rawson!
Let's get fired up ROCKETS!
The Dale was the place to be for basketball tonight. We were fortunate to host 3 NWCC JH games. 7th grade boys defeated Temple. 8th grade boys defeated Cory Rawson. 8th grade girls defeated Cory Rawson. All 3 teams move on to the next round. Congratulations to the teams, coaches and cheerleaders!
It was Senior Night for the HS girls team. We honored Hannah Murphy and Richelle Gleespen. Thank you for your dedication and hard work throughout the past 4 years!!
The Lady Rockets defeated Calvary Christian for the sweep on the night!!
As always we are proud of our Rockets!! ❤️🏀🩵
🍝 Basketball Fundraiser at Sansotta’s Italian 🏀
Stop by Sansotta’s Italian on February 13 from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM and make sure to mention the Ridgedale Rockets Boys Basketball Fundraiser! Your support will help raise money for the boys basketball program!
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes—Go Rockets! 🚀
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Stop by Sansotta’s Italian on February 13 from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM and make sure to mention the Ridgedale Rockets Boys Basketball Fundraiser! Your support will help raise money for the boys basketball program!
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes—Go Rockets! 🚀
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💃🕺 Dressed up and dancing! Our first Middle School Formal Dance was full of smiles, music, and memories. Students had so much fun—check out some pictures from this amazing event!
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SENIOR NIGHT WEEK!
Rockets, come support our SENIORS this week and show them how much we appreciate their dedication to their sports!
2/9 -HS Girls Basketball vs. Calvary Christian 7pm, Senior Night will take place at the conclusion of the 8th grade girls tournament game.
2/13 - HS Boys Basketball vs. Cory Rawson 6pm, Seniors for wrestling, bowling and boys basketball will be recognized at the conclusion of the JV game.
Congratulations to all of our seniors and their families! ❤️🩵
Tournament Time is here! Let's get fired up ROCKETS!!
Here's what is on the schedule so far:
2/9 JH Boys 7th and 8th Grade Basketball 5:30/6:30 in the Elem. Gym
Also, 8th Grade Girls Basketball 5:30 in the HS Gym
2/10 JH 7th Grade Girls @ Cory Rawson 5pm
2/13 Bowling @ HP Lanes 11am
2/14 Bowling @ HP Lanes 11am
and JH NWCC Championships @ Cory Rawson
2/21 HS Girls Basketball @ Northside Christian 1pm
2/28 Wrestling @ Ridgedale 10am
Tournament Draw for HS Boys will be 2/15
ROCKET HS Boys Basketball with BIG league win tonight over North Baltimore, 50-45. Congratulation team, coaches and cheerleaders!
Ridgedale is proud to highlight its original and longest-running CTE program. This program has provided generations of students with hands-on learning, career skills, and real-world experiences. Currently, the program is led by Mrs. Guthrie, who has worked extremely hard for the past 15 years to support student success.
Learn more about our Career & Technical Education programming at our informational nights during the basketball games on 2/9 and 2/13!
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Learn more about our Career & Technical Education programming at our informational nights during the basketball games on 2/9 and 2/13!
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🎉 Congratulations to senior JJ Slaughterbeck who received the $500 Scholar Student of the Week scholarship! JJ was recognized during the varsity basketball game on Wednesday.
A huge thank you to The Ohio State University-Marion and the North Central Ohio Media Group for sponsoring this amazing opportunity to celebrate one of our Rockets! 🚀💙 #SmallDistrictBigThings #RidgedaleRockets
A huge thank you to The Ohio State University-Marion and the North Central Ohio Media Group for sponsoring this amazing opportunity to celebrate one of our Rockets! 🚀💙 #SmallDistrictBigThings #RidgedaleRockets
📣 PowerHours Openings Available!
We currently have openings in Junior High PowerHours, and we want to make sure families are aware of this opportunity!
🕒 Morning PowerHours: Monday–Friday | 6:30–8:00 AM
🕒 Afternoon PowerHours: Monday–Thursday | 3:00–5:00 PM
PowerHours provides students with extra academic support, structure, and enrichment before and after school.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to jnutter@ridgedaleschools.org !
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🚀🎉Join us for Family Appreciation Nights on February 9th & 13th. Stop by our Gym Lobbies to learn about our K-12 Career & Technical Education Programming! #SmallDistrictBigThings #RidgedaleRockets #CareerReady
OHSAA Sectional Wrestling Tournament is Coming to the Dale!
Ridgedale Athletic Department is excited to announce that we have been chosen to once again host a Division 3 Sectional Wrestling Tournament! This tournament will bring in 12 division 3 teams to wrestle for a chance to compete at the district wrestling tournament. We are in need of volunteers to help throughout the day. If you would be interested in helping with the tournament on February 28th click the Sign-Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-61826211-2026
Ridgedale Athletic Department is excited to announce that we have been chosen to once again host a Division 3 Sectional Wrestling Tournament! This tournament will bring in 12 division 3 teams to wrestle for a chance to compete at the district wrestling tournament. We are in need of volunteers to help throughout the day. If you would be interested in helping with the tournament on February 28th click the Sign-Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-61826211-2026
📣 Reminder: Junior High Valentine Dance is THIS Saturday ! 💃🕺
The Junior High Valentine Dance will be held this Saturday, February 7th, from 3:00–6:00 PM in the RHS gym.
🎟 Tickets are required and are on sale during junior high lunch February 2–6
👔 Formal attire
📄 Please see the flyer for more details
The Junior High Valentine Dance will be held this Saturday, February 7th, from 3:00–6:00 PM in the RHS gym.
🎟 Tickets are required and are on sale during junior high lunch February 2–6
👔 Formal attire
📄 Please see the flyer for more details
Elementary Valentine's Day Sweetheart Shout-Out Fundraiser
The Ridgedale PTO is spreading love this Valentine’s Day with Sweetheart Shout-Outs! Purchase a sweet note for your elementary child, their friends, or their favorite teacher to brighten their day. All Valentine shout-outs will be read during morning announcements Valentine's week. Let’s make this Valentine’s Day extra special!
Orders must be placed between February 2nd to February 6th using this link: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/valentine-sweetheart-shoutouts-44708
The Ridgedale PTO is spreading love this Valentine’s Day with Sweetheart Shout-Outs! Purchase a sweet note for your elementary child, their friends, or their favorite teacher to brighten their day. All Valentine shout-outs will be read during morning announcements Valentine's week. Let’s make this Valentine’s Day extra special!
Orders must be placed between February 2nd to February 6th using this link: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/valentine-sweetheart-shoutouts-44708
Don’t forget—tomorrow (2/3) is the day!🌯
Stop by Chipotle and mention the Junior Class Fundraiser when you order—this is required for our school to receive credit!!
Ordering online? No problem! Use code 2Q6RLLF at checkout.
Did you know the Junior Class raises funds primarily for prom? Thank you for supporting our students! 🎉
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Congrats to our Rocket Boys and Girls Basketball Teams on their victories tonight. Way to go Rockets!!
The boys JV and Varsity teams both defeated Hardin Northern in league play. The girls traveled to Crestline for a make up game and ended with a 35-25 win.
Great job Rockets!! ❤️🩵🏀🩵❤️
January’s Launching Learners link is live! 🚀Inside you’ll find resources for social-emotional health, literacy, math, science, history, music, healthy mind & body, caregiver support, and information on upcoming community events—something for everyone!
https://app.smore.com/n/fves6
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Students used PowerHours to design and paint cars, applying creativity and craftsmanship to bring their ideas to life. Take a peek at some of the results below! 🎨🚗
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✨ Staff Spotlight: Mr. Tommelleo ✨
Mr. Tommelleo is a first-year teacher at Ridgedale, but he’s not an unfamiliar face! Last year, he worked with our students in the after-school PowerHours program, and we’re excited to now have him in the classroom.
Outside of school, Mr. Tommelleo serves as a police officer for the Village of Lexington and is also a French and Indian War/American Revolution reenactor—bringing history to life in a unique way!
We’re proud to have Mr. Tommelleo as part of the Ridgedale team! 🚀
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Mr. Tommelleo is a first-year teacher at Ridgedale, but he’s not an unfamiliar face! Last year, he worked with our students in the after-school PowerHours program, and we’re excited to now have him in the classroom.
Outside of school, Mr. Tommelleo serves as a police officer for the Village of Lexington and is also a French and Indian War/American Revolution reenactor—bringing history to life in a unique way!
We’re proud to have Mr. Tommelleo as part of the Ridgedale team! 🚀
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All Ridgedale Athletic events and practices are canceled for today/tonight, 1/27
Rescheduled dates for yesterday and today's events to be determined.