Ridgedale Local School District

One of our favorite sounds of the season 🎶—the band is back and marching through campus, gearing up for an incredible year! We can't wait to see (and hear!) all they accomplish. 🥁🎺 #SmallDistrictBigThings #LoveYourSchool #RocketCountry 🚀

Big shoutout to our dedicated staff who showed up over the summer for a powerful learning experience with our amazing ESC coaches! Your commitment to growth is what drives student success. 💪📚 Thank you for going the extra mile! #SmallDistrictBigThings #RocketCountry 🚀

Support local and your Rocket football players by purchasing Rocket gear through reMARCAble in Marion! Use this link: https://stores.inksoft.com/ridgedalerocketfootball/shop/home #SmallDistrictBigThings #SupportLocal #LoveYourSchool #LoveYourCity

Proud of the dedication of our XC runners! Early morning race in Westerville, Gary Smith All-Comers Meet Each of the runners ran a 2 mile race in their grade groups: Kinlee Weston : 6th place Elliot Weston: 2nd place Brogan Weston: 3rd place Great job Rocket Runners! ❤️🚀🩵

Rocket Families, come join the PTO, Boosters and RHS Athletics for a fun filled evening of "Meet the Team" and various activity stations, inflatables, concessions, Kona Ice and "Dunk" your favorite staff member in the dunk tank. The fun kicks off at 5pm. Meet the Team will begin at 6pm and we will conclude the evening at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you all at THE DALE to kick off the 2025-26 school year! Go Rockets!❤️🚀🩵

🎉 Hey, Rockets! Just a reminder that middle & high school extracurriculars remain FREE—no pay-to-play fees! Get involved, have fun, and show your school spirit! 💪✨ #RocketCountry #SmallDistrictBigThings

🎉 Hey, Rocket PK-12 students! Did you know you continue to get FREE admission to all home athletic events? 🙌 Just flash your student ID at the gate & cheer on your Rockets! 💥 We LOVE your support! 💙 #RocketCountry #SmallDistrictBigThings #GoRockets

Fall OHSAA Parent Meeting has been CANCELED for Monday, 8/4. Reminder, fall athletes must have their physicals completed to practice on Friday, August 1. Final Forms is also updated and ready to be completed by both parents and players. Please have this done by 8/6 before Drug Testing that morning from 9-10am in the Fitness Facility. Fall pictures will take place on 8/6 beginning at 11am. Coaches will have picture forms by Friday, August 1. If you have questions please email AD, Cherie Leach at cleach@ridgedaleschools.org

Please help us welcome Mrs. Bricely to our Rocket team!
Hey Rocket Families!
I'm Angie Bricely, and I'm absolutely thrilled and honored to introduce myself as your new principal at Ridgedale Elementary! As a proud Ridgedale High School graduate with a long family history of Rocket Pride, I can't wait to continue our traditions while forging a path to our future. I'm bringing over 25 years of experience in education with me, most recently serving as an assistant principal in North Carolina. My commitment has always been to fostering a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating environment where all our students can truly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I truly believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success. My door will always be open, and I encourage you to reach out with your questions, ideas, and concerns. Together, we can create a supportive learning community that empowers our children to reach their full potential. I'm incredibly optimistic about the year ahead and all the possibilities that lie before us. I can't wait to meet many of you in person soon at upcoming back to school events.

Rocket Fall Athletic/Band Important Dates More details on the Meet the Team/Back to School Family Fun Night to come!

We are still looking for people to fill some spots for fair gates this Saturday. If you are able to help, please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-55916328-2025

. Thank you to all of those that have volunteered and worked this week!

Miss Stiverson, Miss Greer, Mrs. Keller, Miss Schimpf, Mrs. Werling, and Mrs. Moore took time out of their summers to attend a three day conference focused on Behavioral Leadership and continuing to learn from the Kid Whisperer team. This team of teacher leaders will continue to work with all of our staff to share their learning throughout the upcoming year. Bonus was being able to reconnect with Tony--who has been at Ridgedale to help coach and train our elementary staff! Thank you for giving of your time this summer to continue to learn for our community! #rocketpride #alwayslearning #smalldistrictbigthings

Wow! A huge thank you to the Rocket faithful that have signed up to work the Marion County Fair Gates! There are still spots left for anyone that would like to show their Rocket Pride by volunteering to work a shift or 2. They are a great way to connect with the community, while raising money to support our athletic and music programs. Here is the link to view and sign up for a spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-55916328-2025

Check out these free, fun opportunities! Teens ages 14-19 can register for a FREE High School Summer Pass at Planet Fitness. Here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/yd975mhk Kids ages 2-15 can bowl for FREE. Here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/mrxzmb46 Kids in grades K-8 can participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. Here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/2abvd329

Ridgedale Athletic and Music Boosters are still in need of help working fair gates. Any help would be tremendously appreciated! If you're wondering why you should work fair gates, here is a Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Work Fair Gates... 10. Community involvement! 9. Fair food galore is available! Who doesn't like a good funnel cake? 8. You can visit the animals in the barns for some therapy! 7. Boosters help support all of our students and staff throughout the year! 6. You can work on your tan! 5. The Marion County Fair is great for visiting with friends! 4. You get pop and snacks while you work! 3. It's really not that bad or hard! 2. You will see people you haven't seen in years! 1. We worked very hard to come up with all of these reasons, so help us out! Click this link to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE28A3FACE9-55916328-2025

What an amazing finish to an outstanding track season for Breyton Richmond!! He is proof that hard work really pays off. The Rocket Community couldn't be more proud of you and the 4x800 relay team!! Congratulations on a 6th place podium finish at the State Track Finals in the 800M Run and another school record with a 156.60.

Enjoy a few more pictures of our 4x800 team! Rocket Nation couldn't be prouder! #RocketNation #RocketPride #SmallDistrictBigThings

Podium finish at the State Track Meet for the Ridgedale Rockets 4x800M Relay Team! The Rocket Community is unbelievably proud of you all! The boys certainly left it all on the track today, breaking the school record yet again! Congratulations to the team, alternates and coaches!! ❤️🏆🩵 Good Luck to Breyton Richmond as he competes tomorrow in the 800M Run @ 10:55am.

They’re off to State! Wishing these boys the best of luck as they compete in the OHSAA State Track Meet. Wear your colors loud and proud - we are so proud of you! A huge THANK YOU to everyone in the community who came out to support, which included our very own Salt Rock Fire Department who lead the send-off in Rocket style. Good Luck Boys!!❤️🏆🩵