Ridgedale Local School District

Dear Ridgedale Rocket Families,

Welcome back to another exciting school year at Ridgedale Junior High/High School! As we open our doors for the 2025–2026 school year, I’m filled with pride and excitement for all that lies ahead for our students, staff, and community.

Our campus is buzzing with progress. The HVAC project is moving right along, and we anticipate having full-building air conditioning by this coming spring—an improvement that will make learning more comfortable for students and staff alike.

This year, we’re proud to announce new partnerships with both local and national businesses. These organizations are investing directly in Ridgedale, pouring valuable resources into our school. In return, we’re building pathways that lead our graduates straight into high-paying, high-demand careers—ensuring that their success in the classroom translates into success in the real world.

Ridgedale JH/HS is a growing school, and our increased enrollment reflects the incredible work happening here—both in academics and on the playing field. We are also proud to be trailblazers in our partnership with Modern States, becoming a fully accredited CLEP testing center. This gives our students access to 30 college credit courses completely free of charge, opening the door to advanced education and significant cost savings for families.

We are a small school doing big things! Being small is our superpower—it gives us the ability to maintain close connections with our students, families, and community while staying at the forefront of innovative opportunities. Together, we will continue to inspire, challenge, and prepare our Rockets for a bright future.

Here’s to a great school year!

Go Rockets!
Jacob Neutzling
Principal, Ridgedale JH/HS