School News
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Winter Sports at Ridge are well underway! Here are a few important messages about Ridge Sports!
![Candy Cane Gram Sales December 5th-9th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669899973/lakotaonlinecom/ba7dvrrlwmmlcrgiuorb/candycanegram2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669899973/lakotaonlinecom/ba7dvrrlwmmlcrgiuorb/candycanegram2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669899973/lakotaonlinecom/ba7dvrrlwmmlcrgiuorb/candycanegram2022.jpg","width":518}])
Candy Cane Grams Sales December 5th-9th during lunch!
![Holocaust Museum at Ridge on Channel 12 News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669903483/lakotaonlinecom/wqxxs1xz9dmj4rix29ie/HolocaustOnNewsNovember2022.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669903483/lakotaonlinecom/wqxxs1xz9dmj4rix29ie/HolocaustOnNewsNovember2022.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669903483/lakotaonlinecom/wqxxs1xz9dmj4rix29ie/HolocaustOnNewsNovember2022.png","width":760}])
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Congratulations to our Ridge students that participated in the Holocaust exhibit this week. Our local Channel 12 News picked up the story. See the full story below! |
![Ridge Staff Presented at OMLA Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669906554/lakotaonlinecom/vtldl7plodbdxqujdof1/OMLANovember2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669906554/lakotaonlinecom/vtldl7plodbdxqujdof1/OMLANovember2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669906554/lakotaonlinecom/vtldl7plodbdxqujdof1/OMLANovember2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669906554/lakotaonlinecom/vtldl7plodbdxqujdof1/OMLANovember2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669906554/lakotaonlinecom/vtldl7plodbdxqujdof1/OMLANovember2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1669906554/lakotaonlinecom/vtldl7plodbdxqujdof1/OMLANovember2022.jpg","width":2200}])
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A few of our Ridge Staff members attended and presented at the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference in November. Check out the topics they discussed while presenting at the conference. Ridge is so proud to have such talented staff members, who are willing to share ideas for success! |
![PTO: Fall Dance October 28th 2:30PM-4PM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666706577/lakotaonlinecom/jlen31xvkfyjzcit3jya/RidgePTOFallDance2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666706577/lakotaonlinecom/jlen31xvkfyjzcit3jya/RidgePTOFallDance2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666706577/lakotaonlinecom/jlen31xvkfyjzcit3jya/RidgePTOFallDance2022.jpg","width":624}])
Ridge PTO is hosting our Fall Dance Friday October 28th, 2:30PM-4PM- Western Style! Wear your favorite jeans, boots, flannel and hat!
![First page of the PDF file: ColorRushFlyer2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664454587/lakotaonlinecom/lhto0cexj6bomnk0mizi/ColorRushFlyer2022_2.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664454587/lakotaonlinecom/lhto0cexj6bomnk0mizi/ColorRushFlyer2022_2.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664454587/lakotaonlinecom/lhto0cexj6bomnk0mizi/ColorRushFlyer2022_2.pdf","width":612}])
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Ridge PTO is hosting our 3rd Annual Color Rush Fundraiser October 7th, 2022 from 2:30pm-4:15pm |
![Coach standing in huddle with junior high football players in helmets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664203696/lakotaonlinecom/nbmonkcpa2apwsbq0nod/RidgeFootball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664203696/lakotaonlinecom/nbmonkcpa2apwsbq0nod/RidgeFootball.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664203696/lakotaonlinecom/nbmonkcpa2apwsbq0nod/RidgeFootball.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664203696/lakotaonlinecom/nbmonkcpa2apwsbq0nod/RidgeFootball.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1664203696/lakotaonlinecom/nbmonkcpa2apwsbq0nod/RidgeFootball.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1664203696/lakotaonlinecom/nbmonkcpa2apwsbq0nod/RidgeFootball.jpg","width":2200}])
Spend just one practice with the football coaching staff at Ridge Junior School and you’ll see that they share a deep love and respect for their players. But at first glance, their commonalities end there.
![Athletics - West: Annual Pig Roast August 19th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660224900/lakotaonlinecom/bhixwadf2bvxqn7ggjmp/WestPigRoastAugust192022Flyer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660224900/lakotaonlinecom/bhixwadf2bvxqn7ggjmp/WestPigRoastAugust192022Flyer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660224900/lakotaonlinecom/bhixwadf2bvxqn7ggjmp/WestPigRoastAugust192022Flyer.jpg","width":705}])
Annual Pig Roast August 19th Lakota West
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Bus route information for Ridge Junior students will be available on Friday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. on the registration page of your HAC.
![all sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659539011/lakotaonlinecom/vnsmmclgfjqkcjsgz5wa/sports.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659539011/lakotaonlinecom/vnsmmclgfjqkcjsgz5wa/sports.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659539011/lakotaonlinecom/vnsmmclgfjqkcjsgz5wa/sports.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659539011/lakotaonlinecom/vnsmmclgfjqkcjsgz5wa/sports.jpg","width":1200}])
RIDGE FALL ATHLETIC TRYOUT INFORMATION
![Stuff The Bus July 27th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658863179/lakotaonlinecom/i3fqs2mprxigwfqvr6nx/StufftheBus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658863179/lakotaonlinecom/i3fqs2mprxigwfqvr6nx/StufftheBus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1658863179/lakotaonlinecom/i3fqs2mprxigwfqvr6nx/StufftheBus.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658863179/lakotaonlinecom/i3fqs2mprxigwfqvr6nx/StufftheBus.jpg","width":900}])
We will be “Stuffing the Bus” with supplemental school supplies this Wednesday, July 27, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Foundry at Liberty Center
![Group of boys and teacher smiling in stairwell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641929142/lakotaonlinecom/kudz1yy7riirszgjscyc/BoysClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641929142/lakotaonlinecom/kudz1yy7riirszgjscyc/BoysClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1641929142/lakotaonlinecom/kudz1yy7riirszgjscyc/BoysClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1641929142/lakotaonlinecom/kudz1yy7riirszgjscyc/BoysClub.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1641929142/lakotaonlinecom/kudz1yy7riirszgjscyc/BoysClub.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641929142/lakotaonlinecom/kudz1yy7riirszgjscyc/BoysClub.jpg","width":1680}])
“How can I make good on the promise to help build this community?” Ridge Junior School teacher Andrew Wuest asked himself this question during his first year of teaching. The answer: Boys Club.
![Students and teacher outside and three girls sitting next to each other in class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635280696/lakotaonlinecom/wqwvbpkzqwzx8lx5fecw/Prior.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635280696/lakotaonlinecom/wqwvbpkzqwzx8lx5fecw/Prior.jpg","width":400}])
Quarantines aren’t just impacting students. Sometimes a teacher is quarantined, too. When Ridge Junior School teacher Fritz Prior found himself quarantined, ‘FALLowing FALL’ was born.
![Three photos of students working out in the center with text reading "Storage Area Become Fitness Center" underneath it]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637002237/lakotaonlinecom/jbbqfiu4lkc1ujiquc8h/RidgeFitnessCenter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637002237/lakotaonlinecom/jbbqfiu4lkc1ujiquc8h/RidgeFitnessCenter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1637002237/lakotaonlinecom/jbbqfiu4lkc1ujiquc8h/RidgeFitnessCenter.png","width":760}])
An old storage area at Ridge Junior School is a now a place where students and staff can go to improve their physical, social and emotional health.