Ridge View School District

Track apparel is in!!! If your student is in the building, orders are being sent home with them. If they have already graduated, please make arrangements to stop in the office to pick them up! Thank you!

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Congratulations to our eSports team on taking 5th at the State eSports Competition yesterday in Marshalltown!! Pictured are Valeria Torres-Najera, Corbin Smith, Aiden Stevenson, Jared Friedmann, Jeramiah Hughes, and Rees Wagner. Way to go, Raptors!

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After more than 30 years of dedicated service to Ridge View, we are saying goodbye to Kathy Robley as she begins her well-deserved retirement.

Kathy has been a bright spot in our lunchroom each day. Whether she was greeting students with a smile, singing a tune, or dancing to make someone laugh, she brought joy and energy to everyone around her.

Her kindness, positivity, and commitment to our students have made a lasting impact on our school community. Kathy, thank you for the countless ways you have made Ridge View a better place.

We will miss your smile, your songs, and your dancing. Congratulations on your retirement!

Tonight our Baseball team hosts Sioux Central with Jv starting at 5:30, followed by Varsity at 7 pm. If you are unable to attend tonight's baseball game, you can tune into the link below!

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/holstein/organization/19059/galva-holsteinschal-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDA0NTc3NA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawR6uetleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeyItymM_-b3E_locWvwKe8Ttuk7O_P_S4ocYYqMGHS0K0CKxJIdREhYewQ0k_aem_GbWlx27KKwWejBI9oPzkvg

The Raptors JV and Varsity girls softball team heads to Remsen St. Mary's with JV starting at 5:30 pm followed by Varsity at 7pm. Tickets MUST be purchased online at Bound and can be found at the following link:

https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/stmaryremsen/tickets

Good luck, Raptors!!

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Galva-Holstein 5th graders participating in the annual wax museum. They did research over a person who is a leader of change, becoming experts on them and finally presenting their hard work.

Tomorrow is the day for SC Elementary. Depending on the temperature, we may be eating inside the waterpark. We will make that decision as we see what the temperature does.

At Ridge View Middle School, we believe that character matters.

Throughout the school year, students are recognized for demonstrating positive traits such as respect, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and integrity. We are proud to celebrate the many students who were nominated by staff for consistently modeling these qualities.

🏆 Yearly Character Award Recognition

⭐ 6th Grade

17 of 23 students (74%) were nominated during the school year.

Most nominations: Jace Wandrey

⭐ 7th Grade

28 of 46 students (61%) were nominated during the school year.

Most nominations: Patrick Reiss

⭐ 8th Grade

28 of 56 students (50%) were nominated during the school year.

Most nominations: Nora Todd

We are incredibly proud of these students and of all Ridge View students who work each day to make our school a positive, respectful, and supportive place to learn.

Congratulations to our Character Award recipients!

🏆✨ Ridge View Middle School Quarter 4 Awards Day ✨🏆

This morning, we celebrated the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students during Quarter 4 Awards Day. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved this school year!

🎨 Soil Conservation Poster Contest Winners
🥇 Mara Horan (also earned 2nd place at the county level!)
🥈 Mariah Sollars
🥉 Jace Wandrey

⭐ Quarter 4 Character Award Recipients
These students were recognized for demonstrating outstanding character and leadership during the fourth quarter.

6th Grade: Alexis Ploeger and Jace Wandrey
7th Grade: Angelina Barrera and Emmett Modrell
8th Grade: Nora Todd and Drake Carstens

🌟 Year-Long Character Recognition
A large percentage of our students were nominated throughout the year for consistently demonstrating respect, responsibility, and kindness.

6th Grade: 74% of students were nominated. Jace Wandrey received the most nominations.

7th Grade: 61% of students were nominated. Patrick Reiss received the most nominations.

8th Grade: 50% of students were nominated. Nora Todd received the most nominations.

➕ Math Awards
Recognizing perseverance, progress, and problem-solving skills in mathematics.

📚 Reading and Language Arts Awards
Celebrating students who demonstrated a love of reading and excellence in writing.

🔬 Science Awards
Honoring curiosity, achievement, and outstanding work in science.

🎨 Art Awards

Bob Ross Award: Jayne Friedmann

Picasso Award: Raul Gonzalez

Refined Raptor Award: Cari Pyle

🏃 Track Recognition
We also recognized our boys and girls track participants for their dedication and hard work this season.

👏 Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Thank you to our teachers and families for supporting our students throughout the year. Ridge View students continue to impress us with their character, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

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JV and Varsity Baseball heads to IKM Manning tonight in Manilla to compete. Tickets can be purchased online through Bound or at the gate with cash.

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Softball Fans:
Due to wet field conditions, the softball game at Remsen St. Mary's will be postponed until tomorrow. The games will take place at the same time tomorrow - 5:30 for JV and 7 pm for Varsity.

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Ridge View 7th graders enjoyed a wonderful day exploring local history on a county-wide museum tour!

Students visited museums in Nemaha, Sac City, Lake View, and Odebolt, as well as the historic Chautauqua Building in Sac City. At each stop, they completed a scavenger hunt that encouraged them to observe artifacts closely, answer questions, and think critically about the stories of our region.

This hands-on learning experience helped students gain a deeper appreciation for the people, places, and events that shaped our communities.

A special thank you to Lance Wilhelm for organizing this outstanding educational opportunity for our students!

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Best of luck today to Ridge View's eSports team as they compete in Marshalltown!!

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Raptor Nation: Congratulations to Ridge View senior golfer Kellen Clausen on qualifying for the Boys Class 2A Individual State Golfing Championships. Kellen shot a 68 , tying the school record, on the National Course in Carroll yesterday and finished as the runner up medalist at the qualifying meet. Kellen will now golf next Tuesday and Wednesday in Waterloo. #CLAWSUP #GoRaptors

Congratulations to all our SC Elementary 5th graders on a successful Wax Museum

Hey there track fans!!!

Get your state track gear at the link below! Hurry!! Store closes this Sunday at 11:59 p.m.!!

https://1800tshirts.chipply.com/rvstatetrack2026/?action=viewall

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State Track shirts are available. Orders close May 17th at 11:59pm. https://1800tshirts.chipply.com/rvstatetrack2026/

Best of luck to our Varsity Girls Golf team today as they compete at Regionals in Ida Grove!!

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ELITE ALERT: Congratulations to the Ridge View High School E-sports team on a sweep of the Woodbury Central Wildcats last night in the Class 1 Sub-State Mario Kart Deluxe Final. This win qualifies the Ridge View Esports team for their 4th consecutive state showcase playoff appearance. Team members on this years squad include; Rees Wagner, Corbin Smith, Aiden Stevenson, Jared Friedman, Jeremaiah Hughes and Valeria Najera-Torres. The Raptors are coached by first year Coach Brady Meyer. The Raptors will travel to Marshalltown Community college to compete in the state championships on May 19th. #CLAWSUP #GoRaptors