Last day of school for Galva upper elementary. The kids had 5 rotations, computer games, bracelets and coloring, board and card games, ice cream and outdoor games. Along with mini golf and an inflatable axe throwing game!
Shout-out to Darin Dausel for the ice cream machine and the shining star inflatables out of Lawton for setting up an awesome experience for the kids in the gym!
Shout-out to Darin Dausel for the ice cream machine and the shining star inflatables out of Lawton for setting up an awesome experience for the kids in the gym!
The 8th grade Student Council will truly be missed! They proved to be great leaders in the school and excelled in community service from food drives to cleaning up the communities. They are a perfect example of "CLAWS UP".
🎓 Mrs. Miller’s S-C preschool students graduated on Thursday, May 21! Each proud student crossed the stage to receive a diploma as family and friends cheered them on. After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed snack mix and cupcakes together.
We are so proud of these students and all they have learned and accomplished this year. Congratulations, preschool graduates! 🎉
We are so proud of these students and all they have learned and accomplished this year. Congratulations, preschool graduates! 🎉
While the weather didn't cooperate for all our year-end traditions, We still had so many Raptor Way Awards to celebrate!
Elite Alert: Congratulations to Derek Heilman on placing third in the boys Class 2A long jump competition at the Iowa state championship. Derek had a jump of 21 feet 11 inches. #CLAWSUP
G-H 4th graders getting to meet their Pen Pals!
G-H 5th graders got to enjoy a day of fishing at Crawford Creek Park.
The G-H Upper Elementary enjoyed their day at Arnold's Park this past Wednesday. This was their prize for being one of the top 3 choices of KTIV's "Making A Difference" contest.
State Track Day 1
🥉 Derek - Long Jump 21-11.00
7️⃣ Shea - 400M Dash 59.01 (school record)
15th Addy - 3000M Run 10:57.52 (school record)
15th Boys 4x800 Evan, Zach, Cole & Talan - 8:21.20 season best time and Talan broke 2:00!
18th Hannah - 400M Dash 1:02.12
19th Melany - Long Jump 15-03.50
22nd Kreighton - 100M Dash 11.47
Congratulations to these girls who made the 2026-2027 Ridge View Dance Team!
Front left to right: Ivy Bruns, Braelyn Witzke, Jacee McDonough, Mia Grundmeier
Back left to right: Emlynn Winkel, Kimiya Bolden, Destiny Chavez, Alyvia Allerdings, Savannah Lesher, Laney Georg
Way to go!!
#CLAWSUP
Front left to right: Ivy Bruns, Braelyn Witzke, Jacee McDonough, Mia Grundmeier
Back left to right: Emlynn Winkel, Kimiya Bolden, Destiny Chavez, Alyvia Allerdings, Savannah Lesher, Laney Georg
Way to go!!
#CLAWSUP
RAPTOR FAMILIES: Just a reminder that Friday, May 22nd, is the last day of school. School will be dismissed 2 hours early. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER BREAK!!
BEST OF LUCK to our boys and girls track athletes and coaches heading to the Blue Oval to compete at the State Track Competition taking place today through Saturday! Go get 'em, Raptors!!
#CLAWSUP
#CLAWSUP
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!
**ELITE RAPTOR ALERT**
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!
#CLAWSUP
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!
#CLAWSUP
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!
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!!
#CLAWSUPBASESOFT
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!!
#CLAWSUPBASESOFT
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!
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.
#CLAWSUP#RidgeViewProud #RaptorStrong #StudentSuccess #CharacterCounts #Quarter4Awards
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.
#CLAWSUP#RidgeViewProud #RaptorStrong #StudentSuccess #CharacterCounts #Quarter4Awards
