Hello Ridgeline Families- It has been a great week here at Ridgeline High School! Our students have been very active and staying busy with their coursework, extra-curriculars, work, and hopefully finding some time for personal/family amongst “all the things”.

Last Saturday the senior class hosted over 1000 students at our annual Homecoming dance! It was a great night all around, we had outdoor snacks and beverages in the South courtyard, festive photo booths, and a great DJ with a powerful sound system and lighting effects! Everyone looked great, and followed socially acceptable behavior on the night!

Tonight we host another home football game that will likely be just as big as the homecoming game last week. The Spirit Squad, along with our mini-cheerleaders will perform tonight. I also heard a rumor that several of our Future Falcon Football teams and players will be at the game tonight! The Regiment will perform at half-time and the pep band during the rest of the game. It will be a great night at Falcon Stadium!

For our fair-weather fans or those out of town, we will be broadcasting the game again on youtube. Our dynamic duo of juniors Landon Dickerhoof and Brody Foster will be on the microphone. They did a fantastic job calling the game two weeks on their last broadcast! See the youtube LINK below.

Pre-game tonight, we have specials guests Taylor and Tommy, from the Liberty Laker podcast show. They will be showcasing staff and students involved in activities that support our teams and promote school spirit. You can catch their pre-game interviews from 5:15-6:30.

If you want another affordable night of entertainment for the family, the Ridgeline Regiment is hosting three other local high school marching bands in our annual Spectacle of Sound!(pictured here with members of the drumline) This happens Saturday night. See details below.

In today’s Falcon Flyer you’ll find information on an upcoming Trades Night at NewTech skill center on Oct. 1. This is open to all ages, and if your son or daughter has any inkling about a potential career in a trade, this is a great event to check out.

You’ll see some students who participated in a great learning experience on financial literacy earlier this week.

Also note upcoming events for Honor Society, Club Fair, and an informational meeting for all SENIORS on October 13. For our students who do not have an advisory on campus (Running Start, NewTech, other), do your best to come anyways, if it works in your schedule. Information will be shared broadly afterward, but we don’t want anyone to miss out. The topic is ordering Cap and Gown for graduation.

We’ve got a great photo highlighting the works by several talented Falcon artists!

I haven’t covered everything you need to know, so please skim the Flyer for more, and stay informed.

Make it a great weekend! –Mr. Hardt

High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) lessons independently. This year, HSBP lessons can be completed through our new platform, School Links.

Please click the link below for step-by-step directions on how to access School Links and complete your first assignments.

As a reminder, the High School and Beyond Plan is a Washington State graduation requirement. You must complete the assigned HSBP lessons each year in School Links in order to fulfill this requirement.

For Senior year, you only need to complete the lessons assigned to you. Your first lesson must be completed by October 1.

Thank you for taking care of this important graduation requirement!

Important Information:

Fees & Deadlines

o Each AP Exam has a fee of $100.

o Students eligible for Free/Reduced meals will have a reduced fee of $15 per exam.

o Exams canceled after November 6th but before March 12th will be fined $40 and the student’s account will be refunded $60. This includes dropping the course at semester. A drop form must be completed after the mid November date.

o Tests canceled after March 12th will NOT be refunded for any portion of the exam cost.

o Late exam orders after November 6th will also incur a $40 additional charge. Total charge of a late ordered exam will be $140.

o ALTERNATE/LATE TEST POLICY: At Ridgeline High School, we do not offer AP Late exams unless the student (1) has a RHS sponsored athletic contest directly during the test, or (2) if the student is wanting to take two exams that are offered at the same time. We will not be offering late tests for non-school related functions including but not limited to club sports, family vacations, graduations, etc. Please review dates prior to registering for an AP exam.

🎶 Spectacle of Sound 🎶 September 26th

Doors open at 5:30 PM. Concessions available 6:00–6:45 PM. Opening Ceremonies begin at 7:00 PM. This special evening was created to give students the chance to perform and share their shows without the pressure of competition.

Come cheer on all four bands as they debut their 2026 marching shows in exhibition: Central Valley High School, Cheney High School, University High School, Ridgeline High School.

✨ Tickets available at the door or skip the line for tickets and concessions by ordering online: https://ridgeline-band-boosters.square.site/spectacle

We can’t wait to see you there!

Falcons Shine at MoneyIRL Financial Reality Fair

Ridgeline High School was proud to have 21 Falcons participate in the MoneyIRL financial literacy experience at the Spokane Convention Center on September 22. Designed to give students hands-on experience with real-world financial decision-making, the event challenged participants to navigate budgeting, spending, saving, and other personal finance scenarios while learning valuable life skills they can carry into adulthood.

While the financial lessons were impactful, our Ridgeline students made an equally strong impression on event staff, volunteers, and business professionals throughout the day. Dressed professionally and conducting themselves with confidence and maturity, students consistently took the initiative to shake hands, introduce themselves, and express gratitude to those running and supporting the event. Additionally, three Ridgeline students walked away with gift card prizes ranging in value from $50 to $150 for their participation and engagement.

The entire experience was fully funded by generous sponsorships from Gesa Credit Union, STCU, Numerica Credit Union, BECU, and several other local credit unions. We extend our sincere appreciation to all of the sponsoring financial institutions for investing in the future of our students and helping them become confident managers and stewards of their personal finances. We are also incredibly proud of our Falcon attendees for representing Ridgeline High School so well. The word is out about how awesome our students are!

💙 Need a Little Extra Support? We’re Here for You!

The Student & Family Engagement (SAFE) Center is here to support CVSD students and families with free resources and connections to help your family thrive!

✨ Clothing & Food Bank
🧺 Laundry Services
🩺 Healthcare, Dental & Counseling Resources
🏠 Housing & Community Resources
🎒 Family Events & School Support

Our services are FREE and available to all CVSD families.

📍 612 S. McDonald Road, Spokane Valley
📞 509-558-6557 | ✉️ safecenter@cvsd.org
🌐 www.cvsd.org/EngagementCenter

Stop by, reach out, and let us help connect your family with the resources you need! 💙

NEWTech Trades Night- October 1st

NEWTech Prep, your Regional Skill Center, is hosting ABC Inland Pacific's Trades Night on Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at our Regal Street campus.

It's free, open to all ages, and genuinely hands-on as students and families connect with local contractors and participate in fun and interactive activities.

One detail worth knowing up front: closed-toed shoes and full-length pants are required to take part in the shop activities.

Thursday, October 1 · 5–8 p.m.

NEWTech Prep Skill Center, 4141 N. Regal St.

Halloween-Themed Mini Dance Camp

Hello Dance Families!

We are thrilled to invite your dancer to our Halloween-Themed Mini Dance Camp on October 21st & 22nd from 6–8 PM in the Ridgeline Main Gym!

Important check-in info:

Check-in will not begin until 5:50 PM each day. Please don't arrive earlier as the gym space is unavailable until our 6pm start time
Please enter through the main entrance to get checked in.
All dancers must have a printed waiver turned in to participate.
T-shirts will be distributed on the final day of camp (10/22).

For just $60, campers will:

Play fun Halloween games
Build their dance technique
Learn 3 exciting routines to showcase for friends & family on the final day!

Final Showcase
Join us on October 22nd at 7:30 PM in the Ridgeline Main Gym for the Halloween Mini Dance Camp Showcase! Dancers will perform the routines they learned at camp for friends and families. We can’t wait for you to see their hard work and celebrate their Halloween spirit!

Each camper who registers by October 7th will also receive a special camp shirt! (Registrations after 10/7 are still welcome, but shirt sizing cannot be guaranteed.)

To keep the spirit alive, we encourage all dancers to come dressed in costume on the FIRST day of camp!

Please have your camper bring:

A water bottle
A small, nut-free snack (we do have nut allergies to be mindful of)

This is going to be a festive, high-energy camp full of memories, dancing, and Halloween fun! We can’t wait to see your dancers there.

Register today to secure your spot!

— The Ridgeline Dance Team

Sign up here: https://gofan.co/event/6907461?schoolId=WA87837

Those little plastic tabs that close your bread bags? Don't toss them! Our Bread Tab Drive is back, benefiting Special Olympics. The tabs are recycled for cash, and that money helps buy wheelchairs for people who need them.

It takes approximately 260,000 bread tabs to purchase one very basic wheelchair, so every single tab matters. Last year our community collected over 22,000 tabs. This year, our goal is 25,000.

Keep a jar or baggie by the bread drawer, pull off the tab when the bag is done, and send them in whenever it fills up. Drop off tabs at the RHS front office.

Same jars. Bigger goal. Thank you for helping us get there!

Contact dunland@cvsd.org for questions