The Ridge in Review

Parents - mark your calendar for Monday, August 24th @ River Ridge High School

Curriculum Night

PSTA meeting – 5:30-6pm

Session 1 – 6:05-6:45pm

Session 2 – 6:50-7:30pm

DECA will be hosting an informational meeting in the auditorium on Thursday, August 14th at 7:45 AM. If you love marketing, business, finance, or hospitality, DECA is the club for you. From competitive events to fun meetings, the biggest club at the Ridge has something for everyone. Make sure to follow us @theridge_deca on Instagram or join our GroupMe to stay informed if you don't have social media! https://groupme.com/join_group/116220888/SFfsHzZV

“The River Ridge High School chapter of National Honor Society is proud to be making a difference through the Adopt-A-Road program in Woodstock! Outside of the classroom, they continue to make an impact in our community by offering to help keep our roads clean and well maintained. Keep an eye out for the signs located across from Culver’s and along Washington Road.”

With school buses getting back on the road soon, I want to remind you that the use of stop arm cameras on our school buses will resume with the start of school on August 3. Passing a stopped school bus with signals flashing is dangerous for students, our bus drivers and motor vehicle drivers. Drivers who pass a school bus during active loading and unloading are subject to a $1,000 fine according to OCGA 40-6-163. Fees allocated from fines are eligible for school safety and security investments.

Our goal is simple: to provide an extra layer of protection for our students and bus drivers and help ensure every child arrives at school and back home again safely. We appreciate our School Board ensuring we have the tools and resources needed to keep students and staff safe.

Reminder for Students & Parents: Register early to avoid late fees and secure your preferred testing location. Seats are limited. Mark both the test date and registration deadline on your calendar!

SAT Registration Link: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/

ACT Registration Link: www.act.org

After close reflection of our 2027 itinerary to Italy and Greece, we have chosen to change our overall itinerary for 2027 and will now be going to Switzerland, Italy, France, and Spain, as we believe this tour offers better and more engaging activities for our travelers. We took this tour about 7 years ago, and it has proven to be our absolute favorite. This tour includes Zurich, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Monaco, and many incredible small cities and historical sites along the French Riviera. ​We will then travel into Spain, spending our final days in Barcelona.

Enroll Here:

www.eftours.com/2940381YA

You may also email me @ tracye.bulger@cherokee.k12.net with any questions!

Hey Knights!
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be leading an EF Educational Tour to London for an unforgettable week of business, branding, and adventure!

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited: Monday, August 31st @ 6:30pm in 1101 @ River Ridge High School

👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/h2tmcst

Trip Details:

📅 When: 2027 – April 3rd – April 10th
📍 Where: London, England

Why you’ll want to be part of this experience:

• ⚽ Chelsea Stadium Tour – Go behind the scenes of the business of football.
• 🏛 Museum of Brands & Bank of England Museum – Discover how brands and finance shape our world.
• 🛍 Retail Strategy Walking Tour – Explore flagship stores and see how business meets creativity.
• 💡 Workshops at LSE Generate – Learn from entrepreneurs, innovators, and global leaders.
• 🎭 Theater Night in London – Soak in England’s rich performing arts culture.
• 🎨 Explore icons like Tate Modern and Tower of London.

This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s a hands-on journey into entrepreneurship, marketing, and global careers while experiencing one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Reach out to Ms. Barber @ stephanie.barber@cherokeek12.net or enroll here: www.eftours.com/2921590JX

Dear Cherokee County Families,

We have some exciting news to share! Cherokee County School District is offering an incredible educational travel opportunity-a guided journey through Japan in 2028, in partnership with EF Tours.

From the timeless temples of Kyoto to the electric streets of Tokyo, this trip is designed to bring learning to life in ways that go far beyond the classroom. Students will travel by bullet train, explore historic landmarks, discover Japanese cuisine, and return home with a deeper understanding of the world and themselves.

Spots are limited on this trip, and a discount is available for a limited time for families who enroll early.

Japan 2028 is going to be an experience your student will never forget!

The CCSD Japan 2028 Tour Team

Contact Sequoyah’s Educational Travel Coordinator atJapan 2028: Kyoto to Tokyo

deanda.davis@cherokeek12.net with any questions or enroll here

PTSA Website:

Please visit www.rrhsptsa.com for all things PTSA! Links to Sign Up Genius, our calendar, reflections forms, Ambassador info, staff favorites and MORE can be found on our website!

PTSA Membership: To join PTSA, please join through Totem. https://jointotem.com/ga/woodstock/river-ridge-hs-ptsa

• Reminder to order your River Ridge High School spirit wear. Don't see what you want? We are accepting custom orders through the site.
• Home | March & May Design

Lost and found can be located in 1201! Any items left will be donated.

We have a designated attendance email for any attendance notes and early check-out requests: rrhs.attendance@cherokeek12.net. Please use this email instead of emailing Mrs. Mondello or anyone else directly to ensure timely processing of notes. Sending notes through Canvas or Parent Square will delay the process.

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the RRHS - Tardy Policy.pdf

Especially, if you are a student driver, as parking decals are tied to tardies and attendance.

Did you know – that morning announcements heard by your students in the am are also linked here and can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/@RRHSKnightVision

Link to the RRHS homepage - https://rrhs.cherokeek12.net/

Did you know that you can find out what is going on in our community by checking out the CCSD Bulletin Board. Check out the link below:

https://www.cherokeek12.net/bulletin-board

Birthday Shout-outs Now Available!

Celebrate your student with a birthday message displayed on our indoor kiosk—just $5!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/10puX2dQpu

See the link below for all your - Academic, College & Career, Personal & Social student counseling needs.

https://rrhs.cherokeek12.net/student-services

New! RRHS sports streaming service featuring football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and track. Check out: https://tinyurl.com/rrhs-sports

Coaches SY26-27

Please find below information about happenings at the Ridge in addition to information on how to follow your favorite River Ridge sports. Please note that events on the athletic calendar may change at the last minute.

Email: Stephanie.Barber@cherokeek12.net
Website: https://www.cherokeek12.net/4/home
Location: 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188, USA
Phone: (770) 721-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverRidgeHSGA