Falcon Flyer

Hello Ridgeline Families—nothing is ever ‘short’ on a short week! We do just as much with 1 less day! I had trainings Monday-Wednesday, and additional meetings all day Thursday, so today is actually my first day back in school…and I missed it!

We had a little fun built in as well with a festive spirit week, leading up to Halloween. The staff (pictured here) had a lot of fun with the characters from Where’s Waldo!

Congratulations to our Girls Slow Pitch Softball Team for their 3rd Place finish at the State Tournament! The team made school history by placing at state for the first time ever. Way to Go!

Our football team wrapped up our final regular season game by defeating Cheney and winning the GSL 3A Championship! It was a sweet night, especially for our Seniors, who were also recognized Thursday night before their final home game of their careers. That may not be totally true, as I’m hoping we will host an early round playoff game at home! We’ll find out more next week.

Mark your calendar for November 13-21 and reserve your seats Today for Peter and the Starcatcher! This is a very fun and family friendly play for all to enjoy! Come and support our students and have a great evening of entertainment!

There are many other activities and academic successes to celebrate in today’s Flyer! Of course, there are a lot of upcoming events and notices for your attention as well.

Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt

You’re Invited: Learn About the CVSD EP&O Replacement Levy

CVSD invites families, staff and community members to join us for an informational webinar about the EP&O Replacement Levy on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Learn More

Levy Information
www.cvsd.org/Levy
Get an overview of the replacement levy, what it funds and key election information.

Levy Calculator
www.cvsd.org/LevyCalculator
Enter your property's assessed value to estimate the amount associated with the proposed levy.

Frequently Asked Questions
www.cvsd.org/LevyFAQ
Find answers to common questions about the levy, funding, tax rates and district programs.

Ask a Levy Question
www.cvsd.org/LevyQuestions
Have a question that isn't answered? Submit it directly to the district.

TOM’s Turkey Drive through Second Harvest!

Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4. Families can register by visiting the following website:

Registration Website: https://2-harvest.org/toms-turkey-drive-sign-up/

Is your current Sophomore or Junior interested in exploring NEWTech Prep? Check Out Tuesday Tours!

Are you interested in exploring career and technical education opportunities? NEWTech Prep is offering Tuesday Tours for prospective students!

NEWTech Prep is a half-day program where you can focus on learning skills for a specific career pathway. Students can attend either the AM or PM session, and the program can be built into your schedule during your junior or senior year!

During a tour, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Meet instructors and current students
• Explore programs, classrooms, and facilities
• Learn about the application process
• Discover career pathways and future opportunities

📅 2026–2027 Tuesday Tour Dates

• November 3
• November 17
• December 1
• January 12
• January 26
• February 2
• February 9
• March 2
• March 16

🚌 Transportation Information

The attached bus schedule shows the bus you will take to NEWTech Prep in the morning and return on in the afternoon.

Important: If you participate in after-school activities or normally ride the bus home from school, please select the AM Tuesday Tour option when registering.

📝 How to Sign Up

Click HERE to register for a Tuesday Tour!

Spots may fill quickly, so be sure to sign up if you’re interested in learning more about what NEWTech Prep has to offer!

Registration is now open! Click here to register for the World Language Proficiency Assessment.

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.

The Ridgeline High School girls cross country team is heading to Walla Walla this Saturday, October 31, for the District Championship meet! Representing RHS are Emery Sevy, Kalia Blanchard, Chloe Lentz, Maliah Tsuber, Abbie Moll, Myranda Evans, and Kayla Jensen, with Maeve Barrera and Erika Bell serving as alternates. The girls race at 2:00 p.m. as they look to earn a trip to State. They are ready to put their preparation into action, compete with courage, and race for each other. Courage to compete. Belief to achieve. Strength in unity.

What a day for our Falcons at the GSL JV/Freshman Championships last Saturday! Our girls showed up, competed with courage, and represented Ridgeline with tremendous heart and determination!

🥇 FRESHMAN TEAM — 1ST PLACE OVERALL! 🥇
Leona Elgee led the way with an outstanding 2nd-place finish and a PR! Ryley Norman finished 4th, and Jovie Hartnett took 8th. Maura Marrinan also closed out her season with a personal record! What a memorable day for this talented group of freshmen! 🦅

🔥 JV HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
Maeve Barrera ran a fantastic race, making her move when it mattered and holding on for the individual victory! 🥇 Erika Bell finished 8th, and Lily Bulkley placed 19th. Shaya Cook also celebrated a well-earned personal record! Our JV girls competed exceptionally well against deep teams from Gonzaga Prep and Mead.

We are so proud of the growth, grit, and character this team has shown all season long. 💛

Courage to compete. Belief to achieve. Strength in unity.

The Ridgeline Boys JV XC team closed out an incredible season with some outstanding performances at the GSL JV Championship races!

🏅 Aaron Goldstein took 5th and Rafael Lelizarov placed 18th in the Freshman race, with both bringing home medals! The entire Freshman team also earned an impressive 3rd-place team finish!

🏅 Senior Ryan Peterson finished 20th in the JV race, earning a medal and the opportunity to compete with varsity at districts next week in Walla Walla for a spot at state!

We are proud of this team and all they’ve accomplished!

Best of luck to varsity next week!

🏈 GIRLS WINTER FLAG FOOTBALL 🏈

Ready to hit the field, Falcons?! 🦅

Girls Winter Flag Football is coming to Ridgeline! Whether you’re already a football fan or have never played before, this is your chance to get out there, learn the game, compete, and have some fun with your friends!

🔥 Girls of all experience levels are welcome!
🏈 Winter Season
🦅 Represent Ridgeline!

Want to play? SIGN UP TODAY!

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeopwFDxTncJ3OY9oRZDaG8DfrlF2FcZmcTjqXrPucWUnWxuw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Grab your friends. Lace up. Let’s play some flag football!

Any student interested in being a wrestling manager should reach out to Coach Gretch (bgretch@cvsd.org) or sign up in FinalForms. You don’t need a physical or to pay any fees, but you do need to sign the forms for Wrestling on FinalForms

Wrestling Manager Information and Lettering Criteria

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KnZeSAHr_dUInEWuITT3OYdqkbveolqZ4rFgm8flXG0/edit?usp=sharing

Boys Basketball store is live! Thanks! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RHSBKB26

Interested in participating in boys or girls basketball, gymnastics, boys or girls wrestling, boys swim team, or girls flag football? Winter sports registration on Final Forms is now open and must be completed prior to the first day of practice. Students must have a current physical on file that will not expire during the winter sport season.

Throughout October, Ridgeline’s Women’s Empowerment Alliance has been hosting a feminine hygiene drive benefiting the Spokane Hope House. As part of this initiative, the club recently received a generous donation of $200 worth of feminine hygiene products from CHAS Health.

The drive aims to collect essential items, including pads, tampons, and hygiene wipes, to support individuals in need in our community. Donations are still being accepted through the end of October and can be dropped off in Room D212.

We are grateful to CHAS Health for supporting this initiative and encourage students and staff to contribute to help us make an even greater impact in our community.

Interested in girls wrestling? Now’s your chance to get involved! 💪 Whether you’re new to the sport or ready to hit the mat, we’d love to see you there!

📲 Interested? Scan the QR code to learn more and get started!

AP European History students competed for the annual Teske Awards by creating pitches for Netflix series that included historical details, causation, and connections to teach about topics within the Age of Reformation. It was a tough competition with many creative projects that demonstrated their historical knowledge!

The Ridgeline Regiment is heading to the Bands of America Idaho Regional in Moscow, ID!

📅 Saturday, October 31st
📍 Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID
⏰ Preliminary performance at 2:30

Come cheer on our Falcons as they perform their show, Kintsugi: Beautifully Broken 💚

Entries must be on the topic of “outdoors.” This includes subjects such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, nature and conservation. Any literary style – including essays, humor, fiction or poetry – is acceptable.

Other contest rules:

• Contestants must be in grades 9-12 and from the newspaper circulation area in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
• Stories must be original and created in 2026.
• One entry per person.
• Entries may be no longer than 1,000 words.
• Entries should be emailed to outdoors@spokesman.com. In the subject line, please write “High school writing contest.” Include the writer’s name, school, grade, home address and telephone.
• Entries must be received by Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
• Please send entries as a Microsoft Word or similar word processing document.

Newspaper staff will pick the best entries and award one $50 first-place prize and at least two $30 runner-up prizes. Winning entries will be published in the Sunday Outdoors section in December.

Falcons, Blanket Night is almost here! Get ready to join FCCLA on November 18th from 6:30-8pm for a fun-filled evening of blanket making! Just bring two 2-yard pieces of fleece per blanket and make the blankets with your friends! All completed blankets will be donated to Sally's House and Blessings and Beyond, so let’s make a difference together. Can't wait to see you there!

📢 LOST & FOUND CLEANOUT! 🎒🧥

Missing a sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunchbox? Now’s the time to check our Lost & Found! Please stop by and claim your belongings before they’re donated. Anything left unclaimed will be donated, so don’t wait!

Claim it before it’s gone! 💚🤍

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

Seniors, it’s time to make sure we have your senior photo! 🎓✨

📅 Senior photos are due by November 2nd

Don’t miss the deadline! Make sure your photo is submitted on time so you can be included in this year’s memories. 💚🤍

Upload your senior portraits: https://yearbookshare.com/eShare/?code=27falcons

Have extra-curricular photos, family, special pictures or additional portraits of your senior you'd like to share? Use the attached link to purchase a Senior Tribute ad for our yearbook: https://yearbookordercenter.com/collections/ridgeline-high-school-289349

Join us on Tuesday, November 10th, as our Falcon family comes together for a special Veterans Day Bell Assembly to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country.

We are grateful for the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our veterans. ❤️🤍💙

Let’s come together to show our appreciation and honor those who have served!

Get ready for an adventure! Ridgeline Theatre is excited to present Peter and the Starcatcher, November 13–21. This imaginative and hilarious play takes audiences on a magical journey filled with adventure, unexpected friendships, and the beginnings of a story we all know and love.

Our talented students have been working hard to bring this unique production to life, and we can’t wait to share their creativity, hard work, and storytelling with our Ridgeline community. We hope you’ll join us for a little adventure and a lot of fun!

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