Panther News - Weekly Update

Hello Panther Families!

Welcome to Red Ribbon Week at Shadow Ridge! Congratulations to 7th & 8th grade girls' volleyball on an incredible season. We are so proud of you!

We have an incredible, high-energy week lined up as our Panthers celebrate making healthy, drug-free choices through our daily spirit dress-up themes! Beyond dress-up days, it's a huge week for Shadow Ridge athletics and fine arts, including football championship games, district tennis tournaments, and our Advanced Bands Fall Haunt-Cert on Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM!

Important Reminders: Please take a moment to review our Halloween Costume Guidelines for Friday, October 30th, save the date for our upcoming Fall Scholastic Book Fair (Nov 16–20), and note that Friday, October 30th, marks the end of the 2P1 grading period.

Let's make it a safe, fun, and memorable Red Ribbon Week!

From all of us,

Cheryl Oberkrieser

Principal | Shadow Ridge Middle School

Thank an outstanding SRMS staff member!

RED RIBBON WEEK!

Mon, Oct 26

• 7 FB Championship vs Delay | D1 - 5:30 PM | D2 - 7:00 PM
• Spirit Day | "Superheroes Say No to Drugs" (Superhero Wear)

Tue, Oct 27

• 8 FB Championship vs Delay | 7:00 PM
• LISD Middle School Tennis Tournament
• Spirit Day | "Team Up Against Drugs" (Team Jersey or Gear)

Wed, Oct 28

• Band: Advanced Bands Fall Haunt-Cert | 6:30–8:00 PM @ SRMS
• Spirit Day | "Drug Free From Head to Toe" (Mismatched clothes, socks & crazy hair)
• Theatre: Encore Clinic @ FMHS

Thur, Oct 29

• Spirit Day | "Together, We Can Be Drug Free!" (Twin Day!)
• Theatre: OAP Rehearsal 3:45–5:30 PM

Fri, Oct 30

• Grading Period 2P1 Ends
• Orchestra: Halloween Party
• Spirit Day | "Be Yourself. Be Drug Free!" (Personality Outfit)

• 11/2 – Regular Instructional Day
• 11/3 – Student Holiday (No School)
• 11/4 – 2P1 Progress Reports, Cross Country Meets
• 11/5 – Theatre: OAP Public Performance | 5:30–6:15 PM
• 11/6 - UIL Eligibility (Gain Only), FMHS Choir Cluster Social

Students are invited to show their Panther Halloween spirit by wearing costumes to school on Friday, October 30th!

Please help us keep the day safe, fun, and focused on learning by following these guidelines:

Costume Rules:

• School-Appropriate: Must comply with the standard LISD Dress Code.

• No Masks: Full or partial face masks are not permitted.

• No Hoods or Hats: No headwear or enclosed costumes that cover the head or face.

• No Toy Weapons: Leave all replica weapons, swords, guns, or props at home.

• Functional & Comfortable: Costumes must allow students to move comfortably, sit at standard classroom desks/tables, and participate fully in learning activities throughout the day.

Let’s keep it safe, creative, and Panther-approved!

Mark your calendars! The Shadow Ridge Library will host our Fall Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, November 16th – Friday, November 20th!

• Student Shopping: Students will have opportunities to visit and shop the fair during the school day.

• Online Shopping & eWallet: Set up a digital payment eWallet so your student can shop cashless at school, or shop our online fair store from home!

Every purchase directly supports our campus library and puts new books into the hands of our Panthers. Stay tuned for official shopping hours, eWallet setup links, and volunteer sign-ups in upcoming issues of The Ridge Report!

If a student receives Special Education or 504 services and is requesting a paper test, please contact the appropriate campus ARD or 504 committee. There is a different process and form for those requests.

House Bill 1225 provides a new optional process for school districts to provide a paper administration of a STAAR assessment to any student whose parent, guardian, or teacher requests a paper version. A request for a paper administration of spring STAAR High School EOCs and spring STAAR grades 3-8 must be submitted by 4 p.m. on December 1st and will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. The number of students who are provided a Paper by Request administration of STAAR may not exceed 3% of the number of eligible students testing. Applicants will be notified of status by 4 p.m. on December 11, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact the LISD Assessment department at 972-350-0960.

Congratulations to our outstanding students and staff who were recognized at the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce October Luncheon! We are so proud of your dedication and leadership! 🏆

• Teacher of the Month: Coach Seitz

• Student of the Month: Charles Wood

• Exceptional Student of the Month: Emilio Miranda

• School of the Month: Shadow Ridge Middle School

Colonial Town Halls: Mr. Gortz’s U.S. History students brought history to life during lively Colonial Town Hall debates! Patriots and Loyalists argued their causes, and King George himself was put right in the hot seat to answer to the colonists.

Enjoying the Season: We’ve also been taking full advantage of the beautiful autumn weather with outdoor learning, chalk art, and fresh-air brain breaks.

Give your student a special middle school birthday memory! Limited marquee spots are available each month, so reserve early!

Click Here to Reserve a Birthday Celebration!

Dust off your Western Wear and break out the hairspray for Crazy Hair, we have a full lineup of spirit days planned for Red Ribbon Week, and our weekly game days.

Be sure to bookmark our schedule so you can show your school spirit!

Click Here to View the Full 2026–2027 Spirit Days Schedule

Click Here to Access LISD Counseling & Social Work Resources

Looking for your student's next great read? Ms. Dodson has shared all the latest updates, reading program details, and library news in this month's edition!

Library Lowdown

Quick Links:

• Join the PTA Here

• Book a Birthday Marquee Shoutout

Thank you for backing our students, teachers, and school community!

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