Falcon Flyer

Hello Ridgeline Families-- a lot of the buzz on campus this week was related to our fall sports teams and their continued success in District competitions and earning their way to the State Playoffs!

We are very proud of the work they have put in out of season and in season to reach such high levels. What is equally important is that our athletes are full time students at the same time. This requires a tremendous amount of energy, time-management, and focus. Most of our athletes are achieving at very high levels in the classroom as well. I think there is a correlation to be made in that!

Somehow Halloween is already behind us and we’re into November. I want to thank all of our students who brought in candy or hosted a “trunk” at our annual Trunk-or-Treat community night last Friday. It was a night of great fun and enthusiastic little people smiling and laughing and engaging with our students.

Our Veteran’s Day assembly is coming up on Tuesday, 8:30am. Veteran’s and their families are invited to attend. This event is such a special and important time for our students and staff as we reflect on our past and present, and honor those who have served.

Our musicians have also been super-busy. They wrapped up a successful marching band season at the University of Idaho last Saturday. Congrats to our Regiment on a stellar season and thank you for your hard work and dedication! Many of them also had concerts in the evening this week, so hopefully they can now slow down a bit as we move into winter.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for Peter and the Starcatcher! Our fall play opens up next Friday, November 13! Bring the whole family out for the show.

Stay informed and on top of all things Ridgeline by skimming the Flyer every week.

Make it a great weekend! --Mr. Hardt

If your student would like to make a schedule for 2nd semester, please tell them to see their counselor any time before January 25th (start of 2nd semester). Counselors will not be changing schedules once 2nd semester begins.

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/

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to offer students the opportunity to attend the annual NewTech Career Fair on Tuesday, December 8, 2026!

Students will have the opportunity to meet with industry partners, visit with representatives from various colleges, and explore the career-focused programs offered at NewTech. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about potential career paths and explore opportunities for their future.

The career fair is open to 10th-12th grade students. We will be leaving from Ridgeline at 11am and returning around 1:30pm. Please have your student see their counselor to pick up the required permission slip.

Please fill out this google form if you would like your student to attend- his google form is separate from the required permission slip.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHhH0mtXlDJTQLosR_HRlH1JfQJBpJhfwLELNBsn2IeTtgDA/viewform

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.

First ever GSL title for the Falcon football team, finishing the regular season with an 8-1 record! Please come support us for round one of the playoffs at home TONIGHT, Friday 11/6 at 6:00pm.

If you can't make the game, watch Brody & Landon do the live announcements!

State bound. 4-0 win on Thursday. This Sunday we find out where to next.
Ridgeline Girls Soccer Ridgeline HS Falcons

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

-Monday 11/9 @ 3:00 PM Katelyn is at RHS to do weight certs the week before practice begins.

Please let Gretch know if you plan on attending this first weight certification day during pre-season so he can make sure your paperwork is printed off and ready.

GOOGLE FORM TO FILL OUT BELOW:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenPGvO0XIYsCPNWeB-hGdErvyASRuKC_DRxIJIHN9RvVwufw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Extra Information about the WIAA required weight certification process (Link Below):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RKibxulBCmK5k1rY7c5W-iKokyRU4AR2nW8m1vqQzDo/edit?usp=sharing

Questions/Concerns, please reach out to coach Gretch through email: bgretch@cvsd.org

The Falcon girls swim team placed 3rd at the District Championships last weekend! In their first year as full team, with only 6 swimmers, Ridgeline girls out-swam multiple teams twice their size to earn 3rd. All 6 girls had lifetime bests and 4 earned guaranteed spots at state: Rachel Nicholls (1st in 500 freestyle, 2nd in 200 freestyle), Finleigh Abrams (2nd 100 backstroke) and 2nd place 200 medley relay team of Abrams, Emmelia Teske, Sara De Santi, and Nicholls. Wildcard spots for state will be determined next weekend.

Other top 8 finishes:

Finleigh Abrams: 3rd in 200 IM

Emmelia Teske: 3rd in 200 freestyle & 500 freestyle

Baylee Crater: 3rd in 100 backstroke, 4th in 50 freestyle

Sara De Santi: 4th in 200 freestyle, 6th in 100 butterfly

Taylor Behrens: 7th in 100 breaststroke

Boys swimming starts soon! We have a parent meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 6pm at the EWU Aquatic Center in Cheney and first practice is on Monday, Nov. 16th at 3:14pm. Interested athletes need to complete Final Forms for BOTH Ridgeline and Cheney, as well as paying their ASB fees for BOTH schools.

Cheney Final Forms

Full Info on RHS Swimming Co-Op

Ridgeline XC Teams Headed to State!

The Ridgeline Girls and Boys Cross Country teams are off to State this weekend! Both teams are looking to build on the momentum of their District 6 Championship victories and carry that success onto the State stage. After a season of consistent hard work, dedication, and growth, both teams are excited for the opportunity to compete against the best in Washington. Good luck, Falcons! Talons up!

On October 28, Ridgeline DECA members volunteered at Pope Francis Haven for a Fall Fest community service event. Our chapter donated pumpkins, pumpkin-carving supplies, and glow sticks so families could spend time together carving and decorating pumpkins.

Members helped prepare materials, assisted with the activities, and shared an afternoon of Halloween fun with the families. Thank you to Pope Francis Haven for welcoming Ridgeline DECA and giving our members the opportunity to support our community!

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!

🏆 Congrats to our October PACE Award winners for Responsibility! Thank you for leading by example, Falcons! 💚

Show Your Support One Cup at a Time!🍵

Support the 2026-27 Ridgeline FBLA Chapter one cup at a time! Perfectly timed for the holiday season, we've partnered with LaShaw Ranch Roasters in Rockford, WA to offer custom Ridgeline coffee blends. Every bag purchased helps offset competition costs, fund chapter activities, and support community service projects selected by our 68 student members. Thank you for investing in the next generation of leaders while enjoying locally roasted, high-quality coffee. The Ridgeline FBLA Chapter will receive approximately 50% of the proceeds from each 12 oz. bag of coffee purchased.

Choose from the following delicious holiday-inspired coffee flavors available as whole bean or ground (your choice):

Liberty Lake Harvest Blend - Pumpkin Spice - Roast: Medium. Acidity: Low. Flavor Notes: Slightly sweet pumpkin flavor with subtle notes of ginger spice. *Added flavor oils

B.I.G. Blend - Country Roads - Roast: Medium. Acidity: Low. Flavor Notes: Very balanced, medium body that is rich in flavor without a bitter finish.

Talons Up! Gold Blend - Caramel Pecan - Roast: Medium. Acidity: Low. Flavor Notes: Sweet rich caramel with the nuttiness of pecan. *Added flavor oils

Ridgeline FBLA thanks you for starting your day with a cup that gives back. Your purchase makes a meaningful impact. We also extend our sincere thanks to LaShaw Ranch Roasters and the RHS Boosters for helping make this fundraiser possible. We couldn't do it without their incredible support and the generosity of our Ridgeline community.

Make Your Coffee Purchase Here! https://givebutter.com/fbla-coffee-fundraiser

We can accept orders through NOVEMBER 23 at 11:45 pm. LaShaw Ranch Roasters will deliver orders to the high school December 2nd, so students can pick up orders in Room E202 during the school day on Thursday, December 3rd or after school until 5 pm on Friday, December 4th. Please email kdemarest@cvsd.org if you need to make other arrangements for picking up your order. TALONS UP! Happy Holidays, Falcons!

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!

FCCLA members attended the Fall Region 10 Meeting at the Spokane Public Library this week. They represented Ridgeline well and came home with two awards... Best Roll Call Poster, and Kayla Misner won the Rock, Paper, Scissors competition!

Advanced Food Production students had the opportunity to watch guest Chef Curtis from the SCC Inland Northwest Culinary Academy Bakery program. He made delicious caramel sauce and sugar nests for dessert, which the students enjoyed after his presentation!

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!

If you're unable to attend our Veteran's Day Assembly, we will have it streaming live:

https://www.youtube.com/live/dKr0-gjnPcs?si=ogDgI78oJ7vq0MPl

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!

🩸 Ridgeline High School Blood Drive is almost here! 🩸

Roll up your sleeve and help save lives right here on campus.

📅 Friday, December 4
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Before you come:
✅ Hydrate and eat a good meal
✅ Bring your ID
✅ Students ages 16 and 17 need parental consent. Complete the Minor Donor eConsent at vitalant.org/econsent before your appointment.

Schedule your lifesaving appointment at donors.vitalant.org with blood drive code or scan the QR code on the flyer. Questions? Call 877-25-VITAL.

One donation can help save up to three lives.

This is what 15,510 bread tabs looks like! Thanks to our amazing community, we’re more than halfway to our goal of 25,000 tabs this year. These little plastic tabs are recycled for money that goes toward purchasing wheelchairs for kids in need. It takes about 260,000 bread tabs to buy one basic wheelchair, so every single tab truly counts. Please keep collecting and drop off your tabs at the RHS front office. You can also help by reaching out to any local businesses that might use bread tabs, like bakeries, grocery stores, sandwich shops, cafes, or restaurants, and asking them to save their tabs for us. Thank you for helping us close the gap!" Reach out to Mrs. Unland with any questions. dunland@cvsd.org

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7:15- 2:30pm

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