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Hello Ridgeline Families-- looking at the calendar, next week is the half-way point of the first semester. This is the time to be asking your student about the progress and check in on missing work. Use Powerschool to assist and bring clarity. If you have detailed questions, please reach out to your teachers.

Just a reminder, we are looking to honor as many of our family members and friends who are Veterans. Below you will find a link to submit photos and some info about veteran’s in your life. We also invite veterans and their families to our recognition assembly on Tuesday, November 10. This is an early morning event, starting at 8:30am. No RSVP is required, just show up!

Thursday, Mrs. Bergman’s civics class and Mr. Conrad’s leadership class hosted special guest speaker, 5th District Representative, Michael Baumgartner. This was a great learning opportunity for students to hear first hand how Congress is structured and what their role is. Students asked some good questions about his role on three main committees her serves on. The House Judiciary Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Particularly interesting was his work on foreign affairs with regard to China and the Middle East. He provided a good amount of insight into our countries priorities in these regions. He also talked with the students about their post high school plans, and the importance of being very intentional/thoughtful about additional training or education you may pursue. We thank our Congressman for working us into his schedule.

You may have noticed today’s profile pic of Mr. Emmerson and I with our softball team who is off to state! Update: the girls won their first round game over Ballard this morning 26-9! They are off to a powerful start—good luck to our team!

It’s way down at the bottom of the newsletter, so I want to highlight that Senior Yearbook photos need to be submitted by November 02. If you think you will miss this deadline, please reach out to the school and we’ll connect you with our yearbook advisor.

Last item- if you will have a Junior or Senior, NEXT year, NewTech may be an option you want to explore. This is a Skill Center in Spokane that we partner with for specialized training programs in trades such as automotive and construction. Also health sciences such as medical and dental related careers. They even offer a law enforcement, pilot school, and aircraft maintenance program. Below you will see that they offer free tours every Tuesday. It’s super simple for students to sign up and they can ride the bus that already travels directly from Ridgeline to NewTech with our currently enrolled students.

It is a very busy day here, so I had better wrap this up.

NO School Monday, Oct. 26.

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.

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.

SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL is STATE BOUND this weekend for the first time in program history! These girls have worked hard, battled together, supported one another, and shown what it means to be a team. Now, we get one more opportunity to compete, have fun, and show everyone what Falcon softball is all about!

We are SO proud of this team and everything they’ve accomplished this year, but we’re even more excited to see what they can do on the STATE stage. The season isn’t over, and we’re ready to make the most of every inning, every hit, and every moment! Continue putting the WE over ME!

ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. ONE MORE RUN.

💚🩶 WE R NOT DONE! 🩶💚

Ridgeline Girls Cross Country has had an outstanding season, with both varsity and JV improving their records from last year! Varsity finished with an impressive 8–1 record, up from 5–4 last season. Our JV girls also had a strong season, finishing with a 5–3 record, improving from 4–5 last year. We are proud of the hard work, growth, and commitment our athletes have demonstrated throughout the season!

Our JV and freshman runners will wrap up their season at the GSL JV-Freshman Championships on Saturday, October 24, at Mead High School, beginning at 10 a.m. Varsity is preparing for the District Championships in Walla Walla on October 31. Go Falcons!

FALCONS LEADING THE WAY!

This past weekend, eight Ridgeline Falcons took their leadership beyond our school walls and made a BIG impact! Brooklyn Carroll, Taylor Swennumson, Ayla Diaz, Tegan Leong, Kaden Young, Trevor Lust, Cody Herrera, and Caden Smith joined forces with former Ridgeline Falcons now attending WSU, EWU, and Whitworth to serve as junior counselors at the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) Middle Level Team Retreat at Pinelow Park and Conference Center.

Together, they helped serve 76 middle school student leaders and their advisors from Selkirk, Horizon, Wahluke, Oakesdale, Tonasket, and Quincy.

Our Falcons showed up with energy, enthusiasm, empathy, and compassion! They created connections, encouraged collaboration, sparked new ideas, and empowered young leaders to develop meaningful action plans they can take back to their schools and put into action.

This is what leadership looks like! Leading by example, investing in others, and helping the next generation of leaders find their voice and make a difference.

Go Falcons!

The Ridgeline hallways were buzzing with excitement this week as our talented students took to the stage. On Wednesday, October 21, the Ridgeline Choirs delivered their first concert of the school year, treating the audience to a truly beautiful night of music.

The evening’s repertoire wonderfully captured the essence of the season. The program included moving renditions of traditional pieces, such as the soulful classic "Wayfaring Stranger." The choirs also embraced the spirit of fall with "Autumn Song," a piece that perfectly celebrated the changing seasons and the spectacular array of autumn colors enjoyed in our community.

It was a deeply fun, moving, and memorable evening that highlighted the immense dedication and hard work our student vocalists have poured into their music since the start of the school year.

A huge congratulations goes out to all of our choir members for a stellar opening performance!

Unified bowling wrapped up another amazing season. We celebrated with bowling, cookies, and pizza! Thank you all for a great season! 🎳💚🦅

🏈 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!

The Falcons girls swimmers finish off the regular season on Friday with the GSL Championships. After strong swims and many best times at Pasco on Tuesday night against the three Pasco high schools, the girls are looking forward to a final home meet racing the GSL competition!

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!

👻 Halloween Spirit Week is COMING🎃

Get ready, Falcons! Spirit Week kicks off next week. Note: there is no school on Monday, October 26th.

🍬 Tuesday, 10/27: Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet (wear your craziest socks! 🧦)
🍂 Wednesday, 10/28: Fall Favorites (cozy sweaters and autumn vibes)
🦇 Thursday, 10/29: Costumes (school-appropriate, please!)
😴 Friday, 10/30: Spooky Sleepover (pajamas and sleep masks)

Show your Falcon spirit all week long! 💜🧡

🎓 Class of 2027: Cap & gown orders are due Tuesday, 10/27!
Order online at jostens.com 💚

Do you have a family member or close friend who has served in the U.S. military? We want to honor them!

Veterans submitted through this form will be recognized during our Veterans Day celebration and featured on the video screens in the Commons throughout the week.

A few things to know:

• Submit 1–5 veterans on one form.
• Photos in uniform are great, but any meaningful photo is welcome.
• Please include a veteran who is important to you or your family.
• Deadline: Friday, October 30
• Picture Submission Link

Earth and Environmental Science students applied their knowledge of Earth’s layers to simulate convection in the asthenosphere. They used differences in temperature to affect the density of the water and dye to show the movement of convection. This is helping to build their understanding of WHY the plates move as begin their unit on Plate Tectonics.

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 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!

Advanced Food Production students have been working hard in the kitchen this month making a variety of doughs for tortillas, pita, pizza, and stromboli. They finished the unit with a Halloween themed Focaccia Art competition! Thank you to our Art teachers for judging our entries.

Mr. Klingback's QFM classes had Tony Leahy from CENTS (consumer education and training services) visit for a couple of days last week. Students have been learning and researching about post high school continuing education options, career pathways, being career/income aware, how to pay for post-secondary education, how student loans work, and how to cut down on the costs of higher education.

📢 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

🎃 Join Us at Our Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃

Trunk-or-Treat is coming to Ridgeline High School on Friday, October 30th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and we’d love to see you there!

Come out for a spooky, fun night with trunks, treats, and community. 👻🕸️

🍬 Want to help? Bring candy to your Advisory class. We need your help to make sure every trick-or-treater goes home with a full bag!

The semi-annual West Point Information meeting in our congressional district will be held in Spokane, Saturday, October 31st, 12:30-1:30, at the Argonne Library...easy access from I-90. This is a chance to learn more about the academy and its programs from graduates and parents of recent graduates. Plenty of time to talk one-on-one at the end of the meeting.

Students, parents, and families are cordially invited on that Hallowe'en midday!

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!

Tickets coming soon! Stay tuned for more information!

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