Ridge Elementary School

In celebration of Digital Citizenship Week, today's family tip is about personal and private information. Don't forget, tomorrow's spirit wear is wear your house spirit because Roadrunners are safe, responsible, and respectful digital citizens. @HCPS_Innovates #DigCitWeek

In celebration of Digital Citizenship Week, today's family tip is about being kind online. Don't forget, tomorrow's spirit wear is mismatched socks to show we know the difference between personal and private information. @HCPS_Innovates #DigCitWeek

In celebration of Digital Citizenship Week, today's family tips is about digital footprints. Don't forget, tomorrow's spirit wear is blue and yellow or a Ridge shirt to show we are a team of kind digital citizens. @HCPS_Innovates #DigCitWeek

🔬✨ Miss Rakes’ kindergarten scientists were busy exploring matter! From solids to liquids to gases, we used our senses to investigate the world around us 🌍👀👐. Science is all about curiosity, and our little learners are full of it! 💡💬 #KindergartenScience #ExploringMatter #TinyScientists #HandsOnLearning #CuriousKinders #RidgeExplorers

🌎✨ Ms. Henderson’s class turned science into service! We spent time outside picking up trash on the playground 🧤🗑️, then came back in to build a 3D pictograph to track the types and amounts of litter we found 📊🎨. Next up: using our data to brainstorm ways to spread the word about reducing pollution at Ridge! 💡💬 Let’s make our school and community cleaner, greener, and prouder! 💚 #ScienceInAction #FutureChangemakers #RidgeCares #PollutionSolution #4thGradeStrong

🌸✨ First Grade Adventures in Bloom! ✨🌸
On Friday, our curious first graders explored the wonders of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! 🐝🌿 From colorful butterflies to towering trees, every corner was a new discovery. We learned about the magic of nature!☀️💚Our brains and hearts are full of memories. 🌼📚
#FirstGradeFun #LearningInNature #LittleExplorers #GrowingMinds

🎃👀👃✋👅 Ms. Rakes’ Kindergarten Scientists were busy exploring pumpkins using their FIVE SENSES! Learning has never been so "sense" ational! 🍂🧡
#KindergartenFun #PumpkinInvestigation #HandsOnLearning #MsRakesClass

🎃👀👃✋👅 Ms. Rakes’ Kindergarten Scientists were busy exploring pumpkins using their FIVE SENSES! Learning has never been so "sense" ational! 🍂🧡
#KindergartenFun #PumpkinInvestigation #HandsOnLearning #MsRakesClass

🧪✨ Safety goggles on and brains switched to science mode! Mrs. Biller’s 5th grade scientists dove into the world of science safety yesterday. From wafting smells to wearing goggles like pros, these future lab stars are ready to explore safely and smartly! 🧬👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 #ScienceSafety #5thGradeFun #FutureScientists #MrsBillerRocks

📚✨ Back to School Magic Begins at Ridge Elementary! ✨📚

Welcome back, Roadrunners! Our hallways are buzzing with excitement, backpacks are packed with dreams, and smiles are shining brighter than ever. 🏫💛

Here at Ridge Elementary School, we’re ready for a year full of learning, laughter, and growing together. Whether you're a curious kindergartener or a confident fifth grader, this is your time to shine! 🌈✏️

Let’s make this school year unforgettable—one giggle, one book, and one friendship at a time. 💬📖👫

📸 Don’t forget to share your first-day photos and tag us! #BackToSchool #RidgeElementaryMagic #WeAreReady

We are excited to introduce our new Ridge family staff members! We will highlight who they are the next couple of days!

Field Day activities will now take place INDOORS during each grade level’s scheduled resource time only. Students will rotate through fun and engaging activities held in the gym, art, and music rooms. The updated schedule is as follows: • Kindergarten: 9:00–9:40 • 1st Grade: 9:50–10:30 • 4th Grade: 10:40–11:20 • 5th Grade: 11:30-12:10 • 2nd Grade: 1:40–2:20 • 3rd Grade: 12:50–1:30 We welcome our parent volunteers to assist during these times. If you plan to join us, please be mindful to limit your group to no more than two adults per family, in order to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility—we look forward to a fun day for our students!

A special congratulations to our final Ridge Prize Patrol winners! We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to making Ridge a great place to learn and grow. Keep showing up, working hard, and making us proud—you are shining examples for your peers!

Fingers crossed this is our last rescheduling for Field Day - it is this THURSDAY May 22! We are keeping a close eye on the forecast and will let families know ASAP if there will be a change.

Just a reminder that Field Day has been RESCHEDULED to Friday May 23!

Families, don't miss out on our amazing end-of-year celebrations! Field Day on May 15 🏃‍♂️ 5th Grade Promotion on May 28 🎓 Moving On Ceremony & Awards Ceremony on May 29 🏆 Please use the link to PRE-REGISTER (at least 2 days before the event): https://tinyurl.com/ridgeevents

🍦 Families, enjoy some sweet treats and support our school at Gelati Celesti (8906 A West Broad Street) on Thursday, May 8 from 3-9PM! Make sure to mention you're there for RIDGE!🍦

Transition Night is TONIGHT! We hope parents and caregivers are able to join us to hear more about next year!