New this year!!! Purchase a $40 Wildcat Punch Card and get in to 10 home games. (This is a savings of 2 high school game admission prices.) Cards can be purchased at the door or gate of home games. Grab one soon!

The middle school volleyball apparel store is open! Order soon!
https://seeitsigns-apparel.myshopify.com/collections/river-ridge-middle-school-volleyball-apparel

Fall Sports Photo Day is TOMORROW! Athletes - please remember all of your uniform items as pictures will begin during homeroom. We have a new sports photographer this year, so the process will look a little bit different. See the images to get filled in on the new ordering system as well as package information. Note that 3" circular buttons/magnets will still be available through Mrs. Laity's class and will remain $5 each. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Laity - jlaity@riverridge210.org.


Golf Begins!

Surge of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Illinois.
With school starting germs are spreading! Here is the guidance from IDPH.
With school starting germs are spreading! Here is the guidance from IDPH.

The agriculture department received a grant from Adkins Energy in conjunction with Co Bank to improve the school greenhouse. The funds will be used to put in a drainage system, electrical outlets and add lighting. Thank you to Adkins Energy for allowing us to apply for the grant!

Lunches for the week! Welcome back to school!

Remember to mark your calendars for 5th grade band rental night! Even if you have an instrument it is important for you to come so you can order the extra supplies needed! :)

Lunches for the week!

📚🚍 School Resumes on Monday! 🚍📚
We’re excited to welcome our River Ridge students back for a great school year! Please remember that buses will be back on the road, so use extra caution when driving. 🛑
Our Skyward system is now open for parents to log in, check information, and make payments. Thank you for taking care of these items before school begins. It helps us start the year smoothly!
Let’s make this a fantastic year together! 💙
Go Wildcats!
We’re excited to welcome our River Ridge students back for a great school year! Please remember that buses will be back on the road, so use extra caution when driving. 🛑
Our Skyward system is now open for parents to log in, check information, and make payments. Thank you for taking care of these items before school begins. It helps us start the year smoothly!
Let’s make this a fantastic year together! 💙
Go Wildcats!
What a great way to kick off the school year .... One of our biggest and best groups yet ❤️RRMS!










Don't forget the High School Back-to-School Night, Thursday, August 14th. Welcome back!

Skyward Q App details

Attention 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Players
Volleyball Season is upon us! Below you will find open gym and practice times for the next few weeks. More formal schedules will come home once the official season starts!
Please make sure you come with gym shoes, knee pads, a hair tie, and a water bottle. Please check that your sports physicals are up to date for the season! Check with Nurse Lisa if you are unsure. Sports Physicals are only good for 1 year.
Open Gym:
Tuesday August 12th: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Thursday August 14th: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Practice:
Monday August 18th: 1:45pm-3:45pm
Tuesday August 19th: 3:15pm-5:00pm
Wednesday August 20th: 3:15pm-5:00pm
Thursday August 21st: 3:15pm-5:00pm
Friday August 22nd: 3:15pm-4:30pm
Any questions, please reach out to Coach Winders at ewinders@riverridge210.org
-Bump, Set, Spike!
-Coach Winders
HS Fall Sports start today (8/11)!!!
Cross Country 8:00-9:30am
Golf 3:00-6:00
Football 5:00-8:00
Volleyball 3:30-6:00
Cross Country 8:00-9:30am
Golf 3:00-6:00
Football 5:00-8:00
Volleyball 3:30-6:00

Fall Sport practices start on Monday 8/11/25. All athletes must have a current physical on file to participate. You can scan & email it to Nurse Haas at lhaas@riverridge210.org or turn it into your coach.
Elementary Back To School Night is coming on Thursday, Aug 14 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Grades 3-5 only will have a parents only orientation at 5:45 in their classrooms). Sign your student up for a free haircut, grab a hot dog and meet your teacher! Let's kick off this new school year right!




