Check out the Book Fair at the PTO Craft Fair this Saturday & Sunday! It's all set up in the back hallway at the top of the Elementary stairs. Use the QR code to set up an account for your student.
The 8th grade FFA members attended the Discovery Conference last night in Stockton. They had three break out sessions which were led by high school students in order to introduce them to the FFA Organization. Our high schoolers led the break out session on teamwork and did a great job!
Yesterday, the sophomores participated in Manufacturing Day with a full day of exciting experiences! They started their day at Adkins Energy in Lena to tour the facility and learn about all of the jobs available at a biodiesel plant. Tammy's Piggly Wiggly provided us with a delicious lunch and then we made our way to the CTEA to meet with local manufacturing and trade professionals. Students were able to see a solar-powered golf cart and try their hand at VR welding, along with other hands-on activities. We were among over 300 sophomores involved, and a great day was had by all!
Early bird pricing for 23-24 yearbook orders is now OPEN!!! Forms went home with elementary students in folders today. Middle/High school students can pick-up a form in the office. Orders can also be placed online through Revtrak. Pre-sale pricing ends December 20.
We've had a blast celebrating National Yearbook Week at RRHS. Let's see all that navy and grey tomorrow for "Show Your Wild Side" Day!
For National Yearbook Week, let's meet the high school line-up of Business Communications students that will be putting in many hours of work to create the 23-24 yearbook. Seniors: Ana, Kate & Kristina, Sophomore: Sarah, and Freshmen: Allie, Chloe, Faith & Natalie.
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The 6th and 7th grade volleyball 🏐 players finished their season last night after playing a great game against Warren. The life of an athlete is not always about winning, but making improvements, staying positive, and never giving up. Thanks for all of your hard work this season, and we will see you on the court next year! #wildcatclap#pass,set,spike
#volleyballrockstars
A friendly reminder that grades 3-6 need to return their GEAR volleyball forms and payment by the end of the school week to Mr. Kanuer.
In 1987 President Reagan declared early October to be National Yearbook Week. Tomorrow’s celebration is "A Walk Through the Past" - let's see your black & white attire in the RRHS hallways.
The FFA Chapter went to Madison today to attend the World Dairy Expo. Students had the opportunity to see some if the best cow shows on the planet as well as the newest dairy industry innovations. Faith Morhardt Graci Allen and Amber Davis competed on the Dairy judging team. The results if that will hopefully be in tomorrow!
8th grade exploratory Spanish practiced talking about their families.
Anatomy and physiology class learning the bones of the skeleton system by making a noodle skeleton.
River Ridge's Academic Bowl team competed in this year's Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl. The episode is broadcast the end of October. From left, Arthur Horn, Micaela Miller, Lucius Mendenhall, Aizlynn Griffths, Avery Engle, and Matthew Johnson.
Congratulations Thomas and Camden on advancing to the IHSA state golf tournament!
RRHS - Tuesday is Neon Day for National Yearbook Week. If you look like you walked out of an 80s yearbook tomorrow, stop by Mrs. Laity’s room 7th or 10th hour to get into the daily drawing.
Boys Basketball apparel store is Open! All orders need to be in before October 25th.
https://riverridgeilbb23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Congratulations Cross Country on another great day!!
The High School is celebrating National Yearbook Week next week with dress-up days and drawings. See the flyer for details.
Happy Friday, Wildcats! Enjoy the newest edition of the MS/HS Counselor's Corner newsletter. October's issue highlights many upcoming important dates, information for National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and more!
https://sites.google.com/riverridge210.org/counselorscorner/home
