The Ridge in Review
September 9th - September 16th
Senior Remind Accounts
We will be using remind to distribute short messages and reminders. Parents, please sign up under your student’s last name.
Text to 81010 & Enter the message BELOW that corresponds to your LAST NAME.
Class of 2023 Senior Photos
Please schedule your senior portraits with CADY Studios by going online to cady.com/schedule to reserve your session. #Cady #CadySenior
The deadline for Senior Pics is December 1st
Celebrate your senior’s achievements with a personalized message and pictures. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use order code 17846 to see what options are available.
FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) Meeting
Mark your calendar! There will be an important informational FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) meeting September 12th, 2022 @ 6pm. Seniors and their parents are invited. This meeting is meant to encourage students (and parents) to be more proactive and timelier; as well as provide access to FAFSA’s handouts, schedule a free one- on- one phone consultation as needed and, to promote the high school’s upcoming virtual FAFSA Session.
Should you have questions about the FAFSA prior to – please email Marcus Hillard at MARCUSH@GSFC.org
Further, there will be a FAFSA virtual work session on October 4th, 2022
Herff Jones Cap and Gown
Exciting news for 2023 graduation
Your Herff Jones partners have a new name…..
ATLgrad!
We also have a new website for ordering ….
**Orders can still be placed with an $80 deposit and then can be paid off by 1/31/23.
**Orders need to be placed by 11/18/22. After that date, prices and packages change
Please note this is a NEW website. Graduation gowns are $95 and are yours to keep. Caps & Gowns and announcements will be delivered to the school on March 23rd.
Website
Senior Video
Senior T-shirt Sales
- 2 options of shirts - see images below
- All shirts are $17 no matter the option or size
- Sales end September 30 at 12 noon
- Shirts will be distributed in October
PSAT and SAT Testing at RRHS
Testing Date: OCTOBER 12, 2022
- ALL 9TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR THE 8th/9th PSAT AT NO COST.
- ALL 10TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR THE PSAT/NMSQT AT NO COST
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Advanced Placement Information
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Junior Night Presentation
Homecoming Dance October 22nd, 2022
click here for the homecoming guest form (printed forms can be picked up in the front office)
Homecoming Parade 2022
RRHS Homecoming Parade – Wednesday, October 19, 2022 @ 6pm
Want to be a participate in the parade? Sign-up link is COMING SOON!
*Rain date is Friday, October 21st
Menchie's
Lunch 'n Learn @Your Library
Register for the library lunch and learn session on September 15th with the Sequoyah Regional Library guest speakers as they dive deeper into the Beanstack app; what it is, how it works, how you can use it, and other cool features about this fun literacy application!
This session is free to attend, but registration is required.
(Each session will begin approximately 5 minutes after the start of each lunch period.)
Bring your lunch and join us for this first Lunch 'n Learn of the school year!
The Knight Stand Coffee Shop
“The Knight Stand Coffee Shop is now open. The coffee shop is located in the back right side of the cafeteria. We will be open from 7:45 through first period. If you are unable to stop by before first period don’t worry, we offer delivery service. Put in an order with your first period teacher and we will bring your order directly to you. We hope to see you soon!”
NROTC Leadership Scholarships
KEY POINTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizenship, a Naturalized U.S. Citizen or in process of becoming a Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
- Not less than 17 years old and not yet 23 by September 1 of the year starting college.
- Applicants must have no criminal record of military or civilian offenses pending or federal convictions.
- Medically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards.
- (Marine Option only) High school students who have completed less than 30 college credits can be submitted for the Four-Year National scholarship, prior to graduating from High school.
- Apply for and gain admission to an approved Navy or Marine Corps ROTC college or university. Admission to an Navy/Marine Corps ROTC institution is not required during the selection process; however, notification of admission must be received before the scholarship can be activated.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: MARINE OPTION
1. SAT minimum 1000 Combination of Math and Evidence Based Reading and Writing Only
2. ACT minimum composite score of 22
3. Armed Services Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) overall score of 74
**only one of the three qualifying test scores is required**
PARTICIPATING COLLEGE IN GEORGIA:
- Georgia Institute of Technology to include cross-town affiliate(s)*
- Georgia State University
- Kennesaw State University
- Morehouse College
- Clark Atlanta University
- Spelman College
- Savannah State University
- Armstrong Atlantic State University
**the full list of colleges are in the sources below**
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES:
https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Marine/Marine/#Top5x
APPLICATION LINK:
https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Apply/
For additional information, please email jayce.rosen@marines.usmc.mil
From the River Ridge Athletics Office
This year we are bringing back the Knight Shield All Sports Season Pass, this pass is good for all home athletic events (varsity, JV, and 9th grade), for fall, winter and spring sports excluding Region and GHSA Playoffs. This pass is being offered to students and adults. The cost of the All-Sports Season Pass is $110.00 which includes your 2022-2023 PTSA Membership.
New! RRHS sports streaming service featuring football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and track. Check out: https://tinyurl.com/rrhs-sports
RRHS Coaches
Swimming
There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the RRHS Swim team on Wednesday, September 14th @ 7:50AM in the health room in the gym. This meeting is mandatory for anyone that would like to be on the swim team this year
There will be a mandatory parent meeting for anyone who plans to be on the RRHS swim team on Thursday, September 29 in the River Ridge Cafeteria. Fitting for suits will be from 6:00-6:30PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30PM. All parents of swimmers need to attend this meeting.
Student Activities and Clubs
There are lots of opportunities for students to get involved at The Ridge! Visit the Student Activities and Clubs page on the RRHS website for more information about academic, fine arts, service, and social clubs.
RHO KAPPA
RRHS has a Social Studies Honor Society, called RHO KAPPA for students with a strong interest in History, Geography, Economics and Government.
RHO KAPPA is an organization that will look great on college applications and job resumes. RHO KAPPA members will participate in social studies events and volunteer activities. RHO KAPPA members may earn the privilege of wearing an honor cord at graduation. RHO KAPPA is open to Juniors & Seniors who have completed 2 full years of Social Studies, earned a B average or higher in their Social Studies high school career, and must have taken at least one Honors or AP level Social Studies class. If you’re interested, please pick up an application outside of Mrs. Sand’s classroom 2314.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
The next TSA meeting will be Wednesday, September 14th @ 3:20 in room 1308.
Any students who want to attend the Technology Student Association Day at the Georgia National Fair need to turn in forms and money to Mrs. Haggerty no later than Thursday, September 16th. The cost is $80.00 and the date of the trip is October 10th.
Future Georgia Educators Club
Podcast Club
DECA
DECA, our newly established Marketing & Business club, is excited to announce our club kickoff campaigns.
First, we are hosting a food drive to help stock the River Ridge High School Pantry (see the flyer around school for details).
Second, we are running a homecoming dress and shoes drive to help benefit those who are in need.
DECA gives you a chance to earn honor chords, serve your community, find new friends at school, compete at state & nationally and looks great on a resume!
Interested in competing on the RRHS Reading Bowl Team?
The River Ridge Reading Bowl Team will have its first meeting this Tuesday, Sept. 13th at 7:45am in the library. If you want to be a part of the competition and declare yourself a reading champion, you must attend this meeting or reach out to Ms. Rubin in the library no later than 9/13/22.
Read. Sleep. Repeat. WIN!
National Honor Society
RRHS PTSA
Save the date!
Save the date for our September Spirit KNIGHT at Eden on September 28thReflections!
Entry forms can be found HERE Please click on the Reflections Image and then click “Go to link” to download.
Submissions are due Friday, October 21st.
Entries must be submitted electronically to rrhsreflections2022@gmail.com. Please refer to the Category Rules on the form for acceptable file types for electronic entries.
Be sure to include a completed Entry Form (pages 5 and 6) with each entry.
Check out this year’s theme and info HERE
To join online and pay with a credit card and to Donate a Teacher Membership: https://rrhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
To pay via VENMO (Include email and member name in the comments): https://account.venmo.com/u/RiverRidgeHighSchool-PTSA
To purchase the Knight Shield All Sports Season Pass which includes a PTSA membership: https://gofan.co/app/events/633944?schoolId=GA25508
PTSA Spirit Wear:
We are offering 2022-2023 RRHS PTSA spirit wear ONLINE. All orders will be delivered to your home. Visit: https://seworksga.com/. Click “River Ridge High School”, then “River Ridge High School PTSA” to see all our products! Thanks for supporting us!
Student Parking
We will be selling parking decals on Monday mornings only in the Athletic Office 2302 form 7:45 -8:10am in the Morning. You must have the pink packet and follow all instructions on the first page. Copies WILL NOT be made at the school.
SAT and ACT Test Dates
The SAT will be administered at River Ridge on the following dates:
- SAT Test Date: November 5, 2022; Registration Deadline: October 7, 2022
- SAT Test Date: December 3, 2022; Registration Deadline: November 3, 2022
- SAT Test Date: March 11, 2023; Registration Deadline: February 10, 2023
Additional SAT testing dates and locations may be found by clicking here.
The ACT will be administered at River Ridge on the following dates:
- ACT Test Date: October 22, 2022; Registration Deadline: September 16, 2022
- ACT Test Date: December 10, 2022; Registration Deadline: November 4, 2022
- ACT Test Date: February 11, 2023; Registration Deadline: January 6, 2023
Should your student have a 504 or an IEP and need accommodations – please read the letter linked here for additional information. Testing Accommodation letter.docx
Spain and Portugal Spring Break 2023 and/or Italy 2024
Not ready to travel now? We will be heading to Italy in 2024 and are now enrolling travelers for this incredible journey through Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples and more. The enrollment page can be found at www.eftours.com/2541083nt
Our informational meeting for the 2024 trip will be held on TEAMs on August 29 @ 7:00 P.M. Please RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/u5ed6tk
Please email any questions to Tracye.bulger@cherokeek12.net
Belize Spring Break 2023
Scotland and Ireland Spring 2023
Canvas for Parents
Parent Square
Morning Announcements
Homeroom
9/7 - Bus Safety Program - Mandatory
9/21 - Teens in the Driver Seat Survey
The Armory Food Pantry
https://www.cherokeek12.net/riverridgehs/Content2/food-pantry
Tardy Information
From Nurse Kim
Yearbooks
Want to be featured in the yearbook? River Ridge’s Yearbook, The Fortress, is looking for pictures from summer vacation and the first week of school! Please send your pics to RiverRidgeYearbook on Instagram.
Attention Seniors: yearbook ads are due November 30th.
Please email Michelle.Chamberlain@cherokeek12.net for more information. Or stop by her room 1118
Bus Information
Free and Reduced Priced Lunch Application
Advertise with us on our digital sign and support your Knights!
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Contact Us
Email: Stephanie.Barber@cherokeek12.net
Website: https://www.cherokeek12.net/4/home
Location: 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188, USA
Phone: (770) 721-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverRidgeHSGA
Twitter: @RRuKNIGHTed