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RHS Monthly Newsletter June 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 RHS Graduates!
We are so proud of all of our students this year. We hope you enjoy a well deserved summer break. Listed below are some important dates to keep in mind through the summer in preparation for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year.
June 21 - July 1 Main office open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
June 21 - July 1 8:00 - 11:00 weekdays–Summer School
August 17 - First day of football practice
August 18 - RHS offices open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 18 - Student orientation 7:30 - 3:00 RHS Commons/PAC/Gym
(School photos will be taken this day! Be sure your students do not miss this event)
August 22 - First day fall sports practice (other than football)
August 31 - Camp Spudder for all freshmen and all students new to RHS
September 1- First day of school for all students
September 7 - Auditions for the Fall play
Picture day is August 18th at Orientation for ALL RHS Students in grades 9-12. Make sure your student is here and ready to have their photo taken.
Community Service Seal Volunteer Opportunity
RIDGEFIELD SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOGNITION FOR GRADUATES
The Ridgefield School District and the Ridgefield Schools Board of Directors is pleased to announce the implementation of a new program to recognize graduates who show a commitment to community service. Beginning with the class of 2022, graduates who complete a minimum number of community service hours will receive a diploma with a special “Community Service” seal to recognize those students who voluntarily donate time to worthwhile efforts in the community.
To qualify, students must complete at least 36 hours of community service for each year of high school. Because this program is new, the number of hours required to qualify for the honorary designation will be phased in. This means that seniors who graduate in 2022 must complete at least 36 hours, while the Class of 2023 must complete at least 72, the Class of 2024 108 hours, and the Class of 2025 and beyond will need to successfully complete at least 144 hours to earn the special designation at graduation.
Volunteer hours will be tracked on an official “Community Service Log'' and verified by a supervising adult on all activities. Students who successfully complete the required hours of service will be recognized at graduation and have the designated seal affixed to their diplomas.
Click here for the link to for more Information and Form
For helpful information on college and career resources please check out the college and career webpage!
Wisdom Ridge Academy is a K-12 online alternative learning school within the Ridgefield School District.
They are a state approved school that meets the same academic standards and graduation requirements as in-person learning. WRA uses online learning platforms to allow students and families to access their work on their own schedule. For more information, please visit the Wisdom Ridge website.
A Note from the Health Room
Note: Any medication that accompanies an Emergency Care Plan MUST be checked into the school nurse by a parent PRIOR to the 1st day of school. Otherwise the student will be sent home until such forms are turned in.
For those students carrying Non-Prescription Medicine, you must have a doctor's order to carry it with you or keep your medicine in the health room. A doctor's note must be turned into the nurse.
Medication at School - Parent Information/Checklist
* Life Threatening: (Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures)
- Any medication that accompanies an Emergency Care Plan MUST be checked in PRIOR to the 1st day of school, and include the Medication Authorization form completed by a physician.
- Your student will NOT be allowed to start school without these life saving meds in place.
* Prescription Medicine: (Albuterol, EpiPen, ADD/ADHD meds, Glucagon, Insulin, Seizure Meds, etc)
- Must be in the original pharmacy bottle with a proper label containing the students name, medication, dosage, and instructions for administration. If you ask, the pharmacy will give you an extra bottle for liquid or tablets with the proper amount of medicine for school.
*Non-Prescription Medicine: (Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol, Benadryl, Chapstick, Cough Drops, etc)
- Must be in an original package with the name of the medicine and instructions.
- Must be labeled with students name and date of birth
- Must not contain more than 1 month supply (20 school days)
*End of Year:
- All meds must be picked up by the last day of school
- Anything left after the last day will be destroyed
Required Items for ANY medication at school:
Medication Authorization Form filled out, signed by physician and parent/guardian
Staff will NOT be allowed to give your student any medication without this form completed.
Even self carry meds need to have a form on file in the health room, and the doctor needs to specify the student is allowed to self carry.
Parent/Guardian must check in medication to the office, Students may not bring in any medications.
Medication will be counted and signed for by parent/guardian and receiving staff member
Do not bring in more than 1 month supply (20 school days)
Must be in original, unopened package with proper label
Ridgefield High School
Email: info@ridgefieldsd.org
Website: https://www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/high-school
Location: 2630 S Hillhurst Road Ridgefield, Washington WA 98642
Phone: 360-619-1320