2020-2021 School Year
Calendar Reminders:
May 8: RHS Prom
May 9: FFA Banquet
May 14: Staff Professional Development - No School for Students
May 14/15: RHS Musical - Shrek
May 21: RHS Senior Walk and Parade
May 23: RHS Graduation @ RHS Gym
May 25: Students Last Day
Education Learning Considerations:
We are in-session five days a week. If you have any questions regarding the school calendar for the remainder of the school year, please contact your child’s school building.
We may switch to another learning plan at any time based on the health and safety of our students and staff.
Ridgewood Graduate and Student Teachers Receives Award:
Mr. Kyle Bethel has been awarded the Lester D. Crow Education Award from Ohio University. He is currently student teaching fifth grade ELA at Ridgewood Middle School. Christopher McVay is his cooperating teacher. Mr. McVay has indicated that Kyle has done a tremendous job and is very proud of him. The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education recognize four professional interns who show exceptional promise as future teachers. Named after a distinguished graduate, this award was established to recognize graduating seniors who possess high scholastic averages, who demonstrate strong moral and ethical values, and who show exceptional promise as future teachers. Two women and two men will receive this honor along with a $500 award.
Ohio Spring 2021 State Testing Dates:
We are still required to administer the Ohio Spring 2021 State Testing.
The Ohio Spring State Testing will take place on the following dates:
Ridgewood Elementary School
Grade 3 ELA: April 14 and 15
Grade 3 Math: April 27 and 28
Ridgewood Middle School
Grade 4/6 ELA: April 14 and 16
Grade 5/7 ELA: April 13 and 15
Grade 5 Science: April 27 and 29
Grade 5/7 Math: May 4 and 6
Grade 4/6 Math: May 5 and 7
Ridgewood High School
Grade 8/10 ELA: April 13 and 15
Grade 8 Math/HS Algebra/Geometry: April 20 and 22
Grade 8 Science/HS Biology: April 26 and 27
HS American Government: April 29 and 30
Full time Remote Learning students/ELA Spring 2021 State Testing:
The Ohio Spring 2021 State Test will be administered to our full time remote students in our school buildings. Students will need to follow the procedures below for state testing.
- Ridgewood Elementary Full-Time Remote students will report to the door at the end of the 3rd grade hall and go directly to Mrs. Kehl’s room at 8:30 a.m. on your testing dates.
- Ridgewood Middle School Full-time Remote students will report to the Ridgewood Middle School library at 7:45 a.m. on your testing date.
- Ridgewood High School Full-time Remote students will report to the General Assembly (media center) at 7:30 a.m. on your testing date.
- If you need a ride to and from school, please contact Mike Masloski at 740-545-7639 or email at [email protected]
Muskingum Valley Health Centers:
The MVHC School-Linked Health Care Clinic is located in the module behind the elementary school. View the MVHC School-Based Health Program Video for information on this program. Parents/Guardians must complete the MVHC Electronic Docusign Forms for their students to participate in the school program. The program also provides health care to the community. The following is a list of services provided by our health clinic: - Child and Adolescent Care:
- Well Child Visits
- Immunizations
- Asthma Management
- Acne Treatment
- Behavioral Health
- Sports Physicals
- Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
- Sliding Fee Payment Scale
- All Types of Health Insurance Accepted
An appointment can be scheduled by calling 1-888-454-5157.
Normal Operating Hours:
Ridgewood Students: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
General Public: Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Coshocton MVHC Clinic Now Scheduling Public COVID-19 Vaccines
The Coshocton MVHC Clinic is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccines for anyone 18 years and older. The Clinic is located at 440 Browns Lane, Coshocton. (The old Family Physicians Office located behind Buehler's Grocery) call 1-888-454-5157 or 740-295-3331 to schedule a vaccination.
Building Hours and Restrictions:
We are restricting visitors to all buildings at this time. If you need anything, please call your child’s school building or central office.Our buildings are open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ridgewood Elementary School 740-545-5312
Ridgewood Middle School 740-545-6335
Ridgewood High School 740-545-6345
Ridgewood Local Schools 740-545-7639
Everything is subject to change. We will reassess our Reopening Guidelines weekly.