Elementary School
740-545-5312
🐺 The Big Bad Wolf is headed to court!
Ridgewood High School Performing Arts presented *The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf* for our elementary students this morning and will perform for our middle school students this afternoon.
I invite our entire Ridgewood community to come out tonight, enjoy a few laughs, and support our talented student performers!
🕖 Tonight at **7:00 p.m.**
📍 **Jill Collins Performing Arts Center** at Ridgewood High School
🎟️ **Tickets are $5**
Ridgewood High School Performing Arts presented *The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf* for our elementary students this morning and will perform for our middle school students this afternoon.
I invite our entire Ridgewood community to come out tonight, enjoy a few laughs, and support our talented student performers!
🕖 Tonight at **7:00 p.m.**
📍 **Jill Collins Performing Arts Center** at Ridgewood High School
🎟️ **Tickets are $5**
On Veterans Day, Ridgewood Local Schools proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for your courage, dedication, and sacrifices in protecting the freedoms we enjoy each day. To all veterans, thank you for your service!
🧡🖤 Ridgewood Local Schools Updates
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3: No school for students due to staff professional development.
🚌 Try Driving a School Bus! Community members are invited to Ridgewood Middle School tomorrow from 9:00–11:00 a.m. for an opportunity to drive a school bus in a safe environment on school property!
⏰ Friday, November 6: Ridgewood Local Schools will have a two-hour early dismissal. Please plan accordingly.
Operation Veterans Helping Veterans Ruck March will also take place Friday, starting at Newcomerstown High School and finishing at Ridgewood High School. Participants are expected to enter West Lafayette around noon. Please watch for walkers, drive with caution, and help us welcome them!
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3: No school for students due to staff professional development.
🚌 Try Driving a School Bus! Community members are invited to Ridgewood Middle School tomorrow from 9:00–11:00 a.m. for an opportunity to drive a school bus in a safe environment on school property!
⏰ Friday, November 6: Ridgewood Local Schools will have a two-hour early dismissal. Please plan accordingly.
Operation Veterans Helping Veterans Ruck March will also take place Friday, starting at Newcomerstown High School and finishing at Ridgewood High School. Participants are expected to enter West Lafayette around noon. Please watch for walkers, drive with caution, and help us welcome them!
🎃 Two special guests brought extra Halloween excitement to Ridgewood Elementary School today! Our friendly cat and mouse visitors were greeted with big smiles and plenty of excitement from our students. 🐱🐭
A special thank-you to Dean and Carol Wears for visiting and making the day even more memorable! Creative costumes, laughter, and smiles made it a fun day at RES.
Thank you to our staff and families for helping our students enjoy the celebration. Have a safe and happy Halloween, Generals! 🧡🖤
A special thank-you to Dean and Carol Wears for visiting and making the day even more memorable! Creative costumes, laughter, and smiles made it a fun day at RES.
Thank you to our staff and families for helping our students enjoy the celebration. Have a safe and happy Halloween, Generals! 🧡🖤
Dear Ridgewood Families,
Ridgewood Local Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Friday, October 30, 2026, to accommodate travel for our away football playoff game against Fairland High School in Proctorville, Ohio. The trip requires more than three hours of travel each way.
Please plan for your child’s arrival home two hours earlier than usual and make any necessary childcare arrangements.
Thank you for your understanding and support. Go Generals!
Ridgewood Local Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Friday, October 30, 2026, to accommodate travel for our away football playoff game against Fairland High School in Proctorville, Ohio. The trip requires more than three hours of travel each way.
Please plan for your child’s arrival home two hours earlier than usual and make any necessary childcare arrangements.
Thank you for your understanding and support. Go Generals!
Muskingum Valley Health Center will be on our campus Thursday October 15th providing flu vaccines for our staff. If any parent or guardian is interested in your student receiving a flu vaccine, please contact your student's building and ask for Nurse Roberts or email her at
laura.roberts@ridgewood.k12.oh.us
laura.roberts@ridgewood.k12.oh.us
Reminder
The Mobile Dentist is visiting the Elementary School this Friday, October 2nd. Please call or email Nurse Roberts at laura.roberts@ridgewood.k12.oh.us with questions or to sign up.
The Mobile Dentist is visiting the Elementary School this Friday, October 2nd. Please call or email Nurse Roberts at laura.roberts@ridgewood.k12.oh.us with questions or to sign up.
Fall Picture Day is Coming!
Ridgewood Elementary Fall Picture Day will be on Wednesday, September 16.
*Reminder: Wednesday is also part of Spirit Week. Please send your student to school in the clothes you want photographed.
We look forward to capturing those special smiles! Please mark your calendars and have your child ready for picture day.
Thank you!
Ridgewood Elementary Fall Picture Day will be on Wednesday, September 16.
*Reminder: Wednesday is also part of Spirit Week. Please send your student to school in the clothes you want photographed.
We look forward to capturing those special smiles! Please mark your calendars and have your child ready for picture day.
Thank you!
🎉 RIDGEWOOD HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK! 🎉
🗓️ September 14–18
Get ready to show off your school pride all week long!
Here’s the schedule of daily themes:
MONDAY: USA Day
Wear your best red, white, and blue attire!
TUESDAY: Rhyme Without Reason
Pick a friend and come up with two outfit ideas that rhyme, but don't go together!
WEDNESDAY: Student/Teacher Swap
Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students!
THURSDAY: Class Colors
Represent your grade:
• Kindergarten: Orange
• 1st Grade: Gray
• 2nd Grade: Black
• 3rd Grade: White
FRIDAY: Spirit Wear
Go all out in your orange and black Ridgewood gear!
Show your school pride—Go Generals! 🧡🖤
🗓️ September 14–18
Get ready to show off your school pride all week long!
Here’s the schedule of daily themes:
MONDAY: USA Day
Wear your best red, white, and blue attire!
TUESDAY: Rhyme Without Reason
Pick a friend and come up with two outfit ideas that rhyme, but don't go together!
WEDNESDAY: Student/Teacher Swap
Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students!
THURSDAY: Class Colors
Represent your grade:
• Kindergarten: Orange
• 1st Grade: Gray
• 2nd Grade: Black
• 3rd Grade: White
FRIDAY: Spirit Wear
Go all out in your orange and black Ridgewood gear!
Show your school pride—Go Generals! 🧡🖤
Students riding e-bikes should stop at all stop signs, stay as far to the right as possible, and use extra caution around school traffic. Generals, Ride Safe!
Dear Ridgewood Elementary Families,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio is bringing the Lunch Buddies program to our school!
This free mentorship program pairs students with pre-screened mentors for weekly lunch visits filled with fun conversations, games, crafts, and guest presenters.
Program Highlights:
When: Every Tuesday from October through April during your child's scheduled lunch time (BBBSAOH staff will be on site).
Cost: Completely FREE!
Benefits: Provides a positive role model, extra support, and a fun friendship for the school year.
How to Sign Up:
To enroll your child, simply scan the QR code on the flyer attached to fill out the online application. There are also applications in the elementary office. You can also reach out directly to info@bbbsaoh.org or call (740) 453-7300 for assistance.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appalachian Ohio is bringing the Lunch Buddies program to our school!
This free mentorship program pairs students with pre-screened mentors for weekly lunch visits filled with fun conversations, games, crafts, and guest presenters.
Program Highlights:
When: Every Tuesday from October through April during your child's scheduled lunch time (BBBSAOH staff will be on site).
Cost: Completely FREE!
Benefits: Provides a positive role model, extra support, and a fun friendship for the school year.
How to Sign Up:
To enroll your child, simply scan the QR code on the flyer attached to fill out the online application. There are also applications in the elementary office. You can also reach out directly to info@bbbsaoh.org or call (740) 453-7300 for assistance.
Please note these dates for our elementary musicals this year.
Ridgewood Elementary School – Back-to-School Information
We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another great school year! Please review these important upcoming dates and announcements:
Back-to-school forms need to be completed for all students enrolled at Ridgewood Elementary. Please log on to your account in the OneView Parent Portal and complete all necessary forms for all children that you have enrolled in the district.
Elementary Open House – August 18
Preschool through 3rd Grade families are invited to visit Ridgewood Elementary, meet our staff, and get ready for the new school year!
Open House Times:
1:00–2:30 PM
4:00–6:00 PM
First Day of School – August 19
The first day of school for students in 1st–3rd Grade is Wednesday, August 19.
Kindergarten Families – KRA Appointments
Kindergarten families need to schedule a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) appointment for August 19–21.
If you have not already scheduled your child's KRA appointment, please call the Ridgewood Elementary School office at (740) 545-5312 to set up a time.
We look forward to seeing everyone and starting a wonderful new school year together!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another great school year! Please review these important upcoming dates and announcements:
Back-to-school forms need to be completed for all students enrolled at Ridgewood Elementary. Please log on to your account in the OneView Parent Portal and complete all necessary forms for all children that you have enrolled in the district.
Elementary Open House – August 18
Preschool through 3rd Grade families are invited to visit Ridgewood Elementary, meet our staff, and get ready for the new school year!
Open House Times:
1:00–2:30 PM
4:00–6:00 PM
First Day of School – August 19
The first day of school for students in 1st–3rd Grade is Wednesday, August 19.
Kindergarten Families – KRA Appointments
Kindergarten families need to schedule a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) appointment for August 19–21.
If you have not already scheduled your child's KRA appointment, please call the Ridgewood Elementary School office at (740) 545-5312 to set up a time.
We look forward to seeing everyone and starting a wonderful new school year together!
The Ridgewood Elementary School playground will be closed for the next two days while a new sidewalk is installed. For everyone’s safety, please avoid the playground and construction area during this time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Thank you for your patience and understanding!