Yearbooks as Gifts

Dec 14, 2012 Doing your holiday shopping? Purchase a yearbook as a gift, and we will send you a gift certificate to use as a stocking stuffer or just wrap up as another gift. You may pre-order a copy by sending a check for $13 made out to Ridgely PTA in an envelope to the office with your student’s name, teacher’s name, grade, and gift recipient’s name. You can also order online @ ybpay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook ID Code 595313.

Ridgely's Mock Election Results

Nov 5, 2012 The students voted in each classroom today during a mock election. Each student received a ballot to vote for the candidate of their choice. The election results or Ridgely School are: 18% of the votes for Mitt Romney 82% of the votes for Barack Obama.

Red Ribbon Week & Poster Contest

Oct 22, 2012 Red Ribbon Week is designed to encourage kids to be drug-free. It will be held the week of October 22-25, 2012 and is a chance to be visible and vocal in our desire for a drug-free community. Research shows that children are less likely to use alcohol and other drugs when parents and other role models are clear and consistent in their opposition to substance use and abuse. READ MORE

2st Century Program Information

Aug 31, 2012 Ridgely School begins its second year participating in the 21st Century Program. Christi Walden is the Site Director. Please send back your students' applications and $15 yearly, enrollment fee at this time. 21st Century is an academically focused after school program open to all Ridgely students. The program begins on Monday, September 10. Your student will not be allowed to start without completed paperwork and parents must attend an orientation before their child can begin. READ MORE

Ridgely Spirit Wear 2012-2013

Aug 30, 2012 Welcome back to another great year at Ridgely School! Attached you will find an order form for new Ridgely t-shirts and sweatshirts. Blake Harting from Freestyle Graphics, who is a former Ridgely student, designed the new logos. All order forms and money are due by Friday, September 28th. Please place your order form and money (cash only) in an envelope labeled Ridgely Spirit Wear. The envelope can be given to your child’s teacher. READ MORE

Rotary Volunteers and Recognition

Aug 28, 2012 The Downtown Rotary has been a faithful business to school partner with Ridgely School for decades. They have provided the school with over $50,000 in grant money over the years to fund various literacy initiatives as well as other goals targeted to improve Ridgely School for the students. They provide over 20 tutor volunteers to work with the students on a weekly basis and have won the hearts of the students and the staff through their contributions. On August 27, Mr. READ MORE

Parent Conferences in February

Jan 22, 2012 The second opportunity for parents to communicate with teachers regarding student progress in the “conference day” format is fast approaching. One of the ways we have tried to accomplish this is by adding an additional Parent/Teacher Conference day to the calendar in February. This year, February 2nd will be used as a full day for the additional conferences. Each school will hold these conferences from 12:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. READ MORE

21st Century Begins at Ridgely

Dec 15, 2011 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois would like to invite your 1st through 5th grade student to become a part of their 21st Century after school program at Ridgely School! This program offers students assistance in completing daily homework as well as the opportunity to join in enrichment activities from 3:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday. READ MORE