Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest

2 days ago The Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and Vicinity held an essay contest focusing on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. This essay contest was open to all students in Springfield and the vicinity.

Annual Halloween Parade and Parties

Oct 30, 2021 A little rain didn't stop the costume parade from happening this year! The Department of Ag. supported the indoor parade with inflatables and treats for every student. Classroom parties followed so the tradition continues!

Ridgely Kindergarten Preview-Welcome!

May 3, 2021 Welcome to Kindergarten for 2021-2022! This is our virtual tour of life in Kindergarten at Ridgely School. This experience includes photos from this year as well as photos from last year before March 2020. We can't wait to begin a new year of learning with your child!

Teacher of the Year Finalist: Rachel Barnard

Apr 16, 2021 Horace Mann Educator of the Year Finalist Congratulations to Rachel Barnard for being nominated as the Horace Mann Educator of the Year finalist. She performed her student teaching at Ridgely.

Reunited and It Feels So Good!

Apr 6, 2021 The "A" and "B" groups reunited today! It was a joyous day as we combined the two halves of each class together into one class. Friends who have been separated by the schedule spent the day learning together and having recess together for the first time this year.

Happy 100th Day of School!

Feb 12, 2021 Students engaged in activities on the 100th day of school focusing on this anticipated three digit number on February, 11, 2021. 

Annual Holiday Sing-a-Long

Dec 22, 2020 Every year on the day before winter break, the Ridgely School students, staff and parents gather for the annual holiday sing-a-long. This year, we continued the tradition virtually with an assembly containing the countdown of songs, student jokes, read alouds, prize drawings and a...

Ridgely Wellness Week!

Nov 19, 2020 Our school was lucky enough to recieve a grant from Hy-Vee for a virtual student and staff wellness week. Students and staff participated in theme days for each day of the week and did wellness activities in their classrooms.