“Purpose for Today and Passion for Tomorrow”
A Note from Mrs. Noel Petrosky
Ridgway Area School District
Ridgway Area Middle/High School Principal
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Thanksgiving Break is Scheduled for 1:15 PM Dismissal on November 26 and Students Return to School on Tuesday December 3, 2024!
Picture retakes: If you missed picture day or are unhappy with your child’s current picture, they will be retaken on November 19th.
Winter Sports: The winter sports season will begin on November 15. If you want to sign up for a sport, please stop in the office.
Report Cards: These were mailed last Friday, November 8, 2024. If you have not received yours, please call the school.
Weather Delays: With the winter weather coming, please be sure to inform the school of any changes in your phone contact information. We will be using the notification system, as always, to inform you of delays and cancellations, and we want to ensure we can reach everyone.
Keystone Testing: Several of our students will be participating in the winter Keystone assessments. December 4 & 5 will be algebra testing. December 9 & 10 will be biology and December 11 & 12 will be literature. Good luck to those students testing.
8th grade students- started a Krispy Kreme fundraiser on Nov 4, 2024. This fundraiser supports the 8th grade class trip. Money and order forms are due December 3. Please contact Mrs. Smoker with any questions.
Middle school yearbook- Please share school related activity photos with Mrs. Smoker for yearbook. n smokernikki@rasd.us
Careers Class: Grade 10 quarter 2 careers class will have their career cruise on November 14, 2024.
Jostens Representative: He will be here to meet with seniors about graduation announcements and with sophomores about class rings. Watch for your student to bring home a packet of information.Senior Lunch Downtown: It is Friday, November 15, 2024.
Dates to Remember
November:
14: Career Cruise Q2 careers students
14:Jostens in to meet with seniors and sophomores remediation
15: Senior Lunch Downtown
18-22: American Education Week
19: Senior Pictures/Underclass Picture Retakes
TBD: IU9 Jr./Sr. High Chorus Festival
December:
4&5: Algebra Keystone Make Ups
9&10: Biology Keystones Make Ups
10: Senior Picture Retakes
11&12: Literature Keystones Make Ups
12: Winter Choir Concert – 6:30pm
13: Middle School AR Movie Celebration-Time TBA
17: DECA District 1 Conference–Penn State Dubois
16-20: Holiday spirit week
19: Winter Band Concert – 6:30pm
20: Holiday Assembly-starts at 9am
January:
7: Spring Sport Sign Ups
23-25: PMEA District Band
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
TROOP 93
Boy Scout Troop 93, sponsored by the American Legion, Ledden-Young Post 208, has been providing adventures to the youth of Ridgway, PA since 1931.
Troop 93 meets weekly, year-round at 7:00p.m. on Thursdays. The troop meets in the building directly behind the American Legion.
To receive additional information about joining Troop 93 and being included in our great adventures, parents please email DerrickGoode.T93R@troopmaster.email or MarkRoselliT93R@troopmaster.email.
A few of many experiences you might encounter in Troop 93:
Camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, rock-climbing, bicycling, shooting, archery, rocket-launching, drone-flying, wood carving, observing nature, leaning Indian lore, caving, archaeology, cooking, participating in community service, visiting historical sites, and learning first aid.
