Raptor Fans: Our Lady Raptors travel to Mapleton tonight to take on the MVAOCOU Lady Rams in Regional action. Game time is 7:00pm. Tickets must be purchased online, click on this link for tickets: https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlsbasketball/2023-24/tickets
A BIG Raptor Congratulations going out to Isaac Goettsch. Isaac has signed to play football at Morningside University for the upcoming school year.
During his time at Ridge View, Isaac was a captain of the football team his senior year and a member of the leadership council.
As a senior he had 16 receptions for 237 yards and 3 TDs. As a return specialist he totaled 277 yards and 1 touchdown. He was a 2023 Class 1A District 1 2nd team all district selection.
As a junior he had 11 catches for 127 yards and 1 TD. He had 302 total return yards on special teams.
Best of Luck Isaac!!
If you are unable to attend tonight's 1st round of Boys Regional Basketball action as our Raptors host MVAOCOU, you can live stream the game starting at 7:00pm at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/hi80XQXUiWU?si=O0qZq5krfjnCuRD6
RAPTOR FANS, CHECK IT OUT!
Here is the link to purchase your tickets for first round of regional boys basketball for Monday night, Feb. 12th as our Raptors host MVAOCOU. Tip off is 7:00 pm. https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Raptor Nation:
Get your Ridge View Wrestling State 2024 t-shirts!
The direct link for the store is: https://1800tshirts.chipply.com/rvwrestlingstate2024/
Order close at midnight on Sunday. Quick turn around, don't miss out.
Elite Raptors Alert: Congratulations to our 2024 District Champion, Blake Myrtue and to our District Runner Ups, Conner Jacobson and Kody Jacobson! All three of these young men will be representing Ridge View at the IHSAA State Wrestling Meet in Des Moines next week!
Another Raptor Shoutout!
The Overwatch 2 Esports team also qualified for playoffs and will compete on Tuesday!
Raptor Elite Shoutout!
The Ridge View Esports team qualified for the playoffs in Rocket League! Congratulations! #clawsup
RAPTOR NATION: If you are attending the girls basketball game at Storm Lake today, please wear the color red if you are able. This is to support mental health awareness. Thank you.
Parents of children from birth to 8 years of age, here is an educational opportunity to consider. For more information, please reach out to Malisa Rader at mrader@iastate.edu or (515)1708-0622
ATTENTION: Below is the link to purchase tickets for the District Wrestling Meet that is taking place for our Ridge View Boys Wrestling this Saturday, Feb. 10th in Mapleton. You must purchase a ticket through this link to attend!!
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
This week, in recognition of National School Counselors Week, we honor our 4 Guidance Counselors of both the Galva-Holstein District and the Schaller-Crestland District. These ladies provide an unimaginable amount of leadership and guidance to the students and staff. We are grateful for each one of them.
Pictured in order are:
Kim Shever-Guidance Counselor at Ridge View High School
Amber Teague-Guidance Counselor at Ridge View Middle School
Kelly Hewitt-Guidance Counselor at G-H Lower Elementary
Susan Kalin-Guidance Counselor at G-H Upper Elementary and S-C Elementary
A Huge Ridge View Shout Out and Congratulations to the Large Group Speech Groups who were selected from their performance this past Saturday to move on to All-State!!
The groups are:
Choral Reading - "The Greatest State in the USA"
(Jayley Endrulat, Jaycie Vohs, Molly Reiss, Katie Lara, and Leanna Vincent)
Improvisational Acting -
(Tatum Shepherd, Noah Shepherd, and Sophia Keleher)
Pictured (front row L to R): Jayley Endrulat, Katie Lara, Leanna Vincent, Molly Reiss
(back row L to R): Jaycie Vohs, Noah Shepherd, Sophia Keleher (not pictured: Tatum Shepherd)
#CLAWSUP
ELITE RAPTORS ALERT: I often times talk with friends and colleagues about the many special accomplishments that our kids achieve. I truly believe we are different. Raptor nation isn't perfect but it is our continued efforts to become better each and everyday. It's the process and belief that we are going to be the best versions of ourselves. Another example came across my desk this morning that Raptor Nation needs to be aware of. The Dance Marathon group set a goal to raise $3,000 dollars to donate towards the University of Iowa Cancer Research. Today, we are sending $6,156.29 to that organization as a result of the efforts from the dance marathon. Another example of OUR communities rallying around OUR kids for a greater cause. It's easy to see ELITE when it is on display at a game or match or competition, but it doesn't stop there. CONGRATULATIONS to the students and leaders who took part in the marathon and gave another example of being ELITE! #CLAWS UP! #BeELITE!
ELITE RAPTORS ALERT: What a week they had! Congratulations to our 6 qualifiers, who place 13th overall out of 150 teams being represented at the state tournament. Special shout out to our 3 podium place winners. Tatum Shepherd finishing in 6th place, Izzy Deeds finishing in 4th place, and Destiny Brown with a runner-up finish. CLAWSUP!
REMINDER: Tonight's the night! Let the Ridge View Large Group Speech students entertain you at 7:00pm in the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts.
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!
Tatum Shepherd Receives IBA Student Athlete Achievement Award for Girls Wrestling.
Shepherd of Ridge View High School presented with $1,000 college scholarship at Iowa High School Girls State Wrestling Tournament.
JOHNSTON, IOWA (Feb. 5, 2024) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also scholastically and in their communities. Tatum Shepherd, a student at Ridge View High School, was presented the scholarship award at the second state-sanctioned Iowa High School Girls State Wrestling Tournament
held Feb. 1-2 in Coralville.
“Tatum is not only a gifted student and decorated athlete, but she is also a positive leader,” said Joel Brus, Ridge View High School 7-12 activities director. “Having the opportunity to accompany Tatum at the inaugural girls’ state wrestling tournament last year, it was easy to see that Tatum’s spirit shined through as an ambassador for all girls across the state. Tatum’s leadership is also evident with her position on the IGHSAU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for the past two years.”
Cara Godfredson, marketing director at Citizens First National Bank in Storm Lake, presented Shepherd with the $1,000 scholarship to the college of her choice.
“The Iowa Bankers Association is proud to recognize remarkable high school seniors that are leaders on their teams, in the classroom and in their community,” said Jenica Lensmeyer, the IBA’s vice president of marketing and industry relations. “As long-time supporters of financial literacy, Iowa bankers are committed to helping Iowans reach their financial goals. We know that these scholarship recipients have a bright future, and we hope that they will continue to contribute to Iowa communities following
graduation.”
For three decades, the IBA has sponsored the Student Athlete Achievement Award program, which has grown to honor student-athletes in football, basketball and wrestling. The IBA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships since the program began.
Congratulations to you, Tatum!
Schedule for High School Basketball Tonight at Storm Lake St. Mary's:
JV Girls will start at 4:30pm-playing 2 quarters
JV Boys will start at 5:15pm-playing 2 quarters
Varsity Girls start at 6:00pm, followed by Varsity Boys
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RIDGE VIEW LARGE GROUP SPEECH PARTICIPANTS!!!
The Ridge VIew Group Speech attended the State Group Speech competition at the Spencer High School, Saturday January 20, where five Group Speech categories were represented by 10 performing groups.
The following groups received a 1 rating;
Group Improv - Tess Pacza, Kinzie Hagen, Daniel Najera, Group Improv - Tatum Shepherd, Noah Shepherd, Sophia Keleher
Musical Theatre - "Nobody's Perfect" -Tess Pacza, Brody Bisenius
Musical Theatre - "Stepsister's Lament" -Kinzie Hagen, Leanna Vincent, Sophia Keleher
Reader's Theatre - "Ridiculous Red Riding Hood" - Gillian Chance, Corvin Griffin, Maddy Horan, Tailor Vincent, Sarai Cervantes
Reader's Theatre - "Group Therapy''- Brody Bisenius, Addy Tesch, Valeria Najera, Jordan Kluver, Brookelynn Cudabeck, Emma Mentzer
Choral Reading “ The Greatest State in the U.S.A.” - Leanna Vincent, Katie Lara, Molly Reiss, Jayley Endrulat, Jaycie Vohs
Short Film - " The Homecoming Cult" -Addy Tesch, Antone Carlson, Jordan Kluver, Evan Ramirez, Valeria Najera, Owen Barry, Nora Pickhinke, Mazee Henningson, Kiara Luscombe, Mya Henningson, Elizabeth Schimmer, Asher Endrulat.
Receiving a II rating in the Short Film category- "The Real Housewives of Small Town U.S.A. - Abigail Else, Molly Reiss, Katie Lara, Jaycie Vohs, Jayley Endrulat, Noah Shepherd, Matthew Forristal
#CLAWSUP
Ridge View High School Biology students used play doh to show the stages of meiosis. Students showed that because of crossing over and independent assortment, meiosis accounts for a lot of genetic variety!
