The AV department will meet Monday in the AV Work Room, Room 156. [K. Szaflik]
4/20/2012 - Field Trip Forms
Calling all Multimedia Broadcast Club Members: if you want to go on the field trip to 88.9 FM WRRG River Grove and see TCTV at Triton College, see Mr. Szaflik for a field trip form. [K. Szaflik]
4/20/2012 - Rotary Club Scholarship
All seniors who are in good standing and who plan to attend college after graduation are encouraged to apply for The Rotary Club of Norridge-Harwood Heights Scholarship. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to the selected Ridgewood applicant to be used toward college tuition. Along with the application you will need to attach a letter of recommendation and a 200-500 word essay on the following topic: "How have my community service experiences prepared me for my future?" All materials must be received by 10:00 AM on May 4, 2012. Please visit your counselor in student services for the application and further details. [K. Corvo]
4/20/2012 - The Ridgewood Report
The Ridgewood Report will not be heard over the public address system on Tuesday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 25th. You can still hear it hourly on Jack FM 89.7 WRHS-FM Norridge, Jack FM 88.1 WRWX-FM Harwood Heights, and as a podcast on Ridgenet.org. Announcements return to the public address system inside Ridgewood on Thursday, April 26th. [K. Szaflik]
4/19/2012 - Attention Ridgewood Artists!
Enter your artwork in the RidgExpo - a school-wide art contest to showcase the talents of Ridgewood students! Entry forms can be picked up outside Room 118. Artwork should be delivered to Mrs. Machaj in Room 118 by Thursday, April 26th. Any questions, see Mrs. Machaj in Room 118. [S. Machaj]
4/19/2012 - Seniors!
Deadline for the Virginia Leiby Scholarship is April 20th. If you graduated from Leigh or Giles, you are eligible for this $1500 award. Apply now! [C. Flinn]
4/18/2012 - Coffee House Performers Needed
Are you a musician? Do you like to sing? Do you have a knack for poetry? Are you a natural storyteller? Then sign up to perform at Coffee House on Wednesday, May 2nd. Applications are in the library and are due by Monday, April 30th. Sign up and show off your skills!
Not too keen on performing? That's okay. Show up on Wednesday, May 2nd at 6:30 PM in the library to enjoy the show, drink coffee, and nibble on some snacks. [J. Gonzalez]
4/16/2012 - Countdown to All School Testing
Every student grades 9-11 will participate in all school testing on Tuesday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 25th. Remember to bring pencils and a calculator to your tests! You will not be allowed to go to your lockers after testing so bring everything with you! Also, NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED THIS YEAR. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THEM IN YOUR LOCKERS OR TAKE THEM INTO YOUR TESTING ROOM. LEAVE THEM AT HOME! [G. Ciangi]
4/16/2012 - Student Council Elections - Get Involved!
If you are interested in running for a student council office:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Reporter/Historian
Commissioner or
Social Director
pick up a petition from Ms. Cantos in Room 233 or Mr. Parrillo in Room 149. Petitions are due April 20th and the election is Friday, April 27. [T. Parrillo]