Ridgecrest Elementary

🎉 Join Us for Ridgecrest Elementary's First Annual Community Engagement Event! 🎉

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as Ridgecrest Elementary partners with the Ridgecrest YMCA to kick off the new school year with our Mega Open House & Back-to-School Celebration!

This exciting event is designed to bring our school and the Greater Ridgecrest Community together while helping families get ready for a successful school year.

Come enjoy:
📚 Meeting your child's teacher
🎒 Free school supplies
🍔 Free food
🎶 Music and entertainment
🎯 Games, inflatables, and activities for the whole family
🤝 Community partners and local vendors
✨ And so much more!

Whether you're a returning family or joining Ridgecrest for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, celebrate, and get excited for an amazing school year ahead!

Choose your identical Open House/Back to School session:

Session 1: Start Time 11:00 **No admittance to this session after 11:15*

11:00-11:30 Focus Parent Portal log in Support in Wigfall Hall

11:30-12:30 Meet your child's teacher, annual Title 1 information, grade level student success

Session 2: Start Time 12:30 **No admittance to this session after 12:45*

12:30-1:00 Focus Parent Portal Log in Support in Wigfall Hall

1:00-2:00 Meet your child's teacher, annual Title 1 information, grade level student success

Our amazing PTA will be available for you to sign up and/or purchase school swag!

Visit the YMCA anytime between 11:00-2:00 to gather school supplies, eat lunch, dance, and have fun!!

We can't wait to welcome you and your family for a day of fun, fellowship, and community. See you on Saturday, August 8th! 💙💛

This year, our school earned a "B" school grade—a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, staff, and families. While we're proud of this accomplishment, we're even more proud of the story behind the letter.

One of our brightest successes was the tremendous growth our students made in science. Through engaging instruction, hands-on learning, and the perseverance of both students and teachers, we achieved significant gains that demonstrate what is possible when curiosity meets high expectations.

At our school, we know that a single letter doesn't define who we are. A school grade is one measure of success, but it cannot capture every breakthrough, every relationship built, every challenge overcome, or every child who discovered confidence in themselves this year.

We celebrate the "B" because it represents progress, but we celebrate our students even more because they represent our purpose. We remain committed to providing meaningful learning experiences, fostering strong character, and ensuring every student continues to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

The letter is encouraging. The growth is inspiring. And our journey toward excellence continues—because we're building futures, not just earning grades.