Families,

I want to say thank you for a couple of things this week. First, thank you to all of you who helped with supporting our Certificated staff this week. It was so great to see our staff and families come together to help celebrate all the hard work they do! Secondly, thank you for those of you that were able to come to Family Lunch on Wednesday. Love seeing so many of our families! And, a very big thank you to our PTSA, who continues to hit it out of the park with their support of our students and staff. They are such an amazing crew! This week definitely reminded me why we are a Raider Family!

On a different note, this week, we start SBA testing. Please ensure that your student comes with a charged Chromebook and a book for testing days. Also, please ensure your student arrives on time so that they can maximize their time to take the SBA. Thank you!

Have a great weekend!

Shaun Takenouchi

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Each week we will feature staff members at Ridgetop so that families get to know OUR Raider family better.

Starting on May 12th, we are going to be administering the SBA Assessment for Reading, Math and Science (8th Graders). Below is the schedule of testing.

If you are wanting to opt your student out of the SBA test, please go to this link for the opt out form.

For more info about testing, please go to this post.

FinalForms registration is now open for the 2026–27 school year! This includes all incoming 6th graders, current 6th and 7th graders, and our current 8th graders preparing for their freshman year.

Registration is required for all students who plan to participate in a club or sport next year. While FinalForms remains open year-round, students must be fully registered and cleared before participating in any activities.

We encourage families to complete registration as soon as possible, especially for students planning to participate in high school activities, which may begin as early as June 1.

For step-by-step instructions, please visit the “Sports & Athletic Registration” section on our website (linked here), or navigate through the Ridgetop website.

Families will need to click on the blue button at the top of their student account that says "Click to Switch to 2026-27 Registration" to access registration for the 26-27 school year. HS student athletes must be registered for 26-27 athletics to participate in Summer athletics. 

If you need support, please call the front office at (360)662-2900, or reach out to Kenzee Lauth (RMS Bookkeeper/ASB Secretary) at KenzeeL@ckschools.org.

This is our last sale before yearbooks arrive in June. Purchase yours today before they sell out! Yearbooks are $35. They may be purchased online or at the ASB window.

Online payment portal: https://wa-centralkitsap.intouchreceipting.com/

Username: Student ID

Password: Student's last name capitalized at it is in PowerSchool (ex. Smith, McKenzie, Smith-McKenzie)

 

Our online payment portal may now be accessed through PowerSchool. Once you are logged into PowerSchool, simply click on the "Payments and Purchases" at the bottom of the left-hand menu. (NOTE: This is only available on the website portal, not the PowerSchool App.)

You may check to see if you have ordered a yearbook online by looking up your "Purchase History" under the "Reports" tab on the online payment portal. The system will also tell you if you have already purchased a yearbook if you try to buy a second one. Students may also check in at the ASB window to see if they have purchased.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the ASB Bookkeeper, Kenzee Lauth, via email: KenzeeL@ckschools.org.

 

Our Spring Fling is fast approaching! This is a casual dance right after school until 4:00pm in the cafeteria.

Tickets go on sale Monday, May 4. Tickets are $3 with ASB, $5 without. Students enrolled in our Fee Waiver Program receive free dance tickets. They must still go to the ASB window to add their name to the ticket list. Students may also reach out to the counselor for financial assistance.

Current Ridgetop 8th grade interested in playing football at CKHS next year, and parents. Please join us for an informational meeting Tuesday, May 12th at 6pm in the CK High School Performing Arts Center. We will be discussing information for the upcoming Spring Football season, the Summer season, and Pre-Season kickoff in August. You will be able to hear from the new head coach Eric Schuette and meet the new coaching staff. Hope to see you there.

**Also please go to https://ckhigh.ckschools.org/athletic-registration and sign up for FALL FOOTBALL 2026

If your family is planning to move and your student will not be returning to Ridgetop Middle School for the 2026–27 school year, please take a moment to complete the Google Form below. This information helps us plan and support a smooth transition for all students.

Thank you for keeping us informed—we appreciate your cooperation!

 

Washington state law requires all students entering 7th grade to have a Tdap booster or an exemption form on file before the first day of school. Tdaps given on or after 10 years of age meet this requirement. If you need an appointment with a provider, schedule it now; wait times can be lengthy. If your student needs a sports physical, your provider may be able to give the Tdap booster at the same time. If you need help finding a provider, contact your school nurse or call the Kitsap Public Health District at 360-728-2235.

The Future Focused Summer Academy is a free program offering support for students in their transition from elementary to middle school. It engages rising sixth graders in activities to grow in their self-regulation and mindfulness skills, build hope and resilience, and explore interests, strengths, and future pathways. Parents/guardians of enrolled students have the opportunity to participate in a complementary workshop on Strengths-Based and Hope-Centered Parenting for Student Success.

Date: Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 and July 27-30 (8 day session)

Time: 8:30-12:30, including lunch

Location: Olympic College campus in Bremerton

Busing provided by most districts.

Contact: Promise Partner, promise.partner@kitsapstrong.org, 206-771-0029

Washington State University 4-H Military Teen Adventure Camps offer campers high-adventure activities such as archery, bicycle moto crossing (BMXing), climbing, swimming, zip lining, completing ropes courses, and sea kayaking. Lodging accommodations include open-air cabins and yurts. Between adventures, campers enjoy family-style meals, campfires, and other camp traditions.

Washington State University 4-H is the partner in charge of this camp location. For more information, contact Stormy Ingersoll at 4h.militarycamps@wsu.edu or (360) 804-0860.

This year, every month we are going to have a specific character focus that we are working on as a school. Each week, we will be focusing on different aspects of being a professional student.

Here is a link to our sporting events for the coming week.

Ridgetop is in need of adult mentors. All it takes is 1 hour per week to make a difference in a student's life. The goal of the mentoring program is to develop positive relationships between schools and students, parents, and community.  All mentors receive training on how to support students with goal setting, and peer relationships.

Mentoring takes place on school property. Mentors may play board games, draw, practice flashcards, read, discuss grades and study habits, or just spend time talking. If this sounds like something you can do, please get in contact with our building coordinator Jeff Kahler@ jeffreyk@ckschools.org. Adult mentors make a huge difference in a youth's life.