Families,
As we start to get towards the end, our messaging to students may sound like a broken record, but we really want them to finish strong in all facets of school. I know that this time of year, students can sometimes "forget" the rules and expectations that we have set for them throughout the year. But, we need them to work hard on continuing to do a good job on following through on these as we finish out the year. Our theme this month for students was around excellence. There was a lot of intentionality behind that as we close out the year and we are asking our students to be excellent in all they do.
Almost there! Have a great weekend.
Shaun Takenouchi
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6/1: 6th Grade SOM Assembly
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6/2: 7th Grade SOM Assembly
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6/2: PTSA Meeting
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6/3: 8th Grade SOM Assembly
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6/3: Band Concert
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6/4: Family Lunch
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6/5: 8th Grade Formal
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📌 Deadline to Join the PTSA Board for Next Year — May 31
🍩 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Deadline — May 31
💻 Final PTSA Zoom Call of the Year — June 2 at 6:30pm
Join the Zoom Call! Meeting ID: 962 031 9718 Passcode: PTSA2026
🍩👨👩👧 Family Lunch Day & Krispy Kreme Pick-Up — June 5
✨ 8th Grade Formal — June 5
Thank you for supporting our Raider community!
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This week was the last week of after-school Homework Help for the school year! There will be no more after-school Homework Help available this year. A huge thank you to Mrs. Pulvers, Mrs. Jaeckel, and all of our amazing student National Junior Honor Society student tutors for the time and support you provided to students throughout the year. We appreciate all that you have done for our Raiders. We will see you back for Homework Help in the fall!
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Don’t forget that FinalForms registration is open for the 2026–2027 school year for all, including incoming high school students. Many high school sports begin communication, conditioning, open gyms, camps, and summer opportunities during the spring and summer months, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible.
Please take a look at the high school athletics’ websites (CKHS linked here and OHS linked here) to learn more and make sure that your child is registered for any sports they are interested in and fully cleared through FinalForms. We do not want families to miss communication from high school coaches regarding upcoming opportunities and information.
Families will need to click the blue button at the top of their student’s FinalForms account that says “Click to Switch to 2026–27 Registration” in order to complete registration for next school year. High school student-athletes must be registered for 2026–27 athletics in order to participate in summer athletics opportunities.
Best of luck to our future Cougars, Trojans, and all of our students as they begin their high school athletics journey!
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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.
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.
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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.
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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!
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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. |
Here is another great summer activity for incoming 6th grade students and current 7th grader students. Click on the image to get more info. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
For the month of May we are focusing on excellence. Our message to students is that this month, with state testing, and getting towards the end of the semester, we are focusing on trying our best in everything we do. Not only are we focusing on academics, but also doing our best in our relationships with peers and staff, as well as following school expectations.
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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.
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