Winter ECFE Class at Ridgeway Community School.
Join Winona ECFE at Ridgeway Community School for a five-week evening separating Early Childhood Family Education Class from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The class begins on Wednesday, January 7th, and runs weekly through February 4th. A light supper will be available from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., and then parents and children will separate for an hour-long discussion facilitated by a licensed parent educator. Content and childcare will be geared towards children from age 1 through 9 years old - 3rd Grade. During our first week, group members will share their areas of interest, which will guide discussions on the topics that matter most to YOU for the remaining four weeks. For more information email
lynnea.pfohl@winona.mn.us.
Registration is done through Winona Area Public School's ECFE Class at the following link:
https://winonaschools.arux.app/.../fall.../ecfe-at-ridgewayThere is a sliding scale fee to participate.
about 12 hours ago, Ridgeway Community School
The students and staff of Ridgeway Community School wish all of our families, friends and neighbors Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
7 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway's first graders used inspiration from the book" Imogene's Antlers" by David Small to write their own imaginative stories about antlers growing out of their heads. They had some fun and clever ideas!
8 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway's Kindergarten to 5th graders left the school in the hands of the preschoolers on Monday and headed into Winona for their annual Fun Day Before Winter Break. The students sang some carols at Merchants Bank and then headed over to Westgate Bowl for lunch and some bowling fun. We would like to thank Merchants Bank and Westgate Bowl for hosting us, as well as the parents, grandparents, and staff who assisted with the outing. We also greatly appreciate our awesome parent support organization, RPAC, for paying for this fun outing. We are sorry that we had to cancel singing at the Watkins home due to the 2-hour late start, but we hope to sing for the residents there next year on our Winter Break Fun Day outing.
9 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Due to the deteriorating driving conditions, Ridgeway's Piano and Guitar recital, originally scheduled for Thursday, December 18th has been rescheduled until Thursday, January 15th at 6:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature over 30 current and former Ridgeway Community School students performing on the piano, guitar or both instruments.
14 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
These Ridgeway alumni participated in the recent dance competition at Winona Senior High School. Eisley C., and Norah M. represented Houston and LARP respectively; while Willa B., Malia B, and Haylee S., danced with Winona, which placed first in both the Jazz and Kick events. Finally, Hannah H., a former Winona team member, is now coaching the Rochester Century team. Congratulations to all and best wishes on the rest of your competitive dance season!
17 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Congratulations to Ridgeway's Fall semester student teachers who graduated yesterday from Winona State University. Miss. White and Miss. Hegge did a wonderful job of connecting with, and teaching our 4th and 5th grade students under the leadership of Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Krings. We are excited to announce that Miss. Hegge will be returning to work next semester with the preschool students at Ridgeway Community School as our Early Learning Corps Member. Best wishes to both of them in their education careers!
19 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Due to illness, Ridgeway Community School's annual Winter Holiday Concert has been rescheduled to Friday, December 19th at 12:45 p.m.. Unfortunately, due to schedule conflicts this will be the only Winter Concert Performance this year. The concert is open to the public, and those attending are asked to bring a donation to the 10 Days of Giving Food Drive, if they have not already made a donation.
22 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Due to the blowing and drifting snow and poor driving conditions, Ridgeway Community School will have a delayed start on Wednesday, December 10th.
This means the following changes will take place:
* K-5 School: will start at 9:45 a.m. and dismiss at the regular 2:15 p.m. dismissal time.
• Preschool: We start preschool at 8:45 a.m.
• Transportation: Buses will pick students up two hours after their regular pickup time.
• Morning Childcare: Childcare will be offered from 6:30 a.m. until school starts. Families will be charged for childcare until 9:00 a.m. at the regular after-school care rates.
• School Breakfast: A simple breakfast of Pop-Tarts, or a muffin, milk, and juice will be served from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.
23 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway's parent support organization, RPAC, hosted a wonderful Family Fun Night on Friday evening. They provided STEM activities and popcorn, while families enjoyed playing games and visiting with Santa Claus, who stopped by to listen to students' Christmas wishes and share some treats. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success! Happy Holidays to all of our families and friends!
25 days ago, Ridgeway Community School
Join us for RPAC's annual Santa Family Fun Night on Friday, December 5th. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. with games and fun STEM and craft activities to choose from. Santa visits from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., so stop by and get your picture taken with him. A popcorn snack will be provided at this FREE family event.
about 1 month ago, Ridgeway Community School
The staff, board and students of Ridgeway Community School wish our family and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the support of our families and community!
about 1 month ago, Ridgeway Community School
We were lucky to hold Ridgeway's November Little Jays Playgroup on a warm day which allowed for indoor and outdoor play. Some tasty snacks and a fun story time rounded out our "Building with Little Jays" Morning. Little Jays are invited to our next family event a game and makerspace (craft) night and a visit from Santa on Friday, December 5th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Thanks to RPAC for supporting this activity!
about 2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway students were treated to a "Pop-Up" performance by two members of the Winona Symphony Orchestra this week. The students enjoyed listening to the orchestra members and learning about their violins and their experience as musicians. The Orchestra will be performing several chamber music concerts over the winter months at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, prior to their season finale symphony concert on May 2, 2026. Find out when you can catch the full orchestra performances on their website at:
https://www.winonasymphony.org/events-and-tickets/concerts/. They will also be performing a children's concert "The Life of Babar" for area students on February 24th.
about 2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway Community School held its Veterans Recognition Program on Monday. The event included a song and some readings by the students, an introduction of our veteran guests, and a slide show by Ridgeway area community members who participated in the most recent La Crosse Freedom Honor Flight to Washington D.C. The event wrapped up with a luncheon featuring Stinson's locally raised ham, scalloped potatoes and local Green Beans from SnoPac Foods in Caledonia. The students and staff of Ridgeway Community School wish to thank all area veterans for their service to our country!
about 2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway Community School will host its November Little Jays Playgroup on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. This FREE Family Playgroup Event is for all 2 to 6-year-olds and their caregivers. There will be building and other creative play activities, as well as large-motor activities, including a bounce house and a climbing wall. A craft, story time featuring the 3 Little Pigs, and a healthy snack will also be provided. Photos show children having fun at our last Little Jays Building-Fun Playgroup in April, 2024. Tours of Ridgeway Community School's Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms are available for throughout and just after the event. Preregistration for this event is requested to help us make sure we have enough craft supplies and snacks for all who attend. Click on this form to register so we have enough craft and snack supplies on hand for everyone who wants to attend:
https://forms.gle/2uSFfTokHiU7vP98Aabout 2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway's preschool to 5th-grade students had a fun Halloween Parade and classroom parties to wrap up the day today. Have a safe and fun Halloween Evening tonight everyone!
2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
Congratulations to these Ridgeway Community School alumni who are attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN this week!
2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
Ridgeway Community Veterans Day Program
Monday, Nov. 10th from 10 AM to 12 Noon
Ridgeway Community School is holding its annual Veterans Recognition Program the day before Veterans Day to accommodate the schedules of some of our guest presenters. This year we will begin the event with a program at 10:30 a.m., which will be followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. The program will include a song by our kindergarten to 5th grade students, some readings on the history of Veterans Day by our 5th grade students, and a presentation by several veteran community members who recently participated in the Freedom Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.. The luncheon will follow the program and will include a Stinson Ham and Scalloped Potato Meal and Apple Crisp Dessert. The meal will be free for veterans and active duty military members and will cost $5.50 for all other guests. Community members are welcome to attend this event to show their appreciation for veterans from our community. Registration for the meal needs to be made by Thursday, November 6th. To place a meal reservation you can either return the paper form to the school office, call (507-454-9566) or email the school office (office@ridgewayschool.org), or fill out the online registration form: 2025 Ridgeway Veterans Program Luncheon Reservation form.
2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
As we prepare to welcome school families and community members to Ridgeway's annual Community Halloween Party, here are a few collages of photos from our 2012 and 2018 Community Halloween Parties.
2 months ago, Ridgeway Community School
