Ridgeway Community School

10/04/2026

Ridgeway's Family Climbing Night

Ridgeway Community School families are invited to join our WSU nursing class for our first Family C...

10/03/2026

Join us for Ridgeway's FREE Community Halloween Party

🎃👻 Get ready for some Halloween fun at Ridgeway Community School! 👻🎃 Join us for our Annual FREE...

09/20/2026

🌴📚 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! 📚🌴
Join us at Ridgeway Community School for our first Little Jays Playgroup of the 2026–27 school year! We’re kicking things off with a morning full of fun inspired by the beloved book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! 🌴🥥
This FREE event is open to all families with children ages 2–6. Come enjoy:
🎈 Bounce house fun
🧗 Climbing wall adventures
🎨 Creative play activities
🌴 A Chicka Chicka Boom Boom craft
📖 Story time
And don’t forget—Little Jays' siblings up to age 8 are welcome, too!

08/26/2026

The last week of Summer Kids Club was the perfect way to wrap up an AMAZING summer! ☀️💙

We packed the week with so much fun from indoor fun with a bounce house and axe throwing, to our Woodworking Club! We ended the week by joining the Goodview Days kiddie parade, enjoying some fun activities, and watching and participating in the tractor pull!

It’s hard to believe another summer has come to an end! We are so thankful for all the memories, laughs, adventures, and friendships made along the way.

We’re already looking forward to another GREAT summer next year with even more fun, adventures, and memories! Until then, SKC! ☀️

08/19/2026

Ridgeway Community School will welcome our students and their families to our Back-to-School Orientation Nights. The Preschool Orientation Night will be held on Tuesday, August 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the Kindergarten to 5th Grade Open House will be held on Thursday, August 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The staff members of Ridgeway Community School are looking forward to seeing all of our returning students and welcoming our new students to a great school year.

If you are still looking for a school home, Ridgeway still has a few openings for in our Preschool to 5th Grade classes. Find out more about our education and enrichment programs on our website www.ridgewayschool.org or just stop by at the open house events.

08/12/2026

Ridgeway Community School is seeking dependable, positive team members who enjoy working with children and families and take pride in providing students with a safe, welcoming environment to learn and grow.
For more information about the open positions, go to the Job Posting section of the school's website: https://www.ridgewayschool.org/o/rcs/page/job-postings

08/07/2026

A huge thank you to Jerry Benedict, his family, and Island City RC for sharing the exciting world of RC cars with our SKC students!

Last week, the kids had the opportunity to test out the RC cars at school, and today they took their skills to the track in Winona for some exciting races. They also learned how to troubleshoot and fix the RC cars when problems came up, making it both a fun and educational experience.

Thank you again, Jerry, for taking the time to share this amazing hobby and hands-on learning opportunity with our students. We truly appreciate your generosity and all you did to make this experience so memorable!

08/07/2026

The last few weeks have been nothing but memories! 💙

From Adventure Week to Art Week, Science Week, and Food Week, we’ve packed so much fun into this summer! We’ve explored through science experiments, made homemade butter and ice cream, picked fresh blueberries, raced RC cars, spent time swimming, created amazing art, and, most importantly, made unforgettable memories together.

It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the last few weeks of Summer Kids Club. We’re excited to finish the summer strong and make every moment count! ☀️💛

08/02/2026

Today is the Day for the FREE Ridgeway Community Celebration from 10 AM to 3 PM. The event features a Chicken-Q, Tractor and Classic Car Show, Vendor Fair, and Lots of kids' activities (Pedal Tractor Pull begins at 11:30 a.m.)
This year our PIE AUCTION will be held as a SILENT PIE AUCTION, with bidding ending just before the Darr Family Band takes the stage for their second act at about 2:00 p.m. The band will be playing behind the school, using the outdoor classroom as their stage. If you are planning to enjoy the band, please bring a lawn chair to sit on. There will be parking for handicapped and senior citizens on the east side of the building near the gym. Folks who are picking up their Chicken Dinner to go can also park on the east side of the building. All others are asked to park on the road.
Tractors and classic cars, please pull in on the south side of the parking lot near C.R. 12. We are anticipating a beautiful day to enjoy our friends and neighbors!

08/02/2026

🎒 Is your child starting kindergarten this fall? We'd love to meet you!

Join us for Ridgeway Community School's Kindergarten Meet & Greet on Wednesday, August 12, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Whether your child is already enrolled at Ridgeway or you're still exploring the best school for your family, this is a great opportunity to:
🍎 Meet our kindergarten staff and school leaders
📚 Learn about our small class sizes and engaging, personalized education
🌿 Explore our beautiful 6-acre campus and outdoor learning spaces
🏃 Discover our wellness focus and after-school enrichment opportunities

Ridgeway Community School is a FREE public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, conveniently located just 12 minutes from Winona. First Student bus transportation is available for families within the Winona School District.

We also offer fee-based morning and full-day preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Come see why so many families choose Ridgeway for a supportive, active, and engaging learning experience!

Learn more at ridgewayschool.org.