Ridge View Achievements
Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards Double Gold winner.
Institute for Health Sciences named National Magnet School of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America.
Institute for Health Sciences recognized for excellence by state Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman.
Our Public Relations Committee won 7 South Carolina National School Public Relations Association awards, as listed:
Broadcast Advertisements: Blazer Football - Power UP Video
Writing: Carousel of Progress Script
Golden Achievement: Carousel of Progress Ceremony
Golden Achievement: Flood Relief Program
Special Purpose Publication: Principal’s Column
Special Purpose Video Production: Wellness Committee Promo
Marketing: Celebration Promotional Video
Student Achievements
Chandler Bailey recognized as a National Merit Finalist for 2016.
20 students won 32 awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Southeast Region Competition.
10 Clinical Studies students successfully completed program as national Certified Nursing Assistants.
Over 40 Health Science students were certified as Basic Life Support Care providers by the American Heart Association.
2 DECA student placed in the top 10 at the State Conference with Bryce Smith placing 1st in state for Virtual Business Challenge—Restaurant.
Aaliyah Harrell elected into the Terry McCoy Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to the Football Team for its 5 wins this past season.
Boys Basketball made the South Carolina High School League playoffs for the tenth consecutive year.
Girls Basketball made the South Carolina High School League playoffs for the ninth consecutive year.
Girls Basketball made the 3rd round of playoffs, and narrowly missed a Final Four berth by 1 point.
Student Council receives Gold Council of Excellence Award and AAAA Video Project Award.
Student Council receives National Gold Council of Excellence for the tenth consecutive year.
JROTC successfully completed JPA inspection with a rating of 96%, thereby maintaining their Honor Unit with Distinction status for the entire history of the program at Ridge View.
21st consecutive year for Blazer Marching Band making state finals.
9 HOSA students placed in the Top 10 at the State Conference with 2 students receiving Gold medals, 2 students receiving Silver medals, and 5 student receiving a Bronze medal.
Staff Achievements
Vince Clayton inducted into the South Carolina Band Directors Hall of Fame.
Wendi Wimmer elected as Assistant Executive Director for South Carolina Association of Student Councils.