Ridge View Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences Magnet has two specialized magnets, the Scholars Academy Magnet of Business and Law and the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS), and four schools-within-a-school, Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Carolina Alliance for Technology (CAT), AVID Early College, and the School for the Arts (SFA). Although this school year taught us to be flexible, we remained focused on our vision - Prepare Today for Success Tomorrow.
Our first cohort of Richland Two AVID Early College students graduated with not only their high school diploma but also an Associates degree from the University of South Carolina-Sumter. The Scholars Academy and Institute of Health Science programs received the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) School of Distinction Award. Over 91% of the Class of 2021 graduated with their College and Career Readiness credential. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the learning platform of students, but it did not stop our students, faculty, and staff from continuing to excel in the 4 As -- Academics, Activities, Arts, and Athletics.
Academics
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The Student-2-Student (S2S) leadership team was selected for the Frances Hesselbien Student Leadership program, which aims to equip experienced, ethical leaders with skills to address critical issues throughout the world.
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Toluwanimi Ariyo, a junior and Institute of Health Science Magnet student, earned 1st place at the State Junior Symposium of Humanities and Science.
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School for the Arts and Scholars Academy Magnet Senior, Sarah Hasan, was accepted into the Ron Brown Scholar Capstone Program, which encourages civic engagement among Scholars while promoting academic excellence, community, and lifelong interactions.
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2 students received AP Capstone Diplomas, 3 AP Seminar and Research Certifications, 33 AP Scholars, 7 AP Scholars with Distinction, 13 AP Scholars with Honors, and 2 National AP Scholars.
Activities
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Ridge View Assistant Principal, Mr. Brandon Ross, was selected as the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year.
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Ridge View Student Council received awards for all of their projects submitted. 2nd Place: Unity Day Video (Community Service), 2nd Place: Feel Good Friday, 1st place: Senior Sunrise (Recreational Activities).
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Ridge View Student Council was named the South Carolina Association of Student Council (SCASC) Gold Honor Council and received the 2021 National Gold Council of Excellence.
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Ridge View’s Bowling Team won their 2nd consecutive League Championship. This is their 2nd year competing in the league.
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Student Body President, Yazmine Lattimore, was selected to address Superintendents across the staff about the SEEus Summit led by teens.
Arts
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Ridge View High School received a South Carolina Arts Commission Certification, became an Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) school, and received a $10,000 grant to enhance arts experiences for all students
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Ridge View High School Band Director, Dustin King, was awarded the National Band Association’s Citation of Excellence.
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Senior Thomas Kane's and Art teacher Mrs. Katherine Perry's artworks are exhibited in the Art Fields Festival in Lake City, SC.
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The Fine Arts Department received the Distinguished Arts Curricular Innovation Grant (ACIG) in the amount of $18,000, which assists the department in developing and implementing arts initiatives that significantly improve student achievement in the arts.
Athletics
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15 student-athletes received college scholarships in football (4), basketball (6), soccer (2), volleyball (1), swimming (1), and track & field (1). at the next level.
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Head Coach Yerrick Stoneman named the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) Basketball Coach of the Year.
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Coach Kevin Darlington became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
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Ridge View High School Head Volleyball Coach Alexis Moses named Coach of the Year for Region IV-5A.
The collaborative efforts of SIC and school administration focused on providing parents with social and emotional resources and support so that they are better prepared to help their children academically, socially, and emotionally during the global pandemic. We thank those parents, faculty, and community members who have worked with us and we encourage representation from every student and parent organization that exists at Ridge View High school.
