Semester 1 is in the books, and it was a massive win for the Ridge. From huge growth in the classroom to an unmatched culture of school spirit, you all made the first half of the year incredible. Now, you’ve earned a well-deserved 4-day weekend (No school Monday or Tuesday!) to reset and recharge.
But as we look toward Wednesday, Jan 21, the faculty has a vision for how we take that momentum and level up. We asked the teachers for the official 2026 Ins & Outs. Take notes—this is the energy for the rest of the year.
The 2026 Manifesto:
IN:
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Locking In: Taking that Semester 1 success and turning it up to 100%.
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The Yo-yo Renaissance: High vibes and smooth tricks in the classroom.
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Tech Mastery: A charged Chromebook and a laptop that isn't struggling for its life.
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Sentinel Spirit: Actually laughing at your teacher's jokes and repping the Ridge daily.
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Excellence: Showing up, doing the work, and helping your peers do the same.
OUT:
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PDA: Please stop. The hallways are for walking, not rom-com auditions.
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Getting Cooked: Procrastinating until the deadline wins.
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The Delusion: Asking “Is this for a grade?” before deciding to give effort.
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Senioritis: We’re only halfway there! Don't check out yet.
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AI Hacks: Using ChatGPT to find the bell schedule just to skip class.
Enjoy the break, Sentinels. We'll see you Wednesday morning to keep the momentum going.