Our Culinary 2 students rolled up their sleeves (and their egg rolls!) today! They practiced time management and organization in the kitchen while preparing delicious egg rolls. The lesson's primary focus was the art of plating; students showcased their creativity by designing unique, eye-catching presentations. A perfect blend of flavor, focus, and food styling! #PanthersRISE






Happy Educational Support Professionals Day to the indispensable team that keeps the heart of Clay County District Schools beating! ❤️
From the moment students step onto the bus, to the nutritious meals they eat, the clean and safe environment they learn in, the technology that supports their lessons, and the welcoming faces in the office - it's all because of our dedicated Educational Support Professionals.
Your hard work often goes unseen, but the positive impact you have on our students and staff is immense. Let's show some love for these incredible individuals today!
#WeAppreciateYou #ESPDAY2025 #ClayCounty #SchoolStaff #MakingADifference #OneClay #MakeAnImpact
From the moment students step onto the bus, to the nutritious meals they eat, the clean and safe environment they learn in, the technology that supports their lessons, and the welcoming faces in the office - it's all because of our dedicated Educational Support Professionals.
Your hard work often goes unseen, but the positive impact you have on our students and staff is immense. Let's show some love for these incredible individuals today!
#WeAppreciateYou #ESPDAY2025 #ClayCounty #SchoolStaff #MakingADifference #OneClay #MakeAnImpact

Ms. Kerr’s ELD English students strengthened their understanding of how an author’s story structure and writing choices develop meaning as they revisited The Gift of the Magi and practiced identifying key plot elements to uncover theme. Students analyzed exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution using both a digital Pear Deck activity and a hands-on sorting task, then applied their learning to explain how important events contribute to a story’s big idea. With guidance from Ms. Kerr and ELL assistant Ms. Tinoco, students practiced oral language skills and built academic vocabulary. They deepened their comprehension by comparing responses and discussing their thinking—great work that builds confidence and strengthens essential reading skills. #PanthersRISE





RISE Scholar Spotlight - Excellence

🌟 NOMINATE YOUR CLAY COUNTY TEACHER HERO! 🌟
Do you know an amazing teacher who deserves community recognition? Now is the time to give them the spotlight!
Nominations are now open for the Clay County Fair's "Hero of the Day" program. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor an educator who goes above and beyond for our students.
🚨 ACT FAST: The deadline for all nominations is December 1st!
Don't miss your chance to nominate your favorite teacher.
➡️ Click here to submit your nomination: https://www.claycountyfair.org/p/getinvolved/hero-of-the-day
Let's celebrate our incredible educators!
#ClayCountyFair #HeroOfTheDay #TeacherNomination #OneClay #MakeAnImpact
Do you know an amazing teacher who deserves community recognition? Now is the time to give them the spotlight!
Nominations are now open for the Clay County Fair's "Hero of the Day" program. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor an educator who goes above and beyond for our students.
🚨 ACT FAST: The deadline for all nominations is December 1st!
Don't miss your chance to nominate your favorite teacher.
➡️ Click here to submit your nomination: https://www.claycountyfair.org/p/getinvolved/hero-of-the-day
Let's celebrate our incredible educators!
#ClayCountyFair #HeroOfTheDay #TeacherNomination #OneClay #MakeAnImpact
Last week, several of our Panthers had the incredible opportunity to attend the NEFBA Apprenticeship Fall Expo 2025. Students explored hands-on demonstrations, connected with industry professionals, and learned about high-demand career pathways in construction, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more.
This experience opened doors to real-world career options and allowed our students to see the many opportunities available through apprenticeship programs. #PanthersRISE
This experience opened doors to real-world career options and allowed our students to see the many opportunities available through apprenticeship programs. #PanthersRISE









Ms. Colón’s Medical Skills class focused on the fundamentals of patient care by learning how to make a hospital bed for an unoccupied bed properly. Students explored the importance of maintaining clean, wrinkle-free sheets to promote patient comfort and uphold professional healthcare standards. #PanthersRISE






Ms. Johnson’s 12th-grade ELA students deepened their understanding of The Canterbury Tales by exploring how Chaucer used satire, irony, and tone to reveal social commentary about his characters. After reviewing key examples from the text, students worked collaboratively to analyze selected passages from the Prologue, identifying which pilgrims were being described and the sins or virtues represented by unpacking Chaucer’s word choice and meaning. #PanthersRISE






📣 Join Our OneClay Family Engagement Challenge! 📚
We’re celebrating #OneClayFamilyMonth with a fun way to connect, learn, and grow together!
How to Participate:
Complete the activities on your Family Engagement Challenge Card.
Snap a picture of your child(ren) with their completed card.
Share it on social media using #OneClayFamilyMonth or upload it through our submission form.
📸 We can’t wait to see your family in action!
Every activity completed builds stronger connections and supports student success. Let’s make this month full of memories, learning, and family fun!
Submit your card here: https://forms.gle/4aWcBaLQxY9Bo6mJ8
We’re celebrating #OneClayFamilyMonth with a fun way to connect, learn, and grow together!
How to Participate:
Complete the activities on your Family Engagement Challenge Card.
Snap a picture of your child(ren) with their completed card.
Share it on social media using #OneClayFamilyMonth or upload it through our submission form.
📸 We can’t wait to see your family in action!
Every activity completed builds stronger connections and supports student success. Let’s make this month full of memories, learning, and family fun!
Submit your card here: https://forms.gle/4aWcBaLQxY9Bo6mJ8

🏈 Clay County District Schools and the Jacksonville Jaguars are teaming up! 🏈
Coming off yesterday’s HUGE win against the Chargers, the Jaguars are 6-4 heading into the home stretch. There are 3 home games remaining, with the next one being December 7th vs. the division-rival and division-leading Colts.
You can support #OneClay by attending a Jaguars home game this season. Ten dollars from every ticket sold using the link below will be donated directly to Clay County District Schools! This is a great opportunity for Jaguars fans to enjoy a game and give back to their school community. Learn more at the link: https://www.gofevo.com/group/2025clay
#OneClay #Jaguars #NFL
Coming off yesterday’s HUGE win against the Chargers, the Jaguars are 6-4 heading into the home stretch. There are 3 home games remaining, with the next one being December 7th vs. the division-rival and division-leading Colts.
You can support #OneClay by attending a Jaguars home game this season. Ten dollars from every ticket sold using the link below will be donated directly to Clay County District Schools! This is a great opportunity for Jaguars fans to enjoy a game and give back to their school community. Learn more at the link: https://www.gofevo.com/group/2025clay
#OneClay #Jaguars #NFL

Our Ridgeview NJROTC cadets represented Panther Pride with excellence at Saturday’s Drill Meet hosted by Terry Parker High School! From precision marching to teamwork and discipline, our cadets demonstrated outstanding effort and professionalism throughout each event. Their dedication and pride in representing Ridgeview were truly on display!
We’re so proud of their commitment, leadership, and the countless hours they’ve put into preparation. Bravo Zulu, Panthers! #PanthersRISE
We’re so proud of their commitment, leadership, and the countless hours they’ve put into preparation. Bravo Zulu, Panthers! #PanthersRISE






Ms. Meadors’s juniors strengthened their critical reading and argument analysis skills by identifying claims, examining rhetorical appeals, and supporting their interpretations with textual evidence. They practiced distinguishing ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos and analyzing how word choice reveals an author’s purpose. Students then applied these skills as they read Civil Disobedience, using context clues, background information, and guided questioning to deepen their understanding of Thoreau’s complex ideas. #PanthersRISE






Join us as we celebrate American Education Week from November 17–21, 2025! 📚✏️
This is a special time to honor all the incredible teachers, support staff, administrators, and families who make our Clay County District Schools the best place to learn and grow.
We believe in discovering endless possibilities for every student! 🎉
#AmericanEducationWeek #ClayCountySchools #Education #ThankATeacher #EndlessPossibilities #OneClay #MakeAnImpact
This is a special time to honor all the incredible teachers, support staff, administrators, and families who make our Clay County District Schools the best place to learn and grow.
We believe in discovering endless possibilities for every student! 🎉
#AmericanEducationWeek #ClayCountySchools #Education #ThankATeacher #EndlessPossibilities #OneClay #MakeAnImpact

Mr. Elmore’s reading students strengthened their skills by analyzing explicit and implicit meaning, determining an author’s attitude, and using context clues and morphology to understand unfamiliar words. Students practiced identifying how word choice and tone shape meaning in nonfiction texts, broke down prefixes and word parts to build vocabulary, and supported their thinking with evidence directly from the passage. #PanthersRISE



Congratulations to this week's RISE Staff of the Week! These two exemplify what it means to be a Ridgeview Panther. #PanthersRISE
Mr. Smith, History Teacher
Ms. Munoz-Perez, Instructional Assistant
Mr. Smith, History Teacher
Ms. Munoz-Perez, Instructional Assistant
Congratulations to this week's RISE Scholars of the Week. A teacher or staff member nominated these Panthers for going above and beyond in demonstrating one or more of our RISE qualities—Responsibility, Integrity, Spirit, and Excellence. These core values define what it means to be part of the Ridgeview family. #PanthersRISE
Sophia Santiago
Nicolas Browder
Jazmin Powell
Lebon Baker
Amari Sewell (not pictured)
Sophia Santiago
Nicolas Browder
Jazmin Powell
Lebon Baker
Amari Sewell (not pictured)




RISE Scholar Spotlight - Responsibility

Several of our Interact Club members organized a heartfelt Veterans Day visit to the Veterans at Life Care Center in Orange Park. Our students showed incredible leadership and compassion as they honored residents through a variety of activities. They opened the visit by singing the national anthem, performed a medley of military tribute songs on trumpets, led Veterans Day trivia, sang additional songs, handed out certificates of appreciation, and spent time connecting personally with each veteran.
It was a meaningful experience for both our students and the residents, and a powerful example of service, gratitude, and Panther Pride in action. #PanthersRISE
It was a meaningful experience for both our students and the residents, and a powerful example of service, gratitude, and Panther Pride in action. #PanthersRISE

💙 Today is Diabetes Awareness Day 💙
At Ridgeview High School, we stand with our Panthers who live bravely and confidently with Type 1 Diabetes every single day. Managing T1D takes strength, responsibility, and resilience, especially as a teen. Many of our students navigate the challenges of wearing a pump and/or CGM, taking insulin shots, or handling fluctuating blood sugars, all while trying not to stand out in a crowd. Managing T1D takes strength, responsibility, and resilience, and our students show us what that looks like in real life.
Today, we honor their courage.
We recognize their daily commitment.
And we celebrate the way they continue to show up, stay active, and thrive, refusing to let diabetes define them.
We are proud of our T1D Panthers. 💙
You inspire us.
At Ridgeview High School, we stand with our Panthers who live bravely and confidently with Type 1 Diabetes every single day. Managing T1D takes strength, responsibility, and resilience, especially as a teen. Many of our students navigate the challenges of wearing a pump and/or CGM, taking insulin shots, or handling fluctuating blood sugars, all while trying not to stand out in a crowd. Managing T1D takes strength, responsibility, and resilience, and our students show us what that looks like in real life.
Today, we honor their courage.
We recognize their daily commitment.
And we celebrate the way they continue to show up, stay active, and thrive, refusing to let diabetes define them.
We are proud of our T1D Panthers. 💙
You inspire us.

Mr. Nesi’s Photography students took their learning outdoors this week, exploring Ridgeview’s courtyard to practice composition, lighting, and perspective. From experimenting with angles to capturing natural light and shadows, students applied classroom concepts in real-world settings, honing their technical skills while developing their artistic eye. Every camera click was a chance to see the world through a new lens! #PanthersRISE





