RISE Scholar Spotlight - Responsibility
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Ms. O’Neal’s students ended last week with a fun and engaging hands-on lesson at “O’Neal’s Ice Cream Shop.” Students selected items from a menu, calculated costs, ensured they had enough money, and determined how much change they should receive. Ms. O’Neal played the role of the waitress, encouraging students to use eye contact and clear communication to place their orders. At the same time, Mrs. S served as the cashier, and Mrs. Valerie provided “service with a smile.”
The students loved this interactive lesson that blended math and social skills — real-world learning they can use out in the community.
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
RISE Scholar Spotlight - Integrity
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Last week, our Little Paws students enjoyed a special activity planned by the high school Early Childhood Education teachers. The littles got to pretend to be firefighters, rescuing animals, and learning through play! It was the perfect combination of teamwork, imagination, and beautiful weather, and the smiles said it all! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Ms. Ryan’s World History students took a trip back in time with a digital escape room challenge on the Italian Renaissance! Working together, students had to solve clues and answer questions to escape the 1400s and make it back to 2025. The activity covered key concepts like famous figures, art, vocabulary, and comparisons between the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Some clues even required students to use logical reasoning and the order of operations to crack the code.
A perfect blend of history, collaboration, and critical thinking!
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Before diving into the wonders and theories of the universe, Ms. Klaes’s Astronomy students participated in a creative pre-learning activity, spending ten minutes drawing their own concept of the universe. This engaging exercise sparks curiosity, encourages imagination, and gets students thinking deeply about all that exists beyond our world. A perfect way to launch their exploration of the cosmos! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
RISE Scholar Spotlight - Responsibility
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Transition Works student Evan teamed up with a Drama Club member to help set up the cafeteria for Spirit Club this past Friday. During the event, the Drama students treated attendees to a special sneak peek — performing a 15-minute segment of their upcoming play, “Clue.” A perfect example of Panther teamwork, creativity, and school spirit! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Last week, Ms. LaPierre’s Culinary 2 students showcased their pastry skills by creating delicious cream puffs from scratch! On day one, students prepared a traditional pâte à choux, then returned the next day to make rich pastry cream to fill their puffs. To top it all off, many added a finishing touch of chocolate drizzle for extra flair. A perfect blend of creativity, technique, and teamwork—way to go, Panthers! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Congratulations to our Junior Varsity Academic Team for taking 1st place last night out of eight competing teams! Dan Van Leeuwen and Xavier Nichols led the charge, scoring a combined 60 points in the final round to secure the victory.
Our Varsity Team also competed fiercely, finishing 7th in an extremely tight match. Congratulations to all! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
In Ms. Cannarella’s class, students had another exciting day filled with learning and fun as they explored pumpkin life cycles! The lesson focused on identifying the parts of a pumpkin, starting with labeling the outside and then diving in for a hands-on look at the inside. To wrap up the learning, the class celebrated their discoveries with a bit of seasonal fun by carving their pumpkin together! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
RISE Scholar Spotlight - Excellence
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Our Multicultural Club celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by creating a colorful hallway display that highlights the impact and inspiration of Hispanic and Latino leaders throughout history. Students decorated with flags, banners, and creative artwork while sharing messages, encouraging everyone to advocate, inspire, create, and shine bright, just like the influential figures they represented.
We’re so proud of our Panthers for showcasing the beauty, unity, and cultural pride that make our community so special. ¡Gracias, Multicultural Club, por celebrar con tanto corazón! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Becky Murphy
Mr. Gonzalez’s students put their professional skills to the test this week by practicing mock interviews during Career Prep class! Students refined their communication techniques and gained valuable experience in presenting themselves confidently in an interview setting. Activities like this help our Panthers build the skills they’ll need for future careers. #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Ms. Correa’s IB Seniors recorded a performance of “Los Pollitos Dicen Pío Pío” to help motivate the freshmen in Mrs. Marrero’s Pre-IB/AICE Spanish class as they learned the song. It was a fun and creative way to connect upperclassmen and freshmen while bringing Spanish language learning to life! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Last week, our Little Paws students celebrated Community Helper’s Week with a special visit from Deputies Lowery and Taliaferro and their amazing K-9 partners, Icarus and Dante! Our littles, along with our Level 4 Early Childhood Education students, learned all about how K-9s are trained and the crucial jobs they and their deputy handlers perform each day to keep our community safe.
Thank you to our Clay County Sheriff’s Office partners for giving our students such an engaging, hands-on learning experience! #CCSO
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Ms. Weaver’s students took their writing skills to the next level this week by synthesizing information from two different articles into a well-organized paragraph using the 5 Box Essay Writing method. Students first analyzed and annotated each article, then used three highlight colors to organize their notes into key categories: Ancient Celtic Samhain, Christian All Hallows’ Eve, and Modern-Day Halloween. To bring it all together, they used Canva to draft and design their final writing pieces! #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
We are deeply grateful to Leonard's Photography for their role in preserving the memories of our NJROTC's outstanding performance at Homecoming. Their photos of the NJROTC presenting Flags and Swords to honor our Homecoming Court are a testament to their dedication. #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Congratulations to our RISE Staff of the Week! Ms. Bice is a phenomenal example of what it means to be a Ridgeview Panther. #PanthersRISE
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy
Congratulations to this week's RISE Scholars of the Week. These young people go above and beyond in demonstrating Responsibility, Integrity, Spirit, and Excellence. They lead by example, inspire those around them, and embody the true spirit of Panther Pride. #PanthersRISE
Benedek Szabo
Aiden Mayer
Jaida Janetis
Jordun Andrews
8 months ago, Clay Virtual Academy