Ridgely Elementary School

Updated Status for 12/5/25: Due to current road conditions, schools will be closed. Offices will open on time.

Good Evening RES Families. Picture Retake Day will be next week on December 9th. Only students new to the school after Fall Picture Day (October 27) and students absent on Fall Picture Day (October 27) will automatically have their pictures taken on Picture Retake Day (December 9). A paper form has been sent home with these students. Parents that want to have their child's original picture retaken will need to follow the online directions on the included image or call the office for a paper verision of the form. These students will then have their picture taken by the photographer on Tuesday, December 9. Have a great night.

Today Mrs. Brian and Mrs. Frantum’s 3rd grade classes enjoyed a field trip to the Sultana Education Center!

Good afternoon 2nd-grade classrooms:

Due to the unpredictable, wintry, weather forecast for tomorrow, December 2, 2025, the field trip to the Herr’s Factory for Mrs. Cava’s and Ms. Clarke’s classes will be cancelled.

We will be working with transportation and the Herr’s Factory to reschedule the field trip in the future.

This decision is based on the safety of our students, parent chaperones, and school staff.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. As soon as we have news on a new date for the trip, we will notify you.

Lee Sutton
Principal
Ridgely Elementary School

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Calendar Reminder: Nov. 26-28 schools and offices closed.

Good morning RES families. Bus 2 had some technical issues this morning and is running behind. we appreciate your patience as the bus completes its route. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Calendar Reminder: Monday, Nov. 17, no school for students.

Mr. Hester was awarded the prestigious Simon A. McNeely award presented to him by the SHAPE Maryland organization. SHAPE Maryland is founded in 1902 and serves current and future Health and Physical Education Professionals throughout Maryland with: Professional Development Workshops Grants Awards Scholarships The Simon McNeely is granted to those who have provided creative leadership in health education, physical education, or through meritorious service to our profession through allied fields. We are SO proud of you Mr. Hester and lucky to have you at RES!

Thanks to all our RES parents that visited today! We had a fabulous Parent Visitstion Day!!

Ms. Valliant and Ms. Mahaney‘s class had fun partnering up to find shapes in picture books!

Calendar Reminder: Weds., November 5, half day for students.

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We had the best time at our Halloween Parade through the town of Ridgely today! Thanks to The Town of Ridgely, our local businesses and the Sheriff’s department for their support of this event! The kids and staff look forward to this event each year! 🎃

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Mrs. McFayden’s Pre-K class spent the week learning about different emotions.