Yesterday, we celebrated our teachers and Cinco de Mayo in style with a fajita bar for lunch! 🌮🎉
A huge thank you to Shore Gourmet for providing such a delicious meal—it was amazing!
We are so grateful for our incredible teachers and look forward to continuing the celebration all week long. Stay tuned for more Teacher Appreciation Week fun! 💙🐾
A huge thank you to Shore Gourmet for providing such a delicious meal—it was amazing!
We are so grateful for our incredible teachers and look forward to continuing the celebration all week long. Stay tuned for more Teacher Appreciation Week fun! 💙🐾
🐾💙 NCHS Family, we are proud to share some exciting news! 💙🐾
Our principal, Mr. Spiker, was honored with a Governor’s Citation during National Principal Appreciation Day at the Maryland School Leadership Honors, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the The Wallace Foundation.
If you know Mr. Spiker, you know he is quick to say that leading the Ridge is a team effort and never seeks individual recognition—in fact, he did not even tell us about this honor.
But we know that without his leadership, support, and vision, we would not be the leaders, teachers, and advocates we are today. Thank you, Mr. Spiker, for leading with humility and heart. We recognize you and appreciate the important role you play in the success of the Ridge every single day.
We are proud Bulldogs! 💙🐾
Our principal, Mr. Spiker, was honored with a Governor’s Citation during National Principal Appreciation Day at the Maryland School Leadership Honors, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the The Wallace Foundation.
If you know Mr. Spiker, you know he is quick to say that leading the Ridge is a team effort and never seeks individual recognition—in fact, he did not even tell us about this honor.
But we know that without his leadership, support, and vision, we would not be the leaders, teachers, and advocates we are today. Thank you, Mr. Spiker, for leading with humility and heart. We recognize you and appreciate the important role you play in the success of the Ridge every single day.
We are proud Bulldogs! 💙🐾
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 💙🐾
A huge thank you to CCPS and the NCHS SGA for helping us kick off the week in such a special way! Staff enjoyed coffee and snacks from Shore Good Coffee, and our SGA helped teachers “float” into summer with a sweet treat. ☕🍭
Teaching is not easy, and one week could never fully capture the appreciation we have for our incredible educators, but we are excited to spend this week celebrating the amazing people who make a difference for students every single day.
Stay tuned for more Teacher Appreciation Week fun and photos! ✈️🌎🍎
A huge thank you to CCPS and the NCHS SGA for helping us kick off the week in such a special way! Staff enjoyed coffee and snacks from Shore Good Coffee, and our SGA helped teachers “float” into summer with a sweet treat. ☕🍭
Teaching is not easy, and one week could never fully capture the appreciation we have for our incredible educators, but we are excited to spend this week celebrating the amazing people who make a difference for students every single day.
Stay tuned for more Teacher Appreciation Week fun and photos! ✈️🌎🍎
🍎🐾 In Caroline County, we grow our own! 🐾🍎
Congratulations to these future educators for receiving the Grow Your Own Scholarship to continue their education in teaching:
✨ Brooklynn Spencer
✨ Layla Beebe Cunningham
✨ Logan Moody
We are proud to see these students pursuing careers in education and look forward to the impact they will make in the future. Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙
🎨🌍 Classroom Spotlight: Creative Language Learning! 🌍🎨
Inspired by their visit to the National Gallery of Art, students in Sra. Bradner’s classes created and presented their own masterpieces—all in the target language!
A special thank you to Ms. Wilson and Fund for Teachers for supporting this creative and meaningful learning experience.
Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙🐾
Inspired by their visit to the National Gallery of Art, students in Sra. Bradner’s classes created and presented their own masterpieces—all in the target language!
A special thank you to Ms. Wilson and Fund for Teachers for supporting this creative and meaningful learning experience.
Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙🐾
🔬🌳 NCHS Classroom Spotlight: Chemistry with Ms. Weippert 🌳🔬
Last week, Ms. Weippert’s Chemistry classes took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed outside to collect data on carbon storage in trees!
Each team selected a tree to measure and calculate, then combined their findings to explore an important scientific concept: the larger the diameter of a tree, the more carbon it stores. 🌱
Fun fact: the largest tree in front of the school (the first one as you enter the drop-off loop) contains approximately 1.3 million moles of carbon—that’s one big tree! 😲🌳
Way to go, Bulldogs, for bringing science to life! 💙🐾
Last week, Ms. Weippert’s Chemistry classes took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed outside to collect data on carbon storage in trees!
Each team selected a tree to measure and calculate, then combined their findings to explore an important scientific concept: the larger the diameter of a tree, the more carbon it stores. 🌱
Fun fact: the largest tree in front of the school (the first one as you enter the drop-off loop) contains approximately 1.3 million moles of carbon—that’s one big tree! 😲🌳
Way to go, Bulldogs, for bringing science to life! 💙🐾
🎭🐾 Congratulations, NCHS Drama Club! 🐾🎭
A huge congratulations to Ms. Yoxall and the NCHS Drama Club for an outstanding production of Mean Girls the Musical! Across four performances, the shows welcomed an incredible 568 total patrons over both weekends—well above typical attendance!
Did you know these productions are not part of a class? They are created entirely after school through the Drama Club, reflecting an incredible level of dedication from both students and Ms. Yoxall.
A special thank you as well to Mr. Dehenaut for co-advising and supporting the club in every way. We also appreciate our community for showing up and supporting our theater students.
We wish our seniors the best as they take their final bow, and we look forward to seeing our underclassmen shine in future productions!
We are Bulldogs—dramatic, but in the best way! 💙🎭
A huge congratulations to Ms. Yoxall and the NCHS Drama Club for an outstanding production of Mean Girls the Musical! Across four performances, the shows welcomed an incredible 568 total patrons over both weekends—well above typical attendance!
Did you know these productions are not part of a class? They are created entirely after school through the Drama Club, reflecting an incredible level of dedication from both students and Ms. Yoxall.
A special thank you as well to Mr. Dehenaut for co-advising and supporting the club in every way. We also appreciate our community for showing up and supporting our theater students.
We wish our seniors the best as they take their final bow, and we look forward to seeing our underclassmen shine in future productions!
We are Bulldogs—dramatic, but in the best way! 💙🎭
🎶🐾 A Big Night for Rhythm of the Ridge! 🐾🎶
Last week marked a special evening as our Rhythm of the Ridge students held their Elites Induction Ceremony.
Congratulations to our 2026 inductees: Kaedyn Brach, Taraji Green, Destiny Church, and Maya Llamas.
Honor status was awarded to Apple Briscoe, Aro Gleockler, and Alexandra Hennessy.
Well done, Bulldogs! 💙🐾
Last week marked a special evening as our Rhythm of the Ridge students held their Elites Induction Ceremony.
Congratulations to our 2026 inductees: Kaedyn Brach, Taraji Green, Destiny Church, and Maya Llamas.
Honor status was awarded to Apple Briscoe, Aro Gleockler, and Alexandra Hennessy.
Well done, Bulldogs! 💙🐾
🐾🏆 A Special Thank You! 🏆🐾
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Jacob Carpenter for building a beautiful new trophy case for the North Caroline High School Athletic Department.
Inspired by his own experience as a freshman—when a hard-earned team trophy remained in the office instead of being displayed—Jacob took the initiative to create a space where our Bulldogs’ achievements can be properly recognized and celebrated.
This meaningful project was also completed as part of his journey to earning the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts.
Thank you, Jacob, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to honoring Bulldog pride. Your work will have a lasting impact on our school community! 💙🐾
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Jacob Carpenter for building a beautiful new trophy case for the North Caroline High School Athletic Department.
Inspired by his own experience as a freshman—when a hard-earned team trophy remained in the office instead of being displayed—Jacob took the initiative to create a space where our Bulldogs’ achievements can be properly recognized and celebrated.
This meaningful project was also completed as part of his journey to earning the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts.
Thank you, Jacob, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to honoring Bulldog pride. Your work will have a lasting impact on our school community! 💙🐾
🏅🐾 Celebrating Our Bayside Scholar Athletes! 🐾🏅
Congratulations to Linda Ridgell and James Cohoon, who represented NCHS at last night’s Bayside Scholar Athletes Dinner! They are pictured here with our Athletic Director, Mr. Jackson.
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment both in the classroom and in athletics. Way to represent the Ridge, Bulldogs! 💙🐾
Congratulations to Linda Ridgell and James Cohoon, who represented NCHS at last night’s Bayside Scholar Athletes Dinner! They are pictured here with our Athletic Director, Mr. Jackson.
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment both in the classroom and in athletics. Way to represent the Ridge, Bulldogs! 💙🐾
🐾✨ Unity Fair Spotlight! ✨🐾
A special shoutout to the Sign Language Club for their outstanding exhibit at Unity Fair! Their display was perfect for our youngest visitors and helped create a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience for all.
Thank you for sharing your talents with our Bulldog community! 💙👏
A special shoutout to the Sign Language Club for their outstanding exhibit at Unity Fair! Their display was perfect for our youngest visitors and helped create a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience for all.
Thank you for sharing your talents with our Bulldog community! 💙👏
🐾🎉 Unity Fair was a HUGE hit! 🎉🐾
A huge thank you to Mrs. Wright and her team for hosting our second annual Unity Fair! Bringing our community together in such a collaborative way is truly priceless—and so is the dedication and effort of her team.
More Unity Fair pictures to come! 💙🐾
A huge thank you to Mrs. Wright and her team for hosting our second annual Unity Fair! Bringing our community together in such a collaborative way is truly priceless—and so is the dedication and effort of her team.
More Unity Fair pictures to come! 💙🐾
🎉🐾 We had a busy week, Bulldogs! 🐾🎉
Last week, French and Spanish students in Ms. Meunier’s and Sra. Bradner’s classes enjoyed a great day at the National Gallery of Art, exploring works by French, Spanish, and American artists. A special thank you to Mrs. Leverage, Mr. Gowen, and Ms. Wilson for their support in making this experience possible! 🎨🌎
Stay tuned for more highlights from last week at The Ridge!
We are Bulldogs! 💙
Last week, French and Spanish students in Ms. Meunier’s and Sra. Bradner’s classes enjoyed a great day at the National Gallery of Art, exploring works by French, Spanish, and American artists. A special thank you to Mrs. Leverage, Mr. Gowen, and Ms. Wilson for their support in making this experience possible! 🎨🌎
Stay tuned for more highlights from last week at The Ridge!
We are Bulldogs! 💙
🎶🐾 Band of Blue Takes on Virginia! 🐾🎶
This weekend, the NCHS Band of Blue traveled to Virginia to participate in the Norfolk NATO Festival Parade of Nations—and brought home silver for their performance! 🥈
The trip also included a fun day at Busch Gardens and an unforgettable experience at the Virginia International Tattoo, where students saw performances from military bands and groups from around the world. 🌎🎺
Fun was had by all—way to represent the Ridge, Bulldogs! 💙
This weekend, the NCHS Band of Blue traveled to Virginia to participate in the Norfolk NATO Festival Parade of Nations—and brought home silver for their performance! 🥈
The trip also included a fun day at Busch Gardens and an unforgettable experience at the Virginia International Tattoo, where students saw performances from military bands and groups from around the world. 🌎🎺
Fun was had by all—way to represent the Ridge, Bulldogs! 💙
✈️🔬 Physics in Action! 🔬✈️
Dr. Moyer’s physics students toured the Dover Air Mobility Museum at Dover Air Force Base on April 9, 2026. Students explored a variety of aircraft often used as real-world examples in class, bringing their learning to life!
They had the opportunity to sit in cockpits and even try their hand at landing a plane using the flight simulator—some more successfully than others! 😄
It was a great day of physics, history, and hands-on learning with some truly extraordinary aircraft. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾💙
Dr. Moyer’s physics students toured the Dover Air Mobility Museum at Dover Air Force Base on April 9, 2026. Students explored a variety of aircraft often used as real-world examples in class, bringing their learning to life!
They had the opportunity to sit in cockpits and even try their hand at landing a plane using the flight simulator—some more successfully than others! 😄
It was a great day of physics, history, and hands-on learning with some truly extraordinary aircraft. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾💙
Classroom Spotlight: Early Childhood Strategies 🐾💙
Students in early childhood are learning about math concepts in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms.
Today, students memorized number rhyme formations and used a variety of ECE materials to practice.
Students began with wikki stix, then Play-Doh snakes, shaving cream, chalk, and finally watercolor painting.
These materials are developmentally appropriate and engaging and provide many opportunities for students to learn about the formation of numbers from 0-10.
Students in early childhood are learning about math concepts in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms.
Today, students memorized number rhyme formations and used a variety of ECE materials to practice.
Students began with wikki stix, then Play-Doh snakes, shaving cream, chalk, and finally watercolor painting.
These materials are developmentally appropriate and engaging and provide many opportunities for students to learn about the formation of numbers from 0-10.
Mr. Spiker and Sra. Bradner proudly recognize the students from the 2025 AP Spanish Language course who earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy by scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the May 2025 AP Exam.
From left to right: Ezequiel Bamaca Morales, Jonnatan Luna Feliciano, Katie Perez Galán, and Ariana Álvarez Larios.
Not pictured: Diego Castro Bautista, Paisley Garland, and Justin Godínez Fuentes.
¡Felicidades a todos por este gran logro!
From left to right: Ezequiel Bamaca Morales, Jonnatan Luna Feliciano, Katie Perez Galán, and Ariana Álvarez Larios.
Not pictured: Diego Castro Bautista, Paisley Garland, and Justin Godínez Fuentes.
¡Felicidades a todos por este gran logro!
Calendar Reminder: Monday, April 13, half day for students (newly scheduled)
Friday, April 10 - Due to fog in the area, schools will be operating on a two hour delay. In addition, today will now be a full day of school rather than the originally scheduled half day. Please be safe in your travels.
🎉🐾 It’s Almost Unity Fair Time! 🐾🎉
We’re counting down the days until our entire community comes together to celebrate what makes our NCHS family so unique!
Be sure to check out the flyers below for all the details—we can’t wait to see all of our Bulldog families there.
We are Unified Bulldogs! 💙
