Emerald Ridge is one of 40 schools in the state that made Newsweek’s list of America’s Best High Schools. Pretty great honor for our staff and students!! Newsweek takes into account graduation rates, test scores, and number of students taking the AP test.

Way to go JAGS!! Please check out the following link for the full list and related content.

ERHS ranked as one of Newsweek's Best High Schools in America

End of Course Exams (EOC) for math will be the last week of May.

Algebra EOC - May 28th 7:40-10:20
Geometry EOC - May 30th 7:40-10:20
Biology EOC - June 4th 7:40-10:20

Students will be held accountable for returning textbooks and other instructional materials assigned to them throughout the year. All students are required to return their textbooks, library books, and other assigned instructional materials no later than the 3rd Tuesday in July. The school district will receive any items after this date, but will still require students to pay for the item because new instructional materials will have already been purchased. Students may be required to pay for these items prior to their participation in the Elementary Field Day event, 9th Grade Dance or Senior Prom. All student fines must be paid prior to graduation

Make sure you visit the updated ERHS Calendar

If you click on each item on the calendar there is additional information

The Ridge Lines is working to keep up with the current technology. Bulk mailing has been fazed out this year. Instead, it will be sent as an attachment to the email you have on file with the district and uploaded to this site. Click on the tab above to view current as well as archived newsletters.

Hard copies will be available in the Main Office for you or your student to pick up if that is a better option for you.

Be sure to check out the updated Home Access Center for parents and students to view online grades.

You must have a valid e-mail address registered with Emerald Ridge HS in order register for access to online grades. To register an e-mail address, send an e-mail message to Chris Haase our data processor @ haasecd@puyallup.k12.wa.us. Please allow 24-48 hours for confirmation of this process.

Message from Jostens:

Attention all seniors and senior parents!
It is not too late, if you still need to order your cap and gown unit or other graduation products, visit our website www.grad-auto.com<http://www.grad-auto.com> and we will get your items to you as quickly as possible. We recommend that you do not order any later than 2 weeks before graduation to allow for mailing time and/or delivery time.

IT IS IMPORTANT to know, if you are borrowing or using a cap and gown unit from a previous year, you would still need to order the 2013 class medallion and souvenir tassel that accompany all cap and gown units for the school. You can only place this order by calling or office at 253-210-0575 because it is not offered online.

If you have any other questions, please email us at mortonroffice@jostens.com

In Club and meeting news…

Honor society members, if you are interested in running for Honor Society office, please go to Ms. Barrys room tomorrow during jagtime. It is vital you attend as elections are next Monday.

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AP testing finished up today.
Hooray.
AP World History is going right now, Hope you did not miss.

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The JagWire Newspaper congratulates the new editorial staff for the 2013-14
Editor-in-chief and editorial board:
Claire Benson

Student life editor and editorial board: Grace Amsden

Copy editor and editorial board:
Doug Mayovsky (pronounced May-o-sky)

Op-ed editor and editorial board:
Brynn Adams

Features editor and editorial board:
Anna almer
New editor: Chase Charaba
Photo manager: Ellie Luzzi
Sports editor: Cheyenne Reeves

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Please congratulate the following student/athletes for earning various
SPSL South All-League recognition for their play during the 2013 baseball season.

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Most Valuable Player, Kort Skoda
1st Team Pitcher, Kyle Rossman
1st Team 3rd Baseman,
Landon Packard
2nd Team Shortstop, Garrett Anderson
2nd Team Outfield, Jordan Stoner
Honorable Mentions:
Chad Martinson, Outfield;
Chris Micheles, Pitcher;
Nathan Horne, Catcher

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In Track news,
Congratulations to junior Sharaya Quinn for winning the SPSL south track athlete of the year.
Also, Congratulations to Coach Osborne for winning SPSL coach of the year, thanks to the girls undefeated season.

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Next Thursday is Springfest!
There are many activities planned including the car show, ultimate Frisbee, Star Wars hosted by O’Reily and Tavern including an intermission Light Saber joust, field games, volleyball and basketball in the gym, potato races with Cirhan, Scrabble with Ms. Barry, a cake walk, carnival, popcorn, paper airplane contest, otter pops and more.
More information to come next week.
Car show forms will be available today from Mr. Muehlenbruch and in the main office.

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All seniors.
Be a star in the Senior End of the year video.
How? Come on down the ERHS TV Studios with friends or alone and answer a few basic questions about your high school experience.
When? It continues through tomorrow during jag time.
Please bring your blue slip filled out as your hall pass.

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The spring play, ALMOST, MAINE, opens tonight on the ERHS Stage. Come check out this show featuring scenes showcasing relationships that are each at an “almost point.” This final show of the year is sure to delight. Runs Tonight, Tomorrow Night and Saturday night,
The show is at 7pm. Tickets are available now at the bookkeeper and cost $5 with ASB, $7 without. ALMOST, MAINE at Emerald Ridge: it’s almost a romantic comedy.

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Ladies of the classes of 2014 and 2015 with a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher:
Do you have a passion for service to your school and community?
If so, please attend the Daffodil Princess interest meeting next Monday, May 20th during JAG Time in Mrs. Brandon’s room, D219.
This mandatory meeting will tell you about the changes to next year’s selection requirements, provide you with the necessary forms for participation on the ERHS Court, and for the first time ever, our Daffodil Court will be selected prior to the start of your senior year!

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Jags, time to Capture the Moment! Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 “Senior Prom” at the Tacoma Art Museum on June 1st.
Tickets are $25 with ASB $28 without. They can be purchased at the bookkeepers office where you will also find forms you must fill out for any
non-ERHS students who plan to attend.
Seniors, you must pay ALL of your fines to be able to purchase a ticket, you can find out what you may still owe at the bookkeepers office.

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Need a tux. Get a 40% coupon from Andrew Talen. Just track him down and you got 40% of a tux packaged deal.
Can’t beat that.

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In spring sports playoff action.
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Track heads to the District 3-4 championships this Friday and Saturday at Kent Meridian High School, with field action starting at 3:30.
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The west central district fastpitch championships start up this Friday at Sprinker, the undefeated jags play their 1st game at Noon and the play again at 4.
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In baseball district championships, the jags travel to Kent-Memorial for 1pm game on Saturday 

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The Hypokritz are coming.
The Hypokritz are coming.
The Hypokritz are coming next Thursday.

The Course of Study for the 12-13 school year for grades 9-12 has just been released. It was updated this year and will be used for the next 3 years.

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700