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The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

Ridge News

Here’s Where We Offer the Latest News for Mountain Ridge High School! Who’s Retiring!? What Award Went to Who?! Find Out Now

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Fundraiser

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Fundraiser

Aileen Resendiz March 11, 2020

Within this year, it's estimated that there will be 1.8 million new cancer diagnoses in the United States. Cancer is something that affects us on a widespread scale; almost every single one of us knows somebody who’s been impacted by cancer. That’s...

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Emma Padelford March 7, 2020

Due to COVID-19 the walk has been canceled. :(   Ridge’s Best Buddies Club, along with other chapters in Arizona will be hosting a friendship walk on Saturday, March 28th, with the goal of bringing all of the Best Buddies chapters in...

DECA Dominates State

DECA Dominates State

Emma Padelford March 3, 2020

Once again, we are excited to announce another fantastic DECA performance. These students have done a phenomenal job of putting their hearts into what they do, and their hard work has certainly paid off. On February 21st-23rd, DECA took on their state...

*Taken from the Mountain Ridge Twitter page

Ridge Run Review

Kelsey Nahodil March 3, 2020

The rain couldn’t stop the Mountain Ridge athletic department from having another successful year with the Ridge Run on Saturday, Feb. 22 as many students, parents, staff members and community members came out to participate in the 3rd annual Ridge...

Preparations for the Spring Musical

Preparations for the Spring Musical

"What Goes into Theater's Amazing Productions?"
Aileen Resendiz March 3, 2020

When we watch the shows that our theater department produces, we always see the very best of what they’ve made. We see the result of countless hours of preparation. But what we don’t get to see are the sets being produced, the actors trying to get...

Freshman Cord Reward

Freshman Cord Reward

Makayla Bast March 2, 2020

“We are here to honor our students and their academic accomplishments.We are very proud of each and every student and we are lucky to honor them,” said Michelle Martin as she stood in front of a packed gym Monday night before freshmen received their...

Ridge’s Earth Club: Working for a Brighter Future

Ridge’s Earth Club: Working for a Brighter Future

"New Insights on the Future Plans of Ridge's Earth Club."
Aden Schulze-Miller, Editor February 27, 2020

Following the tremendously successful Australian Wildfire fund which pulled in an outstanding $1,600+ dollars, Ridge’s Earth Club is working hard to open up a progressive path for future activities and outstanding feats of activism.    From...

CTE Month

CTE Month

Kelsey Nahodil February 26, 2020

There are many different opportunities offered in the CTE program to help use knowledge to learn about the outside world rather than only learning what is required for graduation. It is a great way to express your future career choices, prepare you for...

Fighting Fire

Fighting Fire

Aileen Resendiz February 25, 2020

Australia is well known for its beaches, its distinct accent and its hot weather; as of recently, however, it’s been seen in the news that Australia might be a little too hot. A large majority of the continent was suffering from widespread bushfires....

Mountain Ridge Student Wins Congressional App Challenge

Mountain Ridge Student Wins Congressional App Challenge

Devyn Marie February 21, 2020

Studying is a timeless struggle for many students. They often don’t believe that they have enough time to study for all of the honors and A.P. courses packed into their schedule, and the workload can become extremely overwhelming.   Effective...

A very happy student ready to eat!

Spend Like A Spaniard (Or the French)

“The Bilingual Food Truck Affair Was a Total Success.”
Aden Schulze-Miller February 20, 2020

Having been inspired by neighboring schools in the district, Ridge held its first annual Foreign Language Food Truck Festival yesterday over the course of the entire school day.    The foreign language teachers here at Ridge looked to the...

If We Can Do It, So Can You 

If We Can Do It, So Can You 

“Come and Write for The Ridge Review.” 
Aden Schulze-Miller February 17, 2020

We’ve been trying for a little while now to get a poetry section up on our website, or at least a platform for students to submit their creative writing pieces. As of right now, it’s something on the backburner, but when it comes down to it the idea...