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Preparing every student for life and success beyond high school
Ridgecrest

5306 S. 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
Phone: 806-326-5100
Fax: 806-356-4835
 

Quick Links

📱ParentSquare   🪪 Skyward

🎒Back to School   💳 E-Payments
🥪 Food Services   📚Library

🚨AISD Police   👁️‍🗨️ Report Bullying

Parents

  • Choose Amarillo ISD
    As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

    Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD (Opens in new window).

    Campus Goals and Performance Objectives
    Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives (PDF opens in a new window), which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

    Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact
    To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).

  • ECSE 3-year-old

    The start time is 7:55 a.m., and the end time is 11:30 a.m.
     

    Pre-K and ECSE 4-year-old through Fifth Grade

    The start time is 7:55 a.m., and the end time is 3:21 p.m.

     

    Lunch & Recess Schedules

    Lunch Schedule

    • Pre-K 4-year-old 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • ECSE 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Kindergarten 10:25 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
    • 1st Grade 10:55 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.
    • 2nd Grade 11:55 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
    • 3rd Grade 12:25 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
    • 4th Grade 11:25 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
    • 5th Grade 12:55 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.

    Recess Schedule

    • ECSE 9:05 a.m. to 9:20 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
    • Pre-K 4-year-old 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 pm.
    • Kindergarten 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • 1st Grade 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 pm 
    • 2nd Grade 12:25 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
    • 3rd Grade 11:55 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
    • 4th Grade 1:50 pm. to 2:20 pm
    • 5th Grade 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

  • Bullying Report Form
    If you feel your student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form (Opens in new window).

  • ParentSquare
    Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

    ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

    ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.

    Peachjar Digital Flyers
    Take a look at current     Ridgecrest Peachjar eflyers (Opens in new window).

    Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers (Opens in new window) to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

  • General Information

    Visit the Amarillo ISD Extended School Day page (Opens in a new window) for an overview of the program, link to the application form, and rates and fees with instructions for setting up payments if your application is approved.

    If you have questions or would like specific information about our school's Extended School Day program, please contact our school office at 806-326-5100.

  • It’s Never Too Early To Get InSync
    InSync exists to help families of young children connect with early learning experiences and helpful information.

    Early childhood education can happen in one of the preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary classrooms available through AISD, but it also happens in homes and in families every day, and we are here to help you through all of it!

    Visit our Families + Schools InSync web page to learn more!

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  • Welcome

    Greetings,

    My name is Poppi Lovett and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison, I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.

    Office: 806-326-5100
    Email:      poppi.lovett@amaisd.org

    Saludos,

    Mi nombre es Poppi Lovett y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.

    Oficina: 806-326-5100
    Correo electrónico:     poppi.lovett@amaisd.org

     

    Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

    To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).

     

    Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter & Activity Planning Calendar

    Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.

     

    The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter each month (September through May), as well as a 3-month Calendar every three months, so be sure to check back for each month's Newsletter!

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    Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

    Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center (Opens in new window).

     

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

  • See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form
    School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

    Make an anonymous report here https://forms.amaisd.org/Forms/SchoolSafetyForm

    Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:

  • Office Staff Directory

    Please use the list below or call the campus main office at 806-326-5100 for assistance with contacting non-instructional staff members not listed.

     

    Ridgecrest Staff Directory

    To find a list of Teachers, Administration and Professional Support Staff, please open our Ridgecrest Staff Directory (Google Sheet opens in a new window) which has been organized by Positions and then by Grade Level.

     

    Find Your Student's Teacher or Counselor

    To correspond with a teacher or counselor via email, log into Skyward Family Access (Login screen opens in a new window) and use the instructions below:

    • To contact a teacher, select “Schedule” from the main menu. Click the teacher's name to display the teacher’s email address, and then click the displayed email address to create a message.
    • To contact the counselor, select "Student Information" from the main menu. Click the counselor's name (listed on the Student Information screen as "Advisor") and then click the displayed email address to create a message.

    If you do not have Skyward Family Access login credentials or need assistance with your account, please visit the District website's Skyward Family Access page (Opens in new window).

    To contact a teacher or counselor by telephone, contact the campus main office at 806-326-5100.

Principal’s Message

Lesley McCoy, Principal, Ridgecrest Elementary School

 

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of each student and every student who walks through our doors.

We are passionate about growing our learners to be thinkers, communicators, collaborators, and contributors.

Ridgecrest sets high expectations and creates an environment where all students feel safe, love learning, and are excited about their future success beyond high school. 

If there is anything we can do for you or your student, please feel free to contact the school office at 806-326-5100.

 

 

Lesley McCoy
Principal, Ridgecrest Elementary School
I will stay safe, take charge of my success, accept responsibility, and respect myself and others