Updates 12/13/24

Minimum Day on Thursday 12/19
Just a reminder that Thursday, 12/19 will be a minimum day. All students will be released at 12:00pm, and there will not be a hot lunch option available that day.

CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive - Final Day is 12/17!
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the barrel in front of our office in order to help bring some extra holiday cheer to families in need. We will be collecting toys through Tuesday, December 17th.

Lost & Found Donated after 12/19
We will have the lost and found rack out front next week so come take a look to see if your student has left anything behind! All remaining items will be donated during Winter Break.

Placer Union High School District Open Enrollment
From Placer Union High School District:
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR
PLACER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
2025-2026
Open Enrollment/Intradistrict applications for Placer Union High School District are being accepted between January 6th and January 31st 2025. Please refer to PUHSD Open Enrollment/Intradistrict Board Policy 5116.1 on our district website for specific information and guidelines.
TO APPLY: The parent/guardian of the pupil requesting to attend a school other than their school of residence in our district must complete and submit the application, along with the most recent copies of attendance, grades and notice of any behavior issues to their school of residence and request an appointment with that principal. The completed form MUST be turned into the District Office no later than January 31, 2025 by 4:15 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Applications and procedures can be found on our website. Parents can contact Renée Seaman at Placer Union High School District Office at 530-886-4454 or email [email protected] for more information regarding Open Enrollment/Intradistrict Transfers.
Yearbook Photos - Fall Photos Needed!

Fall photos needed! 
At Harvest Ridge we rely on parents to be our yearbook photographers. Please use the link below to share any photos you've taken from classroom events, field trips, clubs & sports, or anything school related. Right now we're especially looking for photos from Treetop Adventure, the Fall Festival, Cross Country, Halloween and classroom field trips. If you need help connecting to Google Photos, please email Jessie Fowler at [email protected]
Click here to share photos for the yearbook.

Lockdown Drill Follow Up
Click here to read the follow up from the Lockdown Drill held this week.
Track & Field Coach Needed!

• The season starts in mid-March and ends in mid-May.
• Last year, there were about 20 students on the team in 5th through 8th grade.
• The practice schedule is flexible. School gets out at 2:30 PM and there is no in-session school on Fridays. Last year's practice schedule was Mondays @ 2:45, Wednesdays @ 2:45, and Fridays @ 8:30 AM. This can be changed to meet the coach's schedule. 
• Practices are held at the school, located at 9050 Old State Highway in Newcastle. 
• Harvest Ridge competes against K-8 schools in Loomis. Meets are held at Franklin Elementary School and Placer Elementary School. 
• The meet schedule is located HERE on the league website. Keep in mind that it's a draft and might change slightly. 
• Meets are twice a week and last 2 - 2.5 hours. The league puts on mini meets as opposed to one long league meet a week. Once meets start, the team only practices once a week in conjunction with competitions.
• The coach needs to be fingerprinted and TB tested. The following certificates should also be provided: CPR, First Aid, Concussion, and Cardiac Arrest. 
• Stipend is $500 for the season.
• Interested? Call, text, or email Jenica at (279) 800-5195 or [email protected]

Venmo Payments Reminder
Just a reminder that all payments being made for PTO sponsored school events need to include the Student's Name, Student's Grade, and the Event.
Ex: Suzy Q, 5th Grade, Overnight Field Trip
This helps ensure that the money going to the PTO Venmo is being applied to the right student for the right purpose. Thank you!