Ridgway Area School District

The Ridgway Area School District is a rural public school district serving parts of Elk County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Ridgway, Ridgway Township, Spring Creek Township, and Horton Township. Ridgway Area School District encompasses approximately . According to 2010 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 6,558.

Students in grades K-5 attend the elementary school, those in grades 6-8 attend the middle school, and those in grades 9-12 attend the high school.

Extracurriculars

Ridgway area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

Sports

The District funds:

Boys:

• Baseball - A
• Basketball- AA
• Cross country - A
• Football - AA
• Golf - AA
• Soccer - A
• Wrestling - AA

Girls:

• Basketball - AA
• Cross country - A
• Golf - AA
• Gymnastics - AAAA
• Soccer (fall) - A
• Softball - A
• Volleyball - A

Middle school sports:

Boys:

• Basketball
• Cross country
• Football
• Soccer
• Track and field
• Wrestling

Girls:

• Basketball
• Cross country
• Soccer (fall)
• Track and field
• Volleyball

According to PIAA directory February 2018

Music

Musical activities available to high school students include:

• The "Mighty Elker" Marching Band, directed by Theresa Morley-Palmer
• Concert Band (Class)
• Concert Choir (Class)
• Show Choir (Club)
• HS Drama

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