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Welcome to Ridgecrest Elementary School!

Are you moving to Phenix City with children in Kindergarten through 5th grade? Welcome! Ridgecrest Elementary is proud to serve our community’s youngest learners with a focus on academic excellence, family support, and personal growth.

For attendance area information or to determine if Ridgecrest is your designated school, contact the Phenix City School District Administrative Office at (334) 298-0534. For directions to our school, please use our physical address:  1806 8th Place South, Phenix City, Alabama.

Quick Facts

  • Grades: Kindergarten through Fifth
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Alabama Accreditation System
  • School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Arrival begins at 7:30 AM, late arrival after 8:00 AM, dismissal by 3:20 PM)

Our Partners in Education

We are proud to partner with local organizations to enrich the educational experience for our students:

  • Epworth United Methodist Church
  • Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter
  • Kappa Lambda Chi Fraternity, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Resources Do You Have for At-Risk Students?

Ridgecrest offers a range of support for at-risk students, including the MTSS framework (comprised of four essential components: screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention system, and data-based decision making), Child Find, English Language Learner (ELL) programs, Gifted Education, and a robust Guidance Program.

Understanding Our Student Support Programs

  • MTSS:  Multi-tiered Systems of Support is a framework used by schools to identify and provide immediate intervention for students with academic and behavioral needs.   For more information, call us at (334) 298-3004.
  • Child Find: This program identifies and supports children with disabilities, from birth to age 21. Through collaboration with Early Intervention and Special Education Services, we connect eligible families to vital resources.
  • ELL Program: Our English Language Learner program helps students who are new to English develop strong language skills, enabling them to thrive in their academic subjects.
  • Gifted Education: Ridgecrest’s gifted program recognizes and supports students with high intellectual capacity, academic proficiency, or exceptional talent in leadership or expression. Contact Phenix City Schools at (334) 298-0534 for more information.

Enrollment Requirements

To register, bring the following:

  1. Certified Birth Certificate (with raised seal)
  2. Social Security Card
  3. Current Alabama Immunization Certificate (IMM50)
  4. Proof of residence within the Ridgecrest district (Rent Receipt, Utility Bill, or Lease Agreement)
Note: Migrant, Homeless, and ELL students are exempt from these requirements.

School Supplies and Backpacks

  • Backpacks: Clear or mesh backpacks are recommended, with mesh preferred for durability.
  • Supply List: Available at the school office or upon registration.

Meals

  • Breakfast and Lunch: Free for all students. A la carte items are available daily.
  • Staff and Visitor Lunch Pricing: $3.50 (staff) and $4.00 (visitors). Payments are made through MySchoolBucks.

Attendance and Absences

If your child is absent, send a written excuse upon their return. Ridgecrest allows 10 excused absences per year (excluding doctor’s notes). Exceeding this limit may lead to referral to the Alabama Early Warning Truancy Program.

Questions or Additional Information?

For other questions or assistance, please reach out to the school office at (334) 298-3004. We are here to help and look forward to welcoming your family to Ridgecrest Elementary!