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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Postcard students for the weeks of  April 20 - May 1, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[These students are being recognized for demonstrating our Ridge Core Values]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Experience The Great In Every Moment]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check Out This Section To See What Great Moments Are Happening At Ridge Elementary!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of the Year Library Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see this section for important news from our librarian.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 08:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Meal Balance Notice]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Outstanding meal balance must be fully paid by May 28, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Care Open Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The We Care program will open registration for the 2026-27 school year starting June 1st through the Parent Portal /SCHOOL STORE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ridge Elementary Festival of Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for the Ridge Elementary Festival of Arts and Recorder Concerts May 6, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ridge Music Concert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the dates for Ridge Music Concerts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clinic News]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See what our school nurse Mrs. Burton has to share]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information from the Mentor Schools Transportation Department]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[To support families with childcare needs, parents/guardians may request an alternate bus stop for their child(ren) within their school’s attendance area (same stop all 5 days).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free and Reduced Lunch & Fee Waiver Application]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2184399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's not too late to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch & Fee Waiver Application!  Did you know that completing the Free and Reduced Lunch & Fee Waiver application does more than just provide individual meal support?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warmer Weather]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please remember our dress code helps maintain a comfortable and focused learning environment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Car Rider Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you drop off or pick up your child from school. Please see this section with an important update.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Basketball Camp Opportunity!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The high school girls basketball program is offering a summer camp for both boys and girls.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See what our GREAT PTA has going on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Care]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2109236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We Care is our before & after school care.  Please see this section to read a message from Ms. Mack, our We Care lead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY NEWS - April 17, 2026 Publication]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2182295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This section contains information from our community partners.
Information on submission requests can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY NEWS - March 6, 2026 Publication]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2173479</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This section contains information from our community partners.
Information on submission requests can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Opens March 1st!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins on Sunday, March 1, 2026 for children who will be five years old on or before August 17, 2026.  Students who are registered for kindergarten by May 1, 2026 will be able to participate in a May, Kindergarten Day - Meet and Greet at each elementary school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment for Mentor High School Preschool is Open for 2026-27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the 2026-2027 school year, we will once again be offering both morning and afternoon preschool classes at Mentor High School. This unique program provides a wonderful learning experience for our youngest learners while also supporting real-world learning for our junior and senior high school students pursuing education-related career pathways.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Store]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school store will be open on Fridays from 9:00 am-9:30 pm. Please see this section for more information]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Information]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1148039</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see this section for important information]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:19:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dress Code]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1827507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see this section from our Ridge Elementary Handbook]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:44:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School in Home-Photos 2025: Kindergarten Edition!]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2103527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our kindergarteners are off to a great start! Thank you for sharing your snapshots with us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coats for Cards!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join the Mentor Public Schools Family Resource Center and Cardinal Credit Union in supporting our community by donating new or gently-used winter coats, new gloves, and new hats for students and families in need. Also, please click the link above to access the form if you would like to request some of the donated items for your children. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mentor Schools Food Market Dates for 2025-2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and our amazing volunteers, we are able to host a food market once a month to distribute thousands of pounds of fresh produce to any community members in need. This happens at the Mentor High School campus beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out on the dates advertised via the flyer. Special thank you to Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Lake County for helping to coordinate all of the volunteers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Team Completes S.T.A.R.T. Training and Starts the Year off Ready!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[S.T.A.R.T. which stands for School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training, has a mission to: elevate student safety, mitigate risk, improve driver morale, & advocate for drivers. Click the link to read more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Department Information!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the Transportation Department's section of our webpage for helpful information about busing and our new app!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partner With Us! Learn About Advertising Opportunities with Mentor Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://ridge.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2097098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hey, Cardinals Fans!  Mentor Schools is excited to team up with local businesses and community groups through our advertising opportunities! When you become an advertising partner, you're doing more than just getting your brand out there — you're helping us reduce district costs and create meaningful opportunities for our students. From small businesses to large enterprises, there’s a sponsorship level that fits your needs. Click the link above to explore the advertising guide... and Go CARDS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School in Home-Photos 2025!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to our amazing Mentor Schools families for sharing your first-day-of-school moments with us – nearly 800 of them! From big smiles at the bus stop to those classic front porch photos, you helped make today unforgettable!
Here’s a look at our first day of 2025–26 in home-photos — together, we’re kicking off a year full of learning, growth, and Cardinal Pride! #MentorMoments #CardinalPride #FirstDayOfSchool #OnceACard]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY NEWS - OCTOBER 12, 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check this section for news and events from our community partners]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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