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Columbia Ridge Elementary Associated Student Body
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Columbia Ridge Elementary sponsors Ridge Robotics, a competitive LEGO Robotics program designed to foster engineering, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving among students. The program focuses on hands-on STEM development by requiring students to design, build, and program autonomous robots using LEGO technology. In addition to engineering, team members collaborate on an innovation project, researching real-world problems and presenting their solutions to peer groups and panel judges.
Program Focus Areas
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STEM & Engineering: Practical application of mechanical design, structural integrity, and computational thinking using LEGO robotics technology.
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Collaboration & Leadership: Team-based project management that emphasizes peer communication, division of labor, and collective problem-solving.
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Presentation Skills: Opportunities to practice public speaking and articulate complex technical ideas clearly during judging panels and community showcases.
Through Ridge Robotics, students develop critical thinking skills, public speaking confidence, and technical literacy, proudly representing the community with Tiger Pride.
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Ensuring Access for all Ephrata Students
In accordance with the Washington State Parents’ Bill of Rights and state law (RCW 28A.325.050), the Ephrata School District provides an annual listing of student fees and charges, along with information about how economic hardship may be addressed. Our goal is to ensure every student has equitable access to the full range of educational and extracurricular opportunities.
If your family is experiencing financial hardship, please reach out. We're here to help.
