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Pave the way for Ritenour students and put your name in Ritenour history!
The Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation is offering a special opportunity for Ritenour alumni, students, teachers, friends and families. Purchase an engraved brick for the new Ritenour Auditorium walk way or for the entrance to Ritenour High School and at the same time support the foundation. All proceeds benefit the Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation’s grant and scholarship programs for Ritenour School District students.

Download the order form here to reserve your brick today!

For more information, download the pamphlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can buy a brick?
Anyone can purchase a brick – alumni, students, parents, school clubs and teams, employees and friends of Ritenour.

Can I put a logo or mascot on my brick?
Logos or mascots can be added to any brick for an additional $65. Ritenour school logos, the Ritenour Husky, Husky paw print or an organization’s logo can be added to both the 4”x 8” brick and the 8” x8” paver. Electronic (digital) logos or printed logos can be replicated. Ritenour school logos, mascots and paw print are provided by the Ritenour School District.

How much do the bricks costs?
4” x 8” brick - $100 / Duplicate brick - $50
8” x 8” paver - $250 / Duplicate brick - $100
Cost of duplicate bricks includes shipping and handling to home or business address.

Do I own the brick I purchase?
Your brick is a gift in support of the Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation and becomes the property of the foundation. The brick cannot be removed by individuals.

Where will engraved bricks be located?
Engraved bricks are located on the sidewalk on each side of the stairway leading into the front of Ritenour High School and the main entrance walkway leading into the Ritenour Auditorium.

How are the bricks engraved?
Bricks are engraved using a special laser process to transform the clay into a substance that cools quickly leaving the engraved wording a black glass surface that is chemically bonded to the surface of the brick.

Can I choose where I want my brick installed?
Brick purchasers are not able to choose where a brick is installed.

What happens to the bricks that are replaced with engraved bricks?
Bricks that are removed and then replaced with engraved bricks are recycled.

After I place my order can I change my text?
Final text proofs are sent to you. Once the final proof is approved, no changes can be made.

Are there inscription guidelines?
Yes. These guidelines are established to ensure each brick helps to promote Ritenour pride for students, alumni and community. The Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation reserves the right to not accept messages deemed inappropriate for this project.

• No obscenities or profanities
• No derogatory messages regarding an individual or entity
• No political messages
• Bricks are to promote Ritenour pride and are not sold as advertisements for companies or businesses

Are engraved bricks tax deductible? Are replica bricks tax deductible?

Bricks purchased as part of the P ride & Promise fundraising activity are tax deductible and will be included on your annual tax receipt statement from the foundation. Replica bricks are not tax deductible.

Why Give?
Through the Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation, funds donated provide for a variety of educational opportunities designed to enhance the educational excellence of the Ritenour School District. The Pride & Promise Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. 

By giving you…

• Support teacher initiative and growth
• Make a positive impact on many Ritenour students
• Provide for exploration of new ideas and technologies
• Provide post-secondary scholarships to Ritenour High School graduates
• Enrich and enhance educational programs
• Recognize excellence in education through scholarships 

Who benefits from programs provided through the Foundation?

• Our schools
• Our children
• Our entire community 

Ways to Give
Please consider volunteering your time or making contributions to the future of our students, teachers and community by making a donation to the Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation. Your donations support the quality of life and education of the 6,300 children in the Ritenour School District. If there is a particular cause or educational activity you would like to see funds dedicated to, please let us know as part of your pledge.

Gifts in Memoriam
Please feel free to give to the foundation in the name you wish to honor. Contact us to learn more about this process.

Celebatory Gifts
Contribute a gift with a special message to be displayed on our website. For example, you could inform friends, staff and alumni of a birthday, ACT/SAT test score achievement, a sporting or academic achievement, prestigious college acceptance or any event you would like to celebrate with us.

Methods of Payment
Check: Please make check payable to "Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation" and mail to:
Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation
2420 Woodson Road
St. Louis, MO 63114

Donate Online
Our organization not only needs your funds, but also your time as well. Please contact us for more information about how you can help. Thank you for helping Ritenour students and schools!

Each class from 1950 forward is invited to be recognized at the high school campus in the form of a ring that pays tribute to memorable events of their graduation year. Such events include sports, movies, songs, historical events. Examples might be a State Championship, Ram Superbowl or Cardinal World Series, Academy Award Winning movie, Moon Landing, 9/11/01 attack, Kennedy Assassination etc.

The plaque for each class will be displayed in an unbroken ring for future students to view a history of Ritenour classes and continue building a Foundation that will be funded in perpetuity.

To be in the ring the Foundation is asking each class to raise $5,000. It is our hope to see an unbroken ring within the next 2 years.