It was established on July 1, 1980, by the merger of the
Galva and
Holstein school districts. Galva was previously known as the Galva Blue Devils. Holstein held the title of Pirates. Once Galva and Holstein merged, they were then known as the Galva–Holstein Pirates. Beginning circa 2010, it engaged in a grade-sharing agreement with the
Schaller-Crestland Community School District, and also shared superintendents with that district. Before grade-sharing began, Galva–Holstein had numerous sports sharing agreements with surrounding schools. This included Schaller-Crestland (wrestling and football primarily) and Aurelia Community School (exclusively wrestling). During this time the teams were known by several different names including: Buffalo Ridge Bison (football sharing with Schaller-Crestland) and the AGHSC (Aurelia, Galva–Holstein, Schaller-Crestland) Stonecutters (wrestling with Aurelia and Schaller-Crestland). Galva–Holstein has had fierce rivalry with neighboring school district, Battle Creek–Ida Grove (Currently known as OABCIG with the merger of Odeboldt Arthur). Though this rival has toned down some, it is still a part of history within the school and is often discussed during alumni reunions. Ridge View has found a new rival within their sports conferences. MVAOCOU (Maple Valley, Anthon–Oto, Charter Oak–Ute) has become a popular rival within the district. In recent years, Ridge View began sports sharing with River Valley community school district. Sports currently being shared are Wrestling. ==Schools==