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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Public Schools community and the Village of Ridgewood are deeply saddened to share news regarding the passing of Alisa Kizis, a beloved member of the Ridgewood High School Class of 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools Honors the Memory of Alisa Kizis (RHS Class of 2026)
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Ithaca, New York.A 19-year-old Cornell University student has been evicted from his family home after public outrage over his refusal to work with Jewish business owners went viral online.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As local elections draw near, voters in Ridgewood are encountering a growing trend in community governance: uncontested elections. With school board seats going unchallenged, candidates are entering office automatically—without facing competition or debate on the ballot.
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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Officers from the Ridgewood Police Department recently paid a special visit to students in the Ridgewood High School (RHS) PREP Program, creating a day filled with learning, hands-on exploration, and meaningful community connections.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Public Schools (RPS) district has officially opened the Mandatory Student Information Update for the 2026–2027 school year.
Continue reading Attention Ridgewood Parents: 2026–2027 Student Information Updates Are Now Open
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — History made a special stop at Ridgewood High School on Thursday, July 16th, when the iconic Stanley Cup arrived on campus alongside a familiar face in Ridgewood athletics.
Kids’ activewear supports school routines, outdoor play, sports practice, and everyday movement. Comfortable clothing helps children stay focused throughout busy days while giving parents practical wardrobe options. Choosing suitable pieces starts with understanding how fit, materials, and versatility affect daily use.
Parents usually search for clothing that combines comfort with flexibility for different activities. Kids joggers are one of the best activewear options for kids because they support movement while fitting naturally into casual wardrobes for school days and weekends. Paying attention to key details can help families choose activewear that remains useful throughout the year.
Continue reading What to Look for When Shopping for Kids’ Activewear
photo Jen Schriever on the Art of Lighting Flying Vampires in The Lost Boys
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood community has a major reason to celebrate this Broadway season. Ridgewood High School (RHS) Class of 1998 graduate and celebrated Ridgewood New Players alumna Jen Schriever has officially won her first Tony Award.
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New Brunswick NJ, Rutgers University students will see higher bills this fall. The university’s Board of Governors officially approved a balanced $6.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 academic year, which includes across-the-board hikes for tuition, fees, and housing.
Continue reading Rutgers Approves New $6.2B Budget: What It Means for Student Tuition This Fall
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Ridgewood NJ, As communities across the nation gear up to commemorate the historic 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a local celebration in Bergen County is making headlines for a much less patriotic reason.
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For decades, many parents viewed education as something that primarily happened at school. Teachers taught, administrators managed the system, and families supported learning from the sidelines.
That dynamic is changing. Across the United States, parents are taking a more active role in their children’s education. Some volunteer more frequently in schools. Others supplement classroom learning at home. Many are paying closer attention to curriculum, academic performance, and the skills their children need for the future.
Continue reading Parents Are Reclaiming a Bigger Role in Their Children’s Education
College admissions strategies help students plan each step of the college application process with more clarity. They support students as they choose schools, write essays, and meet deadlines.
A strong strategy brings academics, extracurricular activities, essays, testing, and financial fit into a single, organized plan. For a high school student, the goal is not only to apply to more schools. It is to apply to the right colleges and universities with stronger materials. The college admissions process works best when students start early, stay realistic, and show a clear purpose.
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Ridgewood NJ, On June 24, 2026, the historic campus of Ridgewood High School transformed yet again to send off an outstanding group of seniors. A massive Congratulations to the 420-plus members of Ridgewood High School’s Class of 2026—the community stands incredibly Maroon Proud of everything you have accomplished!
Continue reading And That’s a Wrap on Another Incredible RHS graduation!
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Ithaca, New York., A shocking display of workplace discrimination has gone viral after an Ivy League student explicitly rejected an interview offer based entirely on the employers’ religious background.
Austin Franco, a 19-year-old student at Cornell University, put his antisemitism on full display after applying for a summer internship with VryfID, a Jewish-owned tech startup based in New York City. When invited to advance to the interview stage, Franco responded via the student job board Handshake with a blatant message: “Not interested in working for a Jew. Thanks.”
Ridgewood Crew sophomore Marelia Leou and freshman Gracie Demarcado won a bronze medal in the Womens Youth Inclusive 2x event at the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.
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Sarasota, Florida – Ridgewood Crew closed out a record-breaking spring rowing season by setting even more program-best standards at the four-day 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. While dealing with consistently sweltering heat as well as unpredictable thunderstorms that wreaked havoc on the racing schedule, the team saw six of its boats finish in the top 10 and five race their way into the top-eight grand finals. And the team also brought home its second bronze medal in two years, this time placing third in the Womens Youth Inclusive 2x race.
