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RHS Homecoming 2025: Celebrating Distinguished Alumni and Launching the ‘Alumni Square’ Legacy Project

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Homecoming 2025 Buzz: Willie Geist & Renowned Alumni Honored, Plus a Sneak Peek at the NEW ‘Alumni Square’ Memorial Project!

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Ridgewood NJ, | October 16, 2025 – The countdown is officially on! Homecoming Weekend 2025 is just around the corner, and the [RHS Name] Alumni Association is pulling out all the stops. This year’s celebration features the annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and the exciting unveiling of a major new capital project: Alumni Square.

If you’re planning your return to campus, get ready to reconnect with classmates and contribute to a lasting legacy.

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Ridgewood Fire Safety Champs: Orchard Elementary Wins Coveted White Helmet for Best Fire Drill Performance!

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Fire Drill Victory! This Ridgewood Elementary School Just Earned a Huge Honor for Stepping Up School Safety

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood, NJ – Fire Prevention Week wrapped up with a major victory for school safety in Ridgewood! The Ridgewood Fire Department concluded its annual timed fire drills across all public schools, celebrating the school that showed the most significant commitment to improvement and readiness.

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River Wild: Ridgewood Hauls in 10 Medals, 5 Gold at an Unpredictable 2025 Head the Passaic Regatta

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At the 2025 Head of Passaic Regatta, Ridgewood won three out of the four doubles races it entered. Junior Maya Ashwin and freshman Jaya Suri claimed gold in the Womens High
School Varsity 2x race. Credit: Diva Yela

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew displayed its flexibility, determination, and perseverance at the annual Head of the Passaic Regatta (HOPR) in Lyndhurst, NJ, this past weekend, overcoming a last-minute date change and an, at times, highly challenging race course to score five victories and 10 overall podium finishes.

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Ridgewood High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School

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RHS Safety Scare: Student Struck in Crosswalk – Sun Glare May Have Played a Role!

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A frightening incident unfolded in front of Ridgewood High School (RHS) on Friday morning, October 10, 2025, when a 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street shortly after 8:00 AM.

The incident highlights crucial safety concerns surrounding pedestrian activity in school zones, especially during peak commuter and school-drop-off times.

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Ridgewood School’s Merger with Paterson

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Examining the Fragments left behind in Vision 2030’s Trojan Horse

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Ridgewood NJ, Village residents who have walked The Five Stairsteps leading into Ridgewood’s journey are uncovering that the path to graduation is paved with political convenience, deceit, and questionable connections.

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Bergen County Dominates ‘Best High Schools’ List—9 Schools in Top 50!

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Niche’s 2026 Rankings Crown Northern Valley Regional NJ’s Best District, Cementing Bergen’s Reputation for Education Excellence

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – When it comes to finding the perfect community for your family, the quality of the local schools is often the single most important factor. If you’re house-hunting in the Garden State, the message from the new 2026 rankings is clear: Bergen County is the place to be!

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Deceit Does Not Fall Far From the Sherrill Tree

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Sherrill’s plans for New Jersey Public Schools is set to the tune of “Trouble in School” from The Wizard of Oz. References from the 80’s television classic G.I. Joe will help explain it all

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Ridgewood NJ, Mikie Sherrill is using her experience at the Naval Academy to shape New Jersey’s educational policies. The Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s next Governor has quietly put together a covert committee that consists of representatives from the national educational consulting firm Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates, (G.I.) Joe Lagana of the Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs law firm, current and future Senate and Assembly Education Committee members, and the rank and file V.E.N.O.M. specialists operating at the local level. However, these evil masters of disguise have fumbled the hostile take over plans before their Commander could be sworn in at the state house.

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Attention Maroons! Ridgewood High School Homecoming 2025: Get Ready to Reunite! 

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RHS Alumni Alert: Homecoming 2025 Is Set! Find Your Reunion Details and Join the Maroon Fun!

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association

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Ridgewood NJ, as a proud member of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) alumni community, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of returning home. The biggest highlight of the fall calendar is nearly here: Homecoming Weekend and your milestone Class Reunion!

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Willie Geist, Peter Rork, and Kim Smith Named 2025 Distinguished Ridgewood Alumni!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) has announced the stellar recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, transforming the annual Homecoming Weekend into an even more remarkable celebration of excellence.

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The Public’s Equity and Diversity Blueprint for Ridgewood Schools

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The most important partisan partnership in the state is currently the agreement between Ridgewood Public Schools and the Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs Law Firm.

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Ridgewood NJ, the partisan partnership between members of Ridgewood’s Board of Education, District administrators, and Bergen County and State Democratic Party leaders is beginning to emerge from the shadows. Community coalitions are questioning if Cottage Place is advocating for Ridgewood taxpayer interests or if local officials are prioritizing the policies of state and county Democratic Party and special interest groups.

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Hometown Hero Returns: Giants Sign Ridgewood’s Own Younghoe Koo

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Ridgewood NJ, Giants fans, get ready to welcome a familiar face back to North Jersey. The New York Giants are bringing former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo home, signing the Ridgewood native to a deal after Graham Gano suffered a groin injury.

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NJ School Funding: A “Cheating” Formula That Costs Bergen County Taxpayers Billions

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School Funding Disparity: Bergen County Taxpayers “Cheated” by State Aid Formula

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Hackensack NJ, with another school year underway, a new focus is being placed on a long-standing issue in New Jersey: the massive disparity in state school aid. According to Bergen County Republican Commissioner candidates Jay Costa, John Dinice, and Andrea Slowikowski, Bergen County taxpayers are being “crushed” by a $2.6 billion school tax burden, arguing that state and county Democrats are doing nothing to fight for fairness.

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Ridgewood Back to School Night

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Ridgewood NJ, as Back to School Night activities conclude this September parents are examining why Cottage Place employees were handing out new eye glasses for students to wear during this 2025-2026 school year.

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A Wake-Up Call for NJ: New Report Reveals “Devastating” Declines in Student Test Scores

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National Drop in Student Scores Prompts Call for “Bold” Action from New Jersey Leaders

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Ridgewood NJ, the latest results from a federal assessment have delivered a sobering message about the state of American education. Average math and reading scores for 12th-grade students have hit all-time lows, prompting U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to call the results “devastating.”

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Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Monday, September 15th at 7:00PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025,  7:00 PM  at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.

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