Category: Ridgewood Schools

Posted on by — 9 Comments

Why Nearly 50% of Harvard Seniors Are Now Reporting Mental Illness

Screenshot 2026 05 28 052214

The Ivy League Crisis: Why Nearly Half of Elite College Seniors Now Identify as Mentally Ill

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

The nation’s most prestigious universities are facing an unprecedented challenge, and it has nothing to do with tuition costs or admissions scandals. It’s happening inside the minds of the students themselves.

Recent senior surveys across America’s top elite institutions reveal staggering statistics that outpace the general population by double-digit margins. From historic federal lawsuits to a shift in how Gen Z views wellness, the culture at schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale is undergoing a profound transformation.

Continue reading Why Nearly 50% of Harvard Seniors Are Now Reporting Mental Illness

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Ridgewood Public Schools Announces Major Overhaul to Before and After School Childcare for 2026-2027

Screenshot 2026 06 16 065939

Major Update: Ridgewood Public Schools To Launch In-House Before and After Care Program For 2026-2027

the staff of  the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Big changes are coming to child care in Bergen County. Ridgewood Public Schools has officially announced a major transition for its before- and after-school care services starting in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools Announces Major Overhaul to Before and After School Childcare for 2026-2027

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Forget College Debt: Meta Just Launched a $115M Academy That Pays You to Learn—And Guarantees a Job

Screenshot 2026 06 16 064916

Paid to Learn: Meta Launches $115M Free Trades Academy with Guaranteed Jobs to Fuel AI Boom

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Texas, In a historic move to combat the national labor shortage, tech giant Meta has joined forces with a prominent workforce advocate to reshape the future of blue-collar careers.

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced the launch of America’s Workforce Academy (AWA)—a massive $115 million initiative designed to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople entirely for free. The most shocking detail? Every single graduate is walking away with a guaranteed job.

Continue reading Forget College Debt: Meta Just Launched a $115M Academy That Pays You to Learn—And Guarantees a Job

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood vs. Kingsway: Maroons Hold Off Furious Comeback to Win NJSIAA Group IV Baseball Championship

724069013 1432156978938463 3227302375670932531 n

Bases Loaded Drama: Ridgewood Holds Off Kingsway Comeback to Claim Group 4 State Championship

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

PISCATAWAY, NJ — In a game that quickly transformed from a projected blowout into an absolute nail-biter, the Ridgewood Maroons baseball team captured yet another NJSIAA Group IV state championship, defeating the Kingsway Dragons 7-6 at Rutgers University’s Bainton Field.

Continue reading Ridgewood vs. Kingsway: Maroons Hold Off Furious Comeback to Win NJSIAA Group IV Baseball Championship

Posted on by — Leave a comment

The Maroons vs The Dragons: Inside the Group 4 State Title Epic at Bainton Field

709646912 18092504252360642 1295964309669922034 n 1

New Jersey High School Baseball State Championships: Ridgewood Battles Kingsway for Group 4 Glory

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

The final day of the 2026 New Jersey high school baseball season has arrived, and the stakes could not be higher.

Today, Sunday, June 14, 2026, the public school state champions will officially be crowned. After Delbarton (Non-Public A) and Gloucester Catholic (Non-Public B) locked up their titles earlier in the week, the public school “Final Four” showdowns are taking over Bainton Field on the campus of Rutgers University.

Continue reading The Maroons vs The Dragons: Inside the Group 4 State Title Epic at Bainton Field

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Teen Just Won a New Art Scholarship

721466849 1302640031985329 7741369902846037384 n

The Ridgewood Arts Foundation officially awarded its first-ever Visual Arts Scholarship to talented young illustrator Benay Cheng.

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The local arts community is celebrating a historic milestone. At the recent Ridgewood High School Senior Awards Night, the Ridgewood Arts Foundation officially awarded its first-ever Visual Arts Scholarship to talented young illustrator Benay Cheng.

Continue reading Ridgewood Teen Just Won a New Art Scholarship

Posted on by — 5 Comments

Ridgewood Public Schools Delay Subscription Busing Program

Screenshot 2026 03 24 175339

Ridgewood Parents Face $1,550 School Busing Fee: What You Need to Know About the 2026–27 Delay

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, A major shift is coming to the Ridgewood Public Schools transportation system, and it could cost local families thousands of dollars per year.

In an effort to close budget gaps and generate an estimated $539,000 in revenue, the district has proposed a brand-new subscription busing program. While the changes are bound to spark heavy debate among New Jersey parents, school officials have announced a temporary reprieve for the upcoming school year.

Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools Delay Subscription Busing Program

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Penelope Sets the Pace: Ridgewood Dominates NJ Girls Flag Football in Historic Title Run

718906928 18093388550360642 5747776706393130339 n

The Undefeated Ridgewood Girls Flag Football team heads to the State Championship

photos courtesy of Ridgewood Schools

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School girls flag football team isn’t just winning games—they are establishing a historic sports dynasty.

Following a dominant 40-0 shutout victory against Harrison in the North-Central semifinals, the #FlagMaroons are officially heading into State Championship week. They will face off against Bayonne at Kean University at 7 p.m., looking to lock in their fourth consecutive state title.

Continue reading Penelope Sets the Pace: Ridgewood Dominates NJ Girls Flag Football in Historic Title Run

Posted on by — 3 Comments

Ridgewood High School Honors the legacy of Beloved Educator and Assistant Principal Basil Pizzuto

718631991 18093371354360642 1312512391286980354 n

Beyond the Classroom: Heermance Place Officially Renamed “Pizzuto Way”

photos and screen grab courtesy of Ridgewood Schools

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Some educators leave a lasting mark on a school building, but Basil Pizzuto left one on an entire generation.

In a deeply moving and permanent tribute to a man whose influence stretched far beyond the confines of a classroom, Ridgewood High School (RHS) officially announced the renaming of Heermance Place to Pizzuto Way. The emotional dedication ceremony took place alongside the school’s vibrant annual Celebration of the Arts, drawing community members, educators, and former students together to honor a local legend.

Continue reading Ridgewood High School Honors the legacy of Beloved Educator and Assistant Principal Basil Pizzuto

Posted on by — 3 Comments

Ridgewood High School Baseball Clinches Sectional Championship in 10-8 Nail-Biter Against Passaic Tech

716722556 18093372299360642 5348150105092201626 n

Revenge Served Sweet: Ridgewood Baseball Outlasts Passaic Tech in High-Scoring Sectional Final Thriller

photo courtesy of Ridgewood Public Schools

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

WAYNE, NJ — A year ago, Ridgewood first baseman Hudson Feeney stood on the field at Bulldog Stadium, watching the opposition celebrate a North 1, Group 4 title while dealing with the sting of a game-ending strikeout.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Feeney found himself back on that exact same dirt—but this time, he caught the final out to write a completely different ending.

Continue reading Ridgewood High School Baseball Clinches Sectional Championship in 10-8 Nail-Biter Against Passaic Tech

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Board of Education Election Shakeup: Two Seats Up for Grabs This November

IMG 5358 scaled

Ridgewood School Board Election Shakeup: Incumbent Trustee Saurabh Dani Leaving Board 

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Big changes are coming to the Ridgewood Board of Education this fall. As the community prepares for the upcoming November 2026 election, a key trustee has announced they will not be seeking reelection, opening up a massive opportunity for fresh leadership in the district. Trustee Saurabh Dani was the last BOE member who could still add.

Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Election Shakeup: Two Seats Up for Grabs This November

Posted on by — 3 Comments

Harvard Limits Straight A’s to 20% to Fight Grade Inflation

Screenshot 2026 05 28 052214

The Death of the Harvard A: Ivy League Crackdown on “Grade Inflation” Sparks Student Outrage

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Getting an ‘A’ at Harvard University is about to become significantly harder. In a historic move to protect its academic prestige, Harvard’s faculty has officially voted to clamp down on runaway grade inflation by implementing a strict cap on top marks.

Continue reading Harvard Limits Straight A’s to 20% to Fight Grade Inflation

Posted on by — 8 Comments

The School Walkout Explosion: Why 70% of Students Are Falling Behind in Core Subjects

DSCF8349 scaled

Activism Over Academics? The Alarming Surge in School Walkouts as Civics Scores Plummet

file photo by Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, American classrooms are transforming into political battlegrounds. Across the country, a massive surge in student walkouts and politically charged demonstrations is fueling a fierce national debate: Is school-sanctioned activism filling the gaps left by a failing K-12 education system, or is it directly interfering with it?

Continue reading The School Walkout Explosion: Why 70% of Students Are Falling Behind in Core Subjects

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Crew National Champs in Boys Lightweight Double, Tops in Sculling Medals at 2026 SRAA Rowing Championships

LightweightGold 1 scaled
Ridgewood Crew seniors Luciano Saladino and James Ryan capped off an undefeated lightweight rowing season this spring by winning a national championship in the Boys Lightweight Senior 2x race at the 2026 Scholastic Rowing Association of America regatta in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. (Credit: Jimmy Saladino)

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Ridgewood won its fifth national rowing title in five years and took home five medals overall at the 2026 Scholastic Rowing Association of America regatta this past weekend. And for the second year in a row, the team also topped the entire field for the most sculling event podium finishes — one gold, two silver, and two bronze — and ranked second among all schools for total medals won, coming just behind a sweeping program from the Midwest that took home six medals.

Continue reading Ridgewood Crew National Champs in Boys Lightweight Double, Tops in Sculling Medals at 2026 SRAA Rowing Championships

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Maroon Pride Hanging High: Ridgewood High School Raises 430 Senior Banners for the Class of 2026

Screenshot 2026 05 21 152704

photos courtesy of the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association

From Pandemic Pivot to Beloved Tradition: The Story Behind Ridgewood’s 3,000+ Graduation Banners

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, If you take a drive through the Village of Ridgewood this week, you will notice a vibrant, community-wide burst of school spirit. Early Saturday morning, a dedicated team of Ridgewood High School (RHS) volunteers gathered to hang 430 customized senior banners across town, officially kicking off the graduation countdown for the spectacular Class of 2026.

Continue reading Maroon Pride Hanging High: Ridgewood High School Raises 430 Senior Banners for the Class of 2026