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Ridgewood NJ, intro to Jamboree 101 , this annual musical revue run by RHS parents and volunteers is a beloved tradition to raise funds for deserving college-bound seniors.
COME TO OUR FIRST JAMBOREE 2025 SOCIAL!
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Ridgewood’s Schools Superintendant & BOE President Both Say BOE DID NOT Help Prepare Schedler Development Application
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Ridgewood NJ, in response to questions posed by at least two (2) members of the public during Monday night’s BOE meeting, Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz and BOE President Sheila Brogan both publicly said this – “No public or private meetings” were held between any BOE representative(s) and anyone from the Village of Ridgewood concerning preparation of the recent application for development of the Schedler property. In short, the application was prepared & submitted without the BOE’s input or review.
Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Monday, June 10th
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, June 10th at 7pm for a regular public meeting.
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Essay Writing Mastery: Strategies for Acing Academic Assignments
As a student, you may have encountered numerous essay assignments throughout your academic career. Whether it’s for an English class or a research paper for your major, essays are undoubtedly a crucial aspect of your education. However, many students struggle with this type of writing and find it overwhelming.
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AI and Cyberbullying: A Growing Crisis in Schools
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Ridgewood NJ, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), students are discovering new, harmful ways to misuse this technology, creating a fresh wave of bullying that schools and the law are ill-equipped to handle.
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Only 12% of NJEA’s Highest-In-The-Nation Dues Are Reinvested at the Local Level
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Ridgewood NJ, the Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey released their latest report today, entitled The NJEA vs. Local Unions: The Local Unions Make and the NJEA Takes. The report examines the relationship between the statewide New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and the hundreds of affiliated local unions around the Garden State and finds that only 12 percent of New Jersey teachers’ dues return home.
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Ridgewood’s Maeve Cunningham Shines as a Finalist at Schmidt Vocal Arts High School Nationals
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Ridgewood NJ, Maeve Cunningham, a 16-year-old junior at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, captivated the audience this afternoon as a Finalist on the last day of the Schmidt Vocal Arts High School Nationals competition. The event took place at the prestigious Sarasota Opera in Sarasota, Florida.
Ridgewood Sophomore Places 5th In Bergen County Individual Golf Championship
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Ridgewood NJ, the boys #GolfMaroons finished 3rd in North 1 Group 4, tying for 5th in the County Tournament. Sophomore Braden Bhalla is pictured making his last putt on the 18th hole (36th total hole) at White Beeches CC in the Bergen County Individual Championship and he claimed 5th overall with a total score of 146. He also represented RHS in the State Tournament of Champions, finishing 6th in Group 4 and tied for 30th overall.
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RHS Alumni Association and RHS Parents Honor the RHS Class of 2024
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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday members of the RHS Alumni Association and RHS parents came together to honor the RHS Class of 2024 by placing banners all throughout the Village to highlight, recognize and celebrate each member of the Class of 2024.
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The Ridgewood Board of Education Approves a New 2.95% Salary Increase
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education approved a new four-year contract agreement with the Ridgewood Education Association, which includes a 2.95% salary increase and some enhanced benefits.
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School Pauses to Remember as Country Remembers Upcoming 80th Anniversary of D-Day
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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students were reminded today of the real reason behind Memorial Day when members of American Legion 53 joined the students at the school’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance event. Each year the school selects a veteran to highlight. But, this year, the event highlighted the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6th, remembering the day 150,000 allied soldiers invaded Normandy, France, which was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1944. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe.
Ridgewood High School Students placed American Legion flags at the Gravesites of Veterans in Valleau Cemetery for Memorial Day
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Ridgewood NJ, as Memorial Day approaches, members of the American Legion Family nationwide have observations planned, from traditional services at the post or a veterans memorial, or by performing gravesite honors.
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Niche Ranks Ridgewood Public School District #5 in the State of New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, in Niche.com latest school rankings rates Ridgewood School District an over all ranking as the as the 5th best school district in New Jersey.
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How Adaptive Mice Can Improve Computer Use for Kids with Disabilities
Learning to be digitally adept should be open to everyone, regardless of their abilities. This is why several assistive devices, including mice, keyboards, and headsets, now help differently-abled individuals use computers and access the wealth of information online. This article focuses on how adaptive mice can improve computer use for differently-abled kids.
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Will Ridgewood Parents Have to Sign a Wavier For Children to Play on Artificial Turf Fields
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Ridgewood NJ, at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on May 20, due to concerns raised by residents, it was discussed whether parents whose children will be playing on artificial turf fields might be asked to sign a waiver. This would indicate that there are known health risks to playing on turf, and that the parents are aware and give consent to let their children play. The superintendent was directed to call the Board attorney for an opinion on this matter. Stay tuned.
