Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School welcomed local veterans to thank them for their service in honor of Veterans Day. The annual breakfast event, coordinated by senior and West Point-bound Katie Dickson, honors our local veterans, providing wonderful conversation, a student-made breakfast, and a wall tribute to local veterans created by Ms. Dickson.
Ridgewood NJ, this is the final vote tally from the Ridgewood Board of Education vote. This includes all vote by mail’s, and provisional ballots as well. it’s still Micale and Dani for Ridgewood Board of Education .
Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, middle schoolers at George Washington Middle School learned about financial literacy with Million Bazillion Live! “Who Wants to be a Bazillionaire?” Based on the Webby-winning kids’ podcast Million Bazillion from Marketplace and presented by Greenlight, Million Bazillion Live! brings financial knowledge and empowerment to middle school students.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s remarkable season concluded in the Group 4 State Final against Freehold Township, finishing with an impressive 17-2-2 record and securing a third consecutive sectional title championship. Despite this success, they faced a 3-0 defeat in the Group State Finals, marking only their second loss of the season and the third in the past two years, with two defeats against the Patriots. Coach Kay emphasized that the loss doesn’t hurt more than losing to any other team. The 2023 season showcased Ridgewood’s continued dominance in the Big North Conference since the COVID-affected 2020 year. The Maroons have consistently triumphed in the sectional finals since 2021 and made consecutive appearances in the state final. Wait till next year !
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s George Washington Middle School is one of just 60 schools in the country chosen to experience this dynamic, educational, game-show format assembly based on the popular Million Bazillion podcast from American Public Media. Performances are scheduled as follows: Wednesday 11/15 – George Washington Middle School – 10am and 1:00pm .
Secret Diary Society All About Me: A Bold & Brave Question & Answer Book for Self-Discovery – Write Your Own Story
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Ridgewood NJ, Meet and greet tonight November 14th, with Hawes teacher and new author Joe Staunton at Hawes from 6 to 8pm. He will share excerpts from his new book, “Secret Diary Society: All About Me”, including a hands-on activity. Signed copies will be available!
Ridgewood NJ, in light of the recent misleading campaign initiated by Jeanne Johnson, Mary Micale, and the Teachers Union regarding administrative turnover in schools, it is imperative to set the record straight. Ms. Bender, a discerning reader on the Village Facebook groups, provided a clarifying response to Jeanne Johnson’s assertions.
Ridgewood NJ, Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl kicker and RHS alumni Younghoe Koo had his first encounter with a football not until middle school. Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1994, Koo’s upbringing centered around soccer, and he even clinched victory in a regional kicking competition in Korea.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday, November 7th, National Signing Day, Ridgewood Schools celebrated 17 Ridgewood High School student athletes. Ridgewood High School was ranked number 6 in the Niche top public high schools for sports in New Jersey rankings . Congratulations:
Ridgewood NJ, earlier this week, Benjamin Franklin Middle School honored and thanked our Veterans with a special assembly. In attendance, the father of new Benjamin Franklin Middle School principal Stacey Wisniewski. Thank you to all of our Veterans for your service, your courage, and helping to keep each and everyone of us safe.
Ridgewood NJ, in the Ridgewood Board of Education election this week there were seven candidates for two seats. Two individuals won. Which means, of course, that five individuals lost. That five would lose their bids was a foregone conclusion.
Ridgewood NJ, it’s Micale and Dani for Ridgewood Board of Education . The teachers union push clearly made an impact , taking out current Board of Education President Mike Lembo , but Trustee Saurabh Dani held on to retain his seat.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education President Mike Lembo used the Sommerville-Hawes Dads Night email list to send out a promotional email for his Ridgewood Board of Education campaign in volition of the and ban on political activity by 501(c)(3) organizations.
Ridgewood Crew’s Tristan Riedel, Lucas Evers, Sam Scharfenberg, and Will Nasr (left to right) took home the gold in the Boys 1st Junior 4x race at the 2023 Hidden River Chase in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo courtesy of M. Evers)
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew took home a gold medalto finish out its 2023 fall regatta season at the Hidden River Chase, a 4,150-meter head courserace on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The meet, hosted by the Philadelphia ScholasticRowing Association, was open to high school athletes from ninth through 12th grade, andattracted 217 entries from 28 clubs.