Category: Ridgewood Schools

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Pink Power Play: How Ridgewood High Cheerleaders are Tackling Breast Cancer!

image0 75 scaled

Ridgewood High Cheer Squad Jumps Into Action: Selling T-Shirts to Tackle Breast Cancer!

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School (RHS) Varsity Cheer Squad is flipping the script on community service this month, turning their team spirit into a powerful force for breast cancer awareness and fundraising.

Under the direction of dedicated Coach Erica Cassler and the leadership of Captains Molly Hanrahan, Emily Kaufman, Keelin Sullivan, Mia Lake, and Erianna Gonzalez-McCutcheon, the squad has launched an inspiring campaign centered around a simple, yet meaningful item: breast cancer awareness T-shirts.

Continue reading Pink Power Play: How Ridgewood High Cheerleaders are Tackling Breast Cancer!

Posted on by — Leave a comment

How E-Libraries Support Accessibility and Inclusive Education

libraries ebooks orig

Expanding the Reach of Learning

Access to knowledge should not depend on a person’s location wealth or physical ability. E-libraries have stepped into that gap offering digital collections that reach across borders and beyond barriers. With a stable internet connection students educators and lifelong learners can find the materials they need without stepping foot into a traditional library.

In recent years the shift to digital access has become more than just a convenience. For those with disabilities or living in underserved areas online libraries provide a vital educational lifeline. Many people include Z-library in their daily reading habits not just for its convenience but for the scope of materials it offers across subjects and languages. These platforms act as bridges helping people continue their education no matter their circumstances.

Continue reading How E-Libraries Support Accessibility and Inclusive Education

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Zombies, Satire, and Wuthering Heights? RHS Play Asks: Was Emily Brontë a Teenage Necromancer?

569046047 1401896025270036 5316781217226686557 n

Ridgewood High’s New Players Company Unleashes Gothic Comedy Just in Time for Halloween

photos courtesy Ridgewood High School New Players Company

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Get ready for a wickedly fun dose of literary mischief! The Ridgewood High School New Players Company is pulling back the curtain on its fall production this week, offering a show that’s a perfect blend of high school angst, Gothic satire, and supernatural chaos.

Continue reading Zombies, Satire, and Wuthering Heights? RHS Play Asks: Was Emily Brontë a Teenage Necromancer?

Posted on by — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Crew Scores Top 10 Finish, Club-Best Performance at 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta

Junior Tristan Riedel and senior Will Nasr placed eight in the 2025 Head of the Charles Men’s Youth Doubles race, the highest individual race finish at that regatta in the club’s history. Credit: Jae Han

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, on a near-perfect day for rowing at the 60th Head of the Charles in Boston, where course records were broken in eight out of the regatta’s 12 youth events, Ridgewood Crew made its own history with a best-ever team performance that included an eighth-place finish and two other boats finishing 11th. 

Continue reading Ridgewood Crew Scores Top 10 Finish, Club-Best Performance at 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta

Posted on by — 8 Comments

Ridgewood Public Schools: This Old Boat is Taking Water

IMG 5358 scaled

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Village officials and their ideological partners that unveiled the full service community school to the district are watching the hourglass grow empty. In recent months Ridgewood Blog has reported on the collaborative efforts between Cottage Place and Village Hall leaders who are shaping Ridgewood Public Schools into the vision that  Democratic Senators Joe Lagana (D-38th) and Benji Wimberly (D-35th)promised they could deliver to the State’s Education Committee members and gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill. Nervous Democrats are relying on voters keeping their heads buried in sand so that these plans can be aggressively pursued across all of New Jersey’s public schools should leftist ideologues prove victorious in November. Regardless of the Election Day outcome, the blueprint for re-envisioning New Jersey’s public schools is now transparent; much to the dismay of partisan leaders and their corporate sponsors. Now the public is asking: how long until there’s nothin’ left at all?

Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools: This Old Boat is Taking Water

Posted on by — 28 Comments

Governor Murphy Goes Back to School: Ridgewood High Class Gets a Lesson in New Jersey’s Revolutionary History

560433109 1234621222025374 3091847430788103534 n
Governor Murphy visits a class on American History as a part of Rev 250 at Ridgewood High School on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office).

Surprise Pop Quiz! Governor Murphy Goes Back to School, Drops Revolutionary War Hint at Ridgewood High School

photos courtesy of the Ridgewood School  District

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEWOOD, NJ | October 17, 2025 – Students at Ridgewood High School (RHS) received an unforgettable history lesson today when Governor Phil Murphy made a surprise visit to the school. The Governor sat in with students during Mr. Yannone’s American History and Literature class, focusing on New Jersey’s profound role in the nation’s founding.

The visit comes as New Jersey ramps up preparations for the upcoming America 250 celebration, the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Continue reading Governor Murphy Goes Back to School: Ridgewood High Class Gets a Lesson in New Jersey’s Revolutionary History

Posted on by — 1 Comment

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

unnamed 6

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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

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

Posted on by — 1 Comment

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

558157098 1240774408077419 5282765547448001756 n

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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

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

Posted on by — Leave a comment

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

0 1
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

the staff the of Ridgewood blog

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.

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

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Ridgewood High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School

561247649 1426293552832490 8876202274238747476 n

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

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

Continue reading Ridgewood High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School

Posted on by — 7 Comments

Ridgewood School’s Merger with Paterson

20230929 182953 scaled

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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

Continue reading Ridgewood School’s Merger with Paterson

Posted on by — 2 Comments

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

0 3

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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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!

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

Posted on by — 7 Comments

Deceit Does Not Fall Far From the Sherrill Tree

images

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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

Continue reading Deceit Does Not Fall Far From the Sherrill Tree

Posted on by — Leave a comment

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

Screenshot 2025 09 28 051148

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

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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!

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

Posted on by — 5 Comments

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

IMG 5327 scaled

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

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