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RHS Team Estrogenerators placed 2nd with a $1500 prize in the NJSTEAM Tank Challenge

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Ridgewood NJ , over 520 teams competed in this year’s NJSTEAM Tank Challenge, including RHS Teams FireGone, Estrogenerators, and GamaWatch, who completed year-round competitions and were among the 15 high school finalists. On June 8, the 2023 winners were announced with RHS Team Estrogenerators placing 2nd with a $1500 prize; Team FireGone placing 3rd with a $1000 prize, and Team GamaWatch earning recognitions in Innovative Technology, Eco-wear, Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Art, and Diversity!

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Students and Administrators from Incheon High School in South Korea Visit Ridgewood High and BF Middle School

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Ridgewood NJ, nearly 100 students and administrators from Incheon High School in South Korea visited RHS and BFMS today for presentations and performances. Bravo to RHS STEM students and student ambassadors, and our BFMS Jazz Machine for a wonderful welcome!

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Later Start Initiative at Ridgewood High School Begins Next Fall

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Approval: Implementation of the Later Start Initiative at Ridgewood High School

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog pulled information off the Ridgewood Schools website hoping to answer a few questions about next fall school year:

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Dr. Fitts’ final Coffee and Conversation with Ridgewood Public Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Leonard Fitts, Interim Superintendent, and Ms. Hyunju Kwak, Vice President of the Board of Education, will be holding coffee and conversation events throughout the year. The events will take place on the third floor of the Education Center. All stakeholders are invited to attend and engage in open discussions.

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Ridgewood High School Marching Band Premiers It’s New Graduation Recessional March

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Ridgewood NJ, it was great to see the Ridgewood High School Marching Band  back Under the Stars to perform our annual Tunes in June concert for the opening of the 65th year of the Kasschau Memorial Shell!
It was a fantastic night of music and support from the Ridgewood community.

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Ridgewood Crew Wins Three Medals At The Stotesbury Cup

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Ridgewood NJ, one hundred eighty-five teams gathered at the Schuylkill River to compete in The Schuylkill Navy’s 96th Stotesbury Cup Regatta under perfect conditions. Ridgewood Crew sent 13 boats to compete against outstanding athletes from all parts of North America for two days of thrilling sportsmanship. Only Montclair had as many entries. Ridgewood Crew won three medals and had one additional boat race in finals. 

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American Legion Post 53 Takes Part in Benjamin Franklin Middle Schools Annual Memorial Day Remembrance

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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students were reminded of the real reason for Memorial Day when members of American Legion post 53 were invited to take part in the school’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance event. The event included vocals by BFMS’s own Sawyer Klein in a stunning rendition of the national anthem.

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Ridgewood elementary school “World Language Curriculum” participants will be taught Chinese, French, and German?

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Ridgewood NJ, Much to the dismay of elected Ridgewood Board of Education members, during their Monday night public meeting, it was revealed that the much discussed and long awaited “World Language Curriculum” for elementary school students would include instruction in only Chinese, French, and German (that’s right; there were no plans developed to provide instruction in Spanish).

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US Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health

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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a new advisory warning of the mental health effects of social media on young people. While noting some benefits of the online platforms, the report warns of increasing concern and “ample indicators” that social media can have “a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”

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Ridgewood Board of Education administrator abruptly disconnects during public meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, we were quite surprised on Monday night when Michelle Fenwick, Director of Special Programs for the Ridgewood Public Schools, lost her cool while participating via an audio Zoom connection in a public meeting of the Board of Education. The discussion topic that triggered Dr. Fenwick’s fit was the proposed expansion of leased space at a building on Oak Street used by STEPSS (School Transition and Employment Program for Student Success) students.

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Selection process for Student Representatives to Ridgewood Board of Education – Is it inclusive?

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Ridgewood NJ, the upcoming appointment of a Student Representative to the Ridgewood Board of Education for the school year 2023-2024 prompts The Ridgewood Blog to question the current selection/appointment process (or lack thereof).  That is, does a documented selection process for these prestigious appointments exist, or does someone in authority just get to pick/appoint whomever they want to?

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Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on May 22, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on May 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm for an Executive Session and 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.

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The Ridgewood High School Alumni Association Annual Alumni Photo on the Front Lawn of RHS , Monday, June 12th at 6:45 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, calling all 2023 legacy graduates and their alum parent/grandparent! In keeping with tradition, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association has coordinated the annual alumni photo on the front lawn of RHS which will take place on Monday, June 12th at 6:45 PM. This means if you have a graduating senior and you are an RHS alumnus as well, you are welcome to join in this special photo. Please come dressed in your best RHS gear and represent! A big thank you to the folks working behind the scenes to make this photo happen every year… It’s a wonderful tradition celebrating our alumni. Please RSVP on group spot ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/rhsalumniassociationnj/ ) so we have your graduating year!

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