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America’s Governors Proclaim “School Choice Week”

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Ridgewood NJ, in a remarkable show of support, the following governors have officially proclaimed School Choice Week this month. These governors either have issued or will issue proclamations in honor of National School Choice Week stating that January 22 – January 28, 2023, will officially be “School Choice Week” in their respective states.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Special Public Meeting : Alternative Start Time Presentation

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Ridgewood NJ, The Board meets on January 30, 2023 for an Executive Session and Special Public Meeting 7:00PM – 8:00PM at 49 Cottage Place.

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Ridgewood Board of Education: Coffee & Conversation

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Ridgewood NJ, Dr. Leonard Fitts, Interim Superintendent, and either Ms. Hyunju Kwak, Vice President or Mr. Michael Lembo, 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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The Harlem Wizards Took on the Ridgewood A+ Team Infront of a Sellout Crowd

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Ridgewood NJ, the world-famous Harlem Wizards took on the Ridgewood A+ team (a.k.a. our talented faculty!). Games started at 6:30pm at Ridgewood High School in front of a sell out crowd with all proceeds to benefit Ridgewood Public Schools. 

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RHS Jamboree 2023 : JamboTales

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Ridgewood NJ, JamboTales is RHS Jamboree 2023! Raising college scholarships since 1947. Last year we raised more than $250,000!! Help us reach that goal again! Go to www.rhsjamboree.org for more information and to “Donate Now” in the name of your favorite cast member.

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Hostile & disrespectful behavior at Ridgewood Board of Education Meetings

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Ridgewood NJ, Is it just us, or has anyone else noticed the antagonistic, condescending, & unprofessional behavior exhibited by certain staff members during Board of Education (BOE) meetings? Specifically, many interactions between these staff members and elected Board members are quite frequently hostile to the point of being embarrassing.

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Ridgewood Maroons Swim Team Keeps Winning Streak Alive with Victories Over River Dell

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Ridgewood NJ, the Maroons Swim Team extended their winning streak in the pool with victories against River Dell for both the boys and girls Monday afternoon at the Ridgewood YMCA. The boys won 117-53 and the girls 106-64, with both teams running the table across all events – sprint, endurance and relays included.

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Ridgewood Crew Wins Gold at the 2023 Ironmen Erg Classic Regatta

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew team participated in the 10th Annual Ironmen Erg Classic hosted by Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey on January 21, 2023. The event attracted 22 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 64 entries, second only to Montclair High School. 

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, January 23, 2023 49 Cottage Place 7:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, January 23, 2023 49 Cottage Place 7:00 PM.

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10 Ridgewood High School Students were accepted to perform as members of the 2023 Region 1 North Jersey Wind Ensemble / Symphonic Band

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Ridgewood NJ, congratulations to the 10 students who auditioned and were accepted to perform as a member of the 2023 Region 1 North Jersey Wind Ensemble / Symphonic Band!
The Region 1 Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform their concert on Sunday, January 29 at 3pm at Parsippany High School.
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Ridgewood Alum Younghoe Koo Named NFL Special Teams Player of the Month

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood alum and former Ridgewood Maroons Kicker Younghoe Koo was named NFL special teams player of the month for December and January. This was Koo’s second player of the month honor. He joins Matt Ryan, Morten Andersen and Matt Bryant as Falcons to earn their respective awards twice. Koo converted all 12 of his field goal attempts over the last five Falcons games, including one from 50-plus yards and he hit the game-winner as time expired to beat the Arizona Cardinals

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Update on the Ridgewood Public Schools’ Superintendent Search

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood School District Board of Education has initiated a search for a successor Superintendent of Schools.  To assist and counsel the Board through this process, we have retained the services of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), a consulting firm that specializes in assisting school boards in identifying and recruiting executive level educational leaders.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets for a Special Public Meeting Thursday, January 12, 2023 49 Cottage Place 6:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets for a Special Public Meeting Thursday, January 12, 2023 49 Cottage Place 6:00 PM.

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Misleading TapintoRidgewood Headline Puts Parents on the Spot Over Later Start Times at Ridgewood High School and Middle Schools

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Ridgewood Nj, on January 10th, TapintoRidgewood ran are article on the Ridgewood School board reorganization ,with the headline , “BOE votes to Support later Start times at Ridgewood High School and Middle Schools “.

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