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A Revised Ridgewood School Budget will be Presented at a Public hearing after Successful “Chapter 44” Appeal

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools all 76 public school districts in Bergen County have submitted their budgets. Each district will hear back in the next few weeks, and there is still time for districts to make adjustments.

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Ridgewood Crew Has Strong Showing Their First Day On The Schuykill

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Ridgewood NJ,  After a cold and rainy March, with many practices cancelled, the Ridgewood Crew Team enjoyed success on the Schuykill at the third Manny Flick. The one-day regatta attracted 77 teams to compete in 92 events.  

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The “Woke Agenda” Threatens to Undermine Parents Rights of Child-Raising

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Ridgewood NJ, as the Governor’s Administration persists with efforts to indoctrinate students with values and beliefs that reflect political policies, Senator Joe Pennacchio has vowed to continue fighting for New Jersey parents.

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9 Tips to Improve Your Cover Letter

We usually spend much more time on our Resume than on our cover letter. But the cover letter is just as important as the resume. Its function is to introduce ourselves and to introduce our candidacy in a succinct way. This is why we should pay a lot of attention to it.

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Ridgewood High School Winter Guard takes 3rd Place at the MAIN Guards competition at Hillsborough High School

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Ridgewood NJ, the  Ridgewood High School Winter Guard had another great showing of their show ‘Not from Concentrate’ at the MAIN Guards competition at Hillsborough High School .
RHS Winter Guard  took 3rd place out of 10 guards with 1 point separating the top 3 guards. 1 more show to go , next the championships on April 23 at PPL Center Arena in Allentown, PA.

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George Washington Middle School Student training for the Synchronized Swim Team Nationals in April and the Junior Olympics in July

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Ridgewood NJ, George Washington Middle School student Grace Kim is a member of the synchronized swim team for the nationally renowned New Canaan Aquianas in New Canaan CT. Most recently she competed at the East Zone Championships in Tonawanda, NY where she earned several medals, including a first place finish. She stated, “the experience was rewarding and I’m grateful to have taken part in it”. Grace is currently training for Nationals in April and the Junior Olympics in July.
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Ridgewood High School Students Awarded Ridgewood Choral Scholarships

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Choral is pleased to announce Calvin Harper, trombonist of Ridgewood, NJ as the winner of the 2022 Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award of $2500 for excellence in instrumental or vocal performance. Margot Jerkovich, soprano of Ridgewood, NJ is this year’s winner of the Marjorie Vandervoort Vocal Award of $1200.

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RHS Band 100th Anniversary Celebration !

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Ridgewood NJ, During the 2022-23 school year, the RHS Band will turn 100 years old! We are planning some special events for students and alumni! March in the 2022 July Fourth Parade, come see a band or jazz concert (or be a guest artist), come to a football game & competition. Got old photos or video? We’d LOVE for you to share them with us. Plenty to do! More details on each event to follow.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on April 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on April 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.

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Friday Morning Bomb Threat at Ridgewood High school False Alarm

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department were summoned to Ridgewood High School late Friday morning  when  a bomb threat at Ridgewood high school phoned into central dispatch. Ridgewood police assisted by numerous agencies searched the interior and exterior of the school and confirmed this was a false threat. The Ridgewood Detective Bureau assisted by the Bergen county prosecutors office is investigating the call. There is currently no threat to the students.

 

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Ridgewood High School Alumni Association Honors 5 Distinguished Alumni

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association celebrated two classes of Distinguished Alumni on March 23, 2022 at Park West Tavern Loft in Ridgewood. The inductees included Tony Award winning actor, Ali Stroker (2005), Congressional Gold Medal winner, Thomas Hawkins (1942), lifetime educator, Dr. Deborah Thomas (1971), World-Renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Ajay Kirtane (1990) & tech pioneer and entrepreneur, Dave Duffield (1958). Below showcases more details about these five extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to society through their personal lives, individual passions, talents, professional accomplishments and/or community service.

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Bill Puts Parental Rights Above Social Agendas

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Michael Testa have introduced legislation reaffirming parental rights and amending current law to prevent schools from teaching some concepts related to critical race theory (CRT) and various controversial topics to students younger than high school age.

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How to do an outline for an essay

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Write an introduction to the essay

 The introduction should give the reader the basic information about the problem. You also have to write the thesis statement in the first paragraph. Try to make an impression in the act of enthrallment, but do not overdo it. Uniquely summarize the events – it is better to simply state your arguments. Do not write dramatic introductions (it is best not to leave signs of writing and wiggles at the very beginning). Do not write in the first and second persona. 

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Does it Only Take A Phone Call to Limit Field Use in Ridgewood ?

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Ridgewood NJ, at a recent fields committee meeting Keith Cook, RHS Athletic Director, said he has limited the hours at Glen School in response to neighbor’s complaints. As a Ridgewood Board of Education field it’s his call.

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