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Who’s Funding Kaufman and Mahmoud’s Ridgewood Board of Education Campaign Signs?

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Ridgewood NJ, if you drive around the town, Kaufman and Mahmoud have campaign signs all over the public right of way (village property), which is not allowed as per the Village Code 190-122: B: 1: j.

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All Three Ridgewood School District Fields Flooded by Hurricane Ida are Back in Operation

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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday night at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Gorman gave the following updates :

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High Density Housing Results in 16 NEW Students for Ridgewood Public Schools So Far

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We told you so!

Former Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck said “no one with kids would ever consider moving into those buildings,” but she was wrong.

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Thirty-four RHS Students Honored by National Merit® Scholarship Program

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Ridgewood NJ, on September 15, 2021, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program. Two Ridgewood High School students, Krisha Anant and Lydia Hyunsuh Han, were named among the 16,000 Semifinalists, the highest-scoring entrants in each state representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. These students demonstrated exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. To advance to the Finalist level, Semifinalists must provide additional information including academic record, school and community activities, leadership, employment, and honors/awards.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, October 4, 2021 49 Cottage Place 7:00 PM . The public can view, listen and comment during the public comment period of the meeting via:

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Ridgewood’s School Transition and Employment Program for Student Success, aka STEPSS Program Has a New Space in Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public School District is proud to announce that our 18 to 21-year-old program has moved into a centralized location within the community.  Ridgewood’s School Transition and Employment Program for Student Success, aka STEPSS Program, is now located at 30-38 Oak Street, the original home of the village’s Post Office & News Building.

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Duffield STEAM Initiative Brings Industry Standard Equipment to RHS Makerspace

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Ridgewood NJ, upgrades and enhancements to the RHS Makerspace Lab are underway through the Duffield STEAM Initiative. New industry-standard equipment will significantly elevate the student experience, preparing them for college and career. The first of a host of new tools arrived last week — the massive Mimaki UV-LED Printer/Cutter.  Unlike any piece of equipment currently in the lab, the Mimaki printer/cutter will expand design and production capabilities exponentially. RHS Alumni Association Treasurer, Steve Correll, and Alumni Trustees, Mark Kossick and Amy Ebenstein, were among the first to see this multi-functional machine shortly after it was delivered and learned about some of its impressive capabilities from RHS faculty.

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Ridgewood Loses Heartbreaker in Overtime Loss to Union City 22-21

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Ridgewood NJ, after Damon Pallatto ran for his third touchdown of the game, Union City could have opted for the extra-point and a second overtime period, but  instead, they went for the win and on the two-point conversion. Again to Damon Pallatto, who ran around left tackle and into the end zone to give Union City a 22-21 victory over Ridgewood in Ridgewood.

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RHS Alumni Association : Ridgewood High School’s Homecoming Weekend, a three day event and Super Reunion

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Ridgewood NJ, it’s official! We’re one week away from Ridgewood High School’s Homecoming Weekend, a three day event and Super Reunion, October 8th-10th. Here’s an overview of the weekend you don’t want to miss:

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RHS Athletic Field Officially Reopens with Friday Night Football

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Clean up from Hurricane Ida having been completed, the RHS Athletic Stadium came alive again on Friday night with the return of RHS home football games.

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75th Anniversary of RHS JAMBOREE !

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Ridgewood NJ, Jambies 2022 Auditions!!!! – check out this video . Will be held at the RHS Campus Center , on October 5th and October 7th, 7 to 9 PM.

Raise Need/Merit based Scholarship money for the graduating Class of 2022 Seniors and lets face it ,ITS FUN and YOU deserve to have some FUN!

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Not Sure Which Degree To Pursue? Here Are Some Helpful Tips

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Deciding on the degree and your future degree is one of the life milestones. This is the life-changing step that later on decides on your career and the job you will work. The crucial thing to do is to estimate your skills, abilities and to be critical when it comes to these. Always choose the thing you love doing, this is the only way you can be happy with your achievements and the things you are about to accomplish. Be clear with your goals and set them, so they go from the smaller to the greater ones. Always have an ultimate goal and trust the process. When you are pursuing the degree, nothing happens accidentally or by luck. It is the hard work and effort investment that makes the difference. So, the initial advice is to hustle. It is always impossible until it is done. Here are just some of the tips that will help you decide on your future occupation. 

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Ridgewood Schools : Pandemic related learning loss

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(Charts are sourced from McKinsey that analyzed Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready in-school assessment results of more than 1.6 million elementary school students across more than 40 states.)

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Ridgewood NJ, School Board member HyunJu Kwak posted some interesting information on the learning loss suffered by students during the pandemic . This is exactly what school board members should be focused  on, not trying to figure out how to get teachers more perks and days off .

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The Ridgewood High School Marching Band Comes Home a Winner!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Marching Band completed its first competition of the season at Northern Valley Regional Old Tappan High School.

The Ridgewood High School Marching Band scored a 1st Place in Best Visual, Best Color Guard, Best Effect and Best in Show!!!

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