“I agree that all teachers and staff should be vaccinated prior to opening the schools, especially with the uptick in cases in the Ridgewood schools over the last few weeks. Should students also have a negative test via the new in home, quick and accurate “in the box” testing kits our government is funding? I say yes and BOE should be all over this as other school districts have pushed to get students tested prior to returning to school.”
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Ridgewood NJ, an appellate judge has sided with residents who sought to move the election dates for the Village Council and Board of Education to November.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education, approved the appointment as listed below, effective March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025. The contract has been approved by the Interim Executive County Superintendent as required by law. Dr. Thomas A. Gorman, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gorman’s credentials are as follows:
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Ridgewood NJ, prior to the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on Monday Night protesters gathered outside the Ed center on Cottage place. The group of determined parents pushed for the return of in person classes for Ridgewood schools.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on March 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM for an Executive Session and at 7:00 PM for the Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
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Ridgewood NJ, Scientific American (SciAm) published a blistering analysis from two Boston University MD/PhDs:
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Ridgewood NJ, a petition is making the rounds on social media to offer in-person instruction option for all Ridgewood public schools :
We, the families and students of Ridgewood Public Schools, are requesting the Board of Education and Superintendent, Dr. Gorman, take immediate steps to implement full-day daily in-person learning in all schools by April 12, 2021 and enable the families and students of our district to have meaningful input into the district’s Covid 19 mitigation plans and procedures in our schools.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School FTC Robotics Team reached another milestone in their competition, successfully operating their robot and scoring points in 3 trials. Team Woodchips worked many hours to get the different parts to work together and take another step in their competition season.
March 4, 2021
Dear Ridgewood School Community,
I am delighted to announce that Dr. Thomas Gorman has agreed to accept the position as the next Superintendent of the Ridgewood Public Schools, pending a public vote of the full Board of Education. Having served the district for nearly nine years in the capacity of high school principal and currently as acting superintendent, Dr. Gorman has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a progressive vision. His extensive list of achievements includes enhancements to the academic program, significant facilities improvements, management of a large, complex budget, and student-centered programming.
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Ridgewood NJ, RHS alumni Rob Nelson and Jim Feeney, wanted to have a little fun and explore some of the States before heading off to college in 2003. So the Ridgewood duo, with help from family, friends and fundraising, took a cross-country road trip that summer.
Continue reading RHS Alumni Cross-country Road Trip Inspired the Idea For a Movie
NJSIAA announces individual wrestling tournament plans for COVID-shortened season
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Ridgewood NJ, In a memo to member schools, the NJSIAA has shared plans for a streamlined, state individual wrestling tournament for both girls and boys. Because the 2021 wrestling season has been so impacted by COVID, there will be no district-level competition – instead, the tournament will begin at the regional level, on April 3 for girls and on April 17 and 18 for boys. No team tournament will be held this season.
Continue reading Wrestling Returns for COVID-shortened season
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Murphy today announced the expansion of eligibility for more frontline essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include educators and staff in pre-k through 12th grade settings, childcare workers, and transportation workers, among others.
Continue reading New Jersey Expands Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Successful Study Skills 4 Students Presents Motivating the Unmotivated Student For parents of students in 4th to 12th grades
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Ridgewood NJ, In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
Motivating Unmotivated Students – Parents of students Grades 4-12.
