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Ridgewood NJ, The tension in Ridgewood is reaching a boiling point. As the Ridgewood Board of Education prepares for its Monday night meeting, the community is rallying against a proposed $134 million budget that threatens both their wallets and their workforce.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools at a Crossroads: Tax Hike and Teacher Layoffs Spark Outrage
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood school budget debate has moved from the boardroom to the wrestling mat. As the district grapples with a $134 million budget and the grim reality of staff reductions, the community is rising up to protect one of its own.
Continue reading Ridgewood Students Fight to Save a “Pillar” of the Community from Budget Cuts
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Ridgewood NJ, this issue has come up often over the years on the Ridgewood blog ,many people prefer to post anonymously and with good reason. Originally the Ridgewood blog adopted a policy of allowing anonymous posts to protect dissident parents for the School Board and Administrators . The policy became proven when Mayor Paul Aronsohn used the phone “civility” to curtail dissent and even enlisted the help of the old Bergen Record owners to go after Ridgewood dissenters and “gadflies”.
Expressing a dissenting opinion in public forums can sometimes lead to backlash, especially when it comes to hot-button topics like local sports or community projects. A recent example from Ridgewood demonstrates exactly why anonymity is often necessary for some individuals to feel safe sharing their views.
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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students were reminded today of the real reason behind Memorial Day when members of American Legion 53 joined the students at the school’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance event. Each year the school selects a veteran to highlight. But, this year, the event highlighted the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6th, remembering the day 150,000 allied soldiers invaded Normandy, France, which was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1944. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe.
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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students dropped their phones at the door for the school’s second annual phone-free Friday night! The theme was scavenger hunt, and the students had a blast!
This amazing event that had our students away from their screens for an entire evening!
Continue reading Benjamin Franklin Middle School’s Annual Phone-free Friday Night Declared a Success
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Ridgewood NJ, Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl kicker and RHS alumni Younghoe Koo had his first encounter with a football not until middle school. Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1994, Koo’s upbringing centered around soccer, and he even clinched victory in a regional kicking competition in Korea.
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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Chief of Police Andrew R. McGurr announces that the Teaneck Police Department is actively investigating a threat to Benjamin Franklin Middle School that was brought to the attention of the Teaneck Police Department this week.
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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School principal search is underway. We have cast a wide net to ensure that the best selection for this position. Until the best candidate is selected, current vice principal Greg Wu, who did not apply for the position, will fill the role of Acting Principal.
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Ridgewood NJ, Nick G., a student at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, loves learning about different sports teams and especially their mascots. Recently, Nick, a 7th grader in the school’s RISe program, was invited to throw out the first pitch at a Jackals home game! Nick was super excited and was able to meet all of the teammates. Nice toss, Nick!
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Ridgewood NJ, since 1947, Jamboree has presented an original musical revue to raise need-based scholarship funds for college bound Ridgewood High School seniors. Over 125 RHS parents and guardians contribute each year by performing on stage, designing costumes, building sets, and working backstage.
The Jamboree Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) qualified charity and all contributions are tax-deductible. The entire production and all Jamboree fundraising efforts are 100 percent voluntary. All fund revenues are raised through program advertising, ticket sales and corporate and individual sponsorships.
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Ridgewood NJ, Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) announced that Benjamin Franklin Middle School (BFMS) has been awarded a $2,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant. Fourteen $10,000 grants and twenty $2,000 grants were distributed to support a variety of projects including outdoor classrooms, aquaponics food production, water bottle refilling stations, anti-bias training, school wellness programs, waste reduction, student green team capacity building and more.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood schools reported the following Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases for the week ending January 8, 2021.
Four individuals at Ridgewood High School; these cases are of known origin.
Three individuals at Benjamin Franklin Middle School; one case is of known origin and two cases are of unknown origin.
One individual at George Washington Middle School; this case is of known origin.
One individual at Ridge Elementary School; this case is of known origin.
The Village Health Department has determined no close contacts in school were found for all of the cases; therefore, only the individuals and family members are quarantined.
Please remember, during this time of remote learning, if a family member becomes symptomatic or tests positive, please communicate with your school nurse.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood School District reported winter break Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases during the December Recess.
Continue reading No Break from COVID during the December Ridgewood School Recess
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Ridgewood NJ, persistence and determination pay off for . The Atlanta Falcons kicker and former Ridgewood High School Football star and a graduate of Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Ridgewood High School was named to the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl on Monday night, a little over one year after being released from his second NFL team.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Alumni Makes 2021 NFL Pro Bowl
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Ridgewood NJ, Due to two recent separate positive COVID-19 cases of unknown origin in each school, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Ridgewood High School will transition to all remote learning , Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
Continue reading Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Ridgewood High School Go All Remote
