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Ridgewood High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School

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RHS Safety Scare: Student Struck in Crosswalk – Sun Glare May Have Played a Role!

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A frightening incident unfolded in front of Ridgewood High School (RHS) on Friday morning, October 10, 2025, when a 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street shortly after 8:00 AM.

The incident highlights crucial safety concerns surrounding pedestrian activity in school zones, especially during peak commuter and school-drop-off times.

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Bergen County Dominates ‘Best High Schools’ List—9 Schools in Top 50!

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Niche’s 2026 Rankings Crown Northern Valley Regional NJ’s Best District, Cementing Bergen’s Reputation for Education Excellence

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – When it comes to finding the perfect community for your family, the quality of the local schools is often the single most important factor. If you’re house-hunting in the Garden State, the message from the new 2026 rankings is clear: Bergen County is the place to be!

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A New Chapter: Falcons Release Star Kicker and Ridgewood Native Younghoe Koo

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Falcons Release Younghoe Koo, Ending an Era for the Ridgewood Native

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Ridgewood NJ, the Atlanta Falcons have made a surprising move, announcing on Friday that they have released star placekicker Younghoe Koo. The news marks the end of a successful run for the former Ridgewood High School standout, who has been a staple for the franchise since 2019.

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From Classroom to Cleanup Crew: Ridgewood High School’s Green Maroons in Action!

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Ridgewood’s Green Maroons Kick Off the Season with a Cleanup at Dunham Trail

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Green Maroons have officially launched their season with a successful cleanup at one of the village’s hidden gems: Dunham Trail. The dedicated student group put their new waders and trash pickers to good use, helping to preserve a beautiful and historic natural space for the entire community.

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Bergen County’s Brainiest: See Who Made the National Merit Semi-Finalist List

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Bergen County’s Academic All-Stars: See Who Made the National Merit Semi-Finalist List for 2025-2026

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Ridgewood NJ, Every year, an elite group of high school students across the country are recognized for their exceptional academic achievements. This year, dozens of talented students from Bergen County, New Jersey, have earned the prestigious title of National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist. This honor is the first step in a competitive journey toward a valuable college scholarship.

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Ridgewood High School AcaBellas Wow Crowd with National Anthem at Giants Preseason Game

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School AcaBellas brought their powerful harmonies to the big stage, performing the National Anthem before a New York Giants preseason game at MetLife Stadium. The all-female a cappella group earned thunderous applause from fans as they set the tone for kickoff.

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Ridgewood Installs New Roundabout to Ease Traffic Near Ridgewood High School

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After years of traffic congestion, risky K-turns, and safety concerns, the Village of Ridgewood has teamed up with the Ridgewood Public School District to improve traffic flow near Ridgewood High School.

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RHS Student Jack Scali Signs with Sherwood Park Crusaders in the BCHL for 2025-2026 Season

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School (RHS) hockey player senior Jack Scali has signed a contract to play with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the 2025-2026 season. Founded in 1976, the Sherwood Park Crusaders are based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada where they play in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).

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Ridgewood High School’s Deirdre Tobin Named Bergen County Boys Tennis Coach of the Year

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Veteran coach leads team to undefeated season and back-to-back sectional titles

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School’s Deirdre Tobin, head coach of the Boys Varsity Tennis Team, has been named Bergen County Boys Tennis Coach of the Year, following an extraordinary and historic 2025 season that culminated in Ridgewood’s first NJSIAA Group 4 State Championship title since 1968.

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Ridgewood Crew Scores Bronze Medal, Three Top 10 Finishes Overall at 2025 USRowing Youth National Championships

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew’s spectacular 2025 spring rowing season came to an impressive climax at the four-day 2024 US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. Racing on the 2,000-meter course at Nathan Benderson Park in hot and muggy conditions, Ridgewood’s 18 rowers joined a massive field of roughly 4,000 athletes from 230 clubs from across the country. In total, Ridgewood sent six of its eight boats through to the semifinals with three ultimately placing in the top 10 in the nation, including one bronze medal performance.

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Ridgewood High School’s Applied Engineering Invention Teams Place at Prestigious NJSBA STEAM Tank Finals

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Teams Vita Flow and Shock Sleeve earn 2nd and 4th place, bringing home $2,000 and highlighting a record-setting year for student innovation

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Ridgewood, NJ – June 10, 2025  – Two of Ridgewood High School’s Applied Engineering Invention teams, Team Vita Flow and Team Shock Sleeve, placed Second and Fourth place respectively at the 2025 NJSBA STEAM Tank Final on Friday, May 23, bringing home a combined prize of $2000 for the high school. This competition wrapped up the most productive year of RHS invention.

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Ridgewood Eagle Scout to be Recognized on June 15, 2025

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Ridgewood NJ, Mathias Taebin Nguyen-Van-Duong, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Seulhee Ku and Eric Nguyen-Van-Duong of Ridgewood. Troop 7 will formally recognize his accomplishment at a ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood Police Chief , “No Factual basis for the Claim that an RHS Student Planned or Intended to Commit an Act of Violence”

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April 7, 2025

RPS Community Members,

We are writing to provide follow-up information regarding the joint investigation conducted by the Ridgewood Public Schools and the Ridgewood Police Department into recent reports and rumors of potential school violence at Ridgewood High School. These rumors alleged that a student had developed a plan to commit a school shooting on Monday, April 7, and had circulated a so-called “kill list” identifying intended targets. The widespread dissemination of these claims—along with an image of the alleged list on social media—understandably caused public concern and prompted overnight action by school and law enforcement officials to ensure that it was safe to open schools today.

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UPDATE: Ridgewood Police Debunk School Shooting Rumor, Investigate Source

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has confirmed that rumors of a planned school shooting at Ridgewood High School by a student on their 18th birthday are unfounded. Authorities are actively investigating the source of the false claim. Officials urge the public to avoid spreading misinformation and to rely on verified updates.

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Ridgewood’s Francesca Gusfa Honored for Historic State Wrestling Championship

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School (RHS) junior Francesca Gusfa has made history as the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (NJSIAA) 2025 State Champion in the 100-pound girls’ wrestling division. In recognition of her achievement, the Village of Ridgewood honored Gusfa with an official proclamation at the April 2 council meeting, presented by Mayor Paul Vagianos.

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