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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School recently hosted Super Science Saturday, an annual hands-on learning event that brought science students and families from across the tri-state area together for a day filled with experiments, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School Chemistry/Physic Teacher Lillian Labowsky, the RHS InvenTeam, and their mentors co-authored a paper that was published in the ACS Journal of Chemical Education. The article highlights their Lemelson-MIT invention journey. Mr. Edwin Marreno, the Lemelson-MIT Officer, will visit the Applied Engineering Club this February.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council members have unanimously approved the installation of a prefabricated shelter at a current westbound NJ Transit bus stop serving RHS students (E. Ridgewood Ave. near the RHS tennis courts). The shelter will be similar in design to the one now in place on N. Monroe St, near W. Glen Ave. (see photos). Village Manager Keith Kazmark reported that the installation, on RHS property, has been approved by the Board of Education.
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Ridgewood NJ, Cameron Linnington, Ridgewood High School senior Soccer forward, has been selected for first team 2024 All-North Jersey boys soccer team and Trevor Rose, senior defender for second team!
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Ridgewood NJ, Kim Ng, a trailblazer in the world of sports, continues to make history. A 1986 graduate of Ridgewood High School in New Jersey, Ng’s journey from a student-athlete to a groundbreaking figure in professional sports has inspired countless individuals. After making waves as Major League Baseball’s first female general manager with the Miami Marlins, she is now set to leave her mark on professional softball.
Ng has taken on a new role as senior advisor for the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a groundbreaking initiative designed to elevate softball to the same prominence as Major League Baseball.
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Ridgewood NJ, big news for Ridgewood High School! The RHS Marching Band has just won the USBands Group 4A National Championship with an impressive score of 94.3! Not only did they bring home the national title, but they also won awards for Best Overall Effect and Best Color Guard, marking their triumphant return to the top for the first time since 1997.
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Ridgewood NJ, looking for an unforgettable high school theatre experience? Ridgewood High School’s New Players Company is bringing “The Wolves” to the stage, and it’s not one to miss! Opening night is Thursday, October 24th, and tickets are available now at rhsnewplayers.com.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Band Program is widely recognized as one of New Jersey’s top-tier music programs and the largest in Bergen County, with over 200 students participating each year. Offering a robust array of curricular and co-curricular ensembles, the program provides students with a structured and comprehensive music education, nurturing talent while maintaining exceptional standards of performance.
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Ridgewood NJ, exciting news for Ridgewood High School! The RHS Marching Band is set to debut their full 2024 competitive show, Teenage Wasteland, this Friday, September 27, at 6:00 PM on the RHS Main Football Field. Everyone is welcome to come and witness the thrilling performance!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School celebrated its annual homecoming by honoring four distinguished alumni, each having made remarkable contributions in their respective fields. The honorees included a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, an AI innovator, an award-winning producer, and a “Jeopardy!” champion. The ceremony highlighted the impressive achievements of Alan Miller, Robert Hoffer, Libby Geist Wildes, and David Madden.
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Ridgewood NJ, next month, Ridgewood High School will host a series of Homecoming events, including a special ceremony to honor four exceptional alumni for their remarkable achievements.
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Ridgewood NJ, beginning Friday, August 9, 2024 and continuing through the week of August 12, 2024, the tennis courts at Ridgewood High School will be closed for resurfacing and maintenance. The courts and the area immediately surrounding the courts will not be available for use during this time.
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Englewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was well represented at the 2024 North Jersey High School Sports Awards at Bergen PAC in Englewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School Jeffrey Nyhuis, Principal said in an email ,”We look forward to graduating the Class of 2024 tonight at Ridgewood High School. In light of the extreme heat, we will delay the start of the ceremony by thirty minutes to 5:30 PM. We will also shorten the ceremony without affecting the student speeches and performances. The goal is to keep our students and guests safe.”
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Ridgewood NJ, intro to Jamboree 101 , this annual musical revue run by RHS parents and volunteers is a beloved tradition to raise funds for deserving college-bound seniors.
