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Ridgewood High School to Celebrate Homecoming with Distinguished Alumni Awards

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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 High School Tennis Courts will be Closed for Resurfacing

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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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Ridgewood High School Well Represented at the 2024 North Jersey High School Sports Awards!

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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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BREAKING: Excessive Heat Pushes RHS Graduation Ceremony Back to 5:30 PM

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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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COME TO OUR FIRST JAMBOREE 2025 SOCIAL!

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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.

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Ridgewood’s Maeve Cunningham Shines as a Finalist at Schmidt Vocal Arts High School Nationals

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Ridgewood NJ, Maeve Cunningham, a 16-year-old junior at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, captivated the audience this afternoon as a Finalist on the last day of the Schmidt Vocal Arts High School Nationals competition. The event took place at the prestigious Sarasota Opera in Sarasota, Florida.

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Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 Honors Fallen Heroes at Annual Memorial Day Service

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood community gathered today at Van Neste Square to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The annual Memorial Day Service, hosted by the Ridgewood American Legion Post 53, began at 11 am and was a moving ceremony dedicated to honoring those we have lost.

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Ridgewood High School Latin Students Shine with Outstanding Results on 2024 National Latin Exam

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Ridgewood High School’s Latin students have once again proven their excellence on the national stage, achieving remarkable success on the 2024 National Latin Exam. With an outstanding display of talent and dedication, these students not only made their presence known but also emerged as standout performers, securing a total of 95 awards, including two perfect papers!

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Ridgewood’s David Madden advances to the Quarterfinals of the ‘Jeopardy!’ Invitational Tournament

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Ridgewood NJ, North Jersey native David Madden of Ridgewood emerged as the victor on Tuesday’s episode of the beloved game show “Jeopardy!” as he advanced to the semifinals of the TV program’s invitational tournament.

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Gameday information for Tuesday, March 5 – Boys Basketball Group IV Semifinals

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Ridgewood NJ, gameday Information for Tuesday, March 5 – Boys Basketball Group IV Semifinals at Elizabeth High School (Dunn Sports Center)

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Ridgewood High School Jamboree Raises Over $244,000 for this year’s RHS Graduating Seniors

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Ridgewood Nj, “Smooth Sailing,”the 78th production of the Ridgewood High School Jamboree raised over $244,000 for this year’s RHS graduating Seniors.

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Maroon and White Exhibition at the Carroll Art Gallery in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, be sure to stop by the Carroll Art Gallery to check out this month’s Maroon and White Exhibition! Works are on view until February 16th. The Carroll Gallery at Ridgewood High School.

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Longtime Ridgewood Educator Richard “Dick” LaRue Has Passed Away

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog has learned thru the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association of the passing of beloved teacher, coach and counselor Richard “Dick” LaRue.  Dick’s commitment to education spanned a lifetime.  He began his career at RHS teaching English and Spanish, in addition to coaching soccer and track, from 1953 to 1958.  After almost 20 years away, Dick returned to RHS in 1977 to serve as a guidance counselor until his retirement in 1990.

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Ridgewood High School Senior and West Point-bound Katie Dickson Welcomed Local Veterans to Thank Them for their Service

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School welcomed local veterans to thank them for their service in honor of Veterans Day. The annual breakfast event, coordinated by senior and West Point-bound Katie Dickson, honors our local veterans, providing wonderful conversation, a student-made breakfast, and a wall tribute to local veterans created by Ms. Dickson.

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