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Ridgewood Emergency Services Names Rahil Bhatia Member of the Month

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Ridgewood NJ, congratulations to Ridgewood Emergency Services April member of the month Rahil Bhatia. Rahil is a probationary member of Special Operations and a TIES Sergeant. He has been involved in the department since 2019. Rahil is inspired to help those in community where he has grown up and fortunate to work with a passionate group of volunteers. Rahil is currently a senior at Ridgewood High School and looks forward to attending the University of Michigan the fall.

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WalletHub Ranks New Jersey Is 2023’s 10th Most Innovative State

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Ridgewood NJ, with the U.S. spending over $600 billion per year on R&D, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most & Least Innovative States,

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Four Ridgewood High School Students Finalist for National Merit Scholarship Competition

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Ridgewood NJ, four Ridgewood High school students Kate Minn, Chloe Cho, Lucas Wang and Ethan Holden have advanced to finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, getting them closer to consideration for one of 7,250 scholarships worth nearly $28 million.

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Super Science Saturday: March 4th, 2023, 9:00am-1:30pm at Ridgewood High School

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Ridgewood NJ, get ready for Super Science Saturday!!!March 4th, 2023, 9:00am-1:30pm at Ridgewood High School. Admission is Free! Ridgewood students —Share your science project for 15 mins. and then explore the hands-on exhibits all day long. Meet more than 50 community organizations and hundreds of students also excited about science.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Members Can Now Phone it in for Public Meetings

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Ridgewood NJ, lost in the hubbub surrounding the BOE decision to implement late-start for the High School in September is another item that was voted into policy on February 13, 2023.

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Students Get to Sleep In: The Ridgewood Board of Education Approves Later School Start Times

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The Ridgewood Board of Education replaced the agenda resolution for Later Start Initiative Support and Implementation at Ridgewood High School with a revised resolution. The Board approved the revised resolution.

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Ridgewood High School Jamboree 2023 Raises Over $228,000!

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Ridgewood NJ, Jamboree 2023 was a roaring success! The kind of success you only see in….Fairy Tales! A big thank you to the cast and crew, directors, producers, attendees, and volunteers who spent countless hours rehearsing and performing. This year’s grand total? Our Ridgewood Board of Education members were in attendance to applaud the more than $228,000 raised!

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Ridgewood High School Winter Guard Captures First Place at the Main Guards Competition at Council Rock South High School

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Ridgewood NJ, a big congratulations to the RHS Winter Guard on their First Place finish at the Main  Guards Competition at Council Rock South High School on Saturday.

Their 2023 program “PRIMARY” is colorful and awesome. We hope you get to see it this season! Next up for the RHS Winter Guard : March 4 at South Brunswick High School.

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Last Year, Jamboree Awarded over $250,000 in Scholarships to Ridgewood High School Seniors

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Ridgewood NJ, Hi ho hi ho, it’s off to JamboTales we go! Don’t go down the rabbit hole and miss this exciting production! Sprinkle a little fairy dust and think happy thoughts all the way to BF Middle School! We can’t wait to see you in Neverland!

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Debris Build Up in the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook May be Contributing to Flooding at Ridgewood High School

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood resident Boyd Loving caught some pics of blockage in Ho-Ho-Kus Brook near Spring Avenue that may be contributing to flooding at Ridgewood High School.  Before we blame every thing on “Climate Change”, in New Jersey, the responsibility of cleaning debris from clogged waterways can vary depending on the location and type of waterway. According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, “the property owner of the land under the river or stream is responsible for debris removal after a storm event.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Set to Vote on Late-Start Initiative for Ridgewood High School

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will vote next Monday February 13th  on a resolution to introduce the late-start initiative for Ridgewood high school students starting this fall.

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UPDATE: Come out to Support the Ridgewood High School Cheer

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Ridgewood NJ, come out to support the Ridgewood High School Cheer Round 1 of the Big North Cheer Playoffs is Monday, February 6th at Ridgewood High School!
The meet starts at 6:30 pm in gym 1 and Ridgewood will perform around 6:45 pm. General admission is $5. Students are $3. There will be concessions including snacks, candy, drinks, and pizza!
Mondays’ playoff meet (2/6) is no longer at Ridgewood and is being moved to Westwood High School (701 Ridgewood Rd, Township of Washington, NJ 07676).

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Ridgewood High School sophomore Kamila Castro has been selected as the North Jersey Wrestler of the Week

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School sophomore Kamila Castro has been selected as the North Jersey Wrestler of the Week. Castro knocked off Immaculate Conception state champion Jenna Filieri in the BCWCA semis on Sunday on the way to the 152-pound title. She picked up a 14-7 decision over Paramus’ Emma Mees in the final.

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The Harlem Wizards Took on the Ridgewood A+ Team Infront of a Sellout Crowd

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Ridgewood NJ, the world-famous Harlem Wizards took on the Ridgewood A+ team (a.k.a. our talented faculty!). Games started at 6:30pm at Ridgewood High School in front of a sell out crowd with all proceeds to benefit Ridgewood Public Schools. 

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Ridgewood High School Students Narrowly Escaped Serious Injury After SUV Crashed into a Utility Pole

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Ridgewood NJ, Five (5) Ridgewood High School students escaped serious injury when their Nissan Pathfinder crashed head on into a utility pole as it rounded a curve on a narrow street near the high school. The late Friday afternoon, 01/27, crash triggered a massive response by local police, fire, and EMS units. One (1) passenger was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. All others were released at the scene to parents. A flatbed tow truck removed the totaled Pathfinder from the scene. The pole was deemed unsafe by a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter and scheduled for immediate replacement. Ridgewood Police at the scene did not indicate whether any summonses would be issued in connection with the mishap.

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