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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, In a moving tribute to history, resilience, and the human spirit, the Ridgewood Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Service will gather neighbors and leaders from across the community this week. As we distance ourselves further from the events of the mid-20th century, these moments of collective remembrance become more vital than ever for the next generation.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ensuring the safety and well-being of students takes a special kind of leader—someone with the tactical experience of a veteran officer and the heart of an educator. At Ridgewood Public Schools, that leader is Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Chris Hughes.
Continue reading From State Trooper to Student Mentor: Meet Ridgewood’s Officer Chris Hughes
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Ridgewood NJ, In the hallways of George Washington Middle School (GWMS), safety isn’t just about protocols—it’s about people. This year, the Ridgewood Public Schools community is getting to know a familiar face with an impressive legacy: Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) Class III Anthony Losito.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Following the recent winter storm, the Ridgewood Public Schools (RPS) have announced a delayed opening for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Announce Delayed Opening: What You Need to Know for Tuesday
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Ridgewood NJ, Village officials and their ideological partners that unveiled the full service community school to the district are watching the hourglass grow empty. In recent months Ridgewood Blog has reported on the collaborative efforts between Cottage Place and Village Hall leaders who are shaping Ridgewood Public Schools into the vision that Democratic Senators Joe Lagana (D-38th) and Benji Wimberly (D-35th)promised they could deliver to the State’s Education Committee members and gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill. Nervous Democrats are relying on voters keeping their heads buried in sand so that these plans can be aggressively pursued across all of New Jersey’s public schools should leftist ideologues prove victorious in November. Regardless of the Election Day outcome, the blueprint for re-envisioning New Jersey’s public schools is now transparent; much to the dismay of partisan leaders and their corporate sponsors. Now the public is asking: how long until there’s nothin’ left at all?
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools: This Old Boat is Taking Water
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Ridgewood NJ, In a town known for its high-achieving school district, a different kind of conversation is emerging: the intersection of Ridgewood Public Schools and New Jersey politics. Residents are questioning the influence of a politically-connected law firm, Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC, and its ties to the state’s Democratic Party on the district’s administration and future.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education proudly presented their colorful vision for the village schools at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. What they did not expect was the impending storm of discerning community members who quickly realized that the vision of the Board and administration was predetermined, despite whatever involvement that community members and students had in shaping this vision. Controversy is now percolating over the district’s convenient plans to “norm,” as it is posted in District goals, Critical Theory practices and social-justice activism.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools: Cottage Place Welcomes District Children into the Nether
Ridgewood Schools reveal their blueprint to shape the future of education in the village
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Ridgewood NJ, over the past several years, Ridgewood’s social structuralists have erected scaffolding to conceal the “tradition of excellence.” A tradition that is slowly eroding, but one that was built on American values and beliefs. That life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness relied on independent freedoms and choices, not upon the structural orders of Critical Theory hypotheticals. District and Village representatives are proud to pull the curtain off their self-created scaffolding to reveal a new structure: the politically left and teacher union approved “Community School.”
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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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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center located at 49 Cottage Place.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education to Hold Public Meeting on April 7, 2025
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools present its tentative $130 Million 2025-2026 Budget as district wide enrollment continues to decline.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Unveils $130 Million 2025-2026 Budget
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Ridgewood NJ, due to expected inclement weather, Ridgewood Public Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 6th, and all afternoon clubs and activities are cancelled.
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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools, students and faculty at George Washington Middle School showed their gratitude for Class 3 Officer Tony Losito in a creative and heartfelt way. To mark Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, they dressed up as Officer Losito, honoring him for his dedication to keeping the school safe.
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Ridgewood NJ, each year, the Ridgewood Public Schools community comes together to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in their service to the district. Two prestigious awards honor the dedication and contributions of staff members: the Ashby Award and the Tradition of Excellence Award.
