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May 4, 2023
Dear Ridgewood Public Schools Community,
I hope that you are enjoying the final weeks of the 2022-23 school year. I am writing to share my excitement on joining Ridgewood Public Schools and to ask for your assistance in preparing for my transition to the district this July.
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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.
Continue reading Super Science Saturday: March 4th, 2023, 9:00am-1:30pm at Ridgewood High School
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood School District Board of Education has initiated a search for a successor Superintendent of Schools. To assist and counsel the Board through this process, we have retained the services of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), a consulting firm that specializes in assisting school boards in identifying and recruiting executive level educational leaders.
Continue reading Update on the Ridgewood Public Schools’ Superintendent Search
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on December 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday night Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Stacie Poelstra Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Daniel Kilday Supervisor of Wellness at Ridgewood Public Schools did their best to make the Murphy Administration new controversial sex ed Curriculum seem benign. Presenting the Ridgewood Public Schools health curriculum revisions aligned to the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education were reviewed. The presentation included a grade-by-grade overview of disciplinary concepts, units, and resources. The revisions were also presented at the Board Curriculum Committee last week, which is part of the district’s curriculum review process.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Begins to Address Controversial New Sex Ed Curriculum
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Ridgewood NJ, prior to the Tunes in June concert , Louise Lewis of the Kasschau Memorial Shell Scholarship Committee proudly presented the 2022 Scholarship Award to Ridgewood High School Senior, Jiah Lee!
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Ridgewood NJ, so far we have not heard about this from any of our local school districts , including Ridgewood but its something to keep an eye on . The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) continues to observe efforts by cyber threat actors to compromise email accounts in the education sector in order to launch phishing campaigns with the intent to steal sensitive information, compromise account credentials, or conduct subsequent cyber operations against others in the education sector.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association celebrated two classes of Distinguished Alumni on March 23, 2022 at Park West Tavern Loft in Ridgewood. The inductees included Tony Award winning actor, Ali Stroker (2005), Congressional Gold Medal winner, Thomas Hawkins (1942), lifetime educator, Dr. Deborah Thomas (1971), World-Renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Ajay Kirtane (1990) & tech pioneer and entrepreneur, Dave Duffield (1958). Below showcases more details about these five extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to society through their personal lives, individual passions, talents, professional accomplishments and/or community service.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Alumni Association Honors 5 Distinguished Alumni
February 28, 2022
Dear Ridgewood Public Schools Community,
The District has updated its health and safety protocols in response to the State mandate requiring in-school universal masking that will expire on March 7, 2022. These changes have been made in consultation with the Village of Ridgewood Health Department and the School Physician after careful review of the revised NJDOH guidance.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas A. Gorman, Ed.D. the number of COVID cases in the district is very low, and the activity level for northern New Jersey is at the moderate level (Yellow).
Continue reading Ridgewood School District to Follow State Guidance on COVID Policy
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Ridgewood NJ, due to the inclement weather expected tomorrow, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. If weather conditions permit, after-school and evening activities at Ridgewood Public Schools may be held. The coaches and advisors will notify students.
Thank you and please stay safe.
November 29, 2021
Dear Ridgewood Public Schools Community,
As part of the Alternative Schedules Initiative, the District is investigating new K-12 schedule options, as well as alternative start and end times. Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as other well-documented studies, indicates that a later start time for adolescents helps align their circadian rhythms resulting in improved physical health, academic performance, safety, and overall wellbeing. Given our commitment to nurturing the development of the whole child, we believe we would be remiss if we did not examine the current structure of our school day and consider potential adjustments that reflect these data.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Alternative Schedules Initiative Community Presentation
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is exploring the district’s organization of instructional time with the goal of advancing the vision and mission. An Alternative Schedules Task Force consisting of administrators, teachers, parents, and Board Trustees has been collaborating and conducting an in-depth examination of new start and end times for PreK-12, which will have a districtwide impact for all students and their families. The Alternative Schedules Initiative Community Presentation is an opportunity for parents and community members to learn more about this initiative and next steps in the process.
Continue reading Ridgewood Public Schools Alternative Schedules Initiative Community Presentation
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday night at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Ridgewood Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Gorman gave the following updates :
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ashby Award was established in 1966 to honor former Superintendent Lloyd W. Ashby and his wife, Lois, for their distinguished service to the community. The recipient is selected from nominees submitted by staff members and is someone who, in the opinion of his or her peers, has carried on our district’s long tradition of service and contribution. This is the highest honor that the Ridgewood Public Schools can bestow on a staff member.
The district named Laura Grasso, George Washington Middle School Wellness Teacher, as the recipient of this year’s Ashby Award. Congratulations, Ms. Grasso!
