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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — At the July 10 Village Council Meeting, Ridgewood officials formally proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month and Parks and Recreation Month, recognizing the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and the vital role community recreation plays in enhancing local life.
RHS Junior Recognized for Outstanding Leadership, Academics, and Community Service
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood High School junior Toi Murai has been awarded the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award by the West Point Society of New Jersey. The award was presented by Mr. Stephen Kalish, a former U.S. Army officer and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department proudly participated in the Annual Chief for a Day program, celebrating one of the community’s own rising stars — 16-year-old Ryan Tansey, a soon-to-be 10th grader at Ridgewood High School.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — June 20, 2025 — The Ridgewood High School (RHS) Class of 2025 officially graduated on Thursday, June 19, during the school’s 130th Annual Commencement Ceremony, held on the campus of Ridgewood High School.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School’s Applied Engineering Club had a banner year in 2025, continuing its tradition of innovation, collaboration, and competition success. Under the leadership of senior president Maggie Zhou and a team of 11 senior leaders, the club grew to an impressive 250 members, forming 30 unique project teams.
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Ridgewood NJ, one of Ridgewood’s most beloved summer traditions returns as the 2025 Kasschau Memorial Shell Summer Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, June 5 with performances by talented students from Ridgewood High School (RHS). The series offers free live music every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Kasschau Memorial Shell, located in Veterans Memorial Field.
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