Please check our Virtual Backpack for district wide notices, and any previous notices you may have missed.
https://hawes.rpsnj.us/page/virtual-backpack

Just a reminder, our unused emergency closing day will be added to the coming Memorial Day weekend. Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed from Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26th. Students and Staff return to school on Tuesday, May 27th.
As we celebrate Memorial Day, let’s remember to take a minute and honor our nation's heroes.

Reminder: Tonight at 7:00PM - Superintendent Coffee with Dr. Mark Schwarz. Join us as he shares a recap of District efforts, leading up to the 2025 District Goal Report & State of the Schools Address. We hope that you will join us!

Cancelled - Due to the excessive rain, Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2025 is CANCELED!
With a full day of likely on and off rain in the forecast for this Thursday’s Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2025, and out of abundance of concern for the well-being of event-goers, the event has been cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.

Reminder Senior Parents! Senior Parent PG and Graduation Meeting
When :Tue May 13, 2025 7pm – 8pm (EDT)
Where: RHS Campus Center

East Glen Ave is closed between Van Emburgh Ave and the Washington Township border.
Please allow extra travel time as necessary.

Our own Johnny "Buckets" Jackson will be on George to the Rescue, airing on WNBC (channel 4) this Saturday, May 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
The segment will also be available to easily stream/share on GTTR’s YouTube channel at 9:30 AM. Let's tune in!

New bid posted for:
Bid No. 01-26 Grounds Management Services
Title: Grounds Management Services
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m.
See Business Office page for details: www.rpsnj.us/rfps

It’s Official! Registration for the Summer Adventure Program will now be open on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 am.
For program details please visit the Ridgewood Community School website. View our brochure.

The order deadline is this weekend! Enjoy a night free from cooking and support RHS bands! Wednesday, March 26th is Fajita night!

Reminder: Asian Fest 2025 is Saturday, March 1st! Doors open at 5:00pm! Dancing, music costumes, food, and more!

Reminder - this Saturday, March 1st is Super Science Saturday! Three floors of science exploration and fun - including our infamous rocket launches and egg drop! Join us from 8:30am to 1:30pm! You don't want to miss this!

The deadline for Friends of Music scholarships for students planning to study music in college has been extended! The new deadline is this Friday, February 28th!

Reminder! A crucial conversation about the impact of cell phones, the internet, and social media on our students' lives - TONIGHT! at the RHS HSA Meeting - February 25th at 7 PM in the RHS Campus Center. All are welcome! #TeamRidgewood

Join Superintendent Schwarz tonight as he recaps the 23-24 audit results, provides and update on the 25-26 budget process, and previews topics to be addressed at the February 24th BOE meeting.
Join the coffee https://ridgewood-k12-nj-ua.zoom.us/j/89843279605
#TeamRidgewood #SuperintendentCoffee

Save the date for Super Science Saturday! March 1st from 9am to 1:30pm at Ridgewood High School.

Reminder! Kindergarten registration is underway! If you have a child will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, visit the Student Registration page on the RPS website!

Reminder! Superintendent Coffee is tonight, December 12th, at 7:00pm. Join us at https://ridgewood-k12-nj-ua.zoom.us/j/89843279605

The Superintendent Coffee for Thursday, November 14th will be held at 6:00pm. Please mark your calendars. Thank you.

Last chance to participate in a focus group for our Vision 2030 Strategic Plan - share your thoughts and insights! Final Focus Group Session:
Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81246892351
Passcode: 907878
#TeamRidgewood

