Last Chance: Digital Parenting Presentation: Snapchat Parental Controls
Is your child on Snapchat? Ridgewood Public Schools and the Federated HSA have arranged free access to a 45-minute tutorial that gives you the practical tools to understand the platform and set up parental controls — straight from someone who helped build it.

Watch now at digitalmom.me/ridgewood - Available March 15 – April 15

(Free to all Ridgewood community members)

Watch from home, on your own schedule.

Your Guide: Sarah Gallagher Trombley

Sarah is a former Snapchat executive — she knows exactly how the platform works and what parents need to do to keep their kids safer on it. Now she helps families navigate the digital world through her company, Digital Mom Media. This is rare, inside knowledge, delivered in plain language.

3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Celebrate inclusion with a district-wide Spirit Week to promote kindness, acceptance, and school spirit all week long. Monday, April 6 – Wear Neon 🌟 Tuesday, April 7 – Team Jersey Day 🏈 Wednesday, April 8 – Orange Out 🧡 Thursday, April 9 – Comfy Day 💤 Friday, April 10 – School Spirit Day 🎉 Be a part of team inclusion!
3 months ago, Somerville Elementary School
Reminder:
School is closed on Monday and Tuesday - February 16th and 17th for President's Day and Lunar New Year. Enjoy the long weekend!
5 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
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Faculty/Staff and Students - Please take extra caution when walking on and off school grounds, especially when crossing roadways and parking lots. Despite salting by the crews, refreezing has created some slippery areas throughout.

5 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
It may be snowing outside, but if you have an incoming kindergartener, it is a great day to complete their registration for the 2026-2027 school year!

Register now to help us ensure that we have the proper amount of staff in our schools and to help ensure your child goes to your home school.
5 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Kindergarten Registration
Corrected QR Code...

...for Saturday, January 17th Coaches vs. Cancer/Healing Through Sports games at Ridgewood High School.

This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.

The schedule for Saturday:
Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30
Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00
Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30

Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap
6 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Corrected QR Code...  ...for Saturday, January 17th Coaches vs. Cancer/Healing Through Sports games at Ridgewood High School.  This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.  The schedule for Saturday: Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30 Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00 Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30  Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap
Reminder! This Saturday, January 17th, the RHS girls and boys basketball teams will participate in Coaches vs. Cancer a Healing Through Sports game at Ridgewood High School.

This year, we are again playing in honor of one of our own, supporting a 4th grade student diagnosed with cancer this past summer.

The schedule for Saturday:
Girls JV vs Newtown 11:30
Girls Varsity vs Newtown 1:00
Boys Varsity vs Glen RIdge 2:30

No admission price!
Concessions, donation jars, and a QR code to donate will be available at the game. Can't attend the games but want to donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Kids in Ryan's name? Use the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/msuaa8ap

We are all looking forward to a great and meaningful day for Ryan and his family!
6 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Coaches vs. Cancer Game
Reminder: Kindergarten Registration begins on Saturday, January 10th. Registration will open at 6:00AM. Thank you.
6 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Kindergarten Registration
Reminder - STEPSS returns to its Oak Street location on Monday, December 1st! See you there!
7 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
We are happy to share that the work in our STEPSS program space has been completed. Students and staff will return on Monday, December 1st.
Please have your child report to our Oak Street location on Monday morning.
7 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
We are open
Just a friendly reminder that today, Wednesday, November 26th is an early dismissal day.

For specific dismissal times, please see the attached chart or visit the District Calendars and School Hours page on our Family Resources page of the website accessible via the Helpful Links at the bottom of the page.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. We will see you on Monday, December 1st!
7 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
District Calendars and School Hours
New Location for the Sensory Friendly Dinner on November 12th - Stella Artisan Italian (18 E. Ridgewood Avenue).
8 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
SF Dinner Le Pancake Cafe-2
Reminder! Today is a minimum day.
Dismissal Times for September 2nd
Elementary: 12:45pm
Middle: 12:15pm
High School: 12:27pm
Glen School: 12:45pm
STEPSS: 1:00pm
10 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Minimum Day
The final phase of Ridgewood Water's project to increase water flow to a low-pressure area will begin on Friday, June 27. A concrete vault to house the new booster pumps on Glen Avenue will be installed on Friday between 12:00 am and 10:00 am. For the majority of this time, one lane (eastbound) will be open on Glen Avenue between Upper Boulevard and Oak Street. Both lanes will be closed to traffic between 6:00 am and 8:00 am. Detours will be in place, and police officers will be on site to assist drivers. We appreciate your patience as Ridgewood Water undertakes this important work.
about 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Road Work
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!
about 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
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!
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!
about 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Johnny Buckets Jackson
The order deadline is this weekend! Enjoy a night free from cooking and support RHS bands! Wednesday, March 26th is Fajita night!
over 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
No Cook Night - March 26th
Reminder: Asian Fest 2025 is Saturday, March 1st! Doors open at 5:00pm! Dancing, music costumes, food, and more!
over 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Asian Fest is March 1st
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!
over 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Super Science Saturday
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
over 1 year ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
A crucial conversation about the impact of cell phones, the internet, and social media on our students' lives - RHS HSA Meeting 2/25 @7 PM RHS Campus Center