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Welcome to the Ridgewood Public Schools

A Message from the Superintendent


It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Ridgewood Public Schools. As the largest school system in Bergen County, the Ridgewood district comprises ten schools: six elementary schools (K-5); two middle schools (6-8); and one high school (9-12). Of the district’s approximately 500 teachers and administrators, 65% have Master’s degrees and 5% hold doctorates.

The Ridgewood Public Schools deliver a high-quality education focusing on maximizing the potential of every learner. The district is continually recognized on state and national levels for school and individual achievements. Our students consistently score extremely well on state and national tests and above state and district factor groups. The district’s more than 5800 students all have an opportunity to succeed under the tutelage and guidance of a dedicated, professional faculty and administration. In addition, all students are taught in a technologically advanced setting and are provided with numerous opportunities to excel in the formal classroom and extracurricular activities, including the arts, athletics and academic competitions.

The Ridgewood Public Schools district is governed by a five-member Board of Education. Members are elected to rotating three-year terms by the voting public.

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District News

  •                
    COVID-19 Communications

    December 02, 2020

    Orchard transitions to all remote learning on Tuesday, December 1. RHS extends all remote learning; in-person instruction will resume Thursday, December 10. View all COVID-19 notification letters.

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    2020 Community Art Project

    December 01, 2020

    The goal of this community art project, A Wish for the World, is to spread the message of HOPE. Watch the video clip explaining this special project and learn more.

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    On the superintendent's desk

    November 30, 2020

    Read Dr. Fishbein's November column.

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  •                
    Student Awards & Recognition

    November 09, 2020

    RHS students honored by National Merit Scholarship Program. French, Latin and Spanish students attain national recognition.

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  •                
    Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant

    October 28, 2020

    Ridgewood High School is one of 13 high schools nationwide to be selected as an InvenTeam and receive an $8,500 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant this year.

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  •                
    Sustainable Jersey for Schools

    October 22, 2020

    Somerville School achieves Sustainable Jersey for Schools bronze-level certification.

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  •                
    Innovation in Action

    October 14, 2020

    Seven RHS invent teams qualified for the STEAM Tank Regional competition and have earned the privilege of advanced entry into this season's regional qualifiers.

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  •                
    Announcement from the Superintendent

    September 25, 2020

    Dr. Fishbein, Superintendent of Schools, announced his retirement resignation in a letter to the Ridgewood school community. Read more to view Dr. Fishbein's latest communication dated September 25, 2020.

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  •                
    New - Communications Central

    September 25, 2020

    A new communications page can be accessed via a button on the homepage of the district website or under Our District/Public Information. Visit this page to find newsletters, press releases, correspondence, flyers, and more.

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  •                
    Staff Honors & Awards

    September 02, 2020

    This year's Ashby Award winner is Dr. Jean Schoenlank, Principal of Ridge School. The Tradition of Excellence Award winner is Annette Tucker, Classroom Aide at GWMS. Congratulations!

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