Ridgewood Public Schools
Mission Statement
The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens.
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Board Announcements Did You Miss the January 23 BOE Meeting? Webcast is now Available.Click here to view the webcast of the January 23, 2012 Regular Public Meeting of the Ridgewood Board of Education. The Board meets next on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place. The public is invited to attend the meeting, or watch it on FiOS channel 33, Optimum channel 77 or via the Link in Live tab on the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us.
Now Out: A History of School Funding in New Jersey Board of Education member Sheila Brogan has compiled a report on the 42-year history of school funding. Click here to view the report.
HOT OFF THE PRESS: rps.eNews 1.24.12 Annual School ElectionThe Ridgewood Board of Education will have two vacancies in the Annual School Election, which will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. A full term on the school board runs for three years. One vacancy is for a full three year term and one vacancy is for a one year unexpired term.
Candidates must file a nominating petition with the local school board declaring which seat they are running for in order to get their name on the ballot for the Annual School Election. Prospective candidates must declare which seat they are running for and can only declare for one seat. The current deadline to submit the nominating petition is 4:00 p.m., Verizon cell phone time, Monday, February 27, 2012. Prospective school board candidates can obtain a "School Board Candidate Kit" at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ. Petitions can also be obtained by clicking on NJSBA. Bond Referendum Update: 1.20.12 Click here for the January 10 construction update.Click here for a slideshow of the latest construction photos (1.20.12). Revised Date for March Coffee and Conversation NEW DATE: TRENTON COMES TO THE ED CENTER ON FEBRUARY 7NEW DATE: Assemblymen Scott Rumana and David Russo will speak at the Education Center on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to come to 49 Cottage Place, floor 3, to hear them address hot education topics in the Legislature at this time. Please rsvp to Kathy Kiedaisch in the Superintendent’s Office at kkiedaisch@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or 201-670-2700, ext. 10530. Click here for the flyer.
RHS Principal Search Gets Underway: Community Input, Committee Volunteers SoughtSuperintendent Dr. Daniel Fishbein is soliciting input from the community about the attributes and priorities considered important for the next principal of Ridgewood High School. He also is seeking RHS faculty and parents willing to serve on constituent advisory committees for candidate interviews.
Click here to view both the letter that was distributed on January 6 to the high school community regarding the Principal search and the checklist of attributes form. Once the checklist is completed, it may be returned via e-mail to RHSPrincipalSearch2012@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or faxed to (201) 670-2668. Please return forms and indicate interest by Friday, January 20. New Web Page Tracks District-wide HonorsNow on the website is a page devoted to archiving the honors and awards of students and staff throughout the school year. Click here to view the 2011-2012 Honors and Awards page.
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Quick Links Link to the webcast of the most recent BOE Regular Public Meeting. District 40 contact information Get the latest news and statistics on education in the state of New Jersey Effective April 1, drivers must come to a complete stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Click to read the details. Web version of the district's bi-weekly electronic newsletter, covering Board proceedings, honors and awards, upcoming district events, community happenings. | ||

