Please join us for our end of year music concerts tomorrow, June 5th, 2026, in the Hawes Gymnasium. . First and Second grades will perform at 9:30 am, and Third and Fourth grades at 10:30 am. Hope to see you all!
1 day ago, Hawes Elementary School
Kids Singing Image
Reminder: Ridgewood Water begin its work with Scafar Contracting, Inc. today.

Work begins on Van Emburgh Ave., which will be closed in both directions. Detour maps were provided via email yesterday.
4 days ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
All current fifth grade parents and guardians are invited to join us tonight, May 19th at 6 pm, in the Benjamin Franklin Middle School Auditorium for a Sixth Grade Orientation Program. Join us to learn about the sixth grade curriculum, Franklin/Ridge House organization, student activities and important information and reminders. This presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. We hope to see you all there!
18 days ago, Hawes Elementary School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School 6th Grade Orientation Flyer
Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2026 is Cancelled!

With a full morning of likely on and off rain in the forecast for this Thursday’s Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2026, an abundance of concern for the well-being of event-goers has caused them to Cancel the Event. Please share this information. Thank you.
24 days ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
cancelled touch a truck
Something wicked this way comes.

RHS New Players presents "Macbeth" -- Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy of power, corruption, and the supernatural.
Do not miss this incredible show! "Macbeth" transforms the RHS Little Theater into the dark and mystical world of medieval Scotland.

Tickets: rhsnewplayers.com
May 14 at 7 PM
May 15 at 8 PM
May 16 at 8 PM
May 17 at 2 PM
Tickets are limited for all shows, with best chance of seeing the show on Sunday at 2:00pm.
Photos: Stephanie Stearns Dulli
24 days ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Macbeth
Macbeth
Macbeth
Macbeth
5th and 6th Graders!
Join us for GWMS Math Night on April 30, 2026, from 3:30–4:30 PM in the GWMS cafeteria.
This fun-filled afternoon of board games, cards, dice, and arcade-style math activities is open to all RPS 5th and 6th grade students; please register using the QR code on the flyer. Students must stay for the full duration of the event. Direct any questions to lderuiter@rpsnj.us or bdaidone@rpsnj.us. Sponsored by GWMS’s National Junior Honor Society and Math Counts.
about 1 month ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
GWMS Game Night
RPS Community - The Village will begin a two-day overnight road work project that will begin tonight at 7 p.m. and run through tomorrow (April 20th and April 21st) on North Broad Street, from East Ridgewood Avenue to Franklin Avenue. Please plan accordingly.
about 2 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
two-day overnight road work project

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.

about 2 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Please join us this weekend for our Drama Club Performances ofn" You Are a Good Man, Charlie Brown. " Performances will be on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7 pm and Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12 noon and 5 pm. Tickets are available for purchase through our School Store. You are in for a real treat!
about 2 months ago, Hawes Elementary School
Theater Mask Clip Art
Reminder: 4th and 5th Grade Parent & Student Presentation sponsored by the Federated HSA: Dynamic Influence (Robert Hackenson)

Dynamic Influence specializes in "edutaining" presentations about social media dangers & cyber safety for schools and parents. Hackenson uses entertainment like magic, hypnosis, and visual effects, to deliver memorable and engaging lessons to encourage responsible digital citizenship to a young audience. All parents of 4th and 5th grade students are encouraged to attend.

April 9th
Orchard: 9 am - Travell: 11 am - Willard: 2 pm

April 10th
Ridge: 9 am - Hawes: 11 am - Somerville: 2 pm
2 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!
2 months ago, Somerville Elementary School
Kangaroo Club Starts Friday! Sign Up Today!
2 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Kangaroo Club Fit - Ages 7-12  - Fridays in March and April

New Date! Week of Inclusion Spirit Week Starts Monday, April 6th!

3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Week of Inclusion Spirit Days - April 6-10, 2026
A reminder that Ridgewood Public Schools is closed on Friday, March 20th for Eid-Al-Fitr. Enjoy the long weekend.
3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Schools closed Friday, March 20th
Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 20, 2026 in observance of Eid-Al-Fitr. Schools will reopen on Monday, March 23, 2026.
3 months ago, Hawes Elementary School
Day Off Clip Art
SEPAG In-Person Coffee Chat with Alicia Pavone on Mon., March 16 @ 9:30am
Alicia Pavone, Director of Special Programs, will join SEPAG and parents for an informal discussion focusing on inclusion and any other issues parents raise.
To RSVP:
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3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
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Can't attend tonight's RPS District-Wide Orchestral Event?
You can still enjoy the incredible sounds of our students musicians!
Listen via our live link: Tonight, Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00PM


3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Orchestra Concert Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00PM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cOFE0vaQSQ

Reminder - Change in Budget Meeting Dates:
March 9th - Cancelled
March 16th - Special Meeting for Budget Presentation
March 23rd - Regular Meeting and Budget Adoption

Per the February 26th BOE Meeting

3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Budget
Reminder: Unified Clothing Sale to Benefit Unified Events - Sale Closes March 14th
All proceeds from the sale benefit Unified events. Sale ends on March 14th, so don't delay!

Website Link: https://theshirtdr.chipply.com/ridgewoodunifiedsports
3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
unified
Reminder: Asian Festival is this Saturday, starting at 5PM at RHS. You don't want to miss this spectacular event! Performances, food, and so much more! It is a beautiful display of Asian culture for all ages. Adults and High School students: $5, Middle/Elementary students: $3. All proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders.
3 months ago, Ridgewood Public Schools
Asian Festival - February 28th  at 5:00PM at RHS