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.
Kind Minds - Facilitated by Minding Your Mind and the RPS Counseling Team - April 23rd: 5:30-7pm
Join us for Kind Minds, a free interactive evening event for students and parents on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:30–7PM in the GW Auditorium. Led by a licensed clinician through Minding Your Mind, this engaging program will help you and your child build real tools for managing stress and anxiety, understanding emotions, and strengthening empathy and connection. The target grade levels are Grades 3 through 6. Come ready to participate — this isn't your typical presentation! RSVP Required.
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.
New Date! Week of Inclusion Spirit Week Starts Monday, April 6th!
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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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
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
All proceeds from the sale benefit Unified events. Sale ends on March 14th, so don't delay!
Website Link: https://theshirtdr.chipply.com/ridgewoodunifiedsports
Stop by the Ridgewood Public Library on Sat. Feb. 21st between 3-5pm to pick up your entry bracelets!
Concessions (drinks, candy, pizza slices) available at the game or preorder/pay for a full La Bella pizza pie: https://wizardspizza2026.cheddarup.com.
Didn't get your tickets? There are a few tickets left for the 4:00pm 2026 Harlem Wizards Game! See some of your principals and teachers take to the court! You don't want to miss this!
Sunday Feb. 22nd at RHS - Tickets: $25 each
Scan to purchase or visit:
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/ridgewoodnj02-22-26-04-00pm/
School is closed on Monday and Tuesday - February 16th and 17th for President's Day and Lunar New Year. Enjoy the long weekend!
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.
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.
