October

October 5

Ridge High School Back to School Night - Grades 10 and 11

7:00pm-9:00pm


October 12

College Fair

7:00pm-9:00pm - Ridge High School Main Gym

Students and parents are welcome to join us for our college fair hosted at Ridge High School for a chance to meet with over 100 college and university admissions representatives. Colleges from across the country will be represented. 


October 17

Intervention and Support Services RHS

Video Recording, PPT Presentation

7:00pm-8:00pm - Ridge High School PAC Lecture Hall

Presenters: Ms. Stephanie Orr, Supervisor of Special Education & Dr. Russell Lazovick, Principal of Ridge High School

This presentation will explain the support services available through the intervention and referral programs at Ridge High School.


October 18

Suicide Prevention and Awareness for Parents 

7:00pm-8:30pm - Ridge High School PAC Lecture Hall

Join us for a presentation on what parents and guardians need to know about suicide prevention including: warning signs in children, information about our district suicide prevention curriculum, and awareness of resources. Registration is required. Will be recorded and posted for those who cannot attend. 


October 19

QPR Suicide Prevention Training 

6:30pm-8:30pm - Virtual

The mission of QPR is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. In 3 steps anyone can learn to prevent suicide. QPR COVERS How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal; How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide; The common causes of suicidal behavior; The warning signs of suicide; How to get help for someone in crisis. This event is hosted by the Bernards Township Health Department. 


October 25

Special Services Lunch & Learn - Introduction to the Elementary Child Study Team 

12:00pm - Virtual

They will be presenting information on the CST roles and responsibilities, as well as providing information on the IEP and Special Education process. 


October 25

Special Services Workshop: Work-Based Learning 

7:00pm-8:00pm - Ridge High School Media Center

Presenters: Joe Flynn and Ben Donaghy 

We will discuss soft skills, quality work-based learning characteristics, opportunities for students in WBL to build skills in various areas, data collection and job sites. 


October 26

Setting Up Your Home for Success

7:00pm - Cedar Hill School Cafeteria

Presenter: Jessica DuBois-Heyder, MSW, LCSW

Learn how to: Engineer your home environment, establish successful morning routines and promote ongoing communication between you and your child. This event is hosted by the Bernards SEPAC.  


October 26

RHS BREW: Alcohol and Substance: A First-hand Perspective 

7:00pm-8:00pm - Ridge High School Media Center

Presenter: Andrew Michinard 

Mr. Andrew Michinard, an RHS graduate, shares his personal story including his struggles with alcohol and addiction. His firsthand account focuses on the real situations our students may find themselves in as they or their friends deal with access to alcohol and other substances, peer pressure, decision-making, and self-worth. 


October 31

Special Services Lunch & Learn - Introduction to the Ridge Child Study Team 

12:00pm - Virtual  

They will be presenting information on the transition to high school, supports, programs, resources at the high school level, standardized testing, and postsecondary planning.