October 27, 2023

In the Classroom

Freshman Focus

9th graders enjoyed pumpkin carving this week. 


Forensics

The Forensic classes found crime scenes when they arrived to class. They had to document the scene and figure out what happened. Retired Detective Reinke, Officer Amoruso and Officer Perez helped the students.  

Special Recognition




Hsuan Lillian Labowsky, teacher of chemistry and physics at RHS, was recognized at the NJ Science Convention banquet as one of the 2023 Presidential Award (PAEMST) State Finalists. 

🎉Congratulations Dr. Labowsky!🎉

Battlebots Club

Eitan Schneider leading the battle bots club into fabricating some aluminum parts for a new battle bot. The parts were modeled on the computer and cut out using the CNC router and the drill press. 

Sharing the Arts Club

Sharing the Arts Club consists of a group of volunteer students that direct and choreograph theatre performances for special needs people from our district and surrounding areas. We are currently preparing for our fall performance Beauty and the Beast! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Ms. Minichini at gminichini@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or join us at our next practice - Mondays 3:30pm to 4:30pm on the front lawn or the dance studio (weather dependent). 

Fishing Club

The RHS Fishing Club met at DeKorte State Park in Lyndhurst this past Saturday and enjoyed the terrific view of NYC and were successful in the catch & release of stripped bass. 

French Club

French Club held a meeting this Wednesday, October 25th during unit lunch. We welcomed returning members as well as a few new ones and had a total of 19 present today.  After learning about French cultural holidays through a presentation curated by the leaders, everyone enjoyed a couple of fun games of Blooket along with chips, pretzels, cookies, and drinks.  New members alwaus welcome!

  

Join French Club in Rm 332 every other Wednesday to enjoy French culture and food!

RHSapp rev3 16x9.pdf

GYMNASTICS 

Congrats to the girls gymnastics team who earned third place in their league meet on Monday, October 23rd. 

BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Both the boys and the girls cross country teams continued their amazing fall season with a title sweep at the County Championships and the Bergen County Meet of Champions. 

Junior, Trevor Kane

Senior, Cellina Rabolli

SWIM TEAM

The RHS Swim Team is proud to once again offer delicious fresh baked 10” pies from Country Gardens.  Have them fresh for Thanksgiving for freeze them for up to four months.

Pie Order Form 

Announcements

Traveling over November Break?

If you are traveling over the November NJEA Convention weekend and will be missing school, you can report your student's absences ahead of time.

Absences may be reported now by calling 201-670-2800, ext. 20799 or emailing rhsattend@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

FRESHMAN PARENT MEET & GREET FLYER.pdf
Ridgewood full 2023 Odalys.pdf

RHS NEW PLAYERS PRESENTS

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Sunday, October 29 - 4PM

Join the RHS New Players for some SPOOKTACULAR fun in the Little Theatre followed by a safe trick or treat in the parking lot! Children of all ages are welcome!

Tickets on sale now at RHS New Players Company

MINI NEW PLAYERS - Friday, Nov 17 @ 4-7pm

Have a rising star? Come sing, act and dance with the New Players! Current high school performers, under the supervision of Kelly Van Zile, will play theater games and put short skits on the big stage with the children. $45/child; includes pizza dinner. Register here: RHS New Players Company


CABARET FUNDRAISER - Nov 19, 6pm - Park West Tavern

An evening out to enjoy drinks, food and entertainment by the New Players Company! Tickets on sale now at RHS New Players Company

Teen Programs FALL 2023.pdf

Upcoming Meetings & Events