September 22, 2023
In the Classroom
School Counselors Visit NACAC Conference
Mrs. Teel and Ms. Roberts (RHS School Counselors) had the opportunity to attend the 2023 National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Conference in Baltimore! Attendance at the conference is an excellent way for our counselors to make networking connections with other school counselors and college admissions teams, visit local colleges, attend education sessions outlining best practices and the newest admissions research, and attend discussions with notable figures such as Jay Shetty (New York Times best selling author and popular podcast host) and Miguel Cardona (the U.S. Secretary of Education).
National Merit Scholarship Competition Semi-Finalists
Four RHS students have been recognized in the National Merit Scholarship Competition as semi-finalists. About 1.5 million students took the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) last October and entered the National Merit Program, a nationwide competition for recognition and awards. Only semi-finalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for Merit Scholarships to be offered next spring. Congratulations to these students on such an impressive accomplishment!
Students pictured (left to right): Nathan Kotchkin, Jaywu Jun, Emily Jung, & Gia Liu
Staff pictured (left to right): Mrs. Hellman, Mr. Fabish, Mr. Nyhuis, Mr. Bailey, & Mrs. Smith
RHS Learning Commons Collections
Around the Building
Back to School Night
Last night was Ridgewood High School's annual Back to School Night! Mr. Schwarz (Ridgewood Superintendent) and
Mr. Nyhuis (RHS Principal) began the night with a state of the school address in the Campus Center. Parents and guardians were then invited to visit each of their children's classes by following a condensed schedule that included Periods 1-8. Faculty and staff were present to answers questions and give some insight into the strategies they utilize in their classrooms and around the building everyday here at RHS.
Pictured: Mr. Nyhuis addressing the crowd at BTSN and Mrs. D'Elia and Mr. Kase in their respective classrooms with parents.
Working Papers Reminder!
As of June 1st, the process for obtaining working papers for New Jersey teens has changed! Students no longer need
to obtain anything from RHS and can now visit the Official State of New Jersey website to find all the necessary information and paperwork they need to begin employment. Click below for more information!
PSAT Registration
This is your reminder to register for the October 14th PSAT/NMSQT Exam being administered at RHS! Students interested in sitting for this exam are required to register
by October 6th. Use your phone's camera to capture
the QR code in the picture or simply click
the button below for more information.
NY Philharmonic's Performance of 'West Side Story
Students and staff from the RHS Music Department (band, choir, and orchestra) made the trip to
David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Square to see the
New York Philharmonic perform West Side Story! Those who attended were lucky enough to watch the 2021 movie adaptation of West Side Story while hearing the score performed as part of the Philharmonic's "The Art of the Score" series.
Announcements
Upcoming Meetings & Events
September 25th: Yom Kippur (Schools Closed)
September 26th: 12th Grade Parent Meeting (7:00pm-9:00pm)
September 27th: Financial Aid Meeting (Virtual) (7:00pm-9:00pm)
September 28th: 9th Grade Parent Meeting (7:00pm-9:00pm)
October 2nd: Board of Education Meeting (7:00pm)
October 3rd: RHS Band Association Student/Parent Meeting (7:30pm- 9:00pm)
October 7th: SAT at Ridgewood High School