The publishing team at Cambridge University Press and Assessment chose Ridgewood High School for a school site visit this week. Representatives of The Press sat in on over a dozen different language classes at the freshmen and sophomore levels, hosted by generous teachers who graciously opened up their rooms for the sake of observation. Two of the three members of the team hail directly from the United Kingdom (having grown up in Belgium and Italy) and thoroughly enjoyed the American education classes that they were invited to watch. Their experiences at RHS will help the Cambridge team as they work to develop resources for students around the world. 

Members of the Cambridge University Press team with several teachers who participated in the class observations 

The Latin Academic Teams traveled to Yale for their first national level in-person competition of the year. Each team battled against several other teams from other states and high schools around the country. The competition was very fun, and they enjoyed a beautiful day to walk around the campus of Yale University and the college town of New Haven in between competition rounds. This was the first time that the BF 8th grade team joined their high school peers for the Yale tournament, and all were happy to have them along! 

The combined Latin Academic Teams, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, with Mrs. Mason and 

Mrs. Gigante 

RHS student Caroline Kiernan has been named one of 10 finalists in Seton Hall University’s Pirates Pitch Competition. Selected from over 225 young entrepreneurs, Caroline will pitch her idea, Stress Less, TODAY, Friday, November 22 at approximately 3:40 PM at Seton Hall. Connect to the live stream contest to support Caroline!

Stress Less was originally conceived as a DECA project last school year by Caroline and her business partner, Taline Sarajian. The girls are now working on turning that idea into a real company and product. This competition would assist them with that goal. Pitch contestants will face off in a Shark Tank-style competition and are eligible to qualify for start-up money and potential scholarships to Seton Hall. You're encouraged to watch the live stream, as there is also a $300 prize for the Audience Choice Award. 

*A special thanks to Sean Kase who encouraged Caroline to pursue this competition!

Project Interact was involved in many service projects in October.  Members volunteered at Octoberfest, Access for All, and Halloween in the Park which were all events in Ridgewood.  Project Interact also collected money and made a donation to the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. RHS guidance counselor, Andrea Watson, participated in this event.  Members also made goodie bags for nurses at The Valley Hospital and assisted at the October food drive at Stop and Shop.  Congratulations go to Ella Cahill for being the Project Interact Member of the Month for October.

Ridgewood High School’s French Club hosted a meeting on November 14, 2024. The club started working on decorations to redo a wall in Madame Donovan’s classroom! Members made small French flags which will be used for a border. The club is planning many other crafts to finish off the wall. Future crafts include a banner, a paper glass window, and a cardboard Eiffel Tower. If you enjoy making crafts, come to Room 332 every other Wednesday.

The following seniors have committed to continue playing their sport at the collegiate level:

On Saturday, November 9th the Girls & Boys cross country teams traveled to Holmdel Park to compete in the Group 4 State Championships.  The boys race was first, and the team came away with a 4th place finish.  Luke Pash won the race in a time of 15:52.  He is the first individual champion since Bob Keino in 1993.  In the girls race, Ridgewood placed 2nd with freshman Natalie Knowles and sophomore Katherine Keating. Each had standout performances finishing in 3rd & 4th respectively.

This weekend both teams will compete in the State Meet of Champions held at Holmdel Park.  On November 23rd both teams will compete at Nike Cross Country Regionals Northeast for a chance to race at Nike Nationals in Portland Oregon.