Marching Band Earns First Place 

Congratulations to the Marching Band on their FIRST place finish at the Marine Corps Invitational, held on October 3rd in Annapolis, Maryland, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on the campus of the United States Naval Academy. The Marching Band placed first in Group 4-Open competition by a one and a half point margin and won the caption awards for Best Music, Best Color Guard and Best Effect.

Neural Transmission in Action

Mr. Seavers's AP Psychology class put their knowledge of neural transmission into action today. After assembling their neurons, they created a neural pathway across the front of the classroom and used bottle caps
to replicate neurotransmitters moving across the synaptic gap. The class also acted out
additional concepts related to neural transmission.

AP Environmental Science 

Students Hunt for Invasive Asian Clams 

Mr. Luo's AP Environmental Science students normally use pond snails in a nutrient cycle lab. When the shipment of
snails didn't arrive on time, however, the class had to get creative. Students donned waders and went into
the Hohokus Brook to look for a substitute aquatic organism: Asian Clams. Asian clams are an invasive species
whose filter feeding competes with native species and releases excessive levels of phosphorus. The weather was
perfect, waterways were improved, and everyone had a great time! 

Latin Lunches

Latin Honor Society has been working to provide support and fun for all Latin students. So far this fall we have: matched underclassmen with mentors, played cognate Cerberus, had several study sessions, designed mini mosaics, played a Blooket history face-off, made memes and created custom buttons. If you are interested in participating in weekly Latin lunches, email Magistra Mason (amason@rpsnj.us). 

HOSA Club

Interested in any aspect of healthcare? Join RHS HOSA! 

We provide impactful volunteer opportunities and a wide range of competition events. Whether you are interested in dentistry, nursing, debate, or medical math, there’s an event for you! Choose from hands-on practicals or written tests. Hosa provides experiences that can strengthen college applications, and many of our participants go on to compete at States. Join us in room 293 on Thursdays to learn more!

RHS HOSA Vice President Charlotte Lee presenting "Dylan's Holiday Project" to HOSA volunteers.

RHSWSA WinterFest 2026 Volunteer Registration Now Open 

The RHS World Support Alliance is excited to announce that volunteer registration for WinterFest 2026 is officially open!

Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Hawes Elementary School, and help make this community event a success.

Available Volunteer Opportunities:

Setup Crew: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Event Volunteers: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Full-Day Volunteers: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

We encourage all interested students to register early and be part of this special event.

Registration is now open. Sign up today and help bring WinterFest 2026 to life!

Registration Link: https://register.rhswsa.org/winter 

Senior Ad Deadline is October 23rd

RHS Yearbook students are hard at work capturing memories, designing pages, taking photos,
and learning the business side of producing a yearbook. Every page is a team effort!

As students continue creating the Class of 2027 yearbook, senior families can be part of it too by purchasing
a Senior Ad and creating a special message their senior will treasure for years to come.

Our yearbook students need your support . . . please help us spread the word about Senior Ads!

A Senior Ad is a personal space in the yearbook where families can include 

childhood and/or current photos with a congratulatory message.

Attention Parents/Guardians:  The final day to order a senior ad is Friday, October 23rd.

Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com for ordering instructions and more information.

Seniors only: School code 5786

Girls JV Volleyball

Ridgewood Crew at the Passaic Regatta 

What a way to open the fall season! Ridgewood Crew brought home 12 medals from 20 boats at the 2026 Head of the Passaic Regatta. Our 60% podium rate was the best of 30+ clubs racing.

GOLD

• Men's Varsity 4x: Kai Bissie, Tristan Riedel, Brendan Finucane, Graham Richardson

• Men's Varsity 2x: Tristan Riedel & Graham Richardson

• Men's 2V 2x: Brendan Finucane & David Pasternak

• Women's Varsity 1x: Jaya Suri

• Women's Varsity 2x: Lucia Krauza & Zurie Yela

• Women's 2V 2x: Gracie Demercado & Courtney Spence

• Para 2x: Gracie Demercado & Marelia Leou

SILVER

• Men's Varsity 1x: Kai Bissie

• Men's 2V 4x: Graham Glidden, Alex Evers, Atticus Smith, David Pasternak

• Women's Varsity 4x: Jaya Suri, Lucia Krauza, Courtney Spence, Zurie Yela (Picture inc.)

BRONZE

• Men's 2V 2x: Alex Evers & Graham Glidden

• Women's Varsity 2x: Hope Martino & Nicole Manevich

• October 21:  PSAT testing 9th and 10th grades

• October 21: World Language Honors Society: 6:30pm, Campus Center

• November 3: NO SCHOOL- Election Day

• November 4: 1st Quarter Ends

• November 5 & 6: NO SCHOOL- NJEA Convention