March 25, 2022
Around the Building
2022 Irwin B. Somerville Award Finalists
The Somerville Award is presented to two students at Graduation.
Pictured L to R, Ms. Kneis, Dr. Schaefer, Emily Truskowski, Joseph Grasso, Nicholas Crane, Aidan Holt,
Chole Kaczmarski, Michaela Tsapatsaris, Principal Nyhuis and Mr. Fabish.
Free Lemonade for the 10th Grade!
Sophomores were treated to pink lemonade on Thursday afternoon which helped to brighten an otherwise gloomy, rainy day. In addition, the Class of 2024, was urged to "save the date" for the Maroon Games on May 19th.
Student Activities
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Jazz Band
RHS Bands Return to West Side Presbyterian Church to Hold Annual Spring Concert
On Tuesday, March 29, the Ridgewood High School curricular bands will perform their annual Spring Concert. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Ridgewood Friends of Music and Ridgewood Band Association, this concert will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church. This will mark the first time the band has done a spring concert since 2019. Live concerts in 2020 and the spring of 2021 were canceled due to Covid restrictions. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM and admission is free. This concert will feature the RHS Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble and will feature a varied, exciting program.
New Literary Magazine Publication
The second Ridgewood High School digital Literary Magazine. The Literary Magazine is a blog composed of original student creative work. Writers, artists, and graphic designers tirelessly collaborated to publish their art. These pieces include art, poems, and stories.
Click here to view the RHS Digital LitMag!
This publication is under the "2021-22 Winter" tab and their previous publication is under the "2021-22 Fall" tab. Be sure to check it out too if you haven't already done so.
Stay tuned for the third and last publication later this school year. If students have some creative work they would like published, they are encouraged to submit their work to the Literary Magazine classroom page (code: gptsfih). Meetings are held every Wednesday in room 233.
WordPress is blocked on certain computers due to the school's wifi system. If you are unable to access the blog using the school's wifi, feel free to view the blog while using your home wifi.
From left to right: Jiah (12), Ashley (12), Sunny (11),
Ludia (12), and Ethan (12)
4th Annual Young Musicians
New Jersey Regional Concert
New Jersey Regional Concert
Selected high school chamber music ensembles were presented in a professionally produced concert at Bergen Academies and received coaching with Chamber Music Society artists.
Ensembles selected to perform at the Regional Concert are eligible for an invitation to perform at the Young Musicians Concert at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.
State Pole Vault Champion!
Girls T&F athlete Talia Hutchinson is the State Pole Vault Champion. Talia won this title with a personal best of 11'6". Talia is the first Bergen County girl to win this event since pole vaulting was added to the Indoor Track program in 2005.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Now through April 4th: Youth Art Month is here with beautiful displays of artwork from throughout our district currently at the Ed Center. Visit any weekday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is also one evening available for viewing the displays...Wednesday, March 23rd 6-8 p.m.
March 29th: RHS Bands Spring Concert will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m.
March 30th: Harlem Wizards Game 7-9 p.m.
March 31st: Financial Aid Night (Virtual link to be sent out by the Guidance Department)
April 5th: RHS Choir & Orchestra Spring Concert will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m.
April 7th: The 5th Maroon & White Dance Recital and Art Exhibit starting in the Little Theater and ending in the Carroll Art Gallery 3:45 p.m.