Ridge welcome desk

Volunteers are needed to staff the Ridge High School Welcome Desk. Volunteers sign in, direct visitors, and assist with items dropped off for students to pick up. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer.



 THE STUDENT STRESSORS SURVEY

Mandatory that parents of all students in Grades 10 and 12 complete and return the Consent Form

 "Surf's Up"

Senior Dinner 2012

Friday, June 8th
6:00pm

Sign yearbooks, watch senior video, enjoy "beach" buffet and tropical smoothies

Free "tickets" will be available May 29, 30 and 31 outside the cafeteria

Dress is summer casual
Photos Needed!! Senior dinner committee is currently putting the video together for the dinner. Please submit photos of your student and/or student with friends from only our town schools to ridge2012@optimum.net or place photos in the green box at the welcome desk.  Include the names of the students in the pictures. (Can be from elementary through high school years) Thanks for helping to make the evening a success!!

 Balloons in June!

Send a balloon to your favorite Ridge High graduate.

Click here to learn more.

Orders due June 1

 RIDGE ART SHOW

 June 11 - 13, 2012

Opening Night Reception, Monday, June 11th, 7 pm

PHYSICALS FOR FALL SPORTS 

Optional new program for completing your annual sports physical evaluation form electronically online

Physicals offered at Ridge June 18th and 19th, 2 - 6 pm, Ridge High School Gym.

 Ridge PTO Executive Board

Open Position for 2012-13

3rd Vice President - Ridge PTO Monthly

Compile, organize and produce monthly newsletter of articles written by students, staff, and volunteers. Includes soliciting articles, editing, and page layout.

Please send inquiries to Kathy Whitman at kcwhit4@verizon.net

Ridge Dance Team Auditions

So You Think You Can Dance? Audition for the Ridge Dance Team and learn the latest dance moves from your favorite dance shows. Hip-hop and jazz technique are used to create funky and rhythmic dance routines. Members will perform at the RHS Dance Showcase, community events and dance competitions throughout New Jersey! Dance Team rehearses on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00. Come and join the fun!

 Where: RHS Dance Studio

When: Tuesday May 29th

Time: 2:30-4:00

To sign-up please email Ms. Falis at rfalis@bernardsboe.com or stop by the dance studio.

 Join the Ridge Dance Collective!!!
Informational Meeting
June 1st
2:45-4:00
Ridge Dance Studio

Ridge Dance Collective is a modern dance performance group where students choreograph dances for the Ridge Dance Showcases. Dancers must have 3 years of recent dance experience and be in grades 7-12.
There is no audition for this group, but space is limited.
When: Every Friday from 2:45 to 4:00 beginning in
September 2012- May 2012

Where: The Dance Studio at Ridge High School

 Are You Ready For Some Flag Football?

Jr. Red Devils Flag Football Club is ready for You!

7 on 7 Non-Contact Flag Football

Boys & Girls Grades 3 – 12

2012 Fall Season

2012 Registration 

Wednesday, May 23rd and Friday, June 1st

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 

Basking Ridge Community Center

CLICK HERE for MORE INFORMATION

Elimination OF MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMS

Option II Links Now Available for 2012-13

Links for 2012-2013 Option II Applications are now available on the Ridge Guidance Web site (click on “Option II”). Please read the full descriptions of the Option II program and its components before completing any applications. Contact your guidance counselor with questions. Click here for information regarding extracurricular activities and filing your Option II form. 

  Bring Your Own Technology

The Bernards Township Schools District Technology Committee is now allowing students to bring their own technology to school (BYOT). BYOT allows students to make use of technology tools they already possess along with existing district technology devices to increase a teacher's ability to create technology infused lessons.

Please review the Board of Education's BYOT Policy and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address common concerns and questions. 

Please review and complete the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and procedure for mobile devices agreement for Grades 9 - 12.  All students are required to complete the Grade 9 -12 AUP form.   

Thank you to Dr. Elias

 On Thursday, March 15, there was a follow-up to the fall viewing of the movie  "Race to Nowhere"

with Guest Speaker

 Dr. Maurice J. Elias

 Rutgers Professor of Psychology, licensed psychologist & author  

 Sponsored by all

Bernards Township PTOs 

Click here for a copy of the handout that

Dr. Elias shared at the meeting

HELP THE ART DEPARTMENT WITH A NEW MAT CUTTER

The Ridge Art Department is in great need of a new mat cutter for the art room. Please click here for more information on how to donate.

  Varsity Jackets

Order the Official

Ridge High School Varsity Jackets

Raise Money for your Team!!

 Letter from Principal regarding Drinking at Sporting events

CLICK HERE FOR LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL HOWLETT

NEW!

Board Meeting Summaries

Click here for a summary of the most recent Board of Education meeting. Scroll down to BOARD MEETING INFORMATION...
Click on the tab on the left hand side of the page for an archive of past summaries. 

Parents of SENIORS

Click here for information on  Project Graduation

Standardized Test Information

The Guidance Dept website offers an abundance of information, including a page Standardized Testing for the PSAT, SAT and ACT.<Click Here>

Free ACT & SAT Test Prep Courses

now available on Naviance:

 <Art Dept Website>

Find Galleries section showcasing your student's art and check out the "Just for Fun" link to explore your creative side.  On the RHS website, click on Departments under Directory in the left menu bar. Select Fine Art.

Click on Art Dept title for link. Click Here

For info on Sophomore year's Community Service requirement for 2011-2012 Click here 

DATES TO REMEMBER

MAY

Mon 5/28  No School, Memorial Day

Tue 5/29  Pick up Senior Dinner Tickets  Thu 5/31  in hall by cafeteria

Thu 5/31  College Admission Panel, 7 pm, RHS PAC

JUNE

 Fri 6/1     Balloons in June Orders Due

Fri 6/8      Senior Dinner

Mon 6/11  BOE Meeting, 7 pm, WAMS Cafeteria

Wed 6/20 Senior Ice Cream Social

Fri 6/22    Graduation

Fri 6/22     The Bash for Seniors    (Graduation Night)

  Click here for the 2011/2012 Calendar

2011-12 Grading Calendar

   The 3rd Marking Period Ended April 5th

   Grades have been posted on HAC

Click here for the full grading calendar

  Click here for the

PTO Treasurer's Report

Advertise your Fund Raiser event!  To post information about upcoming PTO events or fundraisers, email information to  rhsptocomm@yahoo.com. Entries should be written, as you would like them to appear.  Website requests received by Mon 10 AM will also be highlighted in the PTO Update that goes out in the Ridge Fri Folder for that week.

Bernards Parents of Exceptional Children (PEC)

Precious Pearl Gala

June 2nd, 7 PM

Trump National Golf Club

The third Precious Pearl Gala will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. This year’s event is titled, “Passport to Unexpected Destinations.” The night will celebrate the many colors and cultures of disabilities, while treating guests to the diverse flavors, sounds and sights of the world. Proceeds from the event will help us expand our art and dance programs and create new music and theater programs for children with special needs in our community.

Raffle tickets are being sold at $100 each  Only 1,000 tickets will be sold.  Prizes include a $5,000 Ridge Travel Voucher, $2,500 3-night Disney package and a $250 Travelocity Gift Card. Drawings will be held at Precious Pearl Gala.  Need not be present to win. 

Ridge welcome desk

Volunteers are needed to staff the Ridge High School Welcome Desk. Volunteers sign in, direct visitors, and assist with items dropped off for students to pick up. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer.

24th Annual Pleasant Valley Park Challenge

Sunday, June 3rd

Location: The race courses are within beautiful Pleasant Valley Park on Valley Road in Basking Ridge, NJ. 5K - Starts at 6 p.m.

Sponsored by The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse / Youth Services Commission, and the Bernards Township Health Department. 

Senior Applications

Before & After Care 2012-13  

Click here