'It Shouldn't Be A Circus': Ridgefield School Board Approves Revised FY26 Report Showing $37K Surplus

Ridgefield's school board approved a revised FY26 report showing a $37,072 surplus after a broader review of expenses and revenue.

Ridgefield School Board Defers FY26 Financial Report, Approves Request For More Pre-K Space

Ridgefield's school board deferred its FY26 financial report and unanimously backed a request for more pre-K space.

7 Ridgefield High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Seven seniors earned a spot among less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors selected for the honor.

Tribeca Community School Opens First Connecticut Campus In Ridgefield

Tribeca Community School has opened at 66 Grove St. in Ridgefield, serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

Ridgefield Public Schools Opens Prospect Ridge Campus For AHS And Transition Program

Ridgefield Public Schools opened Prospect Ridge Campus, the new home of AHS and the Ridgefield Transition Program.

Ridgefield High School Named To Top 10 Best Public High Schools In CT: New Rankings

Ridgefield High School was ranked in the Top 10 last year as well, but there's been some movement...

Ridgefield School Committee Backs Pre-K Space Talks, Prioritizes Indoor Air Quality

Ridgefield school officials advanced pre-K space talks and indoor air quality upgrades while weighing consolidation options.

Ridgefield School Officials Narrow Master Plan Options, Focus On Preschool Expansion And Facility Priorities

Ridgefield school planners refined facility scenarios: Expanding preschool? Cutting back on air conditioning? It's all on the table...

Ridgefield High School Student Earns National Merit College Award Distinction

It's the last group of National Merit Scholar designees to be announced in 2026 by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Ridgefield High School Announces 2025-2026 Q4 Honor Roll Students

Ridgefield High School has announced the students who have earned Honors and High Honors for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Ridgefield School Planning Committee Narrows School Facilities Options For Further Review

Ridgefield school planners narrowed facilities scenarios and requested more analysis of maintenance and consolidation options.

Ridgefield High School 2026 Valedictorian's Speech

"Just because you can’t recall a memory does not mean it’s gone…"

Ridgefield Students Honor Former Principal With Reading Challenge

Veterans Park Elementary students took part in a reading challenge honoring former principal Ellen Tuckner.

Ridgefield High School Class Of 2026: Awards, Colleges & Scholarships

Here's a breakdown of the scholarships, awards, and next academic steps for the Ridgefield High School Class of 2026.

Ridgefield School Board Committee Reviews Elementary School Consolidation Options

Ridgefield school officials reviewed options ranging from facility upgrades to school consolidation and new construction.

Ridgefield BOE Approves Evaluation Plan Revisions, Accepts PTA Gift And Reviews DRIP Funding

Ridgefield BOE approved educator evaluation updates, accepted a PTA donation and reviewed DRIP grant plans.

Ridgefield Schools Receive $165K State Grant For Summer Repairs As Energy Costs Squeeze Budget

Ridgefield schools awarded $165,000 state grant for summer repair projects

Ridgefield BOE Reviews Testing, Student Supports And Innovation Lab Expansion

Ridgefield BOE curriculum panel reviewed testing, student supports, Innovation Lab expansion and summer projects.

Ridgefield School Board Reviews AI Priorities, Drills Down On Policy Changes

Ridgefield district staff continue to study AI implementation as part of curriculum development and digital citizenship efforts.

Ridgefield High School Announces 2025-2026 Q3 Honor Roll Students

Ridgefield High School has announced the students who have earned Honors and High Honors for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Ridgefield School Among Only 6 'Blue Ribbon' Elite Named By State

A Ridgefield school was named a 2026 Connecticut Blue Ribbon School for academic performance and attendance.

Ridgefield Schools Project Smaller Budget Surplus Amid Tight Year-End Finances

Ridgefield school officials project a modest surplus as rising costs tighten year-end budget margins

Ridgefield BOE Planning Committee Weighs School Changes, $200M Facility Needs

Ridgefield BOE planning panel reviews school configurations, capital needs and budget pressures ahead of fall recommendations.

Ridgefield BOE Struggles To Meet $1.52M Cut Ahead of Budget Referendum

Ridgefield BOE reviewed three new scenarios before selecting a path forward in the midst of budget cut demands.

'This Is Not Going To Get Easy': Ridgefield Leaders Wrangle Over Budget Cut Demands

Ridgefield BOE delays FY27 budget vote amid debate over staffing cuts and $1.5M reductions ordered by Board of Finance

Ridgefield BOE Budget Committee Reviews Reporting Changes, Flags Special Ed Cost Increases

Ridgefield BOE committee reviews budget reporting, athletics funds and rising special education costs.

Ridgefield BOE Reviews Enrollment, $197M Facilities Needs In Strategic Planning Meeting

"…what is the big picture goal for Ridgefield public schools? What is the master plan? Is it to improve all facilities…?"

Ridgefield BOE Panel Advances Policy Overhaul, Recommends Repeals And New Safety Rule

Ridgefield BOE policy panel recommends repeals, updates visitor rules and adopts new state-required school safety policy.

Immaculate High School Names 14 Ridgefield Students To Fall 2025 Honor Roll

Immaculate High School in Danbury has named 14 Ridgefield students to its Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester.

Ridgefield Board Of Education Advances Policy Updates, Reviews Budget And Curriculum Plans

Ridgefield Board of Education advances policies, reviews budget and curriculum while awaiting finance board decision

Ridgefield Schools Hiring For 36 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs listed by the public schools and how to apply for them.

Ridgefield Board Of Ed Reviews Writing Curriculum, AI Impact And Digital Portfolios

The emergence of artificial intelligence tools is influencing curriculum discussions in Ridgefield.

Ridgefield School Board Proposes $125.3M FY27 Budget, 4.62% Increase, On 6-3 Vote

Ridgefield BOE approves the superintendent’s $125.3M FY27 budget, up 4.62%, after rejecting lower-increase proposals.

6 Ridgefield Students Selected As 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

Ridgefield Students Named To Quinnipiac University 2025 Fall Semester Dean's List

A number of Ridgefield students were recently named to the 2025 fall semester Dean's List at Quinnipiac University.

Ridgefield High School Announces 2025-26 Q2 Honor Roll Students

Ridgefield High School has announced the students who have earned Honors and High Honors for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year.

Ridgefield Schools Face Special Education, Energy Cost Pressures As FY26 Budget Review Continues

Ridgefield school officials report FY26 spending on track but warn of special education volatility and rising electricity costs.

'Tough Conversation': Ridgefield BOE Debates Budget Options As Members Clash Over Spending Approach

Ridgefield school board debates budget options, internal disagreements, and how closely to follow Board of Finance guidance.

Ridgefield BOE Policy Committee Advances Title IX Updates, Repeals, Continues Library Review

Ridgefield’s Board of Education Policy Committee advanced five policy changes and continued debate on a new library collections policy.

UCONN Names Ridgefield Students To Dean's List

Here are the Ridgefield students who were named to the Dean's List at the University of Connecticut for the fall 2025 semester:

Here’s What Colleges Want, Now That They Don’t Want Your Test Scores.

With the shift away from SAT/ACT scores, colleges are looking for compelling essays that make a memorable impression, yet few of them do.