Ridge Named Best Public High School In Somerset County: Report

Niche's released its latest rankings for the top high schools in New Jersey: See how Ridge fared:

Sex Ed Curriculum Prompts Calls For Transparency In Basking Ridge

This discussion with parents came after the state's Department of Education recently revised its sex education curriculum standards.

4 Residents To Run For Bernards Township Board Of Education

Nimish Amin, Csilla Csipak, Keith Molinari, and Larry Rascio are running under the banner of "For Bernards Children."

SAT Scores Released In 2022: See How Basking Ridge Ranked

The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2020-21. See how Bernards Township fared:

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion To Be Discussed At School Meeting

This is the first of several BT Connect meetings to be held by the Bernards Township Board of Education.

School Taxes To Rise Less Than 1 Percent In Bernards Township

Increases in health benefits and salaries and unionization of facility services have had a negative impact on the budget.

Move High School Start Times Later? Here's What Basking Ridge Says

Patch asked local residents whether it would be a good idea for high school start times to be no earlier than 8:30. Here's what they said.

Schools Recall Contaminated Kids' Milk After Somerset County Warning

Somerset County schools are removing all cartons of a milk brand after 25 Camden kids were hospitalized from drinking the contaminated milk.

Bernards Township Schools Will Get More State Aid For 2022-23

Bernards Township is among 342 school districts to be receiving an increase in funding from the state for the 2021-22 school year.

Bernards Township Schools To Implement COVID Test-To-Stay Program

Currently, 65 percent of all Bernards Township students and 92 percent of staff are vaccinated in the district.

Ready To Unmask Kids? Here's What Basking Ridge Parents Say

Patch asked local parents whether they'll be OK with their kids not masking at school when it becomes optional. Here's what they said.

2 Hour Delay For All Bernards Township Schools Friday

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for​ Somerset County through Friday afternoon.

'Unsafe' Fields, Major Drainage Issue Impacting Ridge Softball

Parents say they have seen athletes get stuck in the mud, falling, and even losing a cleat while they have been running.

Rehearsals Underway For Ridge High School's Musical 'Matilda '

Students in the Ridge High School Drama Club are preparing for their latest musical set to perform in the beginning of March.

Unruly Behavior, Criticism Consume Bernards School Board Meeting

Bernards Township BOE members faced criticism and disrespect over their decision to appoint Guddia Singh after she lost the election.

Registration Open For Bernards Township PALS Program

The Integrated Preschool program educates special needs and typically developing children in a hands-on learning environment.

Basking Ridge Schools Will Be Mask Optional Beginning March 7

Bernards Township student government members said peer pressure towards students who choose to continue to wear a mask will not happen.

2 Residents Chosen To Serve On Bernards Township School Board

Dinesh Kannah and Guddia Singh​ were both selected to fill two open seats on the Bernards Township School Board on Monday night.

Suicide Prevention Presentation Offered For Basking Ridge Parents

The presentation offers tips to parents and caregivers on learning how to recognize the signs of suicide risk and go for help.

COVID Isolation Rules Changed For NJ Schools

The New Jersey Department of Health announced the new guidance Wednesday which reflects the CDC's updated guidance released in December.

COVID Staff Shortages Force Switch To Virtual In Basking Ridge

Additionally, due to the snowstorm, transportation services are on a two-hour delay for out-of-district students.

Deadline To Join Bernards School Board Approaches

The Board of Education is looking to fill two seats after two members resigned including one over masking and vaccines in the school system.

Board Member Resigns Over Mask Mandate At Basking Ridge Schools

Jennifer Korn called face-covering laws "morally wrong" and "akin to child abuse."

NJ Sees 'Spike' In School Outbreaks Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

Just days before New Jersey families gather for the upcoming Christmas holiday, ​schools statewide are seeing a spike in COVID-19 outbreaks.

Increased Police At Basking Ridge Schools Due To TikTok Challenge

Bernards Township Police will be on-site at all schools throughout the day Friday.

Oak Street School Roof Project To Go Out For Bid Again

The Bernards Township School District is hoping to start the project in the summer of 2022.

2021 College Aid: How Basking Ridge Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Basking Ridge area high schools.

'Racist, Misogynistic' Comments Halt Basking Ridge School Meeting

Bernards Township Board of Education members were so "appalled" by the public's comments and behavior they ended the Monday meeting early.

Ridge High School Senior Class To Host Mattress Fundraiser

Prices are up to 50 percent less than suggested retail and all purchases help support the Ridge HS Class of 2022 Seniors.

Unofficial Bernards Township School Board Election Results 2021

Bernards Township School Board has seven candidates vying for four seats. See the results as they come in:

School Busing Issues Continue In Bernards Township

The Board of Education unanimously passed a policy that if needed would allow parents an option to waive their student seat on the bus.

4 Bernards Township Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Bernards Township elementary schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Far Hills Country Day School Unveils New Mountain Bike Trail

The school also opened new pickleball and tennis courts.

Meet And Greet Bernards Township School Board Candidates

Ruchika Hira, Robin McKeon, Tim Salmon, and Guddia Singh are hosting an in-person and virtual meet and greet with them next week.

Herpreet 'Guddia' Singh: Bernards Township School Board Candidate

Herpreet "Guddia" Singh shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township School Board in 2021.

Ruchika S. Hira: Bernards Township School Board Candidate

Ruchika S. Hira shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township School Board in 2021.

Bernards Township School Board Candidate Forum Set For Thursday

Seven candidates running for the four open Bernards Township School Board seats will participate in a question and answer session.

Robin McKeon: Bernards Township School Board Candidate

Robin McKeon shares why she is running for re-election on the Bernards Township School Board in 2021.

Timothy Salmon: Bernards Township School Board Candidate

Timothy Salmon shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township School Board in 2021.

Carl Bird: Bernards Township School Board Candidate

Carl Bird shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township School Board in 2021.