Ridgewood Board President Frank Mathews has been appointed to sit on the OHSAA Board Member Liaison Committee. The Committee is composed of a member from each of Ohio's 5 Ohio School Board regions. Mathews will represent the South East Ohio Region. The ultimate goal of the Board Liaison Committee is to create a two-way dialogue between local school boards and the OHSAA Commissioner. Mathews term is for (2) two years and the Committee may meet up to 4 times a year with the OHSAA Administration. Board President Mathews also currently serves on the Ohio School Boards Audit Committee.
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2024
Another awesome day at Ridgewood and another awesome day in West Lafayette! Mayor Jessie Tubbs came to read to Mrs. Larrison’s preschool classes today! She also chatted with the students about being mayor of the village and the importance of cheering on and supporting others! Jessie also donated a book to Mrs. Larrison’s classroom.
Posted Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Michelle makes sure the kids are fed and also leads students in community projects!(An article from the Coshocton Tribune)
Posted Monday, January 29, 2024
Posted Thursday, January 11, 2024
Calamity Days (Snow Days)Our decision to close school due to weather is based solely on the safety of our students and staff. We utilize data from multiple sources such as weather reports, local and state road conditions as well as contact with area school superintendents when closing school. We will use a variety of communication avenues when delaying or closing. We will post closings and delays on our school district app as well as our website www.ridgewood.k12.oh.us. We will also utilize our call system. School closings and/ or delays will be notified if possible the prior evening or by 5:30 a.m. It is important to update any changes to your phone with our Central Office at 545-6354. In addition, closing and delays will be reported to the following radio stations WTNS, WTUZ, WJER and television stations WHIZ, NBC4, 10WBNS and ABC6/Fox.Students will have calamity day for Snow Days 1-8. We will utilize Online Learning Plans (Blizzard bags with Zoom meetings) on snow day 9, 10 and 11. Online Learning Plans information/assignments will be sent home with your child or may be found on the district website. Teachers will be available via email and Zoom meeting on Online Learning Plan days during normal school hours. More information will be available on our website.Students will have calamity day for Snow Days 12-15. We will begin to make up calamity days on Snow Day 16, 17, and 18. Snow Day 16 will be student in person day on March 28. Snow Day 17 will be in student in person day on May 23. Snow Day 18 will be a student in person day on May 24.
Calamity Days (Snow Days)
Our decision to close school due to weather is based solely on the safety of our students and staff. We utilize data from multiple sources such as weather reports, local and state road conditions as well as contact with area school superintendents when closing school.
We will use a variety of communication avenues when delaying or closing. We will post closings and delays on our school district app as well as our website www.ridgewood.k12.oh.us. We will also utilize our call system. School closings and/ or delays will be notified if possible the prior evening or by 5:30 a.m. It is important to update any changes to your phone with our Central Office at 545-6354. In addition, closing and delays will be reported to the following radio stations WTNS, WTUZ, WJER and television stations WHIZ, NBC4, 10WBNS and ABC6/Fox.
Students will have calamity day for Snow Days 1-8. We will utilize Online Learning Plans (Blizzard bags with Zoom meetings) on snow day 9, 10 and 11. Online Learning Plans information/assignments will be sent home with your child or may be found on the district website. Teachers will be available via email and Zoom meeting on Online Learning Plan days during normal school hours. More information will be available on our website.
Students will have calamity day for Snow Days 12-15. We will begin to make up calamity days on Snow Day 16, 17, and 18. Snow Day 16 will be student in person day on March 28. Snow Day 17 will be in student in person day on May 23. Snow Day 18 will be a student in person day on May 24.
Posted Wednesday, January 3, 2024
First graders at Ridgewood Elementary School held their first ever “Lock-In” event on Friday, December 1st, from 5 - 7 PM. Students donated nonperishable food items and collected monetary donations for the West Lafayette Police Department’s food pantry. During the lock-in, students exercised, ran relay races and danced. In addition, students made a Christmas ornament for the residents at care centers. Elementary Principal - Nate Carpenter, Superintendent - Mike Masloski, as well as first grade staff supervised the event. Over 40 first graders attended. Students collected $450.00 in monetary donations and gathered 452 nonperishable food items. Chief Chris Walters, of the WLPD collected the donations from the first grade students at the elementary school.
Posted Wednesday, December 13, 2023