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Experience Ridgefield is tomorrow, Sept 8, 11-5 at RORC. Food, games, inflatables, game truck, karaoke, arts & crafts, potato sack races. Ribbon-cutting for new 5-8 schools begins at 1:00 with tours following. Also, Oktoberfest is on site 11am-10pm. #PursuingPremier
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An exciting new school year begins. See how our students and staff celebrate first day of school.
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Phone lines appear to be back in service. Incoming calls to all buildings are working. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
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While at Experience Ridgefield on Saturday, Sept 8, don’t miss the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official grand opening of the new 5-8 campus! Festivities start at 1:00 pm in the Commons. #BuildingOurFuture
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Check out the latest construction update for week ending August 31. https://tinyurl.com/y82pb3ga #BuildingOurFuture
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Gregg Ford was honored at Ridgefield School District's Convocation 2018 event as Certificated Exemplary Service Award recipient. View his video: https://youtu.be/OBpuLSHrJbw #PursuingPremier
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Oktoberfest shares RORC venue with Experience Ridgefield this year, Saturday Sept 8 starting at 11 am. #PursuingPremier
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Football Cheer Camp registration is now open! For boys & girls ages 4 and up. Practices Sept 12 and 13 (5-7 pm). Performance at varsity football game on Sept 14. Register online at ridge.revtrak.net
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Read Superintendent McCann's letter to families regarding cancellation of classes for the remainder of the week and provides an update to REA negotiations. https://tinyurl.com/y8nsjym6
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Congratulations to Denise Krause, Classified Exemplary Service Award recipient. View her Convocation 2018 video: https://youtu.be/pPMsin9t0a8 #GrowingTogether #PursuingPremier
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Read Superintendent McCann's update to Ridgefield families regarding cancellation of the first day of school, August 29th. https://tinyurl.com/ybmwom7l
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Be informed about the traffic flow at the new 5-8 campus. https://tinyurl.com/y8l2e2tv #PursuingPremier
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Mary Rojas is this year's honoree for the district's Partner Exemplary Service Award. Watch her Convocation 2018 video: https://youtu.be/JpiiHc_K_-8
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Watch the Convocation video honoring Debbie McGravey, Volunteer of the Year. https://youtu.be/aia0Iun-A8M #GrowingTogether #PursuingPremier
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Experience Ridgefield is almost here! Saturday Sept 8 (11-5) at RORC. Grand opening ribbon-cutting of the new 5-8 schools and tours available. Oktoberfest on site. Carnival activities and events for the entire family plus food and vendor booths. #PursuingPremier
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Check out the construction updates for the RHS Expansion and the View Ridge MS Repurposing projects for week ending 8/24/18: https://tinyurl.com/ycdj9xyl #BuildingOurFuture
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District honors Volunteer of the Year and presents Exemplary Service Awards at Convocation. https://tinyurl.com/yahopqx5 #PursuingPremier
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Experience Ridgefield is fast approaching. Sat, Sept 8 (11-5) at the new Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Vendor spaces are available. Print an application from the district website: http://www.ridgefieldsd.org/experience-ridgefield. #PursuingPremier
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Back 2 School Bash is this Saturday Aug 25, 9am-Noon! Free school supplies, clothing, haircuts, sports physicals and much more! Free event by Compassion 360. #PursuingPremier
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