Letter: In thanks of Ridgefield s public school nurses
May 4, 2021
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To the Editor:
During National Nurses Week (May 6-12), nurses deserve our support, recognition and appreciation more than ever. I m writing to recognize a particular group of nurses who are Ridgefield’s unsung heroes, a special team that works continuously behind the scenes to keep our community safe and healthy: the school nurses of Ridgefield Public Schools, St. Mary School and Ridgefield Academy.
From day one of the pandemic, our school nurses have gone above and beyond for the teachers, staff, families and children of our community. They eagerly and bravely returned to school during the pandemic and adopt new protocols to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in our school buildings. They donned protective equipment, such as N95 masks, medical gowns and face shields, and cared for students and staff members exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms before they could be sent home long before a vacci
Ridgefield schools name teacher of the year
Staff reports
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This week, East Ridge Middle School band teacher Hilary Brown was announced as Ridgefield Public Schools’ 2021 Teacher of the Year.Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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East Ridge Middle School band teacher Hilary Brown wipes away tears while addressing colleagues at a surprise teacher appreciation breakfast on May 3.Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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East Ridge Middle School Principal Patricia Raneri, left, band teacher Hilary Brown and Director of Personnel Karen Dewing pose for a photo during a surprise teacher appreciation breakfast on May 3.Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
Written by Katie
Congratulations to Ridgefield High School seniors Liam Keppler (Football, Wrestling, Rugby) and Rory McGrath (Running), Ridgefield’s CIAC Scholar-Athletes. Ridgefield Public Schools announced the good news on their Facebook page.
The Scholar-Athlete Program recognizes two high school seniors from each member high school “whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary; whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others; who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline, and courage.”
According to Ridgefield Public Schools (RPS), Liam will attend Schreyer Honors College at Penn State in the fall studying Biology/Pre-Med. Rory plans to study Biopsychology/Pre-Med and continue running at Tufts University.
Written by HH
Today, RPS COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliance Liaison Aaron Crook reported that a member of the Ridgefield High School (RHS) community tested positive for COVID-19.
This individual was in the RHS building while potentially infectious to others on Monday, April 26, Tuesday, April 27, Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29. Contact tracing for this case has been completed.
Track legend lending his expertise as volunteer coach at Columbia River
Olympian, former WSU coach Rick Sloan helping throwers
Published: April 30, 2021, 6:05am
Share: Columbia River volunteer coach Rick Sloan instructs freshman Logan DeJong, his eldest granddaughter, during a 2A Greater St. Helens League meet at Woodland High School. Sloan, 74, was a participant at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, placing seventh in the decathlon. He went on to have a 41-year coaching career at Washington State. (Joshua Hart/The Columbian)
When scores of track and field athletes, coaches and fans converge at Ridgefield High School for Friday’s 2A sub-district meet, many won’t realize there’s a track and field legend walking among them.