Welcome to the Ridgefield Public Schools

Welcome to the Internet home of the Ridgefield Public Schools. Together, the nine schools that comprise our district provide a safe, empowering learning environment for over 5000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We are happy to provide you with information about our district, our schools, and the excellent programs and services we offer our students.

We also invite you to read about our mission and vision of the RPS graduate.

News & Events

To see all of our news and events, please click on the read more link below.

Community Feedback Needed on Draft Homework Regulations

At the June 11 BOE meeting, Dr. Miller presented a draft of the new homework regulations, and we need your feedback!

Interim Superintendent Of Schools Appointed

The Ridgefield Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. JeanAnn Paddyfote as the Interim Superintendent of Schools, replacing current Acting Superintendent Dr. Robert Miller.

Board of Education Approves Contract for Business Manager

At their June 11 meeting, the Board of Education approved the contract for the Business Manager position at Ridgefield Public Schools and welcomes Dawn M. Norton, effective July 9, 2018.

Dr. Kim Hapken Announces Retirement

Dr. Kim Hapken, Assistant Superintendent of Special Services for the Ridgefield Public Schools, has announced her retirement, effective August 12, 2018.

BOE Recognizes CABE and WCSA Student Awardees

Each year CABE (Connecticut Association of Boards of Education) honors Connecticut High School and Middle School students who exhibit exemplary leadership skills with the CABE Student Leadership Award.

Key Factors that Influence School Day Cancellations

This year’s storms and consequent school cancellations have been hard on all of us.

Leadership Insight with Principal Ellen Tuckner of Veterans Park Elementary School

We know our students, teachers, and administrators work hard each school day.

A Day in the District: Literacy Coaching in Action

Two educators and four students at Veterans Park Elementary School generously invited us to observe and video record for you a literacy coaching session and the small group lesson that followed.

BOE Presentations

Our Board of Education page contains archives of BOE minutes, agendas, and packets.

Miller's Minutes - A Twitter Based Report From The BOE Meetings

Do you want to know what is happening at our Board of Education meetings?