Boys outside running on the field with masks and two sibling at home spiriting twin outfits

Boy student holding heart project and school girl learning from home

School girl at home desk and female high school student standing under a tree

Two students in classroom with masks and superintendent in office

Two elementary girls dress as twins in pink next to projector screen with friend from home dressed the same.

Welcome

Dr. Susie Da Silva, Ed. D. Superintendent of 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 just under 5,000 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.

Sincerely,

Susie Da Silva

Susie Da Silva, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

News & Events

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

Ridgefield Public Schools Appoints Elementary Director

Ridgefield Public Schools announced today the appointment of Linda Johnson as Elementary Director.

Cory Gillette Starts as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

The new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Cory Gillette, began her introductory letter to parents with a quote from Kate DiCamillo's novel The Tale of Despereaux about the power of stories.

Ridgebury Elementary School Unearths 1977 Time Capsule and Plans to Bury 2021 Version

Ever since Ridgebury Elementary School (RES) principal Jamie Palladino arrived at the school 10 years ago, he heard rumors of a time capsule buried near the RES flagpole.

Kindergarten Registration for 2021–2022

The kindergarten registration for 2021–2022 school year is now open!

2021–2022 Proposed Budget

The 2021–2022 Board of Education's proposed budget book is now available.

Learning Tolerance, Empathy, and Awareness at BMES

Barlow Mountain Elementary School held Awareness Week, which was a full week of activities designed to engage students with ideas of diversity, culture, tolerance, and empathy.

RHS Nature Hero

Ridgefield High School sophomore Jeremy H. won the Connecticut 4th District’s Congressional App Challenge for his app, Nature Hero.

Veterans Park Spreads Kindness

A tree grows at Veterans Park Elementary. The photo on the left shows the bare tree installed at the end of January.

Asynchronous Early Dismissal Days

We will be holding one Early Dismissal day per month between January and May where students will engage in asynchronous learning in the afternoon.

Parent Requests for Changes into or out of Cohort “C”

Parents who elect to change their children’s learning model into or out of Cohort “C” (full-time distance learning) may do so by the following.

RPS Reopening of Schools Plan

We have prepared our Reopening of Schools Plan as a comprehensive document that will guide you through CSDE requirements, our journey, as well as inform you on the steps and plans for the reopening of school this fall.

RPS COVID-19 Data