Ridgefield High School students in science lab and in the garden

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.

New RPS Summer Programs for Grades Pre-K to 12: Save the Date!

Save the Date for the Ridgefield Public Schools new Summer Bridge Program.

High School and Middle Schools Re-Open on April 19

RPS announced that Ridgefield High School, East Ridge, and Scotts Ridge Middle School plan to offer full in-person learning on April 19.

Ridgefield Public Schools Appoints Elementary Director

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

Dr. Erik Gundel Named Grade 6–12 Math and Science Supervisor

Ridgefield Public Schools announced today the appointment of Erik Gundel, Ed.D., as the new Grade 6–12 Math and Science Supervisor.

Remote Learning Criteria

Our goal is to provide the best learning experience for all students with the least disruption as possible.

Students and Parents Create Anti-Racism Resources

Last June, the Ridgefield Public Schools community joined the country in speaking out against racism.

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.

District Presentations to the BOE

Each month our district leaders make presentations on a wide variety of topics to the Board of Education to keep both board members and the general public informed of the work of our district staff, building leaders, teachers, and students.

RPS COVID-19 Data