Girls viewing art and boy dressed in colonial costume

RHS Executive Student Council for 2021-2022

Group of happy staff members in a classroom along with a cute dog

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.

RPS Hires New Ridgebury Principal, Mary Scalise

Ridgefield Public Schools announced the appointment of Mary Scalise as the new Ridgebury Elementary Principal.

Have a great summer, RPS!

Please see a slideshow from Graduation here.

New Visual and Performing Arts Website

Please check out the new RPS Visual and Performing Arts Website that went live this week.

Congratulations to the RHS Class of 2022

On June 17, the wonderful RHS Class of 2022 graduated.

Thank You, RPS Retirees

At a recent Board of Education meeting, RPS celebrated the 21 employees retiring this year.

Lisa Laber is Paraeducator of the Year

RHS Principal Dr. Jacob Greenwood and staff surprised Lisa Laber and the staff and students in the RHS RISE classroom with an early morning announcement.

RHS Announces Top Ten Students; Hersha Chauhan is Valedictorian

In anticipation of graduation on June 17, Ridgefield High School released the top ten students of the Class of 2022.

ERMS Teacher Gives Gift of Life

May 18 marked the year anniversary of East Ridge Middle School social studies teacher Maureen Tyra’s inspiring act.

Christine Hopkinson Will Be RHS Assistant Principal

Ridgefield Public Schools is pleased to announce that Christine Hopkinson, current Interim Assistant Principal at Ridgefield High School, will assume the role permanently starting on July 1, 2022.

Superintendent Responds to School Shooting; Principals Offer Resources

Dr. Da Silva and the RPS building principals issued responses to the school shooting in Texas, which can be viewed below.

RPS Releases Safe Return Plan

Please learn more about RPS current plans for the fall.

Bridge to Summer Activities

RPS COVID-19 Data