Girls viewing art and boy dressed in colonial costume

RHS Executive Student Council for 2021-2022

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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 Food Service Provider

Ridgefield Public Schools announced that they have contracted with Aramark to be the District’s new food service provider.

USDA to Require Families to Apply for Free or Reduced Cost Lunch

Families should note that the USDA recently announced that it was ending the free lunch program begun last year.

RPS Hires New Veterans Park Leader

Ridgefield Public Schools announced the appointment of Dr. Sheri Prendergast as the Veterans Park Elementary School Interim Principal.

We Want You; RPS Is Hiring!

RPS has part-time, full-time, seasonal, and year-round employment opportunities.

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.

ERMS ELA Teacher Jessica Margiotta Is Teacher of the Year

For the second year in a row, an East Ridge Middle School teacher is the Ridgefield Public Schools' Teacher of the 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.