Executive Board

2022-2023 Executive Board Members

Co-Presidents
Alicia Martine
Lisa McNey

Recording Secretary
Tissiana Oliva

Treasurer
Jaya George

Board of Education Representatives
Sophia Hu
Lori Santos

Co-Vice Presidents, Newsletter
Rupa Gurumurthy
Pam Haviland

Vice President, Digital Communications & Social Media
Kris Leopold

Co-Vice Presidents, Volunteers
Ryan Parker
Tricia Ward

Vice President, Programs
Tara Dachnowicz

PTO Board Meeting Dates:

The PTO Board typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

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Important Dates

August 2022

8/22 Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm, Ridge PAC. Instructions to join virtually will be available at bernardsboe.com by 7:00 pm.

8/24 BT Connect Meeting: Ridge High School PAC – 7:00 pm, Health and Physical Education Curriculum Update

8/25 New Family Orientation, 7:00pm

8/26 Ridge High School New Student Orientation, 9 am – 12 noon

September 2022

9/2022 – 12/2022 College Representative Visits – Various Dates throughout September – December 2022. Check Naviance for schedule of visits.

9/1 – 9/2 In-Service Days – Staff Reports

9/5 Labor Day

9/6 First Day of School for students. Abbreviated schedule.

9/7 Full day for students, 8 period day

9/8 Start of Rotate and Drop Schedule, Rotation begins, A Day.

9/12 PSAT – All 10th and 11th grade students may register to take the PSAT at Ridge on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Registration is open now and must be completed by 11:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022. Late registrations will not be accepted. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RrBtWMocz4l35LxDVNT5LeITPErJex0vNXlFOU9gIo/edit

9/12-9/13 RHS Photo Days

9/13 Senior Year Post-Secondary Planning Presentation, 7:00-8:30pm, Ridge High School PAC. All senior parents and families are invited to join us for an informational presentation about planning for post-secondary pathways. This presentation includes important details for the fall college admissions application cycle. The presentation will be recorded for families who cannot view the presentation live.

9/19 Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm, Ridge High School PAC. Instructions to join virtually will be available at bernardsboe.com by 7:00 pm.

9/29 In-Person Back to School Night (BTSN) – Grades 9 & 12

October 2022

10/1 SATs

10/3 Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm, Ridge High School PAC. Instructions to join virtually will be available at bernardsboe.com by 7:00 pm.

10/5 Yom Kippur, School closed

10/6 In-Person BTSN – Grades 10 & 11

10/12 Financial Aid Information Night October 12th at 7pm, Virtual Event Link will be provided closer to start of the event on Counseling Webpage This event features a professional financial aid presenter from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority of New Jersey (HESAA). HESAA has informed us that this will be a virtual event. Financial Aid Night provides an overview of the financial aid process, grants, scholarships, and loans including how to apply for federal and state financial aid. Electronic copies of materials will be posted to the counseling website. This event is co-sponsored by the Bernards HS and Ridge HS Counseling Departments.

10/12 BOE Candidate Forum, 7:00pm – 9:30pm, Ridge PAC

10/13 College Fair, 7pm – 9pm Ridge High School Main Gymnasium. Students and parents are welcome to join us for our college fair hosted at Ridge High School for a chance to meet with over 100 college and university admissions representatives. Colleges from across the country will be represented. This event is co-sponsored by the Bernards HS and Ridge HS Counseling Departments.

10/14 Homecoming Game/Senior Night

10/15 All 10th and 11th grade students who register for this administration of the PSAT should report to the RHS cafeteria by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Your child’s testing room assignment will be posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby by the cafeteria a few days prior to the test date. Students must bring a photo ID and know their student ID code. Students must also bring their own scientific or graphing calculator and #2 pencils for the test. No calculators will be supplied. Standard testing should conclude between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (approximately a three hour test).

10/24 Diwali, School closed

November 2022

11/10-11/11 NJEA Teacher Convention, School closed

11/29 Junior Year Post-Secondary Planning Presentation, 7:00-8:30pm Ridge High School PAC All families of current juniors are encouraged to join us and learn about planning for post-high school pathways including learning the critical steps necessary for successful college admissions planning. Specific planning steps for juniors will be discussed. This presentation will be recorded for families who cannot view the presentation live online.

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