Help us support mental health awareness across the district. Orchard is participating in the Ridgewood Green Out tomorrow, with staff and students showing up wearing GREEN.
Don't miss out! OMA (Orchard Museum of Art) is from 3-4:30 PM. There's lots of great artwork and every student is represented — come take a look! While you are here, stop by the overflowing Lost & Found table, which will be out by the main entrance all day today
Reminder: Tonight at 7:00PM - Superintendent Coffee with Dr. Mark Schwarz. Join us as he shares a recap of District efforts, leading up to the 2025 District Goal Report & State of the Schools Address. We hope that you will join us!
Cancelled - Due to the excessive rain, Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2025 is CANCELED!
With a full day of likely on and off rain in the forecast for this Thursday’s Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2025, and out of abundance of concern for the well-being of event-goers, the event has been cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.
This Wednesday, join us for our May HSA Mtg at 9 am - our meeting is entirely virtual this week due to testing! Find the agenda and ZOOM link in today's eNews. See you online!
REMINDER: Important Dates for NJSLA State Testing:
Grades 3-5: Mornings of May 12th - 16th
Grade 5 (Science): Mornings of May 19th - 20th
Our own Johnny "Buckets" Jackson will be on George to the Rescue, airing on WNBC (channel 4) this Saturday, May 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
The segment will also be available to easily stream/share on GTTR’s YouTube channel at 9:30 AM. Let's tune in!
If you have not already done so, please take part in the 2024-2025 State of the Schools Community Survey. Your opinion matters! Check your email for the link. To request an additional link for another parent/guardian or answers to questions regarding the survey process, contact info@rpsnj.us. Thank you for participating.
Reminder: Tomorrow is Spirit Day!
To order a yearbook, follow the link in eNews to Orchard Elementary using code #25337. (Please note this is an updated code -the one in eNews is incorrect.)
Get your 2024-2025 Yearbook! Ordering is open; check the virtual backpack for the link.
Got Lunch? It’s a new month. Visit VillageFreshOrders.com to place an order by credit card no later than 6:00 AM the same day. All orders will automatically generate a confirmation e-mail.
International Night is only a week away! We need more volunteers to help make this night a success. Please email andonfam@gmail.com to volunteer.
Sign up now for a super fun Ladies Night Out on May 29th at The Office @ 7:30 pm. Check the backpack for more details.
It’s Official! Registration for the Summer Adventure Program will now be open on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 am.
For program details please visit the Ridgewood Community School website. View our brochure.
The deadline to reserve a table for International Night is this Thursday, 4/17. This year's theme is "Sport Bringing the World to One Family." All families are invited to participate in this fun event on May 2nd in the cafetorium.
Orchard International Night is May 2nd. Families & students are invited to host a table representing their country. Share your food, culture, music, and sports—5-7:30 in the Cafetorium.
Got Lunch? It’s a new month. Visit VillageFreshOrders.com to place an order by credit card no later than 6:00 AM the same day. All orders will automatically generate a confirmation e-mail.
The Anxious Generation book talk is tonight at 7 PM at Paris Baguette in Ridgewood. We hope you can join Mrs. Ferreri and members of the HSA for coffee, treats, and insightful conversation!
It's time to sign up for Spring Chess Classes. Starting on April 9th, every Wednesday after school in the cafeteria.
https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=18502&program_id=2459171
