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Ridgefield Public Schools

Ridgefield, CT
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Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 A prayer vigil will be held to honor a 15-year-old high school student who died unexpectedly in Fairfield County. Thomas John Bergeron III, of Ridgefield, died on Monday, Oct. 30. Tommy was the beloved son of Eliana (Romero) and Thomas John Bergeron Jr., and the loving brother of Luna Bergeron, according to his obituary.  Ridgefield Public Schools officials made the announcement to the community on Monday but did not name the student. A GoFundMe started for the family by friends said "The unexpected death of a child is an unimaginable loss that no one can prepare for." The fundraiser, w…

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by Kathy Reakes
Ridgefield, CT
Schools
'Devastating News': Ridgefield High School Student Dies 'Devastating News': Ridgefield High School Student Dies
'Devastating News': Ridgefield High School Student Dies A Fairfield County high school student has died, according to school officials. Click here for a new, updated story: Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 The student attended Ridgefield High School and died early Monday morning, Oct. 30, Ridgefield Police and school officials said. They did not reveal where or how the student died. The name of the student has not yet been released. Ridgefield Public Schools superintendent Dr. Susie Da Silva wrote in a letter to the community to share the "devastating news." "The loss for our stu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Danbury, CT
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of School Staffer From Danbury After His Death At Age 28 Support Pours In For Family Of School Staffer From Danbury After His Death At Age 28
Support Pours In For Family Of School Staffer From Danbury After His Death At Age 28 Donations are pouring in to support the family of a late 28-year-old man who worked at multiple schools in Fairfield County. Edwin Ordonez died from injuries sustained in an accident on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to the organizers of a GoFundMe set up for his family. He is survived by his wife, Aracely, and his 4-month-old daughter, Sarah, the organizers said.  According to the GoFundMe, Ordonez worked as the interim director at the Danbury War Memorial, and he also worked for Ridgefield Public Schools at Scotland Elementary School and at Ridgefield High School. As of Sunday, Au…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
Schools
Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday
Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday The following school districts have announced closures and shifts to remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 2 due to the major winter storm. Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Fairfield Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Newtown Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Norwalk Public Schools, remote learning day due to weathe…

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by Daily Voice
Brookfield, CT
News
New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures for Monday, Feb. 1 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Stamford  Public Schools, closed Stratford Public Schools, closed Wooster School, Danbury, remote operations Litchfiel…

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by Daily Voice
Brookfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures for Monday, Feb. 1 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Stamford  Public Schools, closed Stratford Public Schools, closed Wooster School, Danbury, remote operations Litchfiel…

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by Daily Voice
Shelton, CT
News
COVID-19: Positive Case, Exposure Lead To Quarantines At School In Fairfield County COVID-19: Positive Case, Exposure Lead To Quarantines At School In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Positive Case, Exposure Lead To Quarantines At School In Fairfield County A positive case of COVID-19, as well as additional exposure, have led to quarantines at a high school in Fairfield County. Ridgefield Public Schools Superintendent Susie Da Silva said in a message Friday night, Oct. 16 that about three dozen Ridgefield High School staff members and students have been asked to quarantine after being exposed to multiple sources of COVID. That came after Da Silva reported earlier in the day that a member of the high school community had tested positive, leading to a 9:30 a.m. early dismissal and the start of contact tracing. The individual is considered …

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by Joe Lombardi
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
Homeschool Lessons For Littlest Learners, New Daycare For Health Workers Homeschool Lessons For Littlest Learners, New Daycare For Health Workers
Homeschool Lessons For Littlest Learners, New Daycare For Health Workers Have you ever made a painting float? Take a look at the magic here on  Facebook, a fun post for some of Fairfield County's littlest learners, now home from a popular preschool.  Jesse Lee Day School teacher demonstrates how to make a "floating painting" for preschoolers on the school's Facebook group page.Courtesy of Jesse Lee Day School You just need to draw a little figure on a plate with a dry eraser marker, pour water on it, then watch it float explains Sara Findlay on The Jesse Lee Day School Homeschool Ideas For Ridgefield Preschoolers, a public Facebook group which any preschool f…

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by Donna Christopher
Ridgefield, CT
News
COVID-19: With 42 Cases, Ridgefield Introduces Stricter Separation Restrictions COVID-19: With 42 Cases, Ridgefield Introduces Stricter Separation Restrictions
Covid-19: With 42 Cases, Ridgefield Introduces Stricter Separation Restrictions With the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases jumping by eight in one day in Ridgefield, from 34 to 42, officials are introducing stricter measures. Health Director Ed Briggs confirmed on the numbers on Wednesday, March 25, adding that there had been one death not associated with a senior care facility on Route 7. The latest COVID-19 death brings the total to three losses. The senior care facility still has 17 active cases and remains on lockdown, Briggs said. See Earlier Story: Number Of COVID-19 Cases Jump To 34 In Ridgefield, With 17 Linked To One Facility The additional cases…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield, CT
News
COVID-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks COVID-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks
Covid-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks Updated story: All CT Public Schools To Close Under Order By Lamont Earlier school closure rundown prior to order for public school closure for two weeks or more: Bethel Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Danbury Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Darien Public …

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by Daily Voice
Ridgefield, CT
News
COVID-19: Ridgefield Declares State Of Emergency COVID-19: Ridgefield Declares State Of Emergency
Covid-19: Ridgefield Declares State Of Emergency A state of emergency has been declared for the town of Ridgefield in response to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. First Selectman Rudy Marconi declared the emergency on Friday, March 13, to allow the town to focus on the its response to the pandemic. Marconi said the declaration does not indicate a major change in the local situation but rather parallels the declaration made by Gov. Ned Lamont, which in turn makes it easier to deal with state and federal authorities as necessary.   Earlier this week, Marconi ordered the partial activation of the Emergency …

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield, CT
News
COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments
Covid-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments The following are closures and schedule adjustments by school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 and all of next week. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27 out of an abundance of caution. Danbury Public Schools: Closed …

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, cl…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 3 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, three-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Darien Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, three-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Redding Public Schools, three-hour delay Ridgefield Public Scho…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday
School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay New Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Schools, two-hour delay Stamford Public Schools, two-hour delay Stratford…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
News
Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday
Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay   New Fairfield Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Weston Public Schools, two-hour delay Wilton Public Schools, two-hour delay This …

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by Daily Voice
Ridgefield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay This page will be updated with new announcements. Check back for those updates.

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by Daily Voice
Ridgefield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay This page will be updated with new announcements. Check back for those updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Rutherford, NJ
Schools
Bergen County Schools Closed, Delayed Friday Bergen County Schools Closed, Delayed Friday
Bergen County Schools Closed, Delayed Friday Schools across the state are beginning to announce closures and delays for Friday. Below are the schools that have already announced their plans. CORRECTION: New Milford Public Schools are delayed Friday, NOT closed. Check back for updates. BERGEN COUNTY CLOSURES Bogota public and private schools Cliffside Park School District Englewood Cliffs School District Edgewater Public Schools Fairview Public School District Leonia Schools Little Ferry Public Schools Lyndhurst Public Schools North Arlington School District Palisades Park Public Schools Ridgefield Park Public Schools BERGEN COUNTY …

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by Cecilia Levine