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Self-Certification Language Update April 2021 Featured Photo

Self-Certification Language Update April 2021

When students return from their well deserved spring break on Wednesday, April 7, we welcome our Grade 1-8 In-Person Hybrid A students back while Ridge continues with an AM/PM schedule.
March Community Update Featured Photo

March Community Update

In January, the District sent information to staff and families regarding Administrative Procedures for quarantines after travel. Our goal was to be clear and concise in our communication of information to the people we serve.
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Upcoming Changes for Quarter 4

Forest Ridge School District 142 has exciting news to share as we look towards the 4th Quarter and the end of the school year. With community transmission rates low, our consistent safety, and in response to the need for our students to return to school in-person for a greater amount of time, District 142 will be moving to Phase 4 starting April 19, 2021.
Kindergarten Registration Information for 2021 - 2022 Featured Photo

Kindergarten Registration Information for 2021 - 2022

Forest Ridge School District 142 will begin registering kindergarten-aged children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2021 and live within the district boundaries. Your child’s date of birth must be on or before September 1, 2016.
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Who We Are

Ridge Early Childhood Center educates children in three programs focusing on
Birth to 3, Preschool and Kindergarten.

Beliefs

Ridge Early Childhood Center curriculum is based on the premise that as a result of the school experiences - Every child will learn in a supportive environment, children will develop a positive attitude toward learning and life, relationships will be built with parents, programs will be implemented that will emphasize character education and a mutual respect and trust will be developed among children, parents, and teachers.

Mission

Ridge Early Childhood Center wants all children to learn and develop to their fullest potential, through participation in a positive and nurturing environment provided by the collaborative efforts of parents, teachers, administrators, and community.

Our School At A Glance

  • Gold Circle of Quality
  • 100% 1:1 iPads Grades K
  • BIRTH-3 Focus on Families Preschool Ages 3-5
  • 1:21 Teacher / Student Ratio