Writing is becoming a powerful throughline at Ridgefield Academy. Working alongside Paul France, teachers are using journals and reflective writing to help students plan, process, and make meaning across disciplines. The result: clearer thinking, deeper engagement, and students who are more confident in their ability to communicate and understand their learning.
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Our 100th Day of School celebration was filled with joy, cereal boxes, and unforgettable moments — and this year, our mascot Pat the Patriot is sharing a heartfelt behind-the-scenes reflection.
Middle School is a time of big questions, big emotions, and rapid growth. At Ridgefield Academy, we help students navigate this transformative stage with guidance, social-emotional learning, and strong adult support—so they can build resilience, repair relationships, and grow into their best selves.
Ridgefield Academy students earned top honors in the fall 2025 Noetic Learning Math Contest, showcasing their problem-solving skills, curiosity, and dedication to mathematics. Guided by our outstanding faculty, RA students from Grades 4–6 achieved team wins, national recognition, and honorable mentions among thousands of participants nationwide.
From music and drama to visual arts, creative expression is central to a Ridgefield Academy and Landmark Preschool education. The arts not only inspire imagination but also build confidence, collaboration, and resilience. Learn why the arts matter at RA|LP—and how they shape students’ growth from Preschool through Grade 8.
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Middle School is a time of big questions, big emotions, and rapid growth. At Ridgefield Academy, we help students navigate this transformative stage with guidance, social-emotional learning, and strong adult support—so they can build resilience, repair relationships, and grow into their best selves.
From music and drama to visual arts, creative expression is central to a Ridgefield Academy and Landmark Preschool education. The arts not only inspire imagination but also build confidence, collaboration, and resilience. Learn why the arts matter at RA|LP—and how they shape students’ growth from Preschool through Grade 8.
Kindergarten is a critical year of learning, when children explore the world around them, find what sparks their curiosity, and discover that learning can be joyful. Learn about how the foundation established in Ridgefield Academy's kindergarten classrooms prepares students for a lifetime of positive learning.
The middle school years are a navigation of change in many ways, and it is important for students to be in a supportive school environment that understands middle school students and the challenges they are facing.
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