Yesterday, Thursday, November 7, in a note to staff, parents, and students, Dr. Stacey Gross, Ridgefield High School (RHS) Principal, announced her retirement from Ridgefield Public Schools effective June 30, 2020. "It is with mixed emotions that I send this letter to serve as the official notice of my retirement from the role of Principal of Ridgefield High School," said Gross.
Gross went on to say, "I am truly grateful. I am extremely proud of the work completed and the successes achieved through collaboration with the Board of Education, central office administrators, the RHS faculty and staff, parents, and the student body. I will miss all with whom I have worked, and truly cannot imagine not seeing the wonderful students of RHS each day. Please know that I am happy to help with the transition of a new principal to RHS in any way I can. Thank you for the opportunity to be a member of your team and I look forward to hearing of Ridgefield High School’s continued successes in the years to come."
In 2018, Dr. Gross was named the Connecticut PTA Principal of the Year. "Her visionary leadership and strong connections with students, staff, parents, and Ridgefield community will be her legacy to Ridgefield High School," said Paddyforte.