Ridgewood Preparing for Extreme Heat on Graduation Day

Ridgewood just can't catch a break when it comes to weather conditions for the graduation. Last year, , moving the ceremony from the then-new turf field up to the lawn.

Although temperatures are expected to reach about 100 degrees on Thursday, officials aren't planning on making any last minute changes.

Superintendent Daniel Fishbein said they'll be prepared for the extreme heat.

"We will [have] plenty water available for the graduates and invited guests," Fishbein said in an e-mail Tuesday. Additionally, the district will be sending information to families of the grads.

Among the info:

• Make sure they stay hydrated and bring water.
• Make their own personal decision on whether to bring elderly and health impaired relatives or friends to the ceremony.
• Dress appropriately for the heat.
• We will have some tented areas for graduates who feel they need to get out of the sun
• The Village always is prepared with emergency services etc.

"Last year it was flash flooding," Fishbein said. "This year it will be heat. All part of the graduation experience people will talk about for years."

The ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Thursday at the high school.

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