1966
A state-mandated merger
The Ridley Township Junior High School became “Ridley North”
The former Ridley Park High School became “Ridley South”
Additions to Ridley High School referred to as the “A: Wing and the “B” (or “Stilted”) Wing
1972
The construction of a new Ridley South Junior High School behind the existing facility and the demolition of the building that was once Ridley Park High School
1979
Close of the Ridley North Junior High School and the repurposing of that building into the Ridley Community Center
1980
Graduation was held for the first time on the Phil Marion Field instead of inside the Sun Center at Feltonville
1989
Movement of the ninth grade into the high school
Middle school concept, reorganized Ridley Junior High School into a facility designed to serve grades 6-8
1993
State-of-the-art technology financed through a community bond issue
High school initiated the 6-day cycle schedule
1995
Grades and attendance were transmitted directly from classroom computers to an administration building
District creates Wide Area Network (WAN) to access the Internet
Teacher training in techniques such as cooperative learning, technology integration, learning accommodations, and at-risk students
1997
High school moved to intensive scheduling
Paraprofessionals were hired to handle non-instructional duties
Facilities feasibility study
1999
Middle school addition
2001
28 August--Class of 2002 first to attend classes in the new building
16 September--the dedication ceremony for the new Ridley High School
3 November--dedication of the area designated for the outside flagpole memorial
2005
High school stadium artificial turf installed
2010
Middle school stadium renovation
2012
Digital Learning Platform created
2013
Kindergarten through grade 12 1:1 technology initiative
2016
Grace Park Elementary parking and driveway renovation
2017
High school stadium renovation
2018
Middle School auditorium and gymnasium seating replacement
2020
Edgewood Elementary HVAC upgrade

Ridley School District