Local News Briefs: Ridgewood returning to traditional instruction Staff Report Ridgewood returning to traditional instruction WEST LAFAYETTE - Ridgewood Local Schools have announced a return to face-to-face instruction for all students starting in March. Remote days will be observed March 1, 8 and 15 with all students in buildings the rest of the week those days. In-person instruction five days a week will start March 22. Students will be in class March 12, which was previously designated a personal development day. Students will be out of school on March 26 for staff to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Easter break is March 31 to April 2.