In January 2004, The Ukrainian Heritage and Language School of Morris County, known as "Ridna Shkola", applied for membership in the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New Jersey. Standing from left to right are Victor Hatala (Building Committee Member), Alexandra Zawadiwsky (School Parent Liaison), Orest Kucyna (Building Committee Vice Chairman), Lubodar Olesnycky (School President), and Brian Tomko (School Secretary).

Ridna Shkola plans on relocating its Saturday morning educational program to the Cultural Center. The goal of the Ukrainian School is to preserve the Ukrainian language and culture of our forefathers. The subjects taught include the Ukrainian language, both spoken and written, literature, history, geography, and culture. Religious instructions are provided also.

In addition, the members of the executive board of Ridna Shkola made an initial membership pledge in the amount of $120,000 to be applied toward the Ukrainian Cultural Center Building Fund.