In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, our Middle School/High School Media Center is featuring a special poster exhibition, “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World.”
Developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom, the exhibition offers students an opportunity to learn and reflect through a gallery walk experience.
Teachers are invited to bring their classes to the Media Center to explore the exhibition and engage with this important piece of our nation’s history.
A special thank you to Mrs. Jessica Boyle, School Library Media Specialist, and Middle School Social Studies Teachers Ms. Megan McDermott and Ms. Gianna Torielli, for thoughtfully planning and setting up this meaningful display.
Developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom, the exhibition offers students an opportunity to learn and reflect through a gallery walk experience.
Teachers are invited to bring their classes to the Media Center to explore the exhibition and engage with this important piece of our nation’s history.
A special thank you to Mrs. Jessica Boyle, School Library Media Specialist, and Middle School Social Studies Teachers Ms. Megan McDermott and Ms. Gianna Torielli, for thoughtfully planning and setting up this meaningful display.
Shana Tova! Wishing all who celebrate in the Glen Rock Public Schools community a happy, healthy, and sweet Rosh Hashanah. May the Jewish New Year bring peace, joy, renewal, and many blessings to you and your loved ones.🍎🍯❤️
On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we honor the lives lost and the heroes who emerged in the face of tragedy. We remember the enduring spirit of unity and compassion that followed. We honor, we remember, we never forget. 🇺🇸
Attention Panther Football fans! This week's away game vs. Waldwick on Thursday, Sept. 10 will only allow digital tickets sold through the posted link. No cash or card payments will be accepted at the door.
There will also be a QR code posted at the door to purchase a digital ticket. Click to purchase here!
Happy first day, GRPS! The halls are buzzing, the smiles are back, and a brand-new school year is officially underway!
Welcome back, students and staff—looking forward to a great year of learning, growing, and making memories together. Let’s make it our best one yet! 🪨❤️🐾🐧🦅
Here’s to the people who show up, work hard, and make a difference every day.
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the dedication and heart that make our Glen Rock community so special. Enjoy the long weekend, Glen Rock! 🇺🇸☀️👏❤️🪨
#rockgrnj #laborday
And just like that… we’re BACK! 🎉
Glen Rock Public Schools kicked off the 2026–2027 school year on Sept. 1 with a special Staff Convocation.
From welcoming new colleagues and celebrating tenured staff to recognizing team members marking 25 years of service, the afternoon was all about the incredible people who make GRPS so amazing. The program, filled with connection, celebration, and recognition included:
👏 A warm welcome from Interim Superintendent, Mr. Kenneth Rota
🎤 A message from Board of Education Trustee, Mr. Ed Hayward
🙌 A celebration of our amazing staff
⭐ And an inspiring presentation from motivational speaker, teacher, and coach, Mr. Jim Stroker
What better way to start a new school year than together? We’re ready, we’re energized, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back!
Glen Rock Public Schools kicked off the 2026–2027 school year on Sept. 1 with a special Staff Convocation.
From welcoming new colleagues and celebrating tenured staff to recognizing team members marking 25 years of service, the afternoon was all about the incredible people who make GRPS so amazing. The program, filled with connection, celebration, and recognition included:
👏 A warm welcome from Interim Superintendent, Mr. Kenneth Rota
🎤 A message from Board of Education Trustee, Mr. Ed Hayward
🙌 A celebration of our amazing staff
⭐ And an inspiring presentation from motivational speaker, teacher, and coach, Mr. Jim Stroker
What better way to start a new school year than together? We’re ready, we’re energized, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back!
🏆 BIG NEWS for Glen Rock High School!
GRHS has been named one of just eight Bergen County high schools to make the Top 50 in all of New Jersey! 🎉
An incredible achievement and another reason to celebrate our students, staff, and community! Click here to read the full article and here to see all of GR schools' rankings. ❤️🐾🪨
When people hear about New Jersey's new law, they often think it's only about cell phones. In fact, the law addresses personal internet-enabled devices, including:
📱 Cell phones
⌚ Smartwatches
💻 Personal tablets
🌐 Other internet-accessible personal devices
Districts across New Jersey are required to establish policies for the use of these devices during the school day. Our goal is simple: create learning environments where students can stay focused, engaged, and connected with the people around them. Stay tuned for more information before the start of school about the new bell-to-bell ban.
#rockgrnj #newcellphonepolicy
The Counseling team has been busy this summer preparing for the upcoming school year. The elementary RULER teams have been updating and are developing new curriculum for the K–5 RULER program.
Ms. Higgins also held multiple sessions with 6th-grade parents to answer questions and provide support related to the transition to Glen Rock Middle School.
For our seniors, Camp College and essay workshops have begun. These sessions provide students with an opportunity to complete a significant portion of their college applications, receive essay review and revision support, and update their Naviance accounts and finish their brag sheets. Can’t wait to welcome everyone back in September! ❤️🐾🪨🧑🏫
#rockgrnj #glenrockcounseling #ruler #campcollege
📢!! As we get ready for another exciting school year, New Jersey is introducing new requirements for student use of cell phones and personal internet-enabled devices during the school day.
Why? Because classrooms are at their best when students are engaged, participating, collaborating, and connecting with one another.
Research continues to show that reducing distractions during the school day helps students focus, learn, and build stronger relationships with their classmates. Sometimes putting our phones away helps us reconnect with what’s right in front of us.
📚 More learning.
💬 More connection.
🎉 More moments that matter.
We’ll share additional information about the new state requirements and building-specific procedures before school begins. ❤️🐾🪨
#rockgrnj #newcellphonepolicy
With guidance from our Search Consultant, the Glen Rock Board of Education has carefully reviewed the application materials submitted by all of the candidates for Superintendent. The Board is grateful for all of the impressive talent that comprised the application pool, and we thank each of these accomplished educational leaders for their interest in leading our District.
Using the outcomes from the input survey and input sessions conducted with our stakeholders, the Board has selected twelve candidates for first-round interviews. Those interviews will be conducted in closed sessions during the publicly advertised GRBOE meetings on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10. Second and third interviews with the candidates who advance through each round will be held later in the month.
We appreciate the Glen Rock educational community's support during the search process, and we look forward to posting future updates on our progress as they occur.
#rockgrnj #grboe #superintendentsearch
Using the outcomes from the input survey and input sessions conducted with our stakeholders, the Board has selected twelve candidates for first-round interviews. Those interviews will be conducted in closed sessions during the publicly advertised GRBOE meetings on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10. Second and third interviews with the candidates who advance through each round will be held later in the month.
We appreciate the Glen Rock educational community's support during the search process, and we look forward to posting future updates on our progress as they occur.
#rockgrnj #grboe #superintendentsearch
Attention families with student e-bike riders! ‼️🚲
New Jersey’s new e-bike law is now in effect. If your child rides an e-bike to and from school, please review the updated requirements before the school year begins.
Key changes include:
• Riders must be at least 15 years old
• Riders ages 17+ with a valid driver’s license meet the licensing requirement. Riders who are 15 or 16 years old must obtain a Motorized Bicycle (Class F) license through the NJMVC
• All e-bikes must be registered with the New Jersey MVC
• Some e-bikes require liability insurance
• E-bikes are not permitted on sidewalks unless allowed by local ordinance
Good news! The licensing and registration fees are waived through January 2027. Visit the NJMVC website or follow the GRPD on Instagram @glenrockpolice for reminders and more info.
#rockgrnj #njmvc #ebikelaws
The next Glen Rock Board of Education Regular Meeting is on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Meeting Agenda and YouTube Live Stream can be found at https://www.glenrocknj.org/o/grpsd/page/agendas-minutes-meeting-notices.
#rockgrnj #glenrockboe #grboe #grboemeeting
As of the close of the application window on July 19, 31 candidates have applied for the position of Superintendent: 10 Superintendents, 6 Assistant Superintendents, 10 candidates in other district-level director positions, and 5 school principals. Seventeen candidates have earned doctorates.
To see the full candidate pool report, visit https://www.khelewaconsulting.com/glen-rock-superintendent-search-candidate-pool-report
The GRBOE will convene in executive session during its meeting on Monday, July 27 to examine each of the candidates' qualifications and determine who will be selected for first-round interviews, using the insights gained from the online survey and the in-person school stakeholder input sessions conducted in May.
#rockgrnj #grboe #superintendentsearch
Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we’re also marking America’s 250th anniversary celebration!
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨
#July4th #IndependenceDay #America250 #USA250 #rockgrnj
POV: One graduation post just wasn’t enough. 🎓✨
Here are a few more moments from an unforgettable night celebrating the Glen Rock High School Class of 2026.
Congratulations again, graduates! ❤️🪨🖤
📷: Image Art Studio and Tara Hopfenspirger
#rockgrnj #grhs #grhsclassof2026 #happygraduation
Walking into high school like… 😎🎓❤️
Congratulations once again to the Glen Rock Middle School 8th Graders on their promotion to high school! Wishing each of you the very best as you begin this exciting new chapter! 🎉🐾
Congratulations to the 2026 Robert Ax Award winners, Mr. Carl Helder, GRHS Choir Director and Music Teacher, and Mrs. Lauren Slattery, GRMS Mathematics teacher! ❤️🖤
This prestigious honor, established in 1968 by the Glen Rock Home and School Association (HSA), was created to commemorate the retirement of Robert Ax, the founding principal of Glen Rock High School. The award serves as a tribute to Ax’s legacy of leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to students. Presented annually to a staff member in both the middle school and high school, the Robert Ax Award recognizes educators who embody the values Mr. Ax held most dear: a love of people—particularly young people; an exceptionally high degree of personal integrity; and unwavering loyalty to colleagues, the community, and above all, to students.
Congratulations to both recipients on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for the lasting impact they continue to make on the lives of students, colleagues, and the greater school community! 🐾🪨🏅
Read the full article highlighting Mr. Helder and Mrs. Slattery at https://www.glenrocknj.org/article/3010532.
On Senior Service Day, members of the senior class proudly wore apparel representing their post-graduation plans and gathered on the football field for Glen Rock High School’s annual Future Pathways photo tradition. From colleges and universities to career and military pathways, students celebrated the exciting journeys that await them beyond graduation.
Between a bagel breakfast provided by the HSA, special time spent with classmates, assisting with GRMS Get Out and Play Day, and plenty of memorable photos, it was an amazing day to reflect on how far this class has come and look ahead to what’s next.
Congratulations, Class of 2026—we can’t wait to see where your paths lead! ❤️🪨🎓
📸: Lexi Holman ‘26 and Image Art Studio
