After an extensive search process with three rounds of interviews with the Board, community input, and a robust and very successful reference check, the Glen Rock Board of Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicholas DeStefano as our next Superintendent of Schools. The Board will vote on a resolution to appoint Dr. DeStefano at its next regular public meeting on Monday, October 26. He will begin working in the District on December 27, 2026. The members of the Glen Rock Board of Education are unanimously impressed with Dr. DeStefano’s record of outstanding leadership, experience, and commitment to educational excellence. You can learn more about Dr. DeStefano on the District website at https://www.glenrocknj.org/article/3210526

Our Early Childhood Program artists enjoyed pumpkin painting with glitter, metallic, and fluorescent paints. With stickers, tissue paper, cotton balls, and feathers to choose from, students could add their own finishing touches—exploring color and texture while making each pumpkin uniquely their own. Our preschoolers used a little sparkle and lots of creativity! 🎃✨🎨🪶 📷: Ariel Even Chen ’30 #rockgrnj #ecp #pumpkinpainting

The Witches’ Brew Cart made its way around GRMS today, spreading a little sunshine and Halloween cheer to the amazing staff! The MS Sunshine Committee was happy to offer this little treat and a lot of appreciation for all they do! ☀️🧙🧹🎃 #rockgrnj #grms #sunshinecommittee

Happy Principals Appreciation Month! We are grateful for our five principals at Glen Rock Public Schools, and the dedication and leadership they bring to our schools each and every day. We appreciate the countless ways you inspire growth, build connections, and create positive, supportive environments where our students, staff, and families can thrive. Your commitment makes a meaningful difference, and we are so fortunate to have you guiding our schools! ❤️🫶🪨🐾 #rockgrnj #PrincipalsAppreciationMonth

Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Iseman, and Mr. Gavin’s 5th grade classes at Coleman had an out-of-this-world experience on their field trip to Buehler! Students simulated a mission to Mars, searched for signs of life, launched a rover, and worked together to keep the crew safe. ☄️🚀 🧑‍🚀 #rockgrnj #colemangrps #buehler

The Glen Rock High School Counseling & Wellness Program is incredibly grateful to have welcomed Steven Benvenisti, who spoke with our senior class about the dangers and life-altering consequences of impaired driving. As a New Jersey personal injury attorney, Steven has dedicated his career to representing victims and survivors of impaired driving crashes, sharing stories to educate others, and help prevent future tragedies. Today, our seniors took “The Pledge” and received their Contract for Life, committing to make safe, responsible decisions and never drive under the influence. We thank Steven for his powerful message and for helping our students understand the importance of protecting themselves and others on the road. Pictured from left to right: Dr. Peterfriend; Ms. Batelli; Steven Benvenisti, Esq.; Dr. Daniell; and Ms. Giurlando. @ipledgeforlife 💙 #rockgrnj #grhs #pledgeforlife

Mrs. Iseman’s 5th graders @colemangrps headed outside to use nature as inspiration for their writing. By observing the sights, sounds, and details of the world around them, students practiced strengthening their imagery and bringing their writing to life. From vivid descriptions to sensory details, nature provided the perfect classroom for sparking creativity and helping readers picture each scene! 🌳🌸☀️📝

Reading is thinking! Fourth graders in Mrs. Emmolo’s class at Central have been hard at work stopping and jotting while they are reading to track and share their ideas about their texts. 📖📝💙 #rockgrnj #centralgrps

The next Glen Rock Board of Education Regular Meeting is on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. Meeting Agenda and YouTube Live Stream can be found on https://www.glenrocknj.org/o/grpsd/page/agendas-minutes-meeting-notices.

Glen Rock High School’s annual Wellness Fair was a great success! The event promotes awareness of mental and physical health by connecting students and the school community with valuable community resources and opportunities to engage in self-care activities. We would like to thank the following organizations for participating and helping make this year’s Wellness Fair a success: Positive Perspective Therapy StretchLab Wyckoff Forme House Glen Rock Public Library Inspire Wellness Care Plus NJ High Focus Centers Glen Rock Stigma Free Committee Restorative Psychological Services Center for Discovery The Renfrew Center Cre8sArt School Division of Family Guidance ShopRite of Fair Lawn Bergen’s Promise A special thank you to the Glen Rock HSA and Wilkes Deli for providing food for our participating organizations and to Glen Rock Starbucks for generously providing coffee. We appreciate everyone who contributed their time, resources, and support to make this event such a success. Thank you for helping us continue to prioritize wellness and promote a healthy, supportive school community! ❤️🧠🧘🎨💆‍♀️ #rockgrnj #wellnessfair #GRwellness #GRHS #GRMS

Byrd 3rd-5th graders listened to speeches from their peers running for Student Council Secretary, Vice President and President! Their teachers and peers were so impressed by the students’ thoughtful ideas and enthusiasm for making Byrd an even better place for everyone. So proud of these student leaders! 🏅🐧💛 #rockgrnj #studentleaders #studentcouncil #byrdgrps

Connecting third-grade educators district-wide at GRPS! Our elementary supervisor and intervention strategies coaches brought our third-grade team together for an impactful afternoon of collaborative learning. With several new faces joining the grade-level over the last few years, these sessions are designed to build consistency, shared practices, and strong partnerships across all our buildings. From diving into Social Studies inquiry practices (QFT) and observing labsite reading lessons to hands-on co-teaching and unit planning, our teachers were hard at work laying the groundwork for student success. We’re excited to keep this momentum going as we continue growing and learning together! 🤝📖📓3️⃣ #rockgrnj #thirdgradePD

The Glen Rock Board of Education congratulates Mayor Jill Orlich on her appointment. Board members were in attendance last night to show their support and offer their congratulations. The GRBOE looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Borough to support the success and well-being of Glen Rock students! 🪨👏

Byrd, Central, Coleman, and Hamilton hosted their annual RULER Family Night to support social-emotional learning (SEL) and strengthen the connection between home and school. The evening provided families with an opportunity to learn more about the RULER approach and explore strategies to help children Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, and Regulate their emotions. Through this initiative, the district continues to promote emotional well-being, positive relationships, and a supportive school community where all students feel safe, connected, and included! 🫶🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🤝🏫 #rockgrnj #rulerfamilynight

FIVE-PEAT! 🏆 Glen Rock High School Girls Tennis are State Sectional Champions for the FIFTH consecutive year and capped it off with another undefeated season! The Panthers swept Mountain Lakes 5-0 on Tuesday to secure the championship title. Special shoutout to Liza and Sara for two outstanding performances at first and third singles! Go Rock! 🪨👏🎾🔥 #rockgrnj #grhsgirlstennis #statesectionalchampions

First graders in Ms. Kravitz and Ms. Johnson’s classes at Central have been learning about making 10 in math. They practiced combinations of ten with a red and green apples open response lesson, by playing penny plate, and with beautiful bracelets! @msjohnsongrade1 🔟➕🍎 #rockgrnj #making10 #colemangrps

Second graders at Central have been up and moving while playing Fire and Ice tag in Mr. Walsh's PE classes! Sportsmanship, communication and turn taking were reinforced during the game. Competition was fierce and fun! #rockgrnj #centralgrps

Glen Rock High School’s National Honor Society has been recognized as a Chapter of Distinction, a brand-new national honor recognizing excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character! This prestigious designation is the result of a dedicated effort by last year’s NHS officers: Co-Presidents Elizabeth Lee’ 27 and Matthew Heenan ’27, and Co-Vice Presidents Audrey Lachenauer ’27 and Lukas Lee ’27. Through an extensive evaluation process, the team demonstrated GRHS’s commitment to meaningful service, leadership development, and the highest NHS standards. GRHS is proud to be the first recipient of this distinction in school history and one of only two schools in all of Bergen County to earn this recognition! Congratulations to our NHS officers and all of our members whose hard work and commitment made this achievement possible. We’re so proud! 📷: From left to right, from last year’s induction ceremony, are Audrey Lachenauer, Elizabeth Lee, Matthew Heenan, and Lukas Lee.

GRPS celebrates and congratulates Laura D’Alessio on her retirement! Ms. D’Alessio has dedicated many years to supporting students as an Occupational Therapist at Coleman and Central Schools. Her compassion, expertise, patience, and commitment have made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many students and families. We are incredibly grateful for all she has done for our school communities. Wishing Ms. D’Alessio a wonderful retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, and plenty of time to enjoy all the things she loves! 💙☀️🎉 #rockgrnj #happyretirement

From the middle school to the high school, Panther pride was on full display during Spirit Week, with the pep rallies stealing the show! 🎉🐾🪨 At GRMS, students put their agility and teamwork to the test with a football combine challenge, a colorful-wig Ultimate Tag competition, a grade-versus-grade 4x100m relay (with teachers joining the championship race!), and an epic tug-of-war! 💪👟 At GRHS, the week wrapped up with a school-wide pep rally featuring spirited cheerleading performances, the sounds of the marching band, and classmates cheering on friends competing in fun challenges! 📣🥁 From friendly competition to unforgettable school spirit, our students showed what it means to be part of the Glen Rock community! ❤️🖤 📷: Blake Goldman ’30, Ariel Evenchen ’30, and members of the GRHS Photography Club #rockgrnj #GRMS #GRHS #SpiritWeek