The Wellness Center hosted “Chalk the Walk” at GRMS/HS, bringing students and staff together to spread positivity, encouragement, and messages of support. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped create a colorful reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference! ☺️🫶🪨❤️

Glen 6 students enjoyed a fantastic Field Day on Monday, June 8, filled with laughter, teamwork, friendly competition, and plenty of sunshine. From exciting games and activities to making memories with friends, it was a great day to celebrate the end of another successful school year. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the day such a success! ☀️🕶️👟⚽️

Mrs. Nina Pearsall’s Early Childhood Program students recently stopped by Acting Superintendent Mr. Greg Van Nest’s office for a memorable meet-and-greet with one of Glen Rock Public Schools’ most unique residents — Glen the red-eared slider! The students were fascinated as they watched Glen, who is approximately 20 years old, swim around her tank and perch on her favorite resting place, her Rock. Mr. Van Nest answered the students’ many thoughtful questions about Glen’s life, habitat, and care, making the visit both educational and exciting! 🐢🪨❤️

Field Day 2026 was the best at Byrd! A huge thank you to Mr. Parsons and the parent volunteers who made the day one to remember. It was a celebration of teamwork, competition and having fun in the sun!

Coleman Student Council recently held its Change For Change fundraiser and collected an incredible $1200 for the Make a Wish Foundation! 💫 Under the guidance of Mr. Gavin and Mrs. Mercer, students came together to show the power of kindness, generosity, and community. We are so proud of the Coleman Student Council members and grateful to all the students, staff, and families who contributed to this meaningful cause! 💙🦅🪙💛

The Wellness Department was fortunate to welcome Sean and Gary from INHABIT back to work with our students in grades 9–11 as they prepare for final exams next week. The INHABIT method integrates breathwork, meditation, mental performance strategies, exercise, and self-care practices to help students feel their best and perform at their highest potential. As students head into finals, we encourage them to remember one of INHABIT's core messages: Breathe well! Pictured from left to right in group photo: Sean Pritchard, Dr. Daniell, Gary Pritchard, and Ms. Batelli.

GRHS seniors had the opportunity to hear from burn survivors and fire safety educators Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons through the After the Fire program. Their powerful presentation shared personal stories of resilience and recovery. Through their message rooted in prevention, they challenged our students to make safe, responsible choices as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. Thank you to Alvaro and Shawn, pictured with Mr. Moran and Mr. Klump, for sharing your experiences and for making such a meaningful impact on our seniors.

Congratulations to the Glen Rock High School Boys Tennis Team on capturing the 2026 Group 1 State Championship with a 4-1 victory over West Deptford in the finals! This marks the team’s first Group 1 state title in five years and is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout the season along with the leadership from coach, Ms. Rebecca Stadlin. Adding to an incredible year for Glen Rock Tennis, both the Boys and Girls Tennis teams brought home state championships this school year!

Please click to read the June 1, 2026 BOE Meeting Highlights in our enewsletter, The Glen Rock Board Brief: https://app.smore.com/n/vghsy

Innovation was in action at the June 1 Board of Education meeting, as members of Glen Rock High School’s Robotics & Engineering Club showcased their impressive work and demonstrated their robots for attendees. Under the guidance of advisors Mr. Robert Lockatell and Mr. Timothy Mure, the program has experienced tremendous growth over the past five years, expanding to more than 50 student participants across two competitive teams: Galactic Pigeon and Cosmic Goose.

Both teams enjoyed outstanding seasons and have established themselves as dominant competitors, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills.

Congratulations to our Robotics Team members: Alex Abova '26, Miguel Acero '27, Nirvaan Aditya '29, Ariz Ahmed '29, Siddhant Aich '28, Aarav Belani '31, Dima Ceres '28, Daivik Chhaya '30, Noreen Chu '27, Selina Feng '27, Anbo Feng '31, Caden Foley '29, Anand Gandhi '30, Kakeru Haraguchi '26, Tamara Inbar '26, Aarav Jain '32, Mia Kawai '27, John Kilar '28, Katelynn Kim '26, Andrew Kim '27, Dylan Lee '27, Hannah Liner '31, Alexander Maguire '27, Grady McInerney '31, Tanvi Mehta '29, Eammon Mulligan '27, Benjamin Natalizio '30, Adam Pak '31, Anderson Pifer '29, Sara Quiroz '27, Jacob Sasunov '26, Logan Seo '29, Shahar Shav '30, Shira Shav '26, Luke Tojima-Gresh '31, Vedant Vadakkan '26, Tobey Yang '29, Joseph Yoo '26, Bryan Youngberg '27, Brayden Youngberg '30, and Adhithya Yuvaraj'27.

At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, the district and BOE proudly recognized the 2026 Teachers and Educational Specialists of the Year. The dedication, passion, and commitment of these educators make a lasting impact on our students every day. Presented by Dr. Damali Robinson, BOE president, and Mr. Gregory Van Nest, Acting Superintendent, congratulations are extended to: 🏆 Byrd School – Mrs. Lauren Carter, School Counselor 🏆 Central School – Mrs. Crissy Feifer, Special Education Teacher 🏆 Coleman School – Mrs. Susan Zisa, Reading Specialist 🏆 Hamilton School – Mrs. Jessica Falkenstern, School Counselor 🏆 Hamilton School – Mrs. Kimberly Castelli, School Nurse (Posthumous Honor) 🏆 Glen Rock Middle School – Ms. Lisa Limongelli, English Teacher 🏆 Glen Rock High School – Ms. Anna Lilikas, Choir and Orchestra Director 🏆 Glen Rock Middle/High School – Ms. Caelie Batelli, Wellness Counselor

At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, Glen Rock Public Schools proudly recognized 13 outstanding educators and staff members for 25 years of service to our students, schools, and community.

For a quarter century, these dedicated professionals have made a lasting impact through their commitment, compassion, and excellence in education. Their contributions have helped shape generations of Glen Rock students, and we are grateful for all they have done and continue to do.

Congratulations to:
⭐ Mrs. Lisa Brown, Special Education Teacher, GRHS
⭐ Ms. Dianne Carpenter, School Psychologist, GRHS
⭐ Mr. Kenneth Cavanagh, Health & Physical Education Teacher, GRMS
⭐ Mr. Anthony Cece, Special Education Teacher, GRMS
⭐ Mrs. Keri Holmgren, Grade 1 Teacher, Byrd School
⭐ Ms. Vanessa Hurley, Special Education Teacher, GRHS
⭐ Mr. Christopher Kelley, Latin Teacher, GRMS
⭐ Mr. James Kurz, Health & Physical Education Teacher, GRHS
⭐ Mrs. Cathleen Mitchell, Intervention Strategies Coach/BSI Math Teacher, Coleman School
⭐ Ms. Stephanie Nerney, School Nurse, GRMS
⭐ Ms. Susan Stevens, Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Program
⭐ Ms. Tracy Tellis, Special Education Teacher, GRMS
⭐ Mrs. Elizabeth Wanagiel, Special Education Teacher, GRMS

Thank you for 25 years of supporting and empowering our students. Your dedication and care have helped make Glen Rock Public Schools the exceptional district it is today!

Coleman School Field Day was a day to remember! Thank you to Ms. Miller for organizing an incredible Field Day filled with fun activities, games, and team challenges. Students spent the day making memories, sharing laughs, and showing off their school spirit The day ended with a SPLASH as students cheered on principal, Mr. Thompson, as he took his turn in the dunk tank. Thank you, Mr. Thompson, for being such a good sport! A special thank you also goes to the amazing HSA parent volunteers whose time, energy, and support helped make the day such a success! 💙☀️🛝💦 #rockgrnj #colmanschoolgrps #fieldday

What a fantastic Field Day at Central School! From relays and nine square to granny pants races and plenty of laughter, students enjoyed an action-packed day filled with fun, teamwork, and school spirit. The celebration wrapped up with a dance party and popsicles—the perfect ending to an unforgettable day! A huge thank you to Mr. Walsh for organizing such a tremendous event, and a special shoutout to the talented student who designed this year’s Field Day t-shirt.

On Thursday, May 28, ALLIANCE proudly hosted its 10th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Hamilton Circle in recognition of Pride Month. The ceremony featured heartfelt speeches from senior club members and concluded with the raising of the Pride flag. Students, staff, and community members gathered to show their support and celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and belonging for all. It was a beautiful day to come together as a school community and honor the values that make Glen Rock Public Schools stronger.

Glen Rock High School students made history at RevNJ’s History Happened Here event! Uri Bashan, Maya Coskun, Andreea Irati, Anastasia Koval, Phoebe Martin, and Zachary Yona created history projects that were curated and accepted for display at the statewide event. Out of just 37 projects invited from across New Jersey, four projects from Glen Rock High School were selected. Pictured are the students who presented their projects alongside teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Walter; Dr. Dale Caldwell, NJ Lieutenant Governor; Will Krakower, Director of the Princeton Battlefield Trust; and Sara Cureton, Executive Director of the New Jersey Historical Commission. Swipe to see highlights from the event and the students proudly presenting their outstanding work!

The Byrd Art Show celebrated the year with installations from the Art Pop program and Jason Naylor’s Open Heart Project. The school showcased student projects highlighting their creativity during art instruction led by Ms. Eftimoski and even had student musical performances to add to the event!

Coleman first graders recently celebrated becoming authors during their Writing Celebration!

Under the guidance of Ms. Losito, Ms. Mulkay, and Ms. Hyde, students worked hard throughout their informational writing unit to create their very own “how-to” books. From teaching readers how to make a snack to explaining favorite activities, their creativity, detail, and growth as writers truly shined.