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

Hamilton was filled with hearts and positive messages for Thoughtful Thursday! It was a simple reminder from Mrs. Falkenstern and her RULER leaders: kindness means caring and what we say and do matter. ❤️🩶🖤 #rockgrnj #hamiltongrps #RULER #ThoughtfulThursday

The GRMS/HS Wellness Department hosted its annual Chalk the Walk today in honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10! Students spread messages of kindness, positivity, hope, and encouragement, reminding us all that mental health matters and that even the smallest words can make a big difference. Let’s keep spreading kindness, lifting each other up, and making mental wellness a priority — today and every day! 💚🧠 #rockgrnj #WorldMentalHealthDay #ChalkTheWalk #MentalHealthMatters #GRPSWellness

After 25 years of teaching in Glen Rock Public Schools, Richard E. Byrd Elementary School First Grade teacher, Mrs. Keri Holmgren, received an unforgettable surprise! Nominated by Byrd parent Allison Seigle for her extraordinary impact on students and families, Mrs. Holmgren was surprised by Hoda Kotb and selected for an all-expenses-paid wellness retreat through her Joy 101 platform. As her nominator shared, Mrs. Holmgren helps children feel “important, capable, loved, and believed in” — a gift that lasts long after first grade. Mrs. Holmgren traveled to Florida for a weekend of connection, reflection, and renewal, celebrating the same joy and compassion she brings to others every day. We are so grateful to have her as part of our GRPS and Byrd families and proud to see her kindness and dedication recognized in such a special way! ☀️👏💛🎉🌴 Watch Hoda’s heartwarming surprise and hear Mrs. Holmgren’s story on Joy 101's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvNokatcsF4&list=PLbYh7qx7yI28 Read the full article here: https://www.glenrocknj.org/article/3183739 #rockgrnj #byrdschoolGRPS #MrsHolmgren #Joy101 #HodaKotb

Walk to School Day at Byrd Elementary roved to be a wonderful morning to get moving, connect with friends, and show some Byrd pride! Thank you to the Byrd students, families, and staff who joined in for Walk to School Day—it was great to see so many smiling faces! A special thank you to @glenrockpolice for joining the Byrd families and keeping them safe 👟🚲🐧🚓 #rockgrnj #byrdgrps #walktoschoolday

Ms. Wenz’s 1st graders at Coleman had a bright idea for reading! 🔦 📖 Students grabbed their flashlights, a favorite book, and a cozy spot to enjoy some special reading time in the dark. It was a fun way to make reading even more exciting and magical! 📚🪄 #rockgrnj #colemangrps #readinginthedark

Senior Parent/Guardian Post-Secondary Planning Night was designed to provide parents and guardians with an overview of the college application process. The School Counseling department reviewed where students should be at this point in the process, important upcoming deadlines, key information to keep in mind, and the resources available to support students and families throughout the college application journey. Pictured from left to right are Ms. Calderone, Ms. Puccio, Ms. Malone, Ms. Chon, and Dr. Daniell. ❤️🐾🪨 #rockgrnj #GRPSchoolCounsling #postsecondaryplanningnight

The Week of Respect is underway at Hamilton! They kicked things off with Mindful Monday-getting cozy and remembering that kindness starts with each of us. Small actions can make a BIG difference!

We are proud to announce that all SIX Glen Rock Public Schools have earned Certificates of Commitment from the NJ Department of Education for participating in the Week of Respect and the NJ Goes Gold & Blue Pledge—reaffirming our commitment to preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB), and creating school communities where everyone feels safe, included, and respected. Throughout October 5–9, all of our schools will celebrate kindness, inclusion, and positive choices through activities that bring students, staff, and families together. We look forward to a week, and a school year, filled with kindness and respect! 💙🐾🪨💛 #rockgrnj #weekofrespect #NJgoesgoldandblue

Central held the Fastest Class Challenge! 💨🏃‍♂️ Students in Grades 2–5 put their speed and teamwork to the test during Mr. Walsh’s PE class! Students ran for 5 minutes while Mr. Walsh counted each runner as they crossed the finish line. The total time was then divided by the number of students to calculate each class’s average time. Congratulations to Mrs. Bonanno’s class for having the fastest average time! 🎉👏🥇 A huge shoutout to Mr. Walsh for organizing such a fun and exciting challenge! Way to get everyone moving, working together, and having fun! ⏱️🏃 #rockgrnj #centralgrps #fastestclasschallenge

Students at Glen Rock High School had a blast touring the different clubs at the Club Walkaround! there is something for everyone at GRHS ❤️🪨🖤 📷: Isabella Barletta ’27, Madison Weimer ’27, and Grace Yetter ’27 #rockgrnj #grhs #clubwalkaround

Thank you to Mr. Matthew Peterson, Director of Bands; Ashley Friedrich, Color Guard Director; and the GRHS Marching Band and Color Guard for performing at the September 28 BOE meeting! Watch the performance on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1E1TgveN0E! 🥁🐾🪨 #rockgrnj #grhs #GRHSmarchingband

Our GRMS 6th graders are investigating the mystery of one-way mirrors! Using custom light boxes, students tested how light interacts with glass, regular mirrors, and one-way mirrors. By changing the light levels in their models, they discovered how light reflects and transmits to trick the human eye. 🪞👀🔦 #rockgrnj #grms #onewaymirrors

We’re thrilled to celebrate an outstanding academic achievement by Glen Rock High School’s Selina Feng ’27, who has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition! Each year, National Merit Semifinalists are selected based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, placing them among the highest-scoring students nationwide. More than 1.3 million juniors entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT last October. Of those students, approximately 16,000 are named National Merit Semifinalists. Selina’s achievement represents an extraordinary level of academic accomplishment and is a wonderful reflection of her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with her! Pictured with Selina are Dr. Damali Robinson, BOE President; Mr. Kenneth Rota, Interim Superintendent of Schools; and Dr. Lauren Daniell, Director of Student Personnel Services. In the second photo, she is joined by her parents. 🎉🪨🐾 #rockgrnj #nationalmeritsemifinalist #GRBOE

Huge congratulations to Glen Rock High School’s 22 seniors who were named Class of 2027 National Merit Commended Students: William Bermack ’27, Laila Chang ’27, Kevin Chen ’27, Daniel Chin ’27, Marion Guilbert ’27, Andreea Istrati ’27, Jaydzia Khan ’27, Siena Khym ’27, Andrew Kim ’27, Guatum Krishnan ’27, Aiden Lee ’27, Dylan Lee ’27, Lukas Lee ’27, Ryan Lee ’27, Mikayla Park ’27, Sara Quiroz ’27, Tanvi Rao ’27, Elizabeth Schwier ’27, Leher Selarka ’27, Sonia Trivedi ’27, Caroline Youn ’27, and Adhithya Yuvaraj ’27. National Merit Commended Students are high-achieving students recognized for their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Commended students are ranked in the top 3% of test-takers nationwide, roughly the top 36,000 students. This recognition acknowledges their academic excellence and dedication. Our Commended Students were recognized at the September 28 Board of Education meeting and are pictured with Dr. Damali Robinson, BOE President; Mr. Kenneth Rota, Interim Superintendent of Schools; and Dr. Lauren Daniell, Director of Student Personnel Services. #rockgrnj #GRBOE #CommendedStudents #NationalMerit

On Thursday, Sept. 24, GRHS juniors and seniors learned why voting matters and how they can make their voices heard. Thank you to the League of Women Voters for visiting and helping eligible students register to vote! 🗳️ 📸 Photos by Isabella Barletta '27 and Madison Weimer '27 #rockgrnj #vote #voterregistration #grhs

We’re pleased to welcome Samantha Mattis ‘27 as the new Student Council Representative for the Glen Rock Board of Education meetings. Samantha will serve as a voice for her fellow students and share updates, ideas, and perspectives with the Board throughout the school year. We’re looking forward to hearing from her and seeing her take on this important role! 🪨🐾🎓 #rockgrnj #grboe #grhsstudentcouncil

The next Glen Rock Board of Education Regular Meeting is on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. Meeting Agenda and YouTube Live Stream can be found here: https://www.glenrocknj.org/o/grpsd/page/agendas-minutes-meeting-notices #rockgrnj #glenrockboe #grboe #grboemeeting

GRHS Cheerleaders celebrated an amazing Senior Night! The night served as a special opportunity to recognize the dedication, spirit, and Panther pride these seniors have brought to GRHS cheer. We’re so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished! ❤️🐾🪨📣2️⃣7️⃣ #rockgrnj #grhscheer #seniornight