Education

GLEN ROCK, NJ - There will be an in-person graduation ceremony on July 30 for Glen Rock High School seniors, according to a letter from principal John Arlotta, communicated minutes ago, after the governor decreed in-person ceremonies could proceed.

The district is continuing its plan to hold a virtual graduation ceremony on June 18 to provide "a sense of finality for the Class of ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ – With June fast approaching, and no in-person ceremony permitted, a group of parents banded together with Glen Rock School District for a visual gesture to help send off the senior class.

Alissa Somers and Sharon Scarpelli, Glen Rock moms of seniors, organized the project.

“When Sharon and I spoke about the banners, the administration immediately ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ – With June fast approaching, and no in-person ceremony permitted, a group of parents banded together with Glen Rock educators for a nice gesture to help send off the senior class.

In Glen Rock, much like the rest of New Jersey and much of the country, the district set-up a tribute to honor students whose final year in high school was upended by the COVID-19 ...

TRENTON, NJ - After New Jersey state officials recently told residents that in-person commencement ceremonies were not in the cards due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy offered a ray of hope to those hoping that actual in-person graduation events could happen at some point in the coming summer months.

"Should school districts, should students, should moms ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ – Just like school, summer camp is going digital.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic looming over the summer season, social distancing challenges and uncertainty over when stay-at-home orders will be relaxed, many camps are reinventing themselves in order to continue offering kids an enjoyable experience.

Glen Rock Community School is among those programs trying a new ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Board of Education appointed Dr. Michael Parent as the Glen Rock Middle/High School Principal for the 2020-2021 school year. Dr. Parent will replace Middle School Assistant Principal Dr. Jennifer Wirt who is leaving the district, and High School Principal John Arlotta who is retiring. 

“I look forward to working with Dr. Charleston and the ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ – With New Jersey’s stay-at-home orders still in place, Glen Rock school officials are trying to figure out a way to celebrate students whose final year in high school has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plans for an in-person graduation were canceled after Col. Patrick J. Callahan, state police superintendent, said commencement ceremonies could only be held ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Due to the pandemic, Kindergarten 2020-2021 school placements will be mailed home on July 17. More information about orientation to follow.

For new school registrations grades K - 5, contact Jody Marino, marinoj@glenrocknj.org.

For new school registrations grades 6 - 12, contact Marissa Davitt, davittm@glenrocknj.org.

All Glen Rock Public School buildings ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ -- While school districts across the state have been planning alternatives to traditional high school graduation ceremonies, any plans that school districts had in the works appear to violate Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No.107, which directs New Jersey residents to stay at home and prohibits public gatherings.

I would have certainly liked to have been part of an in ...

At-Home Learning Continues Through End of School Year 

The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of nine archdiocesan-operated elementary schools at the end of this school year, the result of archdiocesan strategic planning efforts to strengthen the overall school program and ensure a sustainable future for Catholic ...