As the GRBOE begins the search for our next Superintendent of Schools, we value the perspectives of all stakeholders in helping identify the qualities and leadership priorities most important to our community. We look forward to your participation in our live input sessions on Thursday, May 21, and are also pleased to offer a completely • confidential online survey • for all school stakeholders from May 14-22, 2026.
The survey is being wholly administered by our search firm, Kathleen Helewa Educational Consultants, LLC, NOT the school district. All responses will be reported to the Board in full, but contributors will remain anonymous.
Please take a few moments to thoughtfully participate in this brief survey, which will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Click to access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRNS6JW
We appreciate your support of the GRBOE in this crucial undertaking!
The survey is being wholly administered by our search firm, Kathleen Helewa Educational Consultants, LLC, NOT the school district. All responses will be reported to the Board in full, but contributors will remain anonymous.
Please take a few moments to thoughtfully participate in this brief survey, which will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Click to access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRNS6JW
We appreciate your support of the GRBOE in this crucial undertaking!
The Glen Rock Board of Education needs the perspectives of all stakeholders as we begin the search for our next Superintendent. The GRBOE is seeking what is most important to stakeholders as the first step in recruiting the most suitable educational leaders who can lead our district in line with our community’s unique needs and aspirations.
Search Consultant, Kathleen Helewa, will be spending a day in our District on Thursday, May 21 to listen to our stakeholders in a series of in-person input sessions. Ms. Helewa will be meeting with administrators, teachers, and staff during the day, and with Glen Rock families and community members in the evening. These sessions will not be meetings of the Glen Rock Board of Education and Board members will not be present.
We urge our families and community members to come and meet Ms. Helewa in the MS/HS Cafeteria from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Glen Rock Middle School/High School Cafeteria to share your perspectives. Additionally, an anonymous online input survey will be available for all of our school stakeholders from May 14-May 22.
To follow along the Superintendent Search process, please visit our designated page at https://www.glenrocknj.org/superintendent-search.
Search Consultant, Kathleen Helewa, will be spending a day in our District on Thursday, May 21 to listen to our stakeholders in a series of in-person input sessions. Ms. Helewa will be meeting with administrators, teachers, and staff during the day, and with Glen Rock families and community members in the evening. These sessions will not be meetings of the Glen Rock Board of Education and Board members will not be present.
We urge our families and community members to come and meet Ms. Helewa in the MS/HS Cafeteria from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Glen Rock Middle School/High School Cafeteria to share your perspectives. Additionally, an anonymous online input survey will be available for all of our school stakeholders from May 14-May 22.
To follow along the Superintendent Search process, please visit our designated page at https://www.glenrocknj.org/superintendent-search.
The final Federated HSA meeting of the school year, open to all district parents, is on Friday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Central Elementary School. Click on the link in bio for more information on the GR HSA Federated website.
On Friday, May 1, our 4th Grade G&T students from all four Glen Rock elementary schools headed to Bergen County’s Makerspace Day! Hosted by Waldwick Public Schools and organized by the Bergen County Consortium of Teachers of Gifted, this day was all about creativity and critical thinking. Our students teamed up with peers from across the county to tackle a major challenge: using the Engineering Design Process to build flood-resistant house prototypes.
We are beyond proud of how our students:
🤝 Collaborated with new friends.
💡 Innovated unique solutions.
💪 Persevered through every design hurdle.
Way to represent Glen Rock! 🪨🐾❤️
Byrd’s 5th annual Multicultural Night was a beautiful celebration of our diverse community.
From the vibrant Parade of Nations to incredible student performances showcasing cultures through music and dance, the evening was filled with pride and joy. Families came together to share their cultural heritage through delicious food, traditions and new friendships. We are proud to celebrate the many cultures that make Byrd a special place!
From the vibrant Parade of Nations to incredible student performances showcasing cultures through music and dance, the evening was filled with pride and joy. Families came together to share their cultural heritage through delicious food, traditions and new friendships. We are proud to celebrate the many cultures that make Byrd a special place!
We proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals at Byrd! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students and staff!
Let’s hear it for the Byrd 5th graders! Twenty-four students took part in an OPTIONAL W.I.N. time activity and submitted an original short poem to the Arts Council of Glen Rock poetry contest. They had to research to learn about all different types of short poem types (haiku, cinquain, tanka, etc.) and craft their piece independently during class time.
These four amazing writers were selected as finalists and their poems will be on display at the GRAC exhibition in April! Congratulations!
These four amazing writers were selected as finalists and their poems will be on display at the GRAC exhibition in April! Congratulations!
Byrdies were welcomed back from Spring Break with a visit from furry friend, Stella, the therapy dog! Students enjoyed cuddles, smiles and a little stress relief while spending time with Stella.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lauren Carter on being named Richard E. Byrd Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year!
As the school counselor, Mrs. Carter positively impacts the lives of all Byrd students each and every day. She supports not only their social and emotional well-being, but also their academic growth, helping every child feel seen, supported, and successful.
Mrs. Carter’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment make her truly invaluable to Byrd’s school community. Your colleagues, students, and parents are so proud to celebrate you—congratulations, Mrs. Carter!
As the school counselor, Mrs. Carter positively impacts the lives of all Byrd students each and every day. She supports not only their social and emotional well-being, but also their academic growth, helping every child feel seen, supported, and successful.
Mrs. Carter’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment make her truly invaluable to Byrd’s school community. Your colleagues, students, and parents are so proud to celebrate you—congratulations, Mrs. Carter!
