Thank you to the CEF for the donation of $26,222.69 to fund teacher projects and grants to enhance our classrooms. Their hard work and dedication has been an integral part of our schools for the last 35 years.
This Thursday is Juneteenth, a day commemorating June 19, 1865, the first time in history when the ENTIRE country was free! Please join us at the library for a great day of unity and celebration hosted by the DEIB Cresskill
What: Juneteenth Celebration featuring free food and drinks, a drumming circle, and student art and poetry (grades K–12)
When: Thursday, June 19, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: The Cresskill Library (53 Union Ave. Cresskill, NJ)
Please note that the CEF fundraiser, Bark for Education, has been rescheduled to this Sunday instead of Saturday due to rain. Please come out and support this great fundraiser that helps so many school programs this Sunday!
Thank you to the many community members that attended our budget presentation last evening. Here is the link to the presentation for those that are interested but could not attend: https://shorturl.at/2la0u. Here is a copy of the User Friendly Budget with details: https://shorturl.at/D4sKF
Cresskill Cares is hosting a fundraiser next week on April 29th where 25% of food purchases placed through the Wonder app will go back to Cresskill Cares to help families with food insecurity in our community. Cresskill Cares is an active partner with our schools and helps to ensure no student goes hungry during the year. Please consider supporting this fundraiser and type "Giveback" in the Wonder app on April 29th if you place an order.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year! These teachers were selected by a committee of administrators and their peers from student, staff, and parent nominations!
Cresskill High School - Mandi Wieme
Cresskill Middle School - Suzanne Opfinger
MMS - Megan Bliss
EHB - Katherine Nally
Student achievement is more than test scores. It is about giving students the best possible futures and opportunities. So grateful to Carson's Cookies for helping our students thrive. https://shorturl.at/QBcqz
We had one unused snow day which has now been added to Memorial Day Weekend. The additional day off will be observed on May 27th. Here is a link to the new calendar: https://shorturl.at/xjikt
Our new cell phone policy and cell phone regulations were approved last night at the BOE meeting. The policy will go into effect immediately after Spring Break. Link to the Policy: https://shorturl.at/jTt8a Link to the Regulation: https://shorturl.at/Q1qo2
Now that the weather is warming up, do you have a K-8th grader with excess energy to burn off? Well, the Healthy Kids Running program might be able to help. This flyer offers additional information and sign-up details: https://shorturl.at/PLRZT . Here is the link to sign up directly: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=180093
Thank you to the 100 families that attended online and in-person this week's forum on the cell phone policy improvements. This is the link to the FAQ: https://shorturl.at/Xol9I
A quick reminder that we have meeting this evening to discuss cell phone use in the district and improvements to our policy. The meeting will be in the CHS Student Center from 6-7 PM. It will also be streamed here: https://meet.google.com/knr-bruj-efy
This is a reminder that we are hosting a community meeting this evening at 6 PM in the high school about improvements to the cell phone policy. While we recommend attending in person for active participation, we have a link for those that wish to view the event:
https://meet.google.com/knr-bruj-efy
Or dial: (US) +1 225-434-0338 PIN: 321 068 905#
The St. Therese parking lot will be closed tomorrow afternoon (2/28) in order to accommodate those paying their respects to Mayor and Mrs. Romeo. Please plan accordingly.
We are planning an information and feedback night for Wednesday, March 5th from 6-7 pm in the high school auditorium as we are working to improve our policies on cell phone use by students. All are invited next Wednesday to learn about proposed updates and share perspectives.
The 2025-2026 Cresskill School District Calendar has now been approved. Here is the link: https://shorturl.at/KMDPf
Cresskill Public Schools are remaining on a DELAYED OPENING schedule today, February 6th. Please take your time and use caution during your commute.
Cresskill Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow, February 6th, due to icy conditions. Emails will go out with modified schedules. In the case of a school closure, a call will be made around 6 am tomorrow.
We are excited to announce a great fundraiser for the Cresskill Education Foundation (CEF). The CEF supports innovative projects and grants throughout our district. Next trip to the Stop and Shop in Tenafly, leave your bags at home and support the CEF!
As we approach Lunar New Year next week on January 29th, we wanted to remind the community that it will be a homework free day. Additionally, the day is a cultural holiday for many of our students and will be excused for those that are absent to celebrate the day. Parents should notify the schools in advance if your child will be absent due to a cultural celebration.
