Cresskill Public Schools

We are excited to announce that our Concert for the Arts through the CEF is coming back to Cresskill on November 18th! Playbill advertisements can now be placed using this form: https://shorturl.at/YCy6k. All proceeds go to the CEF to create classroom grants!

Congratulations to our newest National Honors Society inductees. Their accomplishments and achievements make us so proud as they excel in academics and leadership. Go Cougars!

We will be conducting non-emergency evacuation drills to an off-site location at some time over the upcoming weeks. Even though we will be not advertising specific dates and times in advance, our police department will be assisting in this process, and they will help ensure that students are safe during the drills. Should you have specific concerns or wish to know more about the process, please reach out to our building administrators.

Please be advised that we are using a very realistic coyote decoy and fencing to help scare the geese away on the EHB field. Additionally, we welcome residents to help chase the geese when convenient to do so. These actions help to prevent further damage to our fields and promote cleanliness.

Please see the linked letter regarding the upcoming supports in place for those impacted by the anniversary of terrorist attacks on October 7th. https://shorturl.at/x6RFl

The volleyball team is hosting an alumni game Saturday Oct 19th from 12-3. The players range from 1997 to 2022! Tickets are $5 and $10 at the door. Come out and support our amazing athletes both past and present!

We had a wonderful opening this year! Here are some photos and videos from our opening with the teachers to our pep rally at the high school. Cresskill Schools are filled with good vibes and caring educators! https://youtu.be/jOyA7b08gVE?feature=shared

We were notified that the intersection of Grant and Knickerbocker will be closed tomorrow morning. Please plan any necessary alternate route to the schools.

Looking for something great to do on your Friday night at 7 pm? Come out and support our marching band, color guard, cheerleaders and football team at the Emerson Football Field. Watch the Cresskill/Emerson Cougars compete on the turf field!

We are happy to share information about the Cresskill 5K, which is taking place on September 29th. It will be a great day of community, fun, and exercise. Click on the link for more information: https://shorturl.at/71Yqp

We have a busy athletic schedule tonight, including our first home football game. Please come out and support our various Cougars this evening, and continue the energy from today's pep rally!

Our curriculum team recently posted the updated parent curriculum documents for all of our classes. The link is located under "For Families" on the elementary school websites and can be found here: https://shorturl.at/5WGif

Our curriculum team recently posted the updated parent curriculum documents for all of our classes. The link is located under "Guidance" on the high school website and can be found here: https://shorturl.at/5WGif

Come out and hear our new sound system at our football field this week! Our first home football game has been rescheduled to Thursday at 7 PM (moved from Friday) against Garfield. We look forward to seeing our community come out and support our great band, cheerleaders, color guard, and football team!

Thank you to our amazing parent groups from the Presidents' Council (HSA, KPA, PTA, PTO, DEIB) that came out and provided breakfast for our staff to welcome them back to school. Thank you for helping our teachers, custodians, secretaries, and administrators in kicking off a great new school year!

While our teaching staff is fully hired for the upcoming school year, we are still seeking great coaches, aides, and substitute teachers to make a difference in the lives of our students. Currently, the coaching positions available are MS Boys Soccer (Fall), MS Girls Soccer (Fall), Winter Track, MS Softball (Spring), and MS Track and Field (Spring). Per policy, parents of Cresskill students are not permitted to coach, but all those without children enrolled in the schools are welcome to apply by emailing bdelvecchio@cresskillnj.net.

Last night, our BOE adopted the 2024-2025 District and Board of Education Goals, which are now published to our website. We look forward to working with our community towards continuous improvement and excellence: https://www.cresskillboe.k12.nj.us/page/board-of-education-goals

Attached is the presentation from last evening to the Cresskill Board of Educaton on the NJGPA and Access for ELLs test results. All are welcome to view the presentation, and should you have questions, we look forward to assisting. https://shorturl.at/FpVCS

Greetings Cresskill Families! We have a quick summer update that we wanted to share with you as we move quickly towards our new school year. Here is the letter outlining some important changes and updates to expect in the upcoming year. https://shorturl.at/2Euye

Dr. Hughes recently spoke as a guest speaker with New Jersey School Boards Association on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Learn about ways we are incorporating AI in thoughtful ways as a school district. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wOVdSza8YU