Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

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 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.

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.

Hamilton’s 13th Annual Multicultural Festival was a beautiful celebration of culture, unity, and community. The day began with a spectacular Parade of Nations and country performances, as students proudly showcased traditions from around the world through music, movement, and joy.

The celebration also included a special school-wide performance of “Rainbow Connection,” where students and staff came together in song for a meaningful moment of unity. Thank you to Mr. Frey for helping create such a memorable experience for the Hamilton community.

In the afternoon, students continued the celebration by exploring hands-on cultural activities led by incredible country volunteers. Through interactive experiences and meaningful traditions, they had the opportunity to learn, create, and connect in authentic ways. A heartfelt thank you to all of the volunteers who shared their time, talents, and traditions to make the day so unforgettable!

Congratulations to Alexander Hamilton Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, School Counselor, Mrs. Jessica Falkenstern!

Mrs. Falkenstern is a steady, compassionate presence for the Hamilton students, always going above and beyond to support their social, emotional, and academic growth. Her dedication, care, and commitment to our school community make a lasting impact each and every day.

Congratulations, Mrs. Falkenstern—this honor is so well deserved!