Cresskill Public Schools

Thank you to our CSI House students and CMS student organization representatives for planting around 400 bulbs to beautify our schools.

Next Monday, November 6th, Dr. Hughes and Dr. Amato will be hosting a special event for TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING in person at 8:30 am at EHB and virtually at 8:00 pm to discuss ways to support children through times of trauma. These sessions will focus in particular on helping our children with resilience, provide helpful insight into their needs and how to provide a supportive environment at home and school. We will also discuss the importance of self-care for parents. All are invited, but especially those impacted by the war. https://shorturl.at/gDQ35

I was happy to visit our CSI Program to celebrate Halloween. They decorated the house, made tacos, and competed in games with alumni and friends! This program teaches workplace readiness, life skills, and community service.

The work to our fields is now complete to allow our grass to grow in. Maintenance also included leveling holes, adding top soil, and improving the outfield for next spring.

The new drainage at the high school is complete and should help our drainage significantly, preventing water puddle from forming for drop off and pick up.

Dr. Hughes won the math fact challenge today. He almost lost to our elementary students at Merritt School though. They are super fast!

Some great protections are being put into place as we fix our front drainage and install new flood barriers. This will work to greatly enhance the protection of our high school from any threats of water.

We are so excited that our Director of Special Education, Dr. Janelle Amato, is representing Cresskill as she speaks to school board members from across the state at the NJSBA conference in Atlantic City. @njsba

Thank you to the 55 participants that began the work towards creating a five year strategic plan for our schools. Students, staff, parents, and BOE members all lent their expertise to the process. We are excited to realize our collective vision that we make together!

Congratulations to our Debate Team for representing CHS with integrity, intelligence, and teamwork! Excellence!

We are excited to begin our strategic planning process this evening to guide our next five years of improvement in the schools. At 7 pm in the auditorium of the high school, we will be welcoming students, staff, parents, and community members to be a part of advising us on our path towards continued excellence! All are welcome and can sign up here: https://forms.gle/6qpFPA4ihEho8ayS6

Dear Cresskill Community, We are seeking students, parents, staff, and community members to be a part of envisioning the future of our schools through the strategic planning process. Our first meeting is this Thursday from 7-9 PM in the high school auditorium. Participants will attend no more than one meeting per month through February/March to help us identify the areas of greatest need in our schools. If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the link below. Should you have any questions, please reach out to me directly at phughes@cresskillnj.net. I look forward to what we accomplish together in bringing our schools into the future! With gratitude, Dr. Peter Hughes Superintendent of Cresskill Schools Join Our Strategic Planning Events: https://forms.gle/5JYGphXCdN7Xz3h99 More Information About Strategic Planning: https://www.cresskillboe.k12.nj.us/article/1250457

Dear Cresskill Community, Please see the attached information regarding the results of our threat assessment from last week and an important notice on preventing cyber-bullying going forward. Dr. Hughes https://shorturl.at/glD17

Please take a moment to review this important message as we seek to support all Cresskill families through these difficult times. https://shorturl.at/aAS38

We are so happy to celebrate our senior volleyball players tonight. They play with heart and ALL GAS!

Please see the attached video about our trauma-informed response to the Israel/Hamas War that broke out this weekend in Israel. We ask all adults in our community to reinforce a message of peace, care, and kindness as many in our community struggle with these events. https://youtu.be/NmHRTtCFuhM

Woohoo! First touchdown for Cresskill/Emerson. Go Cougars!

Dear Cresskill Families, Please review the linked letter about our new Civility Policy as we finish our Week of Respect, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, care, and kindness for all members of our educational community. This policy will help ensure that every student, teacher, parent, and visitor feels welcome and safe within our schools and at our events. With Care, Dr. Hughes https://shorturl.at/mpMW2

So happy to see the joy on the faces of our "littles" as they met Bryan the Bulldog for the first time. Thank you EHB PTA and administration for a great morning of school spirit and friendship! They do a great job supporting our school!

Here is an update from Friday's early dismissal. Please reach out should you have any questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTp7shdwvQs