
In Cresskill Schools, it is our goal to remain responsive to the unique needs of all of our students. This week begins the holy month of Ramadan, and Cresskill community is helping to observe this month by holding a crescent lantern event at the library this evening. The invite is attached and all are welcome. Additionally, it is important to be responsive to the needs of our students that observe this month. Ramadan sometimes includes fasting of not only food but also water. We encourage parents and students that are observing the month to reach out and partner with us in ensuring a fruitful observance. Sometimes minor adjustments can have a major positive impact for our students. We look forward to helping.


A full house for tonight's performance of The Golden Goose! Break a leg Mustangs and Bulldogs!


This week is Theatre Week at Merritt and we are very excited for this Friday's performance of "The Golden Goose!" Please visit this link to purchase tickets for Friday's performance: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/cresskillcef/buy-tix


James Preller had a warm welcome as Merritt Memorial School's guest author. It was amazing to see the joy at having the author visits return to the building! Thank you to the HSA for sponsoring the event!




Celebrating Read Across America at Merritt today with fifth graders reading to our younger students and an author visit from Mr. James Preller!




Through the rain, sleet, cold, and winter, our crossing guards, custodians, and police are ever-present. We are so appreciative of their work keeping our Cresskill students safe, especially on days like today!


Please be advised that Cresskill School District will be following a delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, February 28th. Please check your school's website for the delayed opening schedule.

We have a number of positions posted for passionate educators and people who want to support our schools. Please share with anyone that might be interested in working for our great schools! All are welcome to apply! CresskillJobs@cresskillnj.net



Cresskill is seeking qualified applicants. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please email cresskilljobs@cresskillnj.net. Below are our available postings...
Immediate Openings 2022-2023
Elementary Teacher Leave Replacement - 4th grade
Environmental Science & Biology Leave Replacement
6-8 Math Teacher Leave Replacement
Special Education Teachers
Anticipated Social Studies Leave Replacement - High School
Anticipated Openings 2023-2024 School Year
Assistant to the Superintendent
Elementary Teachers
Elementary Speech and Language Specialist
Special Education Teachers
Full Time Custodian
Proper NJ certification(s) required.


Hello again Merritt families. Power is back on in the building. The YWCA after school program will be running this afternoon as well as the HSA after school classes.

Hi Merritt families. The building is currently without power. We will be dismissing as normal, but all after school classes and the YWCA after school program are cancelled for this afternoon. We will be keeping students in those programs in the gym until they are picked up by a parent.

The fifth grade Revolutionary War songs were too good to contain to just class, so we turned lunch into a concert today. “All I Want for Christmas is Freedom” was a huge hit!


We're not sure where all our first graders are today, but we sure have enjoyed having all these one-hundred-year-olds here at Merritt today! Happy 100th day of school!



One of the most important things we do in public schools is prepare students to be active citizens. So what better way to “practice democracy” than to have a debate when we disagree on something! Thank you to all the fifth graders who presented today and made excellent arguments for why their lunch period should be longer!




We have a number of great positions if you or someone you know is looking to work for a high performing school district. https://www.cresskillboe.k12.nj.us/page/employment-opportunities

It is great seeing our gyms full and the school full of life! Go Cougars! Congratulations to all of our young athletes in the wrestling program! 💛🖤


Flashback Friday to last week when Dr. Hughes visited Merritt classrooms to meet our students!


It is with a big proud smile that we announce the recent award of "Bergen County Superintendent of the Year" by the Bergen County Association of School Administrators to our own Mr. Michael Burke. Congratulations Superintendent Burke, well done and well deserved after a year like NO other !


Voters say YES to #RestoreCresskillSchools! Unofficial results indicate the district has enough votes to declare victory. More information at: https://restorecresskillschools.com
