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An HP EliteBook similar to the ones students will receive next year.

One-to-one laptop initiative confirmed for next year

by Ben Solomon, Senior Staff Writer April 8, 2017

The one-to-one laptop initiative has been approved in a recent decision by the school board. These changes come with announcement that School Fusion, the current website host, will be replaced...

The Spanish Club advertised their rose sale a week prior to valentines day.

Spanish club raises money for underprivileged children

by Caroline Griffin, Senior Staff Writer February 24, 2017

The Spanish club handed out roses on Valentine's Day to raise money for two children the club sponsors through Children International. Students had the opportunity to purchase a rose for a special...

Although Glen Rock has gender neutral bathrooms such as the one picture, students are also able to use bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.

Federal transgender bathroom policy changes won’t affect Glen Rock schools

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer February 24, 2017

With the new Presidential administration, the country has been shot into a controversial era of contradictory opinions on social change, one of the most prevalent being the rights of the transgender community....

The Rock takes on new meaning for varsity hockey team

“The Rock” takes on new meaning for varsity hockey team

by Michelle DeMaria, Instagram Manager February 24, 2017

Tonight the varsity hockey team will play in its second state championship, but it will not necessarily take place where they had always dreamed. After conflicting events at the Prudential Center in...

Hockey team hosts annual pancake breakfast

Hockey team hosts annual pancake breakfast

by Kaitlyn Crasey, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

Glen Rock High School has a vast array of clubs and extra-curricular activities. These activities all have a various means of funding to ensure that they can continue. The Glen Rock Hockey team holds an...

Computers in B-154 will be removed when the new one-to-one initiative is introduced.

One-to-one laptop initiative will remove computer lab, laptop carts

by Abby Stern, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

Provided the Board of Education adds the one-to-one initiative to the 2017/18 budget, students will receive school-issued laptops in the fall.  Laptops will be distributed each year and will be returned...

In order to lessen the yearly budget, six middle schools sports will likely be cut next year.

Sidelined: Middle school to potentially remove six athletic programs

by Julia Rooney, Managing Editor February 14, 2017

There may be six fewer sports offered for middle school students next year. The preliminary action for Glen Rock Middle School to remove any sport already offered by the Glen Rock Recreational Department...

Betsy Wald smiles, reflecting on fond memories during her time at the library.

Public librarian steps down after five years

by Isis Kirkland, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

Glen Rock Public Library director Betsy Wald resigned from the library after five years on Feb 3. Wald is leaving to pursue personal interests after being a librarian for many years. “I love my...

Kaitlyn Arcede sings ‘Halo’ at the Christopher Barron Dance Fundraiser last year.

Christopher Barron Dance Fundraiser to end after four years

by Jordan Carr, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

When a Glen Rock alumnus wanted to honor his deceased best friend, he did so for four years by hosting the Christopher Barron Dance Fundraiser. This year, however, the fundraiser will not be continued. Christopher...

China is one of three countries whose official language is mandarin.

Seventh grade adds Mandarin class

by Diarra Smith, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

The middle school has begun offering Mandarin as a class for students in seventh grade and up. This decision has some students jumping at the opportunity to learn a new language. However, some students...

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