Philip J. Rock Center and School

03/03/2026

February 2026 Rolling With The Rock Newsletter

Learn more about the exciting adventures PRC students experienced during the month of February, including a trip to LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago, Olympic-themed activities to celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics, and our Transition students heading out to work for the first time, along with our new We Rock Self Care student-run microbusiness.

February Edition

03/03/2026

Old Building Demolition Makes Way For New Playground

Say goodbye to the old "Rock" building, as demolition took place in early February 2026, making way for a new state-of-the-art playground for PRC students.

02/17/2026

We are pleased to officially announce that Nicole Englehart has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Philip J. Rock Center & School starting on 7/1/2026. Nicole brings strong leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to core values that align with the mission and vision of our new home. Her experience, collaborative approach, and dedication to students and staff position her well to lead PRC into its next chapter. Please join us in welcoming Nicole Englehart to her new role as Executive Director! We look forward to the positive impact her leadership will bring to the Philip J. Rock Center & School and its community.

12/19/2025

We’re excited to share our November–December newsletter, highlighting many of the special moments, learning experiences, and celebrations that have filled our school over the past two months. From meaningful classroom activities to festive traditions and community connections, these weeks have been full of growth and joy.

As we wrap up the year, we want to take a moment to thank our families for your continued partnership and support. We wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday season, and we look forward to the new year ahead!

November/December Edition

11/11/2025

Countdown: 0! Join us for the November 3, 2025 ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Philip J. Rock Center and School building.

11/04/2025

October 2025 Rolling with the Rock Newsletter

This October marks an exciting milestone for our school community as we officially move into our brand-new building! This transition is more than just a change in location—it represents growth, opportunity, and the future we are building together for our students.

Read more about the academic experiences and field trips the students experienced last month in the October 2025 Rolling with the Rock Newsletter:

October Edition

10/01/2025

September 2025 Rolling with the Rock Newsletter

See what staff and students have been up to with our "Rolling with the Rock" September newsletter. Our students have been busy in the classroom and taking what they've learned out into the community.

A September to Remember

09/11/2025

August 2025 Update: Building a nice thing for future generations

Bonnie Jordan, Executive Director of the Philip Rock Center and School, takes us on a tour of the new PRC building in progress, including the waiting room, dorm area, classrooms, workout room, sensory room, and cafeteria. There will be lots of natural sunlight!

09/11/2025

Welcome to the 2025-2026 PRC school year with our "Rolling with the Rock" August newsletter. Meet Nicole Englehart, Principal, Philip Rock Center and School, enjoy photos of the students' August activities, and learn about the new curriculum at PRC.

August Edition by Nicole Englehart | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, businesses and more

06/30/2025

June 2025 Update: It's amazing how quick it's happening. Our staff is very excited about the potential for this new building to be bigger and better than what we currently have. We have windows, we have drywall, we have a canopy. With new technology and equipment, we are thankful for the new facility to better serve the kids' needs.

05/28/2025

Join the PRC staff and students as they cheer on the new building progress. Stairwells are being poured, plumbing work continues, rooms are taking shape, and the roof is on. Every day brings us closer to enjoying our new home, allowing students opportunities that they haven't had, expanding technology, and access to things that they really need to be successful.

05/28/2025

Help Improve Our Community: Provide feedback to The Village of Glen Ellyn on your city walking experiences for the ADA Transition Plan.