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Grover Cleveland School Has New Principal: John Bertollo
The new principal at GCMS is a familiar face to the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District.

CALDWELLS, NJ — Grover Cleveland Middle School (GCMS) will have a new principal in July, and he’s a familiar face to the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District.
Earlier this week, the board of education appointed John Bertollo as the next principal at GCMS.
Bertollo will start his new job on July 1.
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According to the district website, Bertollo has served as vice principal at James Caldwell High School. He started working in the district in 2014. Before joining JCHS, he was the assistant principal at Oak Knoll School in Summit and taught at the elementary level in Hawthorne. He received his bachelor's degree from William Paterson University and master's degree from Seton Hall University.
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Thank you Mr. Romano! JCHS will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m excited to see how I can continue helping @CWCJCHS succeed by ensuring that GCMS also succeeds! Win-win in my book! https://t.co/EPRgO2DhmF
— Grover Cleveland Middle School (@CWCGCMS2) June 23, 2020
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