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🔔Reminder: The Kearny School District will its regular Board of Education Meeting: ⌚7 pm 📌Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street The public is welcome to attend.

The Franklin ABA & PSD classes began their 2nd Annual Spring Activities Day with a classroom visit by the Easter Bunny. The students then participated in several fine motor and gross motor activities with the assistance of the Peer Leaders. They also had the opportunity to work on vocabulary words (e.g., "look," "throw," "match," etc.) using picture symbols. They ended the day with a fun Easter egg hunt!

On Wednesday April 23, KHS students visited the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Oxford, NJ. Students toured the facility, learned about the rainbow trout that are raised on site and then stocked in public waters across the state. In addition to a tour of the facility, raceways (concrete holding tanks) and nursery, students learned how to cast and fish on site at the hatchery’s educational pond. Students learned about fishing, forestry and natural resources and it was an educational and recreational fun day!

¡Primer Concurso de Ortografía en Español! ¡El 22 de abril de 2025 celebramos nuestro primer Concurso de Ortografía en Español, siguiendo las reglas oficiales del National Spanish Spelling Bee! Dieciocho estudiantes increíbles compitieron durante 7 rondas intensas. 1er lugar (campeona): Emily Alarcón Gallegos, 7º grado 2º lugar: Joselyn Espinoza Morquecho, 8º grado 3er lugar: María Paz Gutiérrez Merizalde, 8º grado ¡Un agradecimiento especial a Ms. Urra, Ms. Suleiman, Ms. Salvat-Vives, Ms. Connolly y Stephani Estrella Tran por ser nuestras juezas invitadas! First-Ever Spanish Spelling Bee! On April 22, 2025, we hosted our very first Spanish Spelling Bee, following the official National Spanish Spelling Bee rules! Eighteen amazing students competed across 7 intense rounds. 1st Place Champion: 7th grader Emily Alarcón Gallegos 2nd Place: 8th grader Joselyn Espinoza Morquecho 3rd Place: 8th grader María Paz Gutiérrez Merizalde Special thanks to Ms. Urra, Ms. Suleiman, Ms. Salvat-Vives, Ms. Connolly, and Stephani Estrella Tran for being our guest judges!

Today we're celebrating our exceptional administrative professionals whose dedication, organization, and support keep our school district running seamlessly - thank you for all that you do. 💼🌟

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, legendary member of the iconic hip hop group Run DMC, energized Kearny High School today with an inspiring talk that encouraged students to dream big and pursue their passions. Speaking on everything from comics and the Grammys to grammar and self-expression, the rap icon, author, philanthropist, and motivational speaker shared his personal journey—opening up about his battles with substance abuse, addiction, and mental health. Addressing students during the April 22nd assembly, McDaniels reminded them: “I’m not better, smarter, greater, or more talented than any of you. You already have the power and knowledge to be unstoppable. Music and education empower people. And remember—assignments don’t stop when school ends. They just get harder.”

On April 10, 2025, LMS Mathematics teacher Marcy Fischer attended a screening of Counted Out hosted by the Montclair State University Mathematics Department. The movie depicts how math shapes our future and allows for us to make sense of the world. The screening was followed by a community conversation and discussion panel. The panel was made up of 5 members of the math community: -Eliza Leszczynski, a professor at Montclair University -Kwabena Yeboah, an aspiring mathematics educator - Darlene Gearhart, principal of Science Park High School -Marcy Fisher, middle school teacher of mathematics in Kearny -Paula White, executive director of JerseyCAN, a statewide education policy and advocacy organization

Happy Earth Day from the Kearny School District! 🌎

Beep beep! 🚌 It’s Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we wanted to stop and wish our district bus drivers a big THANK YOU for providing safe transportation for our students every day!🚦 💛

🐰 The Kearny School District wishes all our families a hoppy Easter filled with joy, love, and sweet moments together!

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Month: Vida Quezada and Walter Flores.

Wishing our Kearny families a joyful and meaningful Passover! 🕊️ May this week be filled with peace, reflection, and cherished moments with loved ones.

🌸 Wishing our entire school community a relaxing and refreshing Spring Break! 🌞 All schools will be closed from Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, April 22!

The Kearny School District is hiring! We met many great teacher candidates at today's MSU Educators' Exchange. Visit www.kearnyschools.com and search Employment Opportunities for available positions. Join our Kardinal team!

Last week, approximately 30 KHS business students completed the final workshop at the Deloitte Academy. Students participated in several sessions learning about accounting, business, business skills, working with others and perseverance. The students worked side by side with Deloitte professionals analyzing case scenarios and doing hands-on activities.

Hudson TMA's annual Learn to Ride classes will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Kearny High School from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Children must have a parent/guardian present at all times. See the attached flyer for more information.

Kearny students in grades 3-12 are invited to attend the basketball clinic at KHS on April 17th. See flyer for details!

Franklin School's fourth graders have sprung into math with Ms. De Matos and Ms. Hinostroza in contemplation the fractional flower math equation: What is the fractional parts of the 2 different colored petals of each flower?

April 7–11 is National Assistant Principals Week! A big thank you to our amazing Assistant Principals for all the ways you contribute to the success of our schools! #APWeek25

Congratulations to KHS Senior Rebecca Fontes, whose award winning painting will be featured at a reception for the AIA Newark & Suburban Architects Student Artwork Exhibition at the Montclair Public Library on Sunday April 6th from 1:00-3:00pm. The exhibition will feature drawings, paintings, and software renderings created by students from Newark, Montclair, Orange, and Kearny who participated in AIA Newark & Suburban’s "The Holidays" Student Art Contest, receiving achievement awards for their creative and inspiring designs.