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🎓 Decision Day 2025 at KHS! 🎉 Kearny High School seniors proudly repped their college gear and made it official by signing their names and future alma maters on the Decision Day banner as they kicked off graduation season in style. ✍️🎓

Kearny High School Selected for Inclusion in Varsity Yearbook's Portfolio Volume 30 Kearny High School is proud to announce its yearbook has been selected for inclusion in Varsity Yearbook’s prestigious Portfolio — a showcase celebrating the most exceptional yearbooks in the country printed by Varsity Yearbook. This honor places Kearny High School among just 617 schools featured in this year’s volume, out of which more than 2,100 examples were thoughtfully curated. Portfolio highlights yearbooks that demonstrate consistent excellence in both verbal and visual elements, exemplary coverage and top-notch photography. Representing the top books printed by Varsity Yearbook, this collection reflects the passion, skill and collaboration behind each yearbook staff. This award marks the third consecutive honor for our Yearbook advisor, Ms. Dlugosh!

On Thursday May 15th, KHS Broadcasting students Jasmine Viera, Aurora Latona, Rebecca Fontes, Mauricio Gomez, and Gabriela Novillo participated in the 2025 High School Film Challenge and Workshop at Jackson Liberty High School with Mr. Miller. The students attended workshops from industry professionals on cinematography, horror film special effects, and social media branding. The students also created a 3 minute short to compete alongside other schools, compared techniques and resources, shared work, and asked questions to the guests. The students received feedback, as well as career and field advice.

KHS Broadcasting would like to thank today's guest speakers Kalleen Rose Ozanic and Kerry Golden for their time. Conducted with an in-person and virtual session respectively, the guests provided unique journalism, television, and media industry knowledge and insight.

🌍🎨 Congratulations to Sofia Silva Gauilanes, a Roosevelt 6th grader, on earning Honorable Mention in the Hudson County Improvement Authority’s 2025 Earth Day Art Contest! Her artwork, inspired by this year’s theme “Clean Streets, Clean Waters,” was celebrated at the awards ceremony and is on display at Liberty Science Center through May. 🌊🧼🖌️

In observance of Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

On May 20th, Kearny High School proudly held its first induction ceremony for the National Mathematics Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta. This event marked the establishment of our inaugural charter, dedicated to recognizing excellence in mathematics. During the ceremony, 30 senior students were formally inducted into the society, celebrating their academic achievements and passion for mathematics. As founding members of our chapter, these students pave the way for future scholars and set a strong precedent for mathematical excellence within our school community. Congratulations to all inductees and look forward to the continued success of Mu Alpha Theta at our school.

Kearny Schools Family Fun Night for students for deaf and hard of hearing and their families.

Franklin School-Ms. Abrams’s class enjoyed exploring the life cycle of a butterfly!

History came to life today at Garfield School, where 4th graders hosted their annual Wax Museum event. Dressed as their favorite historical figures, from Rosa Parks and Dr. Seuss to Taylor Swift and Jackie Robinson, students transformed the gymnasium into a living gallery. Each student stood beside a hand-crafted tri-fold presentation filled with fascinating facts, ready to "come to life" at the press of a button. Parents and teachers were invited to walk through the museum, pressing buttons to hear short, student-delivered biographies.

KHS Auto Shop 🔧🔥 Hard work, horsepower, and hustle! These students are dominating the shop! 🚗

Ms. Kolheffer and Ms. Klein's class at Franklin School released their butterflies 🦋 yesterday after learning about the life cycle and the changes they went through. Students in Ms. Hatfield's class Kearny High School also took part in this special activity, releasing their butterflies at their school as well. Thank you to Mrs. DeLima for giving both schools the opportunity to experience this! ☀️ All the students had a great time enjoying the sunshine and the butterflies! 🦋☀️

Honoring excellence in education:🏆 The May 19th Board of Education meeting honored this year's recipients of the Governor's Educator of the Year Awards, featuring our Teachers of the Year, Educational Service Professionals of the Year, 2024 Exemplary Educators, and our Outstanding Employees of the Year. Learn more about each of our distinguished professionals in a Special Edition e-Newsletter, linked here: https://secure.smore.com/n/b5xdw

🪴Lincoln Middle School Families are invited to attend the May Family Engagement Night on Wednesday, May 21st. Join us in the garden as we connect with nature, reduce stress, and learn more about environmental stability. Sign up at bit.ly/lmsgarden

The rainy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the Roosevelt Kindergarten crew! 🌧️🚌🐾 Yesterday’s trip to Turtle Back Zoo was full of smiles, laughs, and wild adventures.

Congratulations to our Athletes of the month!!! Chris DelRosario ~ Boys Volleyball and the Softball Seniors ~ Jordan Bailey, Alana Irizarry, Victoria Pereyra, Yaritza Cabrera, Aliana Crucinta and Angelica Velez.

The Board of Education proudly announced a special honor for Mr. Viscuso at the April board meeting, with his family present. In recognition of his many years of dedication to the Kearny High School Athletics Program, a dedicated space named Viscuso Hall will be created as part of the athletic trophy case renovation, expected to be completed in August. Mr. Viscuso was very surprised and deeply honored by this gesture!

Spring is in full bloom at Kearny Schools, and so is our latest e-Newsletter! 🌸 Catch up on all the contests, achievements, and inspiring acts of philanthropy from our students. In this edition: exciting STEM challenges, cross-country generosity, beautiful MOO-sic, and so much more! Click the link below to read more: https://secure.smore.com/n/d1aet

Students from Roosevelt Elementary, Garfield Elementary, and Lincoln Middle School were recognized during the April 28th board meeting for their participation at this year’s Hudson County STEM Showcase and NJIT eSTEM Competition. The Kearny School District is proud to celebrate their creativity, innovation, and dedication to STEM and congratulates them on their outstanding achievements.

Kearny High School’s Success students welcomed spring with their annual gardening project, a hands-on experience that nurtured both academic growth and social connection. Our young botanists explored the process of planting seeds and took pride in watching their flowers — and confidence — bloom. Thank you to Cali Carting and Moran Towing for their continued support of our students.