Kearny School District -

🚨Reminder: All Kearny School District Schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of President's Day.

Garfield School was proud to honor our amazing crossing guards today! They enjoyed coffee and donuts courtesy of the Garfield School PTA, while our students presented them with handmade cards, certificates, and a special poem read by the Student Council.
Thank you to Kearny PD Lt. David Rakowski and the Hudson County Improvement Authority for coordinating this special district-wide event. We are so grateful for all our crossing guards do to keep us safe!

In collaboration with the Hudson County Transportation Management Association and the Roosevelt School PTA, Roosevelt School celebrated their crossing guards - Eusebio, Mindy, Norma, and Robert - in recognition of their selfless dedication and service to our school community. No matter the weather, these individuals show up to ensure the safety of our students and families.

Congratulations to Haley Felix for an outstanding performance at this year’s NJ Poetry Out Loud Region 6 competition: Hudson, Bergen, Passaic Counties.

Haley made it to the third and final round and did an amazing job reciting her three poems. Her hard work and dedication to this unique opportunity landed her a spot in the top ten. This was no small feat as the NJ P.O.L. representative pointed out that this year’s competition was a tight race and the most talented she had seen in her five years of holding the position. One of the judges was originally from Kearny and she made sure to go up to Haley and let her know that she did a great job representing Kearny High School. We are very proud of Haley and all of the students that participated in poetry Out Loud’s special 250th Americana themed competition this year.

Garfield School is proud of our students who were "Caught Being Kind" in the month of January!

Congratulations to Garfield School's January Students of the Month!

KHS Parents & Families! You are cordially invited to an Afternoon Tea with Superintendent Flora Encarnacao on Thursday, Feb 5, 2026.
🕔 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 Kearny High School Scan the QR code or RSVP using the link below to register and join us for an afternoon of connection and exchange!
https://forms.gle/VFUGRKZK6QkLXnKp9

Lincoln Middle School, you’re invited! 🫖 Spend an hour with Superintendent Flora Encarnacao on Wednesday, Feb 4th (2:30–3:30 PM) for tea and conversation. Scan the QR code to let us know you’re coming!

Washington School families are invited to an Afternoon Tea with Superintendent Flora Encarnacao on Tuesday, February 3, from 3:00–4:00 PM.

Please save the date, register in advance, and join us for an afternoon of connection and conversation.

Register here: https://forms.gle/PQdPhDHVacmDXxL56

During Franklin School's recent Winter Concert, Ms. Klein’s MD class proudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance using their communication devices. Each student participated in their own way, demonstrating effort, independence, and voice through multiple modes of communication.

The Kearny School District is proud of Franklin School’s continued commitment to inclusion and creating authentic, student-centered experiences for all. 💫

Schuyler Families — Tomorrow! ☕🌸
Join us for Afternoon Tea with Superintendent Flora Encarnacao tomorrow: January 29, from 3:00–4:00 PM at Schuyler School.

We look forward to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community.
Please be sure to scan the QR code or click on the link below to register in advance.

https://forms.gle/r8K91rLtZkf74yQs9

We hope to see you there!

Kearny Schools: To ensure the safety of our students and staff, all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.

RESCHEDULED: Roosevelt School's Afternoon Tea with the Superintendent has been postponed until February 10th, 2026.
To RSVP, please fill out the Google Form, linked here: https://forms.gle/2SLdgHDCJNWZyrwh6

❄️Due to the current winter storm, all schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26. Please be safe and enjoy the rest of the weekend.☃️

Roosevelt’s sixth grade Peer leaders visited PreK through 2nd grade classrooms for No Name Calling Week and read stories focusing on kindness in our community.

Kearny High School students from Mrs. Cassidy’s and Ms. Hansen’s Short Story classes are officially published authors! Of 104 submitted entries, 89 were accepted for publication across two Young Writers anthologies: Fright Club and Stranger Sagas.
Congratulations to our authors—we can’t wait to see your names in print!

🍵Franklin School Families! Join us for an Afternoon Tea with Superintendent Flora Encarnacao on Thursday, January 22nd, from 3:00–4:00 PM.

Please save the date, register in advance by filling out the Google Form linked below, and join us for an afternoon of connection and conversation.

Register here: https://forms.gle/PQdPhDHVacmDXxL56