Students from Roosevelt Elementary, Garfield Elementary, and Lincoln Middle School were recognized during the April 28th board meeting for their participation at this yearās 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 Schoolās 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 ā and confidence ā bloom. Thank you to Cali Carting and Moran Towing for their continued support of our students.
The Kearny School District is hiring! Join us at the annual Community Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7th at the Board Office: 172 Midland Ave.
šToday, May 7th, alternate side parking is suspended around the perimeter of the Board Office on Forest Street and Elm Street.
The following positions are currently available:
Paraprofessionals
Substitute teachers
Teaching Positions
And more!
We will see you at the fair!
Today is National School Nurse Day! The Kearny School District proudly celebrates our
dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses
www.schoolnurseday.org.
The 2024-25 District Calendar has been updated. š Due to unused emergency/snow days, all schools will be closed on Friday, May 23rd and Tuesday, June 10th.
https://www.kearnyschools.com/page/district-calendars
The Kearny School District proudly celebrates our dedicated educators whose passion, creativity, and care empower every student to thriveāthank you for inspiring minds and shaping futures every day. š Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
The ESL Honor Society recently inducted 13 new members and presented 8 graduating seniors with their honor cords. We are incredibly proud of the notable academic achievements and leadership demonstrated by these outstanding students!
Congratulations, Gabby Pifano, on your commitment to continue your education and athletic career at the University of East Stroudsburg.Ā We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Discovery in action at the Roosevelt School Science Fair! š¬āØ Huge thanks to Mrs. Nolan for making it all possible!
šReminder: The Kearny School District will its regular Board of Education Meeting:
ā7 pm
šKearny 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 hatcheryās educational pond. Students learned about fishing, forestry and natural resources and it was an educational and recreational fun day!
Ā”Primer Concurso de OrtografĆa en EspaƱol!
Ā”El 22 de abril de 2025 celebramos nuestro primer Concurso de OrtografĆa en EspaƱol, siguiendo las reglas oficiales del National Spanish Spelling Bee! Dieciocho estudiantes increĆbles compitieron durante 7 rondas intensas.
1er lugar (campeona): Emily AlarcĆ³n Gallegos, 7Āŗ grado
2Āŗ lugar: Joselyn Espinoza Morquecho, 8Āŗ grado
3er lugar: MarĆa Paz GutiĆ©rrez Merizalde, 8Āŗ grado
Ā”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 AlarcĆ³n Gallegos
2nd Place: 8th grader Joselyn Espinoza Morquecho
3rd Place: 8th grader MarĆa Paz GutiĆ©rrez 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. š¼š
Darryl āDMCā 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 journeyāopening up about his battles with substance abuse, addiction, and mental health.
Addressing students during the April 22nd assembly, McDaniels reminded them:
āIām 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 rememberāassignments donāt stop when school ends. They just get harder.ā
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! š
Beep beep! š Itās 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!š¦ š
š° 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.
