The Kearny High School 2025 senior play is āPuffsā by Matt Cox, a parody of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the "Puffs": that is, members of the Hogwarts house, Hufflepuff.
The play will be performed on December 5 & 6 at 7:00pm in the Kearnyās High School auditorium under the direction of Milagros Gonzalez. The cost of the ticket is $6 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults. All proceeds go to the class of 2026.
The play will be performed on December 5 & 6 at 7:00pm in the Kearnyās High School auditorium under the direction of Milagros Gonzalez. The cost of the ticket is $6 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults. All proceeds go to the class of 2026.
Over the course of October, Mrs. Pabst, Mrs. Nolan, and Roosevelt School students have been actively learning about the environment and the importance of protecting our planet. Our 6th graders culminated their lessons on water systems and pollution by partnering with the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to collect trash along the Passaic River bankāgathering an impressive 12 bags of garbage!
The 6th-grade students also had the opportunity to observe microorganisms in partially treated wastewater from a wastewater treatment plant under a microscope to understand better how water is cleaned and returned safely to the environment. In addition, students in grades 4ā6 attended an assembly led by Mr. Brooks from PVSC on the Passaic River Restoration Program.
To further our environmental efforts, members of the KHS S.A.V.E. Club visited students in grades 4ā6 to launch a plastic wrapper recycling initiative. The goal is to collect enough wrappers to earn a bench for our school made entirely from recycled plasticāan exciting step forward in our journey toward EcoSchools certification!
The 6th-grade students also had the opportunity to observe microorganisms in partially treated wastewater from a wastewater treatment plant under a microscope to understand better how water is cleaned and returned safely to the environment. In addition, students in grades 4ā6 attended an assembly led by Mr. Brooks from PVSC on the Passaic River Restoration Program.
To further our environmental efforts, members of the KHS S.A.V.E. Club visited students in grades 4ā6 to launch a plastic wrapper recycling initiative. The goal is to collect enough wrappers to earn a bench for our school made entirely from recycled plasticāan exciting step forward in our journey toward EcoSchools certification!
š Mock Trick-or-Treat Fun! š¬
Franklin School ABA and PSD students participated in their 3rd Annual Mock Trick-or-Treat event! This special activity provides wonderful opportunities for students to practice their communication and socialization skills in a fun, engaging way.
We were thrilled to have our Junior peers join us again this yearāpromoting inclusivity, friendship, and community spirit. š¬š¤
Franklin School ABA and PSD students participated in their 3rd Annual Mock Trick-or-Treat event! This special activity provides wonderful opportunities for students to practice their communication and socialization skills in a fun, engaging way.
We were thrilled to have our Junior peers join us again this yearāpromoting inclusivity, friendship, and community spirit. š¬š¤
The Kearny School District would like to extend sincerest gratitude to the Corbett family for their outstanding dedication and service. Congratulations on your recognition from the Governorās Council on Substance Use Disorder - three generations strong and the first in New Jersey to serve together on the Board of the Kearny Municipal Alliance. Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in our community.
At Franklin School, students in Ms. Abramsā MD class put their science skills to work with a festive pumpkin volcano experiment! š Weāre grateful to the Franklin PTA for providing the pumpkins and helping bring science to life in our classroom!
Sensory fun with pumpkins at Franklin School! Ms. Kleinās class had some sensory fun today with our OT, Ms. Elisa! The students loved scooping out their pumpkin and exploring the slimy, squishy seeds. It was a hands-on activity full of smiles, giggles, and great sensory learning! šāØ
From flying drones to diving into AI and Virtual Reality, our KHS Computer Science students experienced the power of computing firsthand at Montclair State University! Huge thanks to the amazing professors and students who shared their passion and inspired the next generation of tech innovators. #DayOfComputing #STEMEducation
The Kearny School District would like to celebrate Instructional Supervisor Karen Cristalli for sharing her expertise at the NJ School Boards Association's Workshop 2025! Her session, G&T 101, focused on gifted education and empowered educators to recognize and support students with exceptional potential through meaningful classroom strategies and advocacy.
The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board of Education meeting tonight:
š October 27, 2025
š7pm
šThe board office: 172 Midland Avenue
The public is welcome to attend.
š October 27, 2025
š7pm
šThe board office: 172 Midland Avenue
The public is welcome to attend.
Franklin School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and art. Thank you to our generous supporters: Kearny ShopRite, Legacy Dance Company, and Bubble Laundromat (Christina Piedra) for helping make this celebration truly memorable. We are also grateful to Jorge Ponce and Elizabeth Santacruz for coordinating talented dancers from Afovic USA Filial New Jersey and AgrupaciĆ³n FolklĆ³rica Los Amigos de New Jersey, and to the Peruvian American Cultural Association at Rutgers Newark for bringing the alpaca and cuy mascots to life.
At Franklin School, Ms. Kleinās MD class brewed up some Halloween magic! With the help of our speech therapist, Ms. Camila, students worked together to make a Halloween potion that bubbled and fizzed in all kinds of spooky ways.
Thank you to the Kearny Fire Department and Firefighter Mike for teaching the Garfield School PreK-4th grade students the importance of fire safety!
Garfield School's 6th grade scientists were diving deep into their model pond ecosystems! They learned to distinguish between abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living) factors to understand how a habitat truly functions.
The students collected water samples, observed the tiny microscopic life under a microscope as they prepare their ponds for their frogs to live in.
The students collected water samples, observed the tiny microscopic life under a microscope as they prepare their ponds for their frogs to live in.
In Garfield School, rhythm is a team sport! š„ Mr. Burzynski's 5th grade music class performed a dynamic three-part Orff ensemble (tubanos, xylophones, and movement). Students used their newly mastered 16th note rhythms to build a complex, layered groove!
At Garfield School, Mrs. Berberianās 4th Grade students celebrated the end of Amplify CKLA Unit 1 by playing Candy Land!
During this unit, we read Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. We learned that Candy Land was invented by Eleanor Abbott, a schoolteacher who had polio. While she was recovering, she wanted to make something fun for children who were sick and had to stay in the hospitalāmany of them in iron lungs. Her goal was to bring them comfort and joy through play.
Before our game, we watched a short video about how Candy Land was created and learned how it connects to our book. It was a sweet way to celebrate all our hard work!
During this unit, we read Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. We learned that Candy Land was invented by Eleanor Abbott, a schoolteacher who had polio. While she was recovering, she wanted to make something fun for children who were sick and had to stay in the hospitalāmany of them in iron lungs. Her goal was to bring them comfort and joy through play.
Before our game, we watched a short video about how Candy Land was created and learned how it connects to our book. It was a sweet way to celebrate all our hard work!
Roosevelt School held their Summer Reading Celebration with crafts, games and certificates to commemorate their literary accomplishments. We loved celebrating our amazing readers who kept the pages turning all summer long! Keep shining, Roosevelt Readers!š«š
š§” Today, Garfield School wore orange for World Unity Day! š§”
World Unity Day is about recognizing our shared humanity and promoting peace and togetherness around the globe.
The color orange symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and warmth which are the perfect qualities for building a stronger, more connected world!
World Unity Day is about recognizing our shared humanity and promoting peace and togetherness around the globe.
The color orange symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and warmth which are the perfect qualities for building a stronger, more connected world!
Franklin School students from Ms. De Matos's and Mrs. Russo's classes had a great time experimenting with a chemical reaction using cola and Mentos, watching in excitement as the two substances created an explosive eruption!
Garfield School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month! In the mornings, the students danced to famous Spanish songs as they entered the building and our ESL students taught us a Spanish Word of the Day during morning announcements. It was a great way to celebrate the rich tapestry of the Hispanic and Latino cultures!
Congratulations to our i-Ready Summer Math Contest winners! Their hard work computed perfectly and added up to some big wins!
