Kearny School District -

Franklin School is kicking off a brand new school year with an important mindset: every student learns and solves problems in their own unique way.

To celebrate this, students in Mrs. Komurek-DeMatos' classes were asked to reflect on a fun and insightful question:
"What type of math person are you?"

This activity helps set the tone for a classroom where all math minds are valued — because there's no one right way to be a “math person.”

Here’s to a year full of growth, discovery, and confidence in math!

Franklin School wishes all students a school year filled with love, kindness, growth, creativity, learning, exploration, and joy — but above all, kindness.

🍎🍯 Wishing a sweet and joyful New Year to all in our school community celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tova!

The Kearny School District honors the lives lost and remembers the heroes who rose on 9/11. We will never forget. 🕊️

Many thanks to Maria Zepeda and Kid City for their generous donation of 200 ten-dollar gift cards for our students!

Thank you, Senator Angela McKnight, for visiting Washington, Franklin, and Garfield Schools and providing many of our students with new backpacks and school supplies!

Motivational speaker and author of the book I'm Just a Kid with an IEP kicked off our Faculty Field Day 2025 with a powerful keynote.! #OurStruggleIsOurStrength #OneMomentAway

New Faculty Orientation is underway! We are so pleased to welcome our new staff to the Kearny School District.

Shout-outs, and Tigers and Fun, oh my! The Elementary/ESL Summer Program wrapped up their last week with unforgettable fun! We had a visit from the Schuyler Tiger and our weekly shout outs! We also celebrated the last day with some exciting inflatables and awesome games presented by our Middle School students and teachers! We hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer!

🎪 Week 4 at ESY: Circus Spectacular! 🎪

Students and staff stepped right up in their brightest, boldest, and most exciting circus-themed outfits — and the fun didn’t stop there! 🤹‍♀️🤡🎩

We juggled our way through a day full of fine and gross motor activities like sack races, beanbag toss, jumbo Jenga, spin art, cup stacking, and more. 🎨🏃‍♂️🎯

The grand finale? Delicious circus treats — snow cones and popcorn, of course! 🍧🍿

Big cheers for our amazing ESY performers this week!

From Shout Outs to Laser Shows, the Elementary/ESL Summer Program is definitely rocking! Students are learning, dancing, and making summer memories together!

Week 3 of ESY was full of sunshine and smiles! ☀️

Students continued their weekly scavenger hunt fun with a lemonade theme, searching high and low for all things zesty and bright! ✨

They also tapped into their creative side by constructing and decorating their own kites, then took to the outdoors to watch them soar. 🪁💨

We wrapped up the week by wearing yellow and cooling off with some fresh-squeezed fun at the ESY lemonade stand—a sweet end to a cheerful week! 💛🍋💛

📣 Save the Date: The Board of Education Meeting previously scheduled for July 28th has been changed to 🗓️ July 21 at 🕧 7pm at the Board Office: 172 Midland Avenue. The public is welcome to attend.

Week 2 of ESY is in the books! 🍦🫧

This week was all about ice cream and bubbles—two of summer’s favorite things!

Our students enjoyed completing an ice cream scavenger hunt, followed by bubble fun and popsicles! 😎

Here’s to learning, laughter, and lots of sticky smiles. Bring on Week 3! 💙✨

#ESY2025 #SummerLearningFun

First Week of ESY = A Splashing Success! (Part 2)

We kicked off our Extended School Year with a Beach & Ocean theme, and our students dove right into the fun!
Early in the week, they explored with a Beach Scavenger Hunt, discovering seashells, sunglasses, and more! The fun continued with hands-on activities like dot painting, playdough ocean creations, bean bag toss games, fishing, and time at the sensory table.

We’re off to a fantastic start and can’t wait to see what next week brings! 🌞🌊🐠 #ESY2025 #BeachWeek #LearningThroughPlay

First Week of ESY = A Splashing Success!

We kicked off our Extended School Year with a Beach & Ocean theme, and our students dove right into the fun!
🏖️ Early in the week, they explored with a Beach Scavenger Hunt, discovering seashells, sunglasses, and more! The fun continued with hands-on activities like dot painting, playdough ocean creations, bean bag toss games, fishing, and time at the sensory table.

We’re off to a fantastic start and can’t wait to see what next week brings! 🌞🌊🐠 #ESY2025 #BeachWeek #LearningThroughPlay

Our very own KHS Band Member, Rossy Ramirez, has been accepted into the Juilliard School of Music’s MAP Pre-College Program! This advanced opportunity allows students to study and perform with some of New York City’s greatest musicians and educators.

Rossy is a member of the KHS Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Musical Theater Program. Outside of KHS, she regularly performs with the Bloomfield Youth Band, and has also played with the New Jersey Wind Symphony, TCNJ honors wind ensemble, and with the Stevens Institute of Technology Wind Ensemble.

Congratulations Rossy! We are so proud of you!

At this year's senior picnic, our students were overcome with emotion as they received words of celebration and encouragement from their teachers, family and friends. The Red Letter Project, spearheaded by Sophomore class advisor Emilee Marshall, celebrates their journey and cheers them on as they take their next steps. We thank Ms. Marshall - who secured more than 500 letters addressed to every senior - for inaugurating this project.

The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board of Education Meeting 📆 Monday, June 16, 2025 🕐7PM 📌KHS: 336 Devon Street The public is welcome to attend.