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The Kardinals Will Souza scores a career-high 39 points in yesterday's victory over the Ferris Bulldogs 60 - 51. Luis Rodriguez and Caleb Baptista each contributed 8 points and a great team effort.

⭐Kearny High School held their annual Poetry Out Loud schoolwide competition on Thursday, January 9th. The student performers and the Emcees running the show worked hard to make it a night to remember for the families and friends in attendance and we are very proud of all of them. Our first place winner Isabella Held Gonzalez will be competing at the Region 6 Competition at Passaic County Community College on February 6th. Special thanks to teachers: Laurie Keim, Ashley Dlugosh, Ashli Cassidy, Shania Medina, Stacy Deluca and Patrick Cassidy for organizing this event and acting as judges for the program. ⭐Poetry Out Loud, a free national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, encourages high school students across the country to learn about great works of classic and contemporary poetry through memorization and recitation. Not only do they share their interpretation and delivery of poetry; they also vie for awards and scholarships totaling $50,000.

Yesterday, the Lady Kards wrestled their first varsity match vs. Bogota/Ridgefield—an exciting day for our program.

🎉✨ Lincoln Middle School Spelling Bee Recap! ✨🎉 After 10 thrilling rounds consisting of vocabulary and spelling, 30 incredible students tackled over 80 challenging words with courage and skill. A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Wilkins Rojas Jr., who emerged as our champion! 🏆👏 Wilkins will proudly represent Lincoln Middle School at the Hudson County Spelling Bee, hosted by Hudson County Schools of Technology, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Good luck, Wilkins! Your Lincoln Middle School family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🎊🐝

📢 Exciting news! Registration for the Winter/Spring Semester at Kearny Adult School opens next week on January 14th! Explore our range of courses, schedules, and fees by scanning the QR code or visiting the Kearny Adult School page on the district website.

Kearny High School members of the FBLA club attended the FBLA North Central Summit at Seton Hall, where they had the opportunity to engage in a variety of workshops, including networking, resume building, public speaking, college preparation, and a Shark Tank-style competition. Overall, students enjoyed interacting with fellow FBLA members and gaining valuable insights from workshop leaders.

🔔Reminder! The Kearny School District will hold its Regular Board Meeting: 📅Monday, January 6, 2025 📍Board Office: 127 Midland Avenue 🕧7pm The public is welcome to attend.

January is School Board Recognition Month. We extend our thanks to the Kearny School District board members who volunteer their time to lead our public schools. Join us as we celebrate their dedication and service to ensure the success of our students.

🎉 Happy New Year from the Kearny School District! Here’s to a 2025 filled with growth, connection, and endless possibilities for our students, staff, and community! 💫

Habari Gani? ✨ As Kwanzaa begins, we honor the principles of unity, self-determination, and collective work. The Kearny School District wishes our community a meaningful and joyful celebration. ❤️🖤💚

Let the light of the menorah shine bright this Hanukkah season! 🕎 The Kearny School District sends warm wishes for love, joy, and peace to all who celebrate. ✨

May your days be merry and bright! ✨ The Kearny School District wishes our students, families, and staff a joyful Christmas filled with peace, love, and warmth. 🎁🎅❄️

Franklin School Pre-K students wrapped up their clothing study with a special visit from the Kearny Fire Department! They learned all about how the firefighter's clothing and equipment helps keep them safe and protected. Thank you KFD for a great visit!

At KHS, Mr. Vega's honors chemistry classes were busy in the workshop, crafting ornaments over the last two days using redox reactions to plate pieces of steel with copper.

Kearny High School's Glamour Gals Chapter has been very busy over the last two months! The students have painted nails, made Thanksgiving crafts, and spent time with the amazing community at Alaris Health! This past week they made and wrote holiday cards for their friends at Alaris and are looking forward to their next visit in January!

🔔Happy Holidays from the Kearny School District! All schools will be closed from 12/24 through 1/1/25. Schools will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd on a normal schedule.

Save the date! Parents and guardians are invited to "Coffee with the Superintendent" at your child's school. 🕧Each event will be held from 9am-10am. 📆Washington: January 22 📆Garfield: January 24 📆Franklin: January 28 📆Schuyler: January 30 📆Roosevelt: February 5 📆LMS: February 6 📆KHS: February 11

🔔Reminder! Kearny School District will operate on a single session schedule on Monday, 12/23. All students in grades PreK-12 will be dismissed at 12:54 for Winter Break.

🎄✨ The 10 ABA classes at Franklin School had an unforgettable Breakfast with Santa! Students enjoyed festive treats, holiday-themed crafts, and a delightful performance by the KHS Success students. Each class also created holiday decorations to deck the halls with cheer! The Franklin School Junior PEERS were fantastic elves, lending a hand to ensure every activity ran smoothly. Students also posed for pictures with Santa, courtesy of the Kearny Optimist Club. Huge thanks to Mrs. Klein and Mrs. Best for organizing this magical event. The students had a wonderful time creating memories with friends and are officially in the holiday spirit! ❄️🎉

🎅🎁 Santa made a jolly appearance at Franklin School’s Breakfast with Santa, bringing joy to all 10 ABA classes! Students participated in crafts, created holiday decorations to brighten the halls, and watched a delightful performance by the KHS Success students. The Franklin School Junior PEERS were excellent elves, helping facilitate the fun. Students also posed for pictures with Santa, courtesy of the Kearny Optimist Club. Best of all, Santa handed out toys to all the nicest girls and boys! Big thanks to Mrs. Klein and Mrs. Best for making this holiday celebration one to remember. The magic of the season is alive at Franklin School! 🎄❤️