What a wonderful day at Garfield School! 😊 Author Lenny Hort joined us to share his stories, autograph books, and talk about life as a writer — and he had everyone laughing along. 📚✨ A huge thank you to Mr. Hort for inspiring our students!
🛠️🎉 Garfield School’s Engineers traveled to NJIT after seven weeks of intense preparation to compete in the elementary STEM competition — facing off against 40 other schools. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, teamwork, and creativity. Please join us in congratulating these students! Congratulations Blaik, Amir, Elizabeth, Nicole, Stev, and Isabella. Thank you to their coaches, Ms. Curry & Mrs. Hester-Fearon and of course the NJIT Mentor, Garima Thapa!
Kearny students stepped up to the plate at the March 12 Day of Computing at the Yogi Berra Museum ⚾💻
Elementary and middle school learners explored Baseball in STEM, 3D printing, and Piper Computer Kits, building creativity and computational thinking skills. Thank you to the Northern New Jersey Computer Science Hub for coordinating this engaging learning experience.
Elementary and middle school learners explored Baseball in STEM, 3D printing, and Piper Computer Kits, building creativity and computational thinking skills. Thank you to the Northern New Jersey Computer Science Hub for coordinating this engaging learning experience.
Garfield School: Did you know March is Music in Our Schools Month? This week in music class, Kindergartners used classroom instruments to tell the story “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” They chose which instruments fit best with each part of the story, then practiced resting position, taking turns, and playing technique for our unpitched percussion instruments!
Garfield School Winter Family Engagement Night! Thanks to all the facilitators and the families for coming out.
Wishing our community a joyous Eid Al-Fitr! May this day bring peace, happiness, and blessings to all who celebrate. ✨🌙
Garfield School 6th graders visited Kearny High School to watch a preview of James and the Giant Peache. Some students even won tickets to opening night!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Garfield Elementary School 🍀
Garfield School: Our annual 6th-grade homeroom volleyball competition was a big success! 🏐 Students showed off their teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit as they competed in a fun and exciting tournament. Congratulations to Mrs. Gerbasio’s homeroom for coming out on top and earning the championship title!
As their reward, the winning team will take on the teachers in a highly anticipated volleyball match—an event everyone is looking forward to! Great job to all of our students for participating and making this such a fun and memorable experience. 🎉👏
As their reward, the winning team will take on the teachers in a highly anticipated volleyball match—an event everyone is looking forward to! Great job to all of our students for participating and making this such a fun and memorable experience. 🎉👏
Mrs. Benenati's kindergarteners at Garfield School practicing word work with a St. Patrick's day theme! 🍀
Garfield School Kindergarteners in Ms. Benenati's class are learning through art as they create St. Patrick's Day crafts. 🍀🌈🪙
The Kearny School District is excited to participate in the upcoming 2026 NJSTRIDE Virtual Job Fair and looks forward to meeting with aspiring and experienced educators interested in making a difference in our schools.
🗓 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 4:30 – 7:00 PM
🔗 Register and explore current opportunities: NJSTRIDE.org/jobfair
Please note that administrator candidates will not be interviewed at this event. We encourage educators at all stages of their careers to attend
The Board meeting, previously scheduled for Monday, March 16th has been changed to Monday, March 23rd. The public is welcome to attend.
📍Board Office at 172 Midland Avenue 🕑 7pm
📍Board Office at 172 Midland Avenue 🕑 7pm
Mrs. Wei's kindergarteners celebrated Lunar New Year last month at Garfield School.
Playground engineers in the making! 🛝 2nd grade KEEP students at Garfield School explored simple machines and forces of motion, then built paper models of playground structures.
Garfield School: Congratulations to Mr. Schalago's 5th Grade Homeroom for earning Best Homeroom Attendance in February!
Congratulations to Garfield School's February Students of the Month!
Kindergarteners at Garfield School are practicing fine motor skills while decorating their classroom for Saint Patrick's Day 🍀
Garfield School outdoor classroom is open again.☀️ Mrs. Isabella's homeroom enjoying some sunshine and school work on this beautiful day!
Help shape the future of the Kearny School District! Join us for our 2026–2031 Strategic Planning sessions and be part of the conversation as we work together to accelerate achievement and build the future. Save the dates and scan the QR code, or click on the link below, to register. Your voice matters.
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/njtgKjWmo6Sr4nfg7
All meetings will be held at Lincoln Middle School from
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00-8:00PM
Thursday, May 7, 6:00-7:30PM
Thursday, June 4, 6:00-7:30PM
For more information, visit our website:
https://www.kearnyschools.com/page/strategic-planning
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/njtgKjWmo6Sr4nfg7
All meetings will be held at Lincoln Middle School from
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00-8:00PM
Thursday, May 7, 6:00-7:30PM
Thursday, June 4, 6:00-7:30PM
For more information, visit our website:
https://www.kearnyschools.com/page/strategic-planning
