Garfield School proudly donated 120 used eyeglasses and hearing aids to support Alexander Reis, KHS sophomore and Life Scout with Troup 305, with his Eagle Scout project. We are honored to support Alex's commitment to service and helping others in the community.
Garfield School Rocky's Player of the Week! Congratulations to Daniel for soaring on and off the field!

Students in Mrs. Curry’s KEEP Class at Garfield School showed off their technological know-how at the school’s STEM Fair.
Students in grades 3-6 collaborated to create inventions designed to engage, inspire, and make everyday life a little more efficient. From coding with Twister, to a sip counter, to a mood-tracking lullaby stuffie, Garfield’s young innovators demonstrated creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving at every turn. 💡✨
Students in grades 3-6 collaborated to create inventions designed to engage, inspire, and make everyday life a little more efficient. From coding with Twister, to a sip counter, to a mood-tracking lullaby stuffie, Garfield’s young innovators demonstrated creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving at every turn. 💡✨
Garfield School: Our 6th graders had an amazing time on their class trip to Urban Air! 🎉 Students enjoyed a day filled with fun, laughter, and exciting activities while making memories with classmates. It was a great opportunity to celebrate all of their hard work and teamwork throughout the year!










Last weeks Rocky's Player of the Week! Congratulations to Malia Barbosa for soaring on and off the field!

Due to the NJ Primary Election Day on June 2, 2026, all schools will operate on a single session schedule. Students in grades PreK-12 will be dismissed at 12:54pm.


On Memorial Day, the Kearny School District honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

On Memorial Day, the Kearny School District honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Curious minds in the library! 📚 Fourth graders tackled a hands-on STEM challenge: creating marble mazes using play‑dough and paper plates. They planned, built, tested, and cheered as marbles sped through twists and turns. 💡🌀










🚨 Join the Kearny School District team!
We’re hiring paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, teaching positions, and more at our Community Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 11:00am–2:00pm at the Kearny Board of Education Office. Scan the QR code or apply online today! 🍎❤️
We’re hiring paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, teaching positions, and more at our Community Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 11:00am–2:00pm at the Kearny Board of Education Office. Scan the QR code or apply online today! 🍎❤️

👟🚓 Garfield School students started the day off on the right foot at our Walk with a Cop to School event! Students, staff, families, and local officers came together to promote safety, healthy habits, and positive community connections. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special morning of smiles, conversations, and school spirit! 💙 #GarfieldSchool #WalkWithACop #CommunityStrong #SchoolSpirit #HealthyHabits


🚢 As part of our transportation unit, Kindergarten KEEP students at Garfield School designed and tested boats that float — and one brilliant builder made a boat that held 30 marbles without sinking! 🎉 Students explored problem-solving, creativity, and basic physics while having so much fun.





Reminder: The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Monday, May 18, 2026
🕖 7pm
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street.
The public is welcome to attend.
🗓️ Monday, May 18, 2026
🕖 7pm
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street.
The public is welcome to attend.

Garfield School first graders visit the library to read "Don't Blow Your Top" — a sweet lesson on managing big emotions — then turned those feelings into colorful volcano art. Loud eruptions, quiet breaths, and lots of proud smiles




Congratulations to our Garfield School Player of the Week! This student stood out for their strong athletic performance, positive attitude, ano commitment to teamwork. Their great character and sportsmanship make them a true leader both on and off the field. Keep up the amazing work!

Who deserves a standing ovation? Last week Garfield School Student Council surprised our incredible staff with Super Star Teacher Awards for Teacher Appreciation! Students shared heartfelt notes, cheers, and small tokens to celebrate teachers who inspire, support, and go the extra mile. ❤️




Roar-some day in KEEP at Garfield School! 🦖 First-grade students created their own dinosaur fossils — digging, molding, and examining prints while learning about paleontology and Earth’s ancient past. These hands-on activities spark curiosity and build scientific thinking. 🌍✨

Garfield School: Mrs. Gerbasio’s students used roller coasters to experiment and discover how drop height affects the velocity of an object… in this case, a marble!






Kindergarten library classes at Garfield School took a field trip to the outdoor classroom to enjoy the nice weather and read outside!




Garfield School geared up for NJSLA with a high-energy pep rally! 🎭 Students and teachers loved a theater club skit and friendly rounds of "Teacher Feud" &. "Student Feud." We are all ready to take the test!🏆 #NJSLA #SchoolSpirit










