Reminder: The Kearny Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7pm at Kearny High School. The public is welcome to attend.
Happy Hanukkah from the Kearny School District. May this season being peace, happiness, love, and abundant light.
Wiggle worms at Garfield School!
⛄️ First graders from Garfield School visited the library for a snowman unit inspired by How to Catch a Snowman — then built clever traps with pretzels & marshmallows. 🍬🧩
Garfield School Third Grade Team matching in Buffalo Plaid.
Garfield School Kindergarteners took a magical mini-journey with A Pine Cone Who Was Afraid to Fall! After hearing the story of a nervous little pine cone who learns to be brave, the students built the tale right inside a cup. They added dirt for the forest floor, a pine cone as the star of the story, a snowflake for winter magic, and a tiny pine branch to show where it all began. Their "story-in-a-cup" creations brought the adventure to life and made learning feel like a forest full of un!
Kindergarteners actively engaged in learning activity centers in Ms. Benenati's classroom at Garfield School.
Garfield School first graders in Ms. Concepcion's class are learning through fun while playing a transportation Bingo game.
Rizzo's wildlife visited Garfield School!
6th graders from Garfield School KEEP class got a behind-the-scenes look at Kearny High’s broadcasting studio! 🎙️📹 Mr. Miller and his students guided them through using the microphones, cameras, audio mixers, and video switchers. Future broadcasters in the making! 👏
Garfield School congratulates the winners of our weekly library games. 😀📚🎭
Garfield School is proud to announce Mrs. Kathy Mancuso as our 2025-26 Governor’s Educator of the Year!
With 30 years of dedication to Garfield School, her classroom is truly a home away from home where every student feels loved, seen, and challenged. She doesn't just teach; she builds community. Congratulations, Mrs. Mancuso! 🍎
With 30 years of dedication to Garfield School, her classroom is truly a home away from home where every student feels loved, seen, and challenged. She doesn't just teach; she builds community. Congratulations, Mrs. Mancuso! 🍎
Did someone say fairy tales + engineering? 🧠🧩 Today at Garfield School, our KEEP first graders dove into their Fairy Tale unit with The Gingerbread Man — then put story into action by designing and building bridges to help him cross the river! 🏞️🍪 It was an amazing blend of reading, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Mrs. Berberian's class is diving into Europe’s Middle Ages, and students are having fun bringing history to life! At the end of each chapter, anyone who answers then Medieval Musings trivia question correctly gets to choose a day to serve as the class king or queen. On their royal day, they wear a crown, are addressed as “His/Her Majesty,” and enjoy making special classroom decisions—just like a real monarch!
Garfield School: Congratulations to Mrs. Abendschoen's Class for the highest attendance percentage in November!
Garfield School's sixth graders beat the rainy weather by playing Bingo during recess on Tuesday!
Congratulations to the Garfield School students who were recognized for achievements during the First Marking Period!
Santa visited Garfield School today!
Ms. Concepcion's class at Garfield School is getting into the Holiday Spirit!!!
Congratulations to Garfield School's November Students of the Month!
