Today is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Garfield School recognized our crossing guard, Pamela Washington for keeping our students safe while walking to and from school. The Junior Peers showered her with cards that were signed by all of our students, and the Hudson County Improvement Authority awarded Pamela with a plaque. A special thanks to KPD Lt. Rakowski for attending the ceremony and recognizing Pamela's contribution to our community.
Garfield School: Mrs. Gerbasio's 6th-grade classes are making board games that demonstrate competition in the wild. Her classes are learning about ecosystems and the types of organism interactions.
In honor of World Wildlife Conservation Day, the Lincoln Middle School EcoSchools cohort visited Garfield School's second graders to engage in a vibrant coloring activity. The LMS students crafted coloring books made from hand-drawn sketches of endangered species. Special thanks to Mrs. Cristalli for coordinating this event!🐼🐅
Garfield School: Congratulations to all the Garfield School students who received awards during the 1st Marking Period Awards Assembly! Everyone is so proud of you and keep up the amazing work!
Garfield School: Congratulations to Iris Concepcion for receiving New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year and Barbara Millar for receiving New Jersey Educational Services Professional of the Year!
Garfield School: Mrs. Pronti's Kindergarten class loved showing off their Thanksgiving Day Balloons Over Broadway!
Garfield School: Winter is coming! Peers teamed up with Garfield's window decorating committee to spread winter magic!
Garfield School: Mrs. Cerron's STEM class enjoyed making Balloons Over Broadway!
Garfield School: Mrs. Cerron's STEM class participated in a Turkey Challenge and had so much fun!
🍂 This Thanksgiving, we are incredibly grateful for our students, families, educators, and staff who make Kearny School District a community of learning, growth, and support. 🧡 Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, reflection, and togetherness.
Please note: All schools will be closed Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 2nd. 🦃✨
Garfield School: "Twinning with my Teacher Bestie" was today's theme!
🔔Reminder: Wednesday, November 27, 2025 will be a single session. All students in grades PreK-12 will be dismissed at 12:54pm
🔔Kearny School District will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving break.
Garfield School: Teachers and staff were surprised with a wonderful breakfast provided by "Whisk It All" Cafe & Bakery located in Glen Ridge. Everyone was so appreciative of the delicious coffee, scones and muffins!
Garfield School: Mrs. Gerbasio’s sixth graders are learning about predation using a hands-on activity involving barn owls and field mice.
Garfield School: Peer students teamed up with the Knights of Columbus to collect canned goods for the Kearny food pantry, helping support those in need in our community.
At Garfield School, Mrs. Mancuso's 2nd grade class is having fun with science!
📣Reminder! Kearny Public Schools will hold its regular Board of Education meeting tonight - 🗓️ Monday, November 18, 2024
🕖 7pm
📍Board Office: 172 Midland Ave.
The public is welcome to attend.
At Garfield School, Mrs. Berberian’s 4th-grade class made a Collaborative Kindness Coloring Poster. Each student had a page to color and cut out. Then the pages were assembled to make the poster.
Today, the Kearny School District celebrates World Kindness Day! Kindness is the foundation of a supportive community. Every act of kindness, big or small, makes a difference. Let’s continue to spread positivity and lift each other up! 💙
Garfield School 6th grade students helped Mrs. Kenig by making Veteran's Day Cards!
