What began in Ms. McGee’s science classes at Kearny High School has grown into a community conservation effort involving the KHS S.A.V.E. Club and Roosevelt School, where sixth graders created posters highlighting the importance of acorns in wildlife rehabilitation.
Collected acorns are donated to Haven in the Woods in Old Bridge, NJ, where they help feed rescued wildlife preparing to return to the wild.
Roosevelt students Jayce and Jovie also help deliver donations alongside their mom, KHS science teacher and S.A.V.E. Club advisor Krystina McGee, while learning about wildlife rehabilitation firsthand! 🐿️💚
The SUCCESS program would like to give a special shout-out to Mr. Talone and Mr. Policano for all their help and support on this project! 🎃
Being a good digital citizen means learning to communicate responsibly, protect our privacy, think critically, and understand how our digital choices affect others.
Throughout the week, the Kearny School District will share five simple activities and conversation starters for classrooms and families.
We're kicking off with Leave a Positive Digital Footprint!
Ask your child: What is one way you can use technology to make someone's day better?
Follow along all week and continue the conversation at home.
This is your chance to meet directly with representatives from top colleges and universities, ask questions, and explore your paths for the future:
📍 Location: KHS Gymnasium
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Don't miss out on taking the next big step in your educational journey!
In observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, all Kearny School District Schools will be closed today: Monday, October 12, 2026.
October is National Principal's Month, and we are celebrating our amazing principals who lead with vision, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to student success every day. Thank you for inspiring excellence and shaping the future of our schools!
In observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, all Kearny School District Schools will be closed today: Monday, October 12, 2026
📍 Where: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jyw-ovsg-efu
The KHS Independent Living Success class explored their community last week! They were able to visit the Farmer’s Market on Monday and stopped by the library throughout the week. We got some apples, new library cards, and new books! Thank you, everyone, for welcoming our KHS students. We are looking forward to more Kearny community outings!
This is your chance to meet directly with representatives from top colleges and universities, ask questions, and explore your paths for the future:
📍 Location: KHS Gymnasium
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Don't miss out on taking the next big step in your educational journey!
📍 Where: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jyw-ovsg-efu
In Ms. Weiss-Mercord's Calorimetry Lab, students burned a cheese ball beneath a soda can of water to measure the temperature change—calculating the exact calories packed into every bite!
Students in Mrs. LaRossa’s Architecture and Engineering classes took on a fun and challenging spaghetti-and-marshmallow tower activity. 🍝🏗️ Working with a set number of materials, students were challenged to design and construct the tallest free-standing tower possible. Teams had to think creatively, test their ideas, and make adjustments as they worked to create a stable structure.
Students had a great time with the challenge and came up with some creative and innovative designs! The activity provided a hands-on opportunity to practice problem-solving, teamwork, structural thinking, and the engineering design process.
