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KHS: The medical students volunteered and assisted with the Kearny Board of Health Community Health Fair on October 19th. The students arrived early in the morning for set-up and were ready to give their assistance with various vendor tables. They greeted the visitors as they arrived. They performed blood pressure measurements and kept some of the children occupied as they arrived to get their vaccines. It was a great learning experience for them. The students also received service letters from Mrs. Annarelly McNair, Director of the Kearny Board of Health.

KHS: College Information Event: Natalia Acevedo, Student Success Center Coordinator at Make the Road NJ, conducted a college information session for Mrs. Sosa's College and Career Cohort and their families. Mrs. Acevedo explained the college application process and the financial aid resources available for our students. In addition, Ms. Acevedo invited our students to attend the Make the Road NJ College Fair to be held October 23, 2024 from 4 p.m to 6 p.m at the Make the Road NJ Elizabeth office. A representative from HESAA will also be in attendance. Students interested in attending the event should see Mrs. Sosa in room 238 before or after school.

KHS: College Information Event: Natalia Acevedo, Student Success Center Coordinator at Make the Road NJ, conducted a college information session for Mrs. Sosa's College and Career Cohort and their families. Mrs. Acevedo explained the college application process and the financial aid resources available for our students. In addition, Ms. Acevedo invited our students to attend the Make the Road NJ College Fair to be held October 23, 2024 from 4 p.m to 6 p.m at the Make the Road NJ Elizabeth office. A representative from HESAA will also be in attendance. Students interested in attending the event should see Mrs. Sosa in room 238 before or after school.

KHS Marching Band Some great news!! Congratulations to Mr. Caravella, Mr.Conde, Mr. Pamaar, Ms. Chen, Mr Diaz and the students of the KHS Marching Band! The KHS Band became the Regional Champions at the Tournament of Bands Competition. What a dedicated group….their hard work and dedication definitely paid off!! The KHS Marching Band placed 1st in their division, 1st in Visual and 1st in Music! They swept it! The last time this award was bestowed upon the KHS Marching Band in the TOB, was in 1985. Unbelievable day for the staff, students and parents! The band parents were out in full force with pom-poms, painted faces, and a banner. It was an exhilarating day! Big shout out to Mr. Fearon for transporting the instruments and to Chirazo for transporting our students. WOW!!!! Regional Champs!

KHS: Today the Success Class at KHS went pumpkin picking at Demarest Farms. The students were able to go on a hayride and explore the grounds. They were able to pet farm animals, pumpkin pick and indulge in apple cider and apple cider donuts. Fun was had by all.

KHS: Today the Success Class at KHS went pumpkin picking at Demarest Farms. The students were able to go on a hayride and explore the grounds. They were able to pet farm animals, pumpkin pick and indulge in apple cider and apple cider donuts. Fun was had by all.

KHS: Today the Success Class at KHS went pumpkin picking at Demarest Farms. The students were able to go on a hayride and explore the grounds. They were able to pet farm animals, pumpkin pick and indulge in apple cider and apple cider donuts. Fun was had by all.

J-LEAP Director Visits Kearny High School The Japanese program at Kearny High School was selected as a recipient of the prestigious J-LEAP grant, (Japanese Language Education Assistance Program) for the 2024-2026 school years. J-LEAP. For the next two years, we will have the pleasure of hosting visiting teacher Kanaho Mochida Sensei from Hiroshima, Japan. She will team teach all Japanese classes with our resident Japanese teacher, Seth Davis Sensei. Students are participating in exciting cultural lessons and activities, while learning Japanese in a near-immersion classroom setting. Mochida Sensei began her teaching term at Kearny High School in September and has become an immediate hit with students. She is the third J-LEAP teacher to serve at Kearny High School. In addition, the J- LEAP grant provides extensive Japanese language teaching workshops and a materials stipend of $1000 for each year of participation in the program. J-LEAP is entirely sponsored by the Japanese government to support Japanese language education in the United States and to help train a new generation of language teachers. In the picture, Ms. Ann Jordan, Teaching Director of J-LEAP visits KHS on October 16, 2024 to observe Japanese classes and to present the J-LEAP award placard to Mr. Curtis Brack, the Principal at Kearny High School along with our Japanese teachers Seth Davis Sensei, and Kanaho Mochida Sensei.

KHS: The park historically known for its curative springs was in full fall colors as the team competed against the top teams from the Tri-State area. The boys were led by Sophomore Christano Esteves and the girls by Junior Adrianna Soriano.

KHS: The Army has completed their fall events here at KHS and will be joining us in the spring too. We had some great presentations with our junior and senior students. Several representatives shared with them what the Army can offer for future opportunities. Last week the Army joined us again for our annual fall field day, which included a variety of activities such as football throwing, soccer shootout, varying fitness challenges, boxing station, weight lifting challenge and a variety of giveaways for all these challenges. The students were engaged and are looking forward to the Army's visit in the spring.

KHS: The Army has completed their fall events here at KHS and will be joining us in the spring too. We had some great presentations with our junior and senior students. Several representatives shared with them what the Army can offer for future opportunities. Last week the Army joined us again for our annual fall field day, which included a variety of activities such as football throwing, soccer shootout, varying fitness challenges, boxing station, weight lifting challenge and a variety of giveaways for all these challenges. The students were engaged and are looking forward to the Army's visit in the spring.

KHS: The Army has completed their fall events here at KHS and will be joining us in the spring too. We had some great presentations with our junior and senior students. Several representatives shared with them what the Army can offer for future opportunities. Last week the Army joined us again for our annual fall field day, which included a variety of activities such as football throwing, soccer shootout, varying fitness challenges, boxing station, weight lifting challenge and a variety of giveaways for all these challenges. The students were engaged and are looking forward to the Army's visit in the spring.

KHS: The Army has completed their fall events here at KHS and will be joining us in the spring too. We had some great presentations with our junior and senior students. Several representatives shared with them what the Army can offer for future opportunities. Last week the Army joined us again for our annual fall field day, which included a variety of activities such as football throwing, soccer shootout, varying fitness challenges, boxing station, weight lifting challenge and a variety of giveaways for all these challenges. The students were engaged and are looking forward to the Army's visit in the spring.

KHS: The Army has completed their fall events here at KHS and will be joining us in the spring too. We had some great presentations with our junior and senior students. Several representatives shared with them what the Army can offer for future opportunities. Last week the Army joined us again for our annual fall field day, which included a variety of activities such as football throwing, soccer shootout, varying fitness challenges, boxing station, weight lifting challenge and a variety of giveaways for all these challenges. The students were engaged and are looking forward to the Army's visit in the spring.

📢Reminder! Kearny Public Schools will hold its Regular Board of Education meeting: 📅Monday, October 14th 🕜 7pm 📍The Board Office: 172 Midland Avenue The public is welcome to attend

KHS: On Friday, 10/11, 50 KHS students attended a College Visit with Rowan University. This was one of the many visits the Counseling Department has scheduled throughout the fall, where Seniors are able to hear directly from Admissions Officers about the college and learn about admissions, the application process, explore majors and programs, career paths, internship opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, athletics, and more.

🚨Kearny Public Schools will operate on a Single Session schedule on Monday, October 14th. All schools will be dismissed at 12:54pm.

The Kearny School District sends warm wishes to all observing Yom Kippur. May it be a meaningful and peaceful day. G'mar Chatimah Tovah! 🕊️

KHS: Kearny Boys Soccer defeats #3 St. Peter’s Prep in an exciting match 2-0. Goals were scored by Lucas Pessoa and Lucas Vazquez.

KHS: The KHS Boys Soccer team hosted a car wash on Saturday morning at the Kearny Crew House. Many thanks to the community for coming out and making this a great success. The boys put in the work to raise money for new uniforms and training tops. Thank you to the Mayor and Town Council for allowing us to use the facility and for their continued support of KHS Athletics.