On Friday, March 22, the KHS Student Government Association held its annual "Battle of the Classes" - Disney Edition. The Battle of the Classes is a competition that pits each class against one another in a series of physical and mental games. Congratulations to the Senior class who took home the victory! A special thanks to the class advisors; Ms. Emilee Marshall, Mr. Jose Torre, Mrs Christina Velez, Mrs. Gianella Solis, and Mrs. Margarida Pozer. Also deserving of a special thanks are our judges, Ms. Erica Advocat, Mrs. Laurie Kiem, Mr. Steve Vega, Mrs. Maria Lockhard, Mr. Leo Wiener, Mr. Christian Curatola, and our head referee, Mr. Brian McDonell.
KHS would like to thank all the parents, teachers, staff, the Kearny Police Department and our own security team for making this a wonderful event and we appreciate all of your support. We love how well behaved our students were and the respect they demonstrated for their classmates!!!!
Thank you Mr. Correnti!!
On Friday, March 22, the KHS Student Government Association held its annual "Battle of the Classes" - Disney Edition. The Battle of the Classes is a competition that pits each class against one another in a series of physical and mental games. Congratulations to the Senior class who took home the victory! A special thanks to the class advisors; Ms. Emilee Marshall, Mr. Jose Torre, Mrs Christina Velez, Mrs. Gianella Solis, and Mrs. Margarida Pozer. Also deserving of a special thanks are our judges, Ms. Erica Advocat, Mrs. Laurie Kiem, Mr. Steve Vega, Mrs. Maria Lockhard, Mr. Leo Wiener, Mr. Christian Curatola, and our head referee, Mr. Brian McDonell.
KHS would like to thank all the parents, teachers, staff, the Kearny Police Department and our own security team for making this a wonderful event and we appreciate all of your support. We love how well behaved our students were and the respect they demonstrated for their classmates!!!!
Thank you Mr. Correnti!!
Spring Spirit Week at Kearny High has been a blast so far! 🌸 From the whimsical 'Rhyme without Reason' to the hilarious 'BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms,' we've had non-stop fun! 🎉 We danced our hearts out on Tropical Tuesday and brought our favorite Disney characters to life on Disney Day! ✨ The excitement doesn't end there! Tonight at 7pm in the KHS Gym, it's the Battle of the Classes! Get ready to cheer on your classmates and let's make this finale one to remember! 💪🏆 #KearnyHighSpiritWeek #BattleoftheClasses #SpringSpirit"
KHS Introduction to Engineering Design students created model mini golf course holes as part of the engineering design process. The students had to select an event, location or person relevant to the state of New Jersey as the theme of their golf hole. Students were able to use any materials, including 3D printed objects, to achieve this and could include moving parts. Students were also given dimension parameters including the miniature size of the hole, golf ball and club. As part of the challenge, students also had to research their event, location or person and write a one page description on the topic. They had to create a QR code to link to their documentation the player could scan to learn more about New Jersey. Students were encouraged to use recycled or natural materials.
Eighth-grade Lincoln Middle School Student Council members enjoyed a day with KHS Student Government members, getting a sneak peek into what they might expect next year. The students toured the high school, met with students and faculty, and participated in a Q&A session. It was a great day for the students all around, as they were able to gain insight into some of the ways the SGA is integral to our high school community.
In honor of Elementary School Wellness Week, the Kearny School District encourages our community to "Take a Moment for Mindfulness" and participate in a simple stretching exercise. 🧘🏼
Reduce muscle tension, improve posture and circulation, and increase your energy levels!
Here's a brief guide for a simple chair stretching exercise:
🌿Sit comfortably on a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
🌿Begin with a gentle neck stretch: Drop your right ear towards your right shoulder, feeling the stretch along the left side of your neck. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.
🌿Next, stretch your shoulders: Clasp your hands behind your back and gently lift them away from your body, opening up your chest. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
🌿Move on to stretch your upper back: Sit up tall, interlace your fingers in front of you, and round your back, bringing your chin towards your chest. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
🌿Stretch your arms: Extend your right arm straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground. Use your left hand to gently pull your fingers back towards you, feeling the stretch in your forearm and wrist. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.
🌿Finally, stretch your legs: Extend one leg straight out in front of you, heel on the ground and toes pointing up. Lean forward slightly, feeling the stretch along the back of your leg. Hold for 15-30 seconds, then switch legs.
🌿🌿Remember to breathe deeply and slowly throughout each stretch.
🌿Repeat each stretch 2-3 times as needed for a refreshing break!
The Kearny High School Battle of the Classes is on and the competition is in full swing! With Spring Spirit Week fueling the excitement, our students are diving into Penny Wars and a hallway school spirit contest. Huge shoutout to Mr. Correnti and the SGA for making it happen, and a big thank you to our esteemed judges: LMS 8th Grader Margaret Kelly and our central office administrators Karen Pichinin, Mercedes, Alves, and Mary Goffredo for coming out to judge the competition. Special thanks to our SGA docents: SGA Executive Board Secretary Ariana Martinez, SGA Executive Board Treasurer Raquel Lamego, and SGA President Ravyn Mejias for touring the halls facilitating the fun!
KHS:
This week students in Mrs. Cassidy's Junior English class participated in a pre-reading activity for Edgar Allan Poe's story, "The Cask of Amontillado". Small groups circulated through four different stations and responded to picture prompts that corresponded with the story. Upon completion, students shared their colorful predictions about what the story would be about. The consensus was a murder took place in Italy during a masquerade party and they need to find the culprit.
KHS:
This week students in Mrs. Cassidy's Junior English class participated in a pre-reading activity for Edgar Allan Poe's story, "The Cask of Amontillado". Small groups circulated through four different stations and responded to picture prompts that corresponded with the story. Upon completion, students shared their colorful predictions about what the story would be about. The consensus was a murder took place in Italy during a masquerade party and they need to find the culprit.
Our Winter Sports athletes were recognized at last night's Board of Education Meeting. Congratulations to our Indoor Track, Bowling, Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Swimming, Wrestling, and Ice Hockey teams on a great season and special thanks to our players and coaches for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.
KHS Medical and Dental students visited Roosevelt School to kick off Elementary Wellness Week. While there, the high schoolers conducted mini-lessons on Nutrition and Oral Health, proper toothbrushing techniques, the importance of handwashing, and implementing healthy habits at school and home.
🎭The original cast of the 2020 production of The Addams Family attended the closing night show on Saturday, March 16, surprising Ms. Gonzalez and showing their support of 2024 players. It was a bittersweet moment for the cast of 2020 to see the production, as the doors of KHS closed one week prior to their showtime.
During the show, the 2020 cast jumped in and helped with the concession stand and door sales. At the end of the show, the 2020 and 2024 cast gathered on the stage for photos. Each 2020 cast member stood next to the character they were supposed to portray. The evening was extremely emotional for all.
When talking with the 2020 cast, they said, "Perhaps it was meant to be that we couldn't put on the play, as this cast blew it out of the water! They are incredible and each actor is spot on with their character!" This night gave closure for the 2020 cast to see the production come to life, and an opportunity to meet up with their own "Addams Family."🎭
Michael Clifford from the Lyndhurst Police Department and the Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County surprised our Kearny High School students this morning with an array of music on the bag pipes. Later, he made a visit to Ms. Hatfield's Success classroom for their St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Ms. Walsh's 6th grade class.
The KHS production of the Addams Family opened to a creepy, kooky success! Don’t miss your chance to to experience this incredible performance. Grab your tickets now and join us this Friday and Saturday night at 7pm in the KHS auditorium for more fun!
Special thanks to the KHS Culinary Arts department, especially Jessica Barone, Matthew Barone, and Joseph Carratura and their amazing students for their hard work in catering the Senior Citizens performance night, featuring the Addams Family! Be sure to join us for OPENING NIGHT, Thursday March 14th at 7pm at KHS 🎭
Please join us at KHS at 7pm on Thursday, March14th for the opening night of "The Addams Family Musical!" Sending break-a-leg wishes to our cast and crew. This production is dedicated to the initial cast of "The Addams Family," the Class of 2020. Your enduring excellence is reflected in the tenacity and talent of this current cast.
KHS:
On March 9th 2024 the KHS Concert Band had the privilege of performing at the Bloomfield Youth Band concert at Bloomfield Middle School. Patrick Burns is the founder and director of BYB for almost four decades. Mr. Burns is not only the founder of the youth band, he is also a world renowned composer. The members of the youth band consist of many high school and elementary students from all over New Jersey. Over the years as director and founder, Mr. Burns has seen many students in the youth band become successful music educators, doctors, lawyers, and many other professions!
KHS:
Last night was the first inaugural Kearny Ice Hockey Alumni Game featuring coaches and players spanning 2009 - 2023. Great times were had by all, and an intense training regimen has already been implemented to prepare for next year's event. Thanks to all the players, families and fans that came out for this fantastic event and continuing to support Kearny ice hockey.
On Saturday, March 9th, our ESL/Multilingual families joined us at the Kearny Public Library to celebrate Read Across America. Students participated in library BINGO and created a bookmark. To encourage reading, new books were raffled off. A special thank you to Mr. Humphrey from the KPL for welcoming us into the library and providing the space to host this event.
Opening night of the creepiest, kookiest, and altogether ookiest show in town is almost here! The KHS Musical Theatre Academy is proud to present The Addams Family Musical, premiering on March 14th and running until Saturday, March 16th! Join us at KHS and witness the spooky and hilarious world of The Addams Family!
