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The Kearny School District extends its congratulations to KHS Senior Sebastian Andaluz for his achievement in securing acceptance to an impressive 23 colleges along with $1.5 million in scholarships! This outstanding accomplishment reflects Sebastian's dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. We are proud of you Sebastian! https://www.nj.com/news/2025/03/nj-student-got-into-23-colleges-with-15m-in-scholarships-heres-how-he-did-it.html

Wishing our community a joyous Eid Al-Fitr! May this day bring peace, happiness, and blessings to all who celebrate. ✨🌙

PROJECT GRADUATION ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL GAME Friday, April 25, 2025 - Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. General Admission - $5.00 Students with ID & Seniors - $3.00

KHS: Several KHS girls attended the 12th annual Girls in Technology Event at Hudson Community College. The event inspires and supports young women in stem and featured guest speakers from various stem fields, including architecture and software engineering. The students also participated in hands-on activities involving data science, password challenges, virtual reality and electrical circuits.

Recently several KHS Business Students attended the third session of The Deloitte Academy. Students participated in a workshop and learned about their business personality and how to work with others. Working in groups with different personality types, students learned how to cooperate to accomplish a given task. It was an eventful and enjoyable day.

KHS: Recently several KHS Business Students attended the third session of The Deloitte Academy. Students participated in a workshop and learned about their business personality and how to work with others. Working in groups with different personality types, students learned how to cooperate to accomplish a given task. It was an eventful and enjoyable day.

To wrap up the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage you to take a moment for mindfulness: A good night’s sleep = a better you! 💤 Try these 3 sleep tips tonight: 🕰️ Stick to a schedule – Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep daily. 📴 Limit screen time – Turn off electronics 30 minutes before bed. ☕ Avoid caffeine late in the day – Swap soda or coffee for herbal tea! Let’s make rest a priority this Wellness Week!

KHS: Student of the Month! March Student of the Month The following students were nominated by their teachers due to academic success, teamwork, leadership, perseverance and diligence! Visual & Performing Arts Gia Kaminski was nominated by Mr. Miller History Department Johan Palomino Dahlya Martinez were nominated by Mr. Correnti Ms. Cross Math Department Brianna Carbajal was nominated by Ms. Miragliotta & Mr. Lee World Language Department Valerie Rojas Annie Ludena were nominated by Ms. Gomez Mr. Hibbins Science Department Logan Lamela Emily DosSantos Merrill Morocho Junior Yunga Ludizaca were nominated by Ms. Sanchez Ms. Glickstein Mr. Portuesi Ms. Weiss-Mercord Physical Education Department Elisa Cerva was nominated by Ms. Velez & Mr. Diglio English Department Orion Semidey Adrian Rivera Chimbo Camila Rodrigues Soares Neto were nominated by Mrs. Cassidy Ms. Medina Ms. Gorman Kardinal Crown Mr. Pamaar

KHS: Student of the Month! March Student of the Month The following students were nominated by their teachers due to academic success, teamwork, leadership, perseverance and diligence! Visual & Performing Arts Gia Kaminski was nominated by Mr. Miller History Department Johan Palomino Dahlya Martinez were nominated by Mr. Correnti Ms. Cross Math Department Brianna Carbajal was nominated by Ms. Miragliotta & Mr. Lee World Language Department Valerie Rojas Annie Ludena were nominated by Ms. Gomez Mr. Hibbins Science Department Logan Lamela Emily DosSantos Merrill Morocho Junior Yunga Ludizaca were nominated by Ms. Sanchez Ms. Glickstein Mr. Portuesi Ms. Weiss-Mercord Physical Education Department Elisa Cerva was nominated by Ms. Velez & Mr. Diglio English Department Orion Semidey Adrian Rivera Chimbo Camila Rodrigues Soares Neto were nominated by Mrs. Cassidy Ms. Medina Ms. Gorman Kardinal Crown Mr. Pamaar

In celebration of the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage all of our community members to take a moment for mindfulness: Feeling stressed? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to bring your mind to the present: 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can touch 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste This quick exercise helps reduce anxiety and boost focus. Give it a try! 🌟 #MindfulnessMatters #WellnessWeek

In honor of the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage all of our community members to take a moment for mindfulness: Did you know? Drinking water can improve your focus and energy! 💧 Make it fun by: ✅ Setting a water reminder on your phone. ✅ Adding fresh fruit for a flavor boost! 🍓🍋 ✅ Keeping a bottle at your desk and taking small sips throughout the day.

KHS: On March 25, Kearny High School students participated in a Financial Aid Clinic, designed to support their journey towards higher education. The event was hosted collaboratively by the KHS Counseling Department, Make the Road NJ, and Mrs. Sosa’s College and Career Consortium. During the clinic, students received one-on-one guidance in completing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and HESSA (New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance) applications. A special thank you to the following individuals for sharing their time and resources with our students. Without your support, this event would not have been possible. Natalia Acevedo from Make the Road NJ KHS Administration Mr. Measso and the entire Counseling Team Mrs. Tellez Jessica Taube- Service Manager for Make the Road NJ

KHS: On March 25, Kearny High School students participated in a Financial Aid Clinic, designed to support their journey towards higher education. The event was hosted collaboratively by the KHS Counseling Department, Make the Road NJ, and Mrs. Sosa’s College and Career Consortium. During the clinic, students received one-on-one guidance in completing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and HESSA (New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance) applications. A special thank you to the following individuals for sharing their time and resources with our students. Without your support, this event would not have been possible. Natalia Acevedo from Make the Road NJ KHS Administration Mr. Measso and the entire Counseling Team Mrs. Tellez Jessica Taube- Service Manager for Make the Road NJ

In celebration of the Kearny School District Elementary School Wellness Week, we encourage our community to take a break for mindfulness: Pause. Breathe. Reset. 🌿 Take 2 minutes for a mindfulness break today: 1️⃣ Close your eyes and take a deep inhale through your nose. 2️⃣ Hold for 3 seconds. 3️⃣ Exhale slowly through your mouth. 4️⃣ Repeat 5 times. Feeling calmer already? Try this before a test or meeting! 🧘‍♀️ #MindfulMoments #WellnessWeek

In celebration of the Kearny School District Elementary Wellness Week, we encourage our community to take a moment for mindfulness: No time for a workout? No problem! Try these 3 easy chair exercises to stay active while sitting: ✔️ Seated Leg Lifts – Lift one leg at a time, hold for a few seconds, and switch! ✔️ Chair Twists – Rotate your torso side to side for a core stretch. ✔️ Shoulder Rolls – Roll shoulders forward and backward to release tension. 💡 Tip: Move every 30 minutes to keep your body feeling great! Try these during class or at your desk. #WellnessWeek #MoveMore

KHS: Students from Mrs. Sansone and Ms. Hansen’s Senior English classes, along with Mrs. Sosa’s AP Government class and Mr. Bayer’s Hudson County Community College U.S. History I cohort attended the Human Rights Conference at Kean University, which focused on activism in Gen Z. Thank you to Mrs. Cassidy served as a chaperone.

KHS Wrestling Awards Dinner The 2024-2025 wrestling season has officially come to an end, and while our 9-16 record may not tell the full story, our team's growth, dedication, and accomplishments made this a truly memorable year. Competing against a tough schedule and securing key wins, we earned a spot in the Team State Sectional Tournament—our first qualification in three years. This achievement is a testament to the relentless hard work of our wrestlers. This season also marked several historic firsts for Kearny High School wrestling. While we've always welcomed female student-athletes, we had never rostered more than two at a time—until now. This year, we had 15 female wrestlers, and despite injuries sidelining a few, our girls' team made history. We competed in all-female dual meets and hosted the inaugural Lady Kards Invitational, which welcomed over 120 female wrestlers from more than 20 schools across New Jersey. Additionally, for the first time in school history, we sent five female wrestlers to the individual Region Tournament. With talented middle school wrestlers set to join us next year, our girls' program is on the rise. As a team, we were young and relatively inexperienced, with only five seniors in our 14 varsity spots. Despite this, we started strong, winning the Kearny Holiday Tournament against 15 other teams. Our senior leaders—Adam Ramadan, Isaac Moya, Ryan Rodriguez, Danny Oliviera, and Daniel Martins—set the tone for the season. Adam led the team with 20 pins, while Ryan and Isaac each secured 12. Several underclassmen stepped up in a big way, including freshmen Jon Rocco, Aiden Burke, Angel Pineda, Izael Moya, and Tyler Olechowski, as well as sophomores Matt Pagan, Sean Baignoche, Benjamin Codreo, Liam Cooper, Carlos Rojas, Mikey Pickard, Elliot Hidalgo, and Lucas Galvao. Juniors Joseph Maisonet and Lucas Ruiz also contributed significantly to the varsity lineup. One of our biggest highlights came at the end of the season, with sophomore standout Matthew Pagan finishing 2nd in the District Tournament and 5th in Regions—just one spot shy of qualifying for the prestigious State Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Beyond the wins, milestones, and individual accolades, what truly defined this season was the bond we built as a team. We wrestled not just for ourselves, but for each other. As we look ahead to next year, we are excited to see our underclassmen rise to the challenge, our freshmen make an impact, and our program continue to grow. Thank you to everyone who supported us this season—we can’t wait for what’s ahead!

KHS Wrestling Awards Dinner The 2024-2025 wrestling season has officially come to an end, and while our 9-16 record may not tell the full story, our team's growth, dedication, and accomplishments made this a truly memorable year. Competing against a tough schedule and securing key wins, we earned a spot in the Team State Sectional Tournament—our first qualification in three years. This achievement is a testament to the relentless hard work of our wrestlers. This season also marked several historic firsts for Kearny High School wrestling. While we've always welcomed female student-athletes, we had never rostered more than two at a time—until now. This year, we had 15 female wrestlers, and despite injuries sidelining a few, our girls' team made history. We competed in all-female dual meets and hosted the inaugural Lady Kards Invitational, which welcomed over 120 female wrestlers from more than 20 schools across New Jersey. Additionally, for the first time in school history, we sent five female wrestlers to the individual Region Tournament. With talented middle school wrestlers set to join us next year, our girls' program is on the rise. As a team, we were young and relatively inexperienced, with only five seniors in our 14 varsity spots. Despite this, we started strong, winning the Kearny Holiday Tournament against 15 other teams. Our senior leaders—Adam Ramadan, Isaac Moya, Ryan Rodriguez, Danny Oliviera, and Daniel Martins—set the tone for the season. Adam led the team with 20 pins, while Ryan and Isaac each secured 12. Several underclassmen stepped up in a big way, including freshmen Jon Rocco, Aiden Burke, Angel Pineda, Izael Moya, and Tyler Olechowski, as well as sophomores Matt Pagan, Sean Baignoche, Benjamin Codreo, Liam Cooper, Carlos Rojas, Mikey Pickard, Elliot Hidalgo, and Lucas Galvao. Juniors Joseph Maisonet and Lucas Ruiz also contributed significantly to the varsity lineup. One of our biggest highlights came at the end of the season, with sophomore standout Matthew Pagan finishing 2nd in the District Tournament and 5th in Regions—just one spot shy of qualifying for the prestigious State Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Beyond the wins, milestones, and individual accolades, what truly defined this season was the bond we built as a team. We wrestled not just for ourselves, but for each other. As we look ahead to next year, we are excited to see our underclassmen rise to the challenge, our freshmen make an impact, and our program continue to grow. Thank you to everyone who supported us this season—we can’t wait for what’s ahead!

KHS Wrestling Awards Dinner The 2024-2025 wrestling season has officially come to an end, and while our 9-16 record may not tell the full story, our team's growth, dedication, and accomplishments made this a truly memorable year. Competing against a tough schedule and securing key wins, we earned a spot in the Team State Sectional Tournament—our first qualification in three years. This achievement is a testament to the relentless hard work of our wrestlers. This season also marked several historic firsts for Kearny High School wrestling. While we've always welcomed female student-athletes, we had never rostered more than two at a time—until now. This year, we had 15 female wrestlers, and despite injuries sidelining a few, our girls' team made history. We competed in all-female dual meets and hosted the inaugural Lady Kards Invitational, which welcomed over 120 female wrestlers from more than 20 schools across New Jersey. Additionally, for the first time in school history, we sent five female wrestlers to the individual Region Tournament. With talented middle school wrestlers set to join us next year, our girls' program is on the rise. As a team, we were young and relatively inexperienced, with only five seniors in our 14 varsity spots. Despite this, we started strong, winning the Kearny Holiday Tournament against 15 other teams. Our senior leaders—Adam Ramadan, Isaac Moya, Ryan Rodriguez, Danny Oliviera, and Daniel Martins—set the tone for the season. Adam led the team with 20 pins, while Ryan and Isaac each secured 12. Several underclassmen stepped up in a big way, including freshmen Jon Rocco, Aiden Burke, Angel Pineda, Izael Moya, and Tyler Olechowski, as well as sophomores Matt Pagan, Sean Baignoche, Benjamin Codreo, Liam Cooper, Carlos Rojas, Mikey Pickard, Elliot Hidalgo, and Lucas Galvao. Juniors Joseph Maisonet and Lucas Ruiz also contributed significantly to the varsity lineup. One of our biggest highlights came at the end of the season, with sophomore standout Matthew Pagan finishing 2nd in the District Tournament and 5th in Regions—just one spot shy of qualifying for the prestigious State Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Beyond the wins, milestones, and individual accolades, what truly defined this season was the bond we built as a team. We wrestled not just for ourselves, but for each other. As we look ahead to next year, we are excited to see our underclassmen rise to the challenge, our freshmen make an impact, and our program continue to grow. Thank you to everyone who supported us this season—we can’t wait for what’s ahead!

KHS Wrestling Awards Dinner The 2024-2025 wrestling season has officially come to an end, and while our 9-16 record may not tell the full story, our team's growth, dedication, and accomplishments made this a truly memorable year. Competing against a tough schedule and securing key wins, we earned a spot in the Team State Sectional Tournament—our first qualification in three years. This achievement is a testament to the relentless hard work of our wrestlers. This season also marked several historic firsts for Kearny High School wrestling. While we've always welcomed female student-athletes, we had never rostered more than two at a time—until now. This year, we had 15 female wrestlers, and despite injuries sidelining a few, our girls' team made history. We competed in all-female dual meets and hosted the inaugural Lady Kards Invitational, which welcomed over 120 female wrestlers from more than 20 schools across New Jersey. Additionally, for the first time in school history, we sent five female wrestlers to the individual Region Tournament. With talented middle school wrestlers set to join us next year, our girls' program is on the rise. As a team, we were young and relatively inexperienced, with only five seniors in our 14 varsity spots. Despite this, we started strong, winning the Kearny Holiday Tournament against 15 other teams. Our senior leaders—Adam Ramadan, Isaac Moya, Ryan Rodriguez, Danny Oliviera, and Daniel Martins—set the tone for the season. Adam led the team with 20 pins, while Ryan and Isaac each secured 12. Several underclassmen stepped up in a big way, including freshmen Jon Rocco, Aiden Burke, Angel Pineda, Izael Moya, and Tyler Olechowski, as well as sophomores Matt Pagan, Sean Baignoche, Benjamin Codreo, Liam Cooper, Carlos Rojas, Mikey Pickard, Elliot Hidalgo, and Lucas Galvao. Juniors Joseph Maisonet and Lucas Ruiz also contributed significantly to the varsity lineup. One of our biggest highlights came at the end of the season, with sophomore standout Matthew Pagan finishing 2nd in the District Tournament and 5th in Regions—just one spot shy of qualifying for the prestigious State Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Beyond the wins, milestones, and individual accolades, what truly defined this season was the bond we built as a team. We wrestled not just for ourselves, but for each other. As we look ahead to next year, we are excited to see our underclassmen rise to the challenge, our freshmen make an impact, and our program continue to grow. Thank you to everyone who supported us this season—we can’t wait for what’s ahead!