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KHS: A special thank you for Teacher Appreciation Week from KHS SGA

KHS: The KHS Concert Band has recently achieved the prestigious ranking of Top Honors at the Hudson County Alliance of Teen Arts, a remarkable accomplishment that places us among the top three bands in the entire Hudson County. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first time in our knowledge that the KHS Concert Band has received such an honor. This success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our band students. Despite starting with only about 12 students last year, the Concert Band has grown to include over 60 members, a testament to their commitment and passion for music. Their efforts, practicing morning and afternoon, have truly paid off, leading to a significant improvement in their musical abilities. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Band Parents for their unwavering support, encouraging our musicians to continue playing and practicing. Additionally, we are grateful to our administration at KHS for their support in our efforts to become a top-ranking Concert Band. Our success would not have been possible without the guidance and expertise of our outstanding music teachers, Mr. Caravella, Mr. Pammar, Ms. Chen, and Ms. Gonzalez. Their dedication to our students' musical development has been instrumental in our achievements. Finally, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to Ms. Astrella, our Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor. Her tireless efforts and commitment to excellence have provided invaluable support to the Visual and Performing Arts department, ensuring that our students have access to the very best resources and opportunities. We are incredibly proud of the KHS Concert Band's accomplishments and look forward to continuing our musical journey together.

KHS: In Ms. Solis class: The Intro to Law Mock Trial which was conducted in the media center from April 23rd to April 29th during 2nd and 5th periods. This year's mock trial case was State of NJ v. Charlie Quinn, who faced one charge of "Killing an animal used by a law enforcement agency or search and rescue dog". The charge could have been plead to a lesser offense of "Needlessly Killing of a Living Animal." The final verdict was NOT GUILTY on the charge of killing an animal used by law enforcement, but GUILTY on the lesser offence of "Needlessly Killing of a Living Animal". Ms. Laquitano and myself evaluated the performance of period 2 and period 5 mock trials, utilizing a competition rubric and a score sheet. The final result of the mock trial competition: Period 2 Winner (361pts) and Period 5 (323pts) 2nd place .

KHS: In Ms. Solis class: The Intro to Law Mock Trial which was conducted in the media center from April 23rd to April 29th during 2nd and 5th periods. This year's mock trial case was State of NJ v. Charlie Quinn, who faced one charge of "Killing an animal used by a law enforcement agency or search and rescue dog". The charge could have been plead to a lesser offense of "Needlessly Killing of a Living Animal." The final verdict was NOT GUILTY on the charge of killing an animal used by law enforcement, but GUILTY on the lesser offence of "Needlessly Killing of a Living Animal". Ms. Laquitano and myself evaluated the performance of period 2 and period 5 mock trials, utilizing a competition rubric and a score sheet. The final result of the mock trial competition: Period 2 Winner (361pts) and Period 5 (323pts) 2nd place

KHS: William Mullins, Xavier Brendao and David Lopes (left to right)

KHS: Mathieu Malary, Xavier Brendao and Sara Ryan (left to right)

KHS: Senior Intro to Law class posing to celebrate the end of their Mock Trial: State of NJ v. Charlie Quinn

Calling all incoming freshman and KHS student performers! The KHS Summer Enrichment Program invites you to enroll in the summer Musical Theater Workshop. This 5 week course will focus on performance skills including: dancing, singing, and acting. Classes are 2 hours long and will culminate in a student showcase. For more information and to enroll, email Ms. Gonzalez at mgonzalez@kearnyschools.com. Scene!

Ms. Marshall’s classes took a trip to the KHS Plaza yesterday to show their appreciation and write messages in chalk for some of their favorite teachers! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

Mrs. Keim's Advanced Placement Literature and Composition students fuel up with a bagel breakfast before going into the AP Exam. Good luck to all! 📝✏️

Mr. Ribeiro's future mechanics are rolling with skills on wheels, as they gear up for another successful day at the KHS Auto Shop! 🚘⚙️🔧

In recognition of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, the Kearny School District extends heartfelt gratitude to our nursing staff. Thank you for all you do to keep our children safe and healthy. We appreciate you!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from the Kearny School District! Extending sincerest gratitude for the dedication and commitment to education brought forth by our teachers, this week and every week. Thank you for all that you do.

Two of Melody Larossa’s Introduction to Engineering Design students placed third in the Technology Student Association (TSA) NJ state board game design competition! 🏆 Glenda Arenas and Julissa Montes Martinez created the concept for the game, Jurassic Breakout, and designed the physical packaging, game board, pieces and instructions. They used a combination of materials to create the game, including 3D designed and printed pieces. Glenda and Julissa dedicated a lot of time to the project and came up with a clever and fun game. We are very proud of them.

On May 1, the Success students went to Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center. During this field trip, students experienced an immersion of STEM and Sports, learning about the physics of baseball, as well as how mathematics and statistics permeate the athletic experience. Not only that, but the students had the opportunity to use radar & laser technology to physically demonstrate concepts like momentum and the kinetic energy as they pertain to baseball! They calculated their own physical “strides” just like professional pitchers do, and learned how science and math are intricately linked to athletic performance. Special thanks to Sonia Mendes and our chaperones for a fantastic day, and shout out to Jenny Pollack of the Yoga Berra Museum for her interactive presentation.

KHS would like to share the link below for an upcoming community event that hopefully will interest children in grades 7 -12. The motivational guest speaker, Craig Jandoli is a highly regarded speaker and regular speaker at the annual Youth Peer Leadership State Conference hosted by the State Elks Association. We are fortunate to be able to schedule Craig to speak to the community, especially the engagement of the teen youth population in Kearny. Kearny is hosting the event in an effort to bring awareness to the community about mental health, wellness and opioid overdose awareness and education. https://www.kearnynj.org/event/community-mental-health-and-wellness-symposium/

KHS: On Wednesday, April 24 was the SOTM breakfast in the KHS Media Center. The breakfast was prepared by the KHS Culinary Art Students. Over Twenty students and the Kardinal Crown Educator, Alan Correnti were honored. It was a wonderful celebration!

KHS: On Wednesday, April 24 was the SOTM breakfast in the KHS Media Center. The breakfast was prepared by the KHS Culinary Art Students. Over Twenty students and the Kardinal Crown Educator, Alan Correnti were honored. It was a wonderful celebration!

On Wednesday, April 24 was the SOTM breakfast in the KHS Media Center. The breakfast was prepared by the KHS Culinary Art Students. Over Twenty students and the Kardinal Crown Educator, Alan Correnti were honored. It was a wonderful celebration!

On Wednesday, April 24 was the SOTM breakfast in the KHS Media Center. The breakfast was prepared by the KHS Culinary Art Students. Over Twenty students and the Kardinal Crown Educator, Alan Correnti were honored. It was a wonderful celebration!