Kearny High School -

KHS: On Friday, December 15, 2023, School Spirit was exuberated throughout the halls of KHS as the band and cheerleaders performed for the faculty, staff and students. Athletics held the Winter Sports Pep Rally. It was a huge success! All the teams did a great job and the students cheered on their class mates. Thank you to Mr. Almeida, the coaching staff and the student athletes who participated. https://youtu.be/x4jXJKy8wVY https://youtu.be/PO5fUB-eieI https://youtu.be/9UgMVA2znkM

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening! https://youtu.be/ikPK8r8Hh1A https://youtu.be/gIXuAWLhORU https://youtu.be/x4jXJKy8wVY

The KHS Success students met up with their Lincoln Middle School LLD friends for a fun and festive day of holiday crafts, snacks and carols!

KHS: The KHS Student Government Association recently held a winter food drive. We collected food for needy families in Kearny. The food will be delivered to the Kearny Community Food Bank. Thank you to all those who donated. Thank you Mr. Correnti!

KHS: The Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez https://youtu.be/JETS1AI_loc https://youtu.be/HO2HxaRXmc0 https://youtu.be/UMbelYetVYc https://youtu.be/OHZ7rzCDwV4 https://youtu.be/1VnFf1sTQKg https://youtu.be/d7nG-51NQ24 https://youtu.be/HTVMRWcK1_M https://youtu.be/IpEtJ31ebHM

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening!

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening!

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening!

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening!

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening!

KHS: On December 13,2023 the Hudson County School Board held their first county meeting at Kearny High School. The meeting was held in room 127 and the KHS atrium. The meeting began at 5:30pm in room 127 and then moved to the atrium at 6:00pm. • The Visual Art Department displayed the artwork of the KHS students. Mr. Neto organized and set up the display area as guests arrived. • The Culinary Art Department served a delicious meal. The meal consisted of a carving station, roasted pear salad, dinner buffet and delectable desserts. The presentation was professional and the students did an awesome job! Special thanks to the dedicated chefs of KHS, Mr. & Mrs. Barone & Mr. Carratura • The KHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Conde, played holiday songs. The music was amazing and there were 30 students who participated. • The KHS K-Birds, under the direction of Ms. Gonzalez and accompanied by Ms. Crispo who sang a Swahili song, then led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. It was a lovely evening that brought the community of students, Hudson County Board members and Kearny District Administration together to enjoy a joyous evening!

KHS: In Ms. Soja class, after discussing the DJP (Daily Journal Prompt) about whether actual knowledge learned in class is more, less, or as important as grades, students began their group projects for Chaucer’s Prologue to the Canterbury Tales. Working in teams of two-three students, they will create & illustrate three original pilgrims. These pilgrims will be described in poems of iambic pentameter, with heroic (rhyming) couplets.

KHS: In Mr. O'Neil's class, his freshman students continued to hone their research skills by working in groups to find additional information about the people of the Scientific Revolution. Students created collaborative notes about scientists such as Galileo Galilei, Nicolaus Copernicus, Sir Isaac Newton, and more; connecting what they had discovered with our modern world. These notes, and the research skills they have practiced, will serve them well as we begin working on our presentation & public speaking skills.

This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez

KHS: This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez

KHS: This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez

KHS: This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez

KHS: This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez

KHS: This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez

KHS: This morning, the Academy of Dance students performed with the Segunda Quimbamba Ensemble. Nanette and Juan have been working with the Academy of Dance students and Gabrielle Vella over the last few weeks to teach and choreograph for this performance. This grant was awarded to Kearny High School through an application process that was submitted by Kathleen Astrella. The grant was awarded through Hudson County Arts. Below is more information about the company and its members. Organization: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (SQFC) Company Name: Segunda Quimbamba - is a Jersey City based ensemble established in 1994 - they are practitioners of Puerto Rico's Drum and Dance Music: Afro Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Education Team Members Juan Cartagena, SQFC Executive Director, Ensemble Musical Director, Drum Accompaniment in Residency Nanette Hernandez, SQFC Director of Development & Education Initiatives, Principal Dancer, Teaching Artist in Residence Saiya Forty, Dance Assistant Support Ensemble Members Brandon Correa Clara Maldonado Diaz Hamlet Martinez