Our district data teams recently came together to present mid-year benchmark assessment results. Through collegial discussions, our team members analyzed student growth, highlighted key learning trends, and developed instruction strategies to support skill mastery.
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our Winter e-Newsletter! Catch our winter recap here: https://secure.smore.com/n/vf3re
Happy President's Day from the Kearny School District!
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Kearny School District! ❤️ Wishing our students, staff, and community a day filled with kindness, joy, and appreciation for one another!
Reminder! In honor of President's Day, all Kearny School District schools will be closed on Monday, February 17th.
🚨 Thursday, February 6th: Due to weather conditions, all Kearny schools will be closed today.
☕️🤝 Superintendent Flora Encarnacao, Assistant Superintendent Aliki Bieltz, and District Immigrant Family Social Worker Patricia Tellez have been visiting each of our schools as part of the ongoing Coffee with the Superintendent series. Today, they continued the conversations at Roosevelt School, where parents and guardians had the opportunity to connect, discuss important topics, and strengthen our school community. Thank you to all who have joined us for coffee and conversation!💙✨
📣 Due to the anticipated weather conditions, the Kearny School District will follow a delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 6.
🔔 PreK through grade six will arrive at 10:00am and grades seven through twelve will arrive at 9:50 am.
⚠️ There will be no Right at School morning care.
⚠️ We will re-evaluate the weather conditions in the morning and communicate any necessary information. Thank you.
The 6th grade LLD students joined KHS Success classes for a hands-on Life Skills event, learning essential tasks like doing laundry and making a quick meal. Huge thanks to our amazing teachers and aides for making this experience so meaningful!
Thank you to our School Counselors for all you do for our staff and students!
Roosevelt School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on February 5th from 9am-10am.
Happy Lunar New Year to our students, staff and families. Wishing you joy and renewal in the Year of the Snake!
At the January Board meeting, 21 Kearny teachers were recognized for earning their ESL certifications through a partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University. Of those 21 teachers, 11 also earned their Bilingual certification. Teachers and their families were invited to a reception followed by recognition at the Board meeting with a certificate. Congratulations to all these inspiring teachers for their notable accomplishments and for their dedication to our district's students!
📅 Preschool and Kindergarten parents: mark your calendars! The Kearny School District will be accepting online registrations for the 2025-26 school year:
⭐ Pre-K4 & Kindergarten registration begins February 1st at 9am.
⭐ Pre-K3 lottery registration begins March 1st at 9am.
🎒 Registration is online only. For more information, visit the Residency and Registration page at www.kearnyschools.com.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today we reflect on the dream, honoring equality, resilience, and education. Let us continue the journey towards justice and understanding.
🔔Reminder! The Kearny School District will hold its Regular Board Meeting:
📅Tuesday, January 21, 2025
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street
🕧7pm
The public is welcome to attend.
📣Reminder! In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Kearny School District schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21st on a regular schedule.
🔔Reminder! The Kearny School District will hold its Regular Board Meeting:
📅Monday, January 6, 2025
📍Board Office: 127 Midland Avenue
🕧7pm
The public is welcome to attend.
January is School Board Recognition Month. We extend our thanks to the Kearny School District board members who volunteer their time to lead our public schools. Join us as we celebrate their dedication and service to ensure the success of our students.
🎉 Happy New Year from the Kearny School District! Here’s to a 2025 filled with growth, connection, and endless possibilities for our students, staff, and community! 💫
