Mrs. Donovan's class from Washington wrote about how to piece on building gingerbread houses and then built them for a STEM project. The best part was working together and eating the decorations!
Mrs Ricca took home the trophy in Washington School's 5th annual fourth grade Candy Candy Olympics! 🎄
Happy holidays from Washington School!
We closed out the year nice and cozy in our pajamas!
Congratulations to Nayeli & Dante for winning the Washington School Holiday Bike Raffle! Students were entered by staff and these two are the lucky recipients of two brand new bikes!
Thank you to the Kearny Fire Department for your generous donation!
Washington School is SO sorry!!! We just realized we never posted our October Student of the Month recipients in between all of the Halloween craze!
Please give our students much love for this special achievement!
Washington School LLD classes had a Polar Express Day with the help of some Peers from LMS!
Washington School 3rd graders enjoyed making Gingerbread Houses today!
Congratulations to Washington School's December Student of the Month recipients!
Ms. Weiss from Washington shared some Hanukkah traditions with Miss Agbing and Miss Savage’s classes. They celebrated by playing dreidel!
In celebration of our PreK Light Study, Washington School had so much fun watching, singing and dancing along to “The Laser Show”. We learned where lights come from, how do we use light, what happens when we block light and what kind of things does light shine through. 🔦💡🚨
It’s cool to be kind at Washington! Check out our latest Caught Being Kind students!
Happy Holidays from our Washington School family to yours!!
Washington School still doesn't know what the 67 meme actually means...but one thing we do know is that we are 67 days smarter today!
Reminder: The Kearny Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7pm at Kearny High School. The public is welcome to attend.
Happy Hanukkah from the Kearny School District. May this season being peace, happiness, love, and abundant light.
Mrs. Hills class from Washington School won the NJSLA Fall Facts Event. Students participated in a pumpkin toss game only if they did their NJSLA Math Facts Packets created and provided by the Washington School data team. As a reward the students received a trophy and incentive day.
Mrs. DaSilva Brown's PreK from Washington celebrated the end of their Seed Study with some great activities that they got to share with their family and friends. Students got to use instruments made with seeds, make seed collages, use magnifying glasses to look at different kinds of seeds, pretend play in their garden, count seeds, and read books about seeds! We even used checklists to check off all the activities we completed ✔️ 🌱
Washington School is thrilled to announce our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year and Educational Service Professional of the Year - two extraordinary individuals who embody dedication, heart, and excellence every single day.
Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Rana Stanley is an exceptional Kindergarten teacher whose classroom radiates warmth, curiosity, and joy. Her kindness, patience, and unwavering professionalism create a nurturing environment where our youngest learners flourish. She inspires not only her students, but all of us who have the privilege of working alongside her.
Educational Service Professional of the Year: As our LDTC, Mrs. Sandra Tavares Oliveira is a guiding light for students, families, and staff. She is always ready to lend a helping hand, offer support, and ensure every student receives the tools they need to succeed. Her compassion and commitment truly make a difference throughout our school community.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate these two outstanding educators. Their passion and dedication reflect the very best of Washington School, and we are honored to call them part of our family.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Tavares Oliveira on this well-deserved recognition!
Congratulations to Washington School’s November Student of the Month recipients!
We are so proud of each and every one of you!
Washington School wrapped up 5th annual Thanksgiving Eve Parade in the best way! 🎉 Our 3rd and 4th graders absolutely crushed it with their balloon creations. Mr. Adamski & Mr. Ruiz kept the energy high as our MCs, while Mr. Burzynski brought all the behind-the-scenes magic. And of course… Santa closed out the parade in classic style. 🎅✨
This might have been our best parade yet!
🎥 Check out the video here:
https://youtu.be/3ZZmbU07a9k?feature=shared
