Kearny School District students and staff welcomed the new school year with smiling faces, open arms, and vivid imaginations!

Our second annual Faculty Field Day was a complete success and kicked off the start to a great year. This two day event encompassed social-emotional workshops, guest speakers, food truck treats, and time for our staff to reconvene, get situated, and get back to a new school year with enthusiasm, excitement, and the esprit de corps of great friends and colleagues. Many thanks to KHS graduate Fernando Coelho for an inspiring keynote address. A great day was had by all and our staff was ready to start the school year!

Kearny School District 5th and 6th graders had the opportunity to show off their hoops skills at the 5/6 Grade Monday Funday Basketball. Thanks to the over 100 participants, especially Mrs. Iacono, Ms. Stephens, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Policano, Ms. Pace, Coach McCaffrey, Coach Hill, and the Boys and Girls Basketball players, who coordinated this fun community event .

Kearny Fire Department brought us the Firefighter Phil assembly to wrap up Fire Prevention Week. This engaging and educational event served as a fitting culmination to a week dedicated to raising awareness about fire safety and prevention.

The Firefighter Phil assembly brought together members of the Kearny Fire Department with a shared mission to impart invaluable knowledge about fire safety practices to the local residents, especially students. The event featured dynamic presentations, interactive demonstrations, and a series of engaging activities designed to instill a strong sense of fire safety awareness among attendees.

The Schuyler, Garfield, and Franklin Student Liaison Teams received special certificates for being part of the "Nutrition Advisory Council." The students were separated into two groups (grades 1-3 and grades 4-6) and completed a questionairre about the food offerings in the district, and had the opportunity to comment on their food preferences on the current menu. The Council met with their principals: Mrs. Iacono, Dr. Masters and Dr. Cali, and the Kearny School District Pomptonian Food Service managers to discuss healthy options for our breakfast and lunch programs. The certificates symbolize their role as advocates for healthy living and ambassadors for positive change in the realm of student nutrition.

Families gathered at Garfield School for the first Title I ASI Parent Involvement night. All families participated in hands-on activities that were centered around the theme "Colors of the Season". Everyone was even able to make a delicious fall themed snack to eat. Thank you to Ms. Seeley, Mrs. Peso, Ms. Lourenco, Ms. Lombardi, and Ms. Gomez for their collaboration and efforts in making the event a success!

Third graders at Schuyler School had their first Fall Festival in early November. The students enjoyed hearing the read aloud Scarecrow read by their very own Mrs. Esparra and ate a special snack before forming collaborative craft groups to create their own scarecrows. The winners received a special prize! All the students had a great time and did an amazing job!

Red Ribbon Week, also known as the Week of Respect, is an annual event that is celebrated in schools across the United States. The purpose of this week is to promote kindness, empathy, and inclusion among students, teachers, and staff members.

During this week, various activities were organized to help students understand the importance of respecting others. Theme days included "Me" Shirt Day, Feeling Safe and Comfortable Day, Person I Admire Day, Super Hero Day, and Peace Day, which allowed the students to show their commitment to being respectful and kind to others. Franklin School held a Pajama Day in an effort to "put bullying to bed." Schuyler School students wore orange in recognition of National Bullying month, and Roosevelt and Garfield Schools "chalked the walk" with positive messages, spreading kindness in big steps. Our elementary schools also organized assemblies where students learned about respect and tolerance. Washington School PTA sponsored an assembly featuring Omega Man, who taught the students the value of being a "dream maker, and not a dream breaker!" Mini lessons in all of the classrooms included group discussions where students talked about their experiences with bullying and how they can help prevent it. Special thanks to our administrators, counselors, faculty, and PTA for their creative theme days and commitment to making this week a true success.

Red Ribbon Week is an excellent opportunity for schools to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students. It helps to build a sense of community and promotes positive behaviors among students. By teaching students about respect and kindness, schools can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Recently, KHS student Bruno Ribeiro was recognized for his selfless behavior and quick-thinking actions. While riding his scooter, he noticed an elderly couple in distress. A woman was trying to assist her husband into their vehicle, but they were both struggling. Without hesitation, the student put his scooter aside and assisted the couple in need. A resident reached out to KHS Principal Mr. Brack to commend his act of kindness. The actions of Bruno Ribeiro are a true reflection of kindness and empathy towards others, and embody the values and character developed by our Kearny students.

Roosevelt staff collected over 100 pairs of new pajamas and delivered them to Clara Maas Medical Center in November, as a part of the Kindness for Christopher Pajama Drive. The pajamas of varying sizes, styles and colors were given to children in the pediatric units, and inspired our Roosevelt family to spread kindness and give back to our local communities. Thank you to Mrs. Alessandra, Principal Moyano, and the Kindness for Christopher team for organizing a remarkable event.

The Junior Peers of Garfield School and Franklin School, along with PBSIS, hosted a food drive to donate to the Kearny Community Food Bank. The students collected over 1,200 cans of food and demonstrated true leadership skills through their commitment to volunteering. Special thanks to our principals and Jr. PEERS advisors for coordinating this community event.

This fall, students around the district created and sent holiday themed cards to our military heroes, a challenge proposed by the NJDOE. The goal of this challenge was to show an outpouring of gratitude, respect, and caring by creating as many personalized holiday greetings as possible for our United States troops, veterans, and service families. Personalized and signed cards reflect genuine support and caring, respect, and appreciation of our military heroes during the winter holiday season. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) urges schools across the state to participate in this deserving initiative by creating holiday cards that will be forwarded to soldiers stationed overseas.

Washington School embraced the spirit of Halloween with unparalleled enthusiasm as it hosted its inaugural Halloween parade, marking a milestone in the school's festive traditions. The vibrant event unfolded as our elementary school students, brimming with excitement and creativity, took center stage to showcase their spellbinding and spine-chilling costumes in a frightfully fun pageant. Check out the video here:

Our Kearny School District Preschool students picked and decorated pumpkins from their pumpkin patches, and contests were held to award recipients in various categories! This annual contest is a district favorite, as our students and staff get to showcase their creativity.

The Lincoln Middle School Drama Club, under the direction of Mrs. Avila, presented the "Haunted Hallways," much to the delight of our students and staff, who were in for a frightening experience.

Our students and staff were completely engrossed in the spooky atmosphere created by our talented young performers. The eerie lighting, realistic costume design, and creepy sound effects added to the overall suspense of the event, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

Kearny High School hallways were transformed into a horror show, as attendees were led on a haunting tour through the halls of Kearny High School, encountering terrifying scenes and spooky characters at every turn. The drama club actors did an excellent job of bringing the scares to life, with their convincing performances leaving many attendees trembling with fear.

In addition to the scary costumes and terrifying atmosphere, our community was frightfully entertained with a haunted maze, spooky stories, tarot readings, a haunted maze, raffles, and trick or treat stations! Terror in K-Town was a huge success, and certainly provided an unforgettable experience.

Special thanks to Ms. Gonzalez and the Drama Club for their organization, exceptional performances, and commitment to ensuring that their guests had an authentic and entertaining event.

Wild Pink will run December 8 and 9 at 7:00PM. Tickets are $6.00 for Senior Citizens and Students and $8.00 for General Admission.

Come out and support the Senior Class of 2024. All proceeds go directly to the class of 2024! Check out our promotional video here:

The Kearny High School Marching Band, led by the dynamic team of Band Director Dave Caravella, Assistant Band Director Danny Conde, Percussion Director Sanjay Pamaar, Band Front Coordinator Emily Chen, Colorguard Captain Jamie Diaz, and Marching Unit Supervisor Michele Lombardi, triumphantly secured the 3rd place position out of 8 contenders in Group 1A.

The Band performed at West Essex Regional High School during the Championship of the Rose Band Tournament, where they achieved a commendable score of 85.200. However, their triumph didn't stop there. The Kearny High School Marching Band clinched an additional victory by claiming a special award for the Best Color Guard, a testament to the seamless integration of visual artistry within their musical performance.

Special thanks to the KHS Band, their directors and District Supervisor Mrs. Astrella for their dedication and commitment to sharing an inspiring musical journey, and congratulations on an amazing season!

Congratulations to the Kearny High School Girls Soccer team on securing their 15th Consecutive Hudson County Championship this year! Bayonne forced the game into penalties where the Kards, despite going down early, were triumphant.

Congratulations to the Boys Soccer team on reaching the NJSIAA State Championship Finals, having defeated Westfield in a thriller 3-2 victory thanks to Hans Zoller's sheer determination, which led to the game-winning goal. Thank you to all the faculty, alumni, community members and students who came out to support the team. The team went on to the State Finals in November, but fell to Princeton in a hard-fought battle. It is our great fans that create an atmosphere that gives the team that little extra to come out on top in these championship games.

Washington School Students, along with their teachers Ms. Dyl, Ms. Hornung, Ms. Weiss, Mrs. Ruthman, Mrs. Molina, and Mr. Flannery's classes set off on an unforgettable trip to Turtleback Zoo! Everyone enjoyed the day, marveling at all of the animals and sights!

KHS forensic students had the opportunity to sharpen their investigative skills on campus with NJIT, where they enjoyed an immersive day of hands-on learning and enjoying the college life, and participated in a number of crime scene analysis simulations.

The Dental Assisting II students participated in the Rutgers School of Dentistry's Decision for Dentistry program on Thursday, November 2nd in Newark. On their first visit, the students were paired with junior and senior dental students who served as mentors and provided a tour of the dental school. Additionally, the students went to the pre-clinic where they took dental impressions on mannequins and poured the impressions in stone. Our students naturally excelled since they have had much hands-on experience here in our classroom with this very procedure.