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Special Event Thursday, January 23 Girls Basketball will face Memorial 6 pm at KHS. Bonus game Boys Varsity v. Beloved to follow. Students receive a free Dress Down with the purchase of a ticket from the game.

As part of their Clothing Study, Franklin School's PSD Classes met with the KHS Band and Color Guard, who showed the preschoolers their instruments, uniforms, and flags. Thanks for a great visit! 🥁

Garfield School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on January 24th from 9am-10am.

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.

Another School Record is broken: Yesterday Evan Torres broke the KHS record, set back in 2013, for the 50 Freestyle by completing the event in a time of 23.32. Congratulations Evan! The Boys Varsity Swim Team remains undefeated on the season with a record of 7-0.

📣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.

Washington School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on January 22nd from 9am-10am.

The Kardinals Will Souza scores a career-high 39 points in yesterday's victory over the Ferris Bulldogs 60 - 51. Luis Rodriguez and Caleb Baptista each contributed 8 points and a great team effort.

⭐Kearny High School held their annual Poetry Out Loud schoolwide competition on Thursday, January 9th. The student performers and the Emcees running the show worked hard to make it a night to remember for the families and friends in attendance and we are very proud of all of them. Our first place winner Isabella Held Gonzalez will be competing at the Region 6 Competition at Passaic County Community College on February 6th. Special thanks to teachers: Laurie Keim, Ashley Dlugosh, Ashli Cassidy, Shania Medina, Stacy Deluca and Patrick Cassidy for organizing this event and acting as judges for the program. ⭐Poetry Out Loud, a free national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, encourages high school students across the country to learn about great works of classic and contemporary poetry through memorization and recitation. Not only do they share their interpretation and delivery of poetry; they also vie for awards and scholarships totaling $50,000.

Yesterday, the Lady Kards wrestled their first varsity match vs. Bogota/Ridgefield—an exciting day for our program.

🎉✨ Lincoln Middle School Spelling Bee Recap! ✨🎉 After 10 thrilling rounds consisting of vocabulary and spelling, 30 incredible students tackled over 80 challenging words with courage and skill. A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Wilkins Rojas Jr., who emerged as our champion! 🏆👏 Wilkins will proudly represent Lincoln Middle School at the Hudson County Spelling Bee, hosted by Hudson County Schools of Technology, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Good luck, Wilkins! Your Lincoln Middle School family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🎊🐝

📢 Exciting news! Registration for the Winter/Spring Semester at Kearny Adult School opens next week on January 14th! Explore our range of courses, schedules, and fees by scanning the QR code or visiting the Kearny Adult School page on the district website.

Kearny High School members of the FBLA club attended the FBLA North Central Summit at Seton Hall, where they had the opportunity to engage in a variety of workshops, including networking, resume building, public speaking, college preparation, and a Shark Tank-style competition. Overall, students enjoyed interacting with fellow FBLA members and gaining valuable insights from workshop leaders.

🔔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! 💫

Habari Gani? ✨ As Kwanzaa begins, we honor the principles of unity, self-determination, and collective work. The Kearny School District wishes our community a meaningful and joyful celebration. ❤️🖤💚

Let the light of the menorah shine bright this Hanukkah season! 🕎 The Kearny School District sends warm wishes for love, joy, and peace to all who celebrate. ✨

May your days be merry and bright! ✨ The Kearny School District wishes our students, families, and staff a joyful Christmas filled with peace, love, and warmth. 🎁🎅❄️