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For those who would like to watch tonight's graduation ceremony but are unable to attend, please use the link below to livestream the event: 💻LIVE STREAMING : https://youtube.com/live/IaP0W2Ik01Y KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 🎓GRADUATION CEREMONY 📅June 21, 2024 🕧6:30 pm

😎 On behalf of the Kearny School District, we would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer! 🌞 For details on School Supply lists and Summer Learning activities, including Math and Reading contests, lists, logs, and more, visit the Curriculum and Instruction page on our district website: https://www.kearnyschools.com/o/ksd/page/curriculum-and-instruction 📚✨

On June 19th, Kearny School District faculty gathered for the final in-service of the year. Guest speaker Emma Lembke introduced "The Log Off Movement," promoting digital mindfulness and phone-free time. The presentation was followed by panel discussion by Kearny Faculty Book Club on Nadine Burke Harris' The Deepest Well, exploring the impact of adverse childhood experiences. These sessions provided a reflective and insightful experience for all.

KEARNY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 🎓GRADUATION CEREMONY 📅June 21, 2024 🕧6:30 pm 💻LIVE STREAMING : https://youtube.com/live/IaP0W2Ik01Y

For those who would like to watch the LMS Promotion Ceremony but are unable to attend, please use the link below to livestream the event: 💻LIVE STREAMING : https://youtube.com/live/Lfuw3qpBHDI LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 🎓8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY 📅June 20, 2024 🕧6:30 pm

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024 🎓8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY 📅June 20, 2024 🕧6:30 pm 💻LIVE STREAMING : https://youtube.com/live/Lfuw3qpBHDI

🌟 Celebrating Juneteenth and the powerful journey toward freedom and equality for all. Today, we honor the resilience, strength, and heritage of the Black community. Let's continue to educate, uplift, and stand together in unity.

We want to thank the businesses that donated to our ESL/Bilingual event on June 7th. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!

Due to the anticipated heat, Tuesday, June 18, will be a single session day. Wednesday, June 19, all schools will be closed due to the Juneteenth holiday and staff professional development. Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, will be single session days. On single session days, all students in grades PreK-12 will be dismissed at 12:54pm.

Happy Father's Day from the Kearny School District!

On Friday, June 7th, the district's ESL/Bilingual families came to Kearny Public Library for the final event of the year. Our families enjoyed dancing to the music of DJ Mike, refreshments, and art projects. A special thanks to the KPL staff for their hospitality!

Ms. Murray’s Pre-K class and Ms. Donnelly’s Kearny High School Ceramics class teamed up to bring our preschoolers’ monster drawings to life!! Mrs. Astrella and Dr. Cali stopped in to check out our Monster Museum, and Mrs. Astrella read “The Color Monster” story to the class!

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Month: William Mullins - Volleyball and Gabby Pifano - Track & Field.

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th Grade Annual Optimist Spelling Bee🐝 Pictured with Karen Pichinin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Optimist Spelling Bee Coordinator Joseph Stanish are: Lauren Rettschlag- First Place Winner Jeremay Santos De Freitas- Second Place Winner Isabelle Crucinta Guzman- Third Place Winner Great job to all our amazing contestants!

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On Friday, June 7th, Lincoln Middle School students assembled on Kearny Avenue to support their classmates, accompanied by guidance counselor Adele Mackin and Assistant Principal Matt Sleece, as they participated in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run event. Students contributed donations to the fundraiser and had the opportunity to run alongside the Kearny Police Department, carrying the Special Olympics torch.

The Class of 2025 would like to express their gratitude to the staff members listed below for their assistance in making the Junior Prom on Friday,May 31st a memorable night. Thank you for adding to the joyful spirit of our "Evening in Paris" prom theme with your presence. Mr. Almeida Ms. Avecillas Sean (security) Mr. Tietjen Mr. Correnti Ms. Laquintano Tina (security) Mr. Savage Ms. Poznar Ms. Gomez Mr. Brack Ms. Velez Mr. Conde Mr. Torre Ms. Viso Ms. Marshall Margaret Berko (nurse) Congratulations to our 2024 Junior Prom Court: Prom King: Antonio Velez Prom Queen: Raquel Lamego Prom Court: Augusto Vieira and Olivia Covello Prom Court: Harold Rodrigues and Sarahi Ludena Prom Court: Elijah Bruno and Melanie Rodriguez

Washington School preschoolers in Ms. DaSilva and Mrs. Gawronski-Smyth's classes took a trip to Turtle Back Zoo last week, where they visited attractions like the touch tank, saw the prairie dogs, took a train ride and enjoyed an outdoor lunch. Students were so excited to see all different types of animals from different areas of the world and even got a peek into what the different habitat needs are of each.

Congratulations to William Mullins for breaking the KHS Volleyball career kills record with 478.

At Franklin School, Miss Murray prepares an excited group of preschoolers for their transition to Kindergarten with an interactive reading of the classic tale "The Night Before Kindergarten."