Kearny School District -

Happy Lunar New Year to our students, staff and families. Wishing you joy and renewal in the Year of the Snake!

The Boys Varsity Team capped off an UNDEFEATED SEASON! ​ With a perfect 10-0 record the team was led by Senior Captain Evan Torres, Senior Captains Julian Fernandez and Antonio Velez. Senior Boys Captain Evan Torres shattered the 50 Freestyle Record with a time of 22.57.

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!

Franklin School 4th graders had an enriching experience presenting their cultural heritage posters to their classmates. They showcased their ancestral roots, shared popular dishes, music, folk dances, traditional attire, and meaningful customs. Some even wore or displayed traditional outfits, explaining the significance behind their designs. They also highlighted famous figures from their cultures and passed-down stories, creating a vibrant celebration of diversity and tradition.

❄️It’s sweater weather season at Franklin School, and Mrs. Dematos' students have embraced the icy temps by computing long division problems to decorate a wintery sweater! ☃️

📅 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.

Schuyler School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on January 30th from 9am-10am.

Special Event Thursday, January 23 Girls Basketball will face Memorial at 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.

Franklin School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on January 28th from 9am-10am.

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.

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! 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.

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.