Franklin School: Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! Go, Falcons!





Franklin School:
📚❤️ Just another FUN day in Mrs. Melker’s Library! 📖✨So many books, so many smiles, and so many stories waiting to be discovered! Our Franklin Falcons LOVE checking out books and finding their next great read! 🦅💚
Because in our library, reading is ALWAYS something to smile about! 📚🥰
#MrsMelkersLibrary #FranklinFalcons #WeLoveReading #LibraryFun #SoarToSuccess
📚❤️ Just another FUN day in Mrs. Melker’s Library! 📖✨So many books, so many smiles, and so many stories waiting to be discovered! Our Franklin Falcons LOVE checking out books and finding their next great read! 🦅💚
Because in our library, reading is ALWAYS something to smile about! 📚🥰
#MrsMelkersLibrary #FranklinFalcons #WeLoveReading #LibraryFun #SoarToSuccess

Franklin School:
🛠️ Teamwork in action in Mrs. Kyak’s KEEP classes! 💡
Students took on a STEM building challenge, working together to design and build a structure using just 10 sheets of paper and tape. Their goal? Create a structure at least 8 inches tall that could support a can! 🥫📏Through creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, students put their engineering skills to the test and learned that great things happen when we work together! 🤝✨
#KEEP #STEMChallenge #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #Engineering #GiftedEducation
🛠️ Teamwork in action in Mrs. Kyak’s KEEP classes! 💡
Students took on a STEM building challenge, working together to design and build a structure using just 10 sheets of paper and tape. Their goal? Create a structure at least 8 inches tall that could support a can! 🥫📏Through creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, students put their engineering skills to the test and learned that great things happen when we work together! 🤝✨
#KEEP #STEMChallenge #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #Engineering #GiftedEducation
Franklin School:
🛠️ Teamwork in action in Mrs. Kyak’s KEEP classes! 💡
Students took on a STEM building challenge, working together to design and build a structure using just 10 sheets of paper and tape. Their goal? Create a structure at least 8 inches tall that could support a can! 🥫📏Through creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, students put their engineering skills to the test and learned that great things happen when we work together! 🤝✨
#KEEP #STEMChallenge #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #Engineering #GiftedEducation
🛠️ Teamwork in action in Mrs. Kyak’s KEEP classes! 💡
Students took on a STEM building challenge, working together to design and build a structure using just 10 sheets of paper and tape. Their goal? Create a structure at least 8 inches tall that could support a can! 🥫📏Through creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, students put their engineering skills to the test and learned that great things happen when we work together! 🤝✨
#KEEP #STEMChallenge #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #Engineering #GiftedEducation
In observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, all Kearny School District Schools will be closed today: Monday, October 12, 2026.


October is National Principal's Month, and we are celebrating our amazing principals who lead with vision, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to student success every day. Thank you for inspiring excellence and shaping the future of our schools!

In observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, all Kearny School District Schools will be closed today: Monday, October 12, 2026


Happy World Teachers’ Day! The Kearny School District celebrates the educators whose dedication, creativity, and care help our students learn and grow. Thank you for all you do!

Franklin School: This week Mrs. Cowley’s class took a tour and learned about who works in our school. 🍎









🎶 Our Franklin School 6th Grade Band, led by Mr. Kubowicz, is hard at work! Our young musicians are practicing, learning, and making some great music together! 🎺🥁🎷 Keep up the great work, Falcons! 💚🖤

Franklin School: A little playground fun with our PreK 3 friends! 💙 Our awesome Assistant Principal, Mr. Almeida, joined our little Falcons for some outdoor fun, smiles, and teamwork! 🛝😊💚



Franklin School: Our 2nd graders had a blast being introduced to Ozobots! 🤖💡 They practiced coding, problem-solving, and teamwork while having fun with STEAM! A great day of learning with Mrs. Melker, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Kyak! 🚀




With reflective and meaningful Yom Kippur wishes, may this Day of Atonement bring peace, forgiveness, and renewal.

With sweet and joyful Rosh Hashanah wishes, may the new year bring peace, good health, happiness, and hope. Shana Tova! 🍎🍯

A quarter of a century has passed since our world was forever changed on September 11, 2001. Today, we pause to remember the victims, support their families, and express eternal gratitude to our first responders and military.

Franklin School: Students from Ms. Mayfield's and Ms. DeMatos' classes at Franklin enjoyed observing butterflies in the butterfly garden as part of their science studies.







Franklin School: Congratulations to 6th grader Vani Sharma on receiving the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence! 🌟 This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding academic achievement, dedication, and hard work. We are so proud of you, Vani! 🦅📚🎉 #ItsGoodToBeAFalcon

Franklin School: Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd Grade KEEP students on successfully completing this year's Kearny Explorers Enrichment Program! 🎉 We are so proud of all the creativity, curiosity, and hard work they showed throughout the year. Great job, explorers! 🦅📚✨ #ItsGoodToBeAFalcon



Reminder: The Kearny School District will hold its regular Board of Education Meeting
🗓️ Monday, June 22, 2026
🕖 7pm
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street.
The public is welcome to attend.
🗓️ Monday, June 22, 2026
🕖 7pm
📍Kearny High School: 336 Devon Street.
The public is welcome to attend.

Franklin School: Our final PBIS prize drawings of the year are complete! 🎉 These hardworking students earned Talons through their positive choices, respectful behavior, and Falcon pride. Congratulations to all of our winners! Keep soaring high, Falcons! 🦅💚🖤 #ItsGoodToBeAFalcon

