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Kearny High School families! Parents and guardians are invited to attend "Coffee with the Superintendent" on February 11th from 9am-10am.

KHS: We are happy to share that senior Rebecca Fontes has won a bronze level prize in the AIA Newark & Suburban Architects Student Art Contest for her submission in their annual holiday contest. Students had to create a design which featured a building or group of buildings defined by architecture. The work also had to have a feeling or setting of a winter holiday. Her design is featured on their website

The 6th grade LLD students joined KHS Success classes for a hands-on Life Skills event, learning essential tasks like doing laundry and making a quick meal. Huge thanks to our amazing teachers and aides for making this experience so meaningful!

KHS: Congratulations to Isabella Held Gonzalez As a member of the Executive Board of the Art Administrators of NJ, I am thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Neto's student, Isabella Held Gonzalez, for receiving a prestigious Merit Award for her sculpture at the 2025 Emerging Artist High School Exhibition! This remarkable achievement highlights Isabella's immense talent and dedication to her craft. Isabella will soon have the exciting opportunity to submit a portfolio for adjudication by the AANJ Executive Board for the esteemed Governor's Award. This is a significant step in her artistic journey, and we are eager to see her work recognized at this level. This year, we celebrate the 37th anniversary of our show, which proudly features the creative works of thirty-three students from twenty-four high schools across New Jersey. The exhibition was adjudicated by a panel of four distinguished Fine Art Professors from Kean University, ensuring a high standard of evaluation. The show and award presentation will take place this Sunday, from 1:00-3:00 PM, at the James Howe Gallery in the Vaughn Eames Building at Kean University, located at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the incredible talents of our young artists. As one of the nine award winners in the AANJ 37th Annual High School Art Show, Emerging Artists, Isabella is not only recognized for her artistic achievements but is also eligible for the 2025 AANJ High School Achievement Award. This award acknowledges her outstanding talents with a monetary prize and the honor of being our nominee for the New Jersey Governor’s Award in Art Education, managed by Arts Ed New Jersey. Further information will be provided at the Award Ceremony on Sunday, February 2. A special thank you to Mr. Neto for his unwavering support and mentorship of Isabella. Your dedication has played a vital role in nurturing her artistic journey and helping her achieve this remarkable milestone. Congratulations once again to Isabella Held Gonzalez on this well-deserved recognition of her artistic talents! We look forward to witnessing her continued success and contributions to the arts

Thank you to our School Counselors for all you do for our staff and students!

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

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!

KHS: KHS had an assembly with the Union City High School ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program which has been organized to provide our students with information about leadership, teamwork, and service opportunities.

KHS: KHS had an assembly with the Union City High School ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program which has been organized to provide our students with information about leadership, teamwork, and service opportunities.

📅 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.

KHS: Tenafly Nature Preserve Presentation Students attended a presentation where they will learn about the major factors that threaten animals with endangerment and extinction worldwide. They discovered how people both directly and indirectly affect the Earth's biodiversity and meet 4-5 living examples of species whose populations are being affected by human actions today. Gain an awareness of New Jersey's 60+ endangered species, and develop solutions to help prevent threats to our local wildlife. Students explored what happens to a species when most of the population is gone and how easily the remaining animals can perish.

KHS: Tenafly Nature Preserve Presentation Students attended a presentation where they will learn about the major factors that threaten animals with endangerment and extinction worldwide. They discovered how people both directly and indirectly affect the Earth's biodiversity and meet 4-5 living examples of species whose populations are being affected by human actions today. Gain an awareness of New Jersey's 60+ endangered species, and develop solutions to help prevent threats to our local wildlife. Students explored what happens to a species when most of the population is gone and how easily the remaining animals can perish.

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.

📣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.

⭐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.

📢 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.