Our School in the News

Newark Superintendent of Schools Roger León Announces and Recognizes NPS Students Who Received a Perfect Score on the PARCC Exam

September 26, 2018

Banquet Held for Students and Families – Students Honored at Board Meeting [Newark, NJ – September 26, 2018] Newark’s Superintendent of Schools Roger León recognized […]

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Graduate of Newark Public Schools returns to inspire the next generation

September 25, 2017

A son of Newark has come home. Rahfeal Gordon, an Arts High School graduate who is now an award-winning entrepreneur, author and lecturer, returned home to […]

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College-bound NPS graduate hopes to advocate for Newark kids

August 30, 2017

This is the first line of “Art is Home,” a rhythmic, reflective poetic piece written by recent Arts High School graduate Kayla Muldrow—one that typifies the young artist’s relationship […]

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Harvard-bound grad reflects positive changes in Newark Public Schools

August 23, 2017

By: Elana Knopp | www.tapinto.net Cambridge, Massachusetts, is known for its cool arts scene, historic architecture and top colleges, but as much as Lucia Couto […]

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The Intent to Succeed; Newark Arts High School Student Signs to Join Caldwell University New Football Program

July 6, 2017

PHOTO: (left to right) Lashana Thomas (Mother), Principal Ricardo Pedro, Lamont Rouse, Akeem Bowman (Uncle) A letter of intent to join the newly formed Caldwell […]

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Lucia Couto Receives Full Scholarship to Harvard University

June 16, 2017

Lucia Couto says academic excellence was stressed every day in her home growing up in Newark and attending First Avenue School. Neither Lucia’s mother nor […]

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Newark Students Participate in Glassroots’ 13th Annual Business Plan Competition and Trade Fair

May 26, 2017

Thirteen Newark students participated in year-long entrepreneurship programs focused on planning, preparing, marketing and managing a business   [Newark, NJ — May 24, 2017] — […]

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Sudden Passing of Newark Little League Coach Motivates Teen to Excel; Signs to Play Baseball in Vermont

April 9, 2017

Newark Arts High School is celebrating the recent signing of student Justin Velez, 17, to play collegiate baseball for Southern Vermont College. Joined by parents, […]

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Arts High School: 1st Place Recipients – Women In Media – Newark Cell Phone Cinema Contest

April 1, 2016

Congratulations to: Kayla Muldrow, Janecia Martinez, Blessing Akhubue & Justin Velez Faculty Sponsors: Jon Rafols & Robert Richardson Special Thanks Nyasia Bryant Danyelle Barnum Ruth […]

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At Arts High School, a good day starts with breakfast

October 18, 2015

Christina Giannantonio | The Star-Ledger | Email the author | Follow on Twitter NEWARK — Students at Arts High School now have an opportunity to […]

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