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District Releases Video Promoting Student Voter Registration

District Releases Video Promoting Student Voter Registration

Students who will be 16 or older on April 15 can register through March 25

NEWARK, N.J. – As the Newark Board of Education approaches its first election in which the voting age is 16, Newark Public Schools officials today released a video promoting student voter registration.

“This is the first time Newark students can have a voice in the decisions that affect us the most,” says Zuri McCune, the student representative to the Board of Education in the 40-second spot. “Don’t miss this chance. Let your voice be heard.”

The video, which was written and produced by the District’s Communications Department, has been uploaded to the District’s website and Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. More information about student voter registration is available at the following link:

https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/events/vote-16-registration-deadline/

“I encourage everyone in Newark Public Schools to watch and share this video to help make sure that eligible students register by March 25th,” said Superintendent León. “Never before have high school students in New Jersey had the chance to participate in their local democracy like what’s happening in Newark this year.. It is my hope that all eligible students will register and cast their ballots in the upcoming school board election as a start to a lifelong commitment to voting.”

“This is a historic moment for Newark’s students,” said Board of Education President Hasani K. Council. “I strongly encourage every eligible student to take advantage of this opportunity, register by March 25th, and show up to vote. Our young people have powerful voices, and this election is their chance to make them count.”

About Newark Public Schools
The Newark Public Schools is the largest school district in New Jersey and dates back to 1676. The District currently enrolls over 40,000 students in 64 schools. After more than two decades of state operation and upon return to local control in 2018, the District has opened ten new schools under Superintendent León’s leadership with an additional portfolio of new options to be announced in the coming months and years. The Newark Board of Education serves as a beacon of educational excellence, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student. With a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and fostering a love for learning, the District continues to shape future generations and make a positive impact within the community.

Dental Academy Students Attend the HOSA Leadership Convention in Washington

Dental Academy Students Attend the HOSA Leadership Convention in Washington

Oct 8, 2024
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While attending the HOSA Leadership Conference, our Dental Academy visited the office of CHS Alumni LaMonica McIver, a US House of Representatives member for New Jersey's 10th congressional district.

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Newark Student Wins 5th Place at Catholic Forensic League National Championship Tournament

Over Memorial Day weekend, talented students from Newark made a significant impact at the National Catholic Forensic Language (NCFL) Grand National Tournament. Samuel Thomas, twelfth-grade student, from Central High School celebrated a historic fifth-place national finish. Coached by Dennis K. Philbert, Central High School continued its record-setting tradition. Samuel Thomas is the second Newark Public School student to make it to the finals of this national competition and the first to advance to the Dramatic Performance final.

Joining Thomas on this victorious experience was his fellow teammate, Deborah Edohwokui, also coached by Mr. Philbert, who placed 23rd in the nation as a quarterfinalist in Oral Interpretation. At the same time, the Newark School of Fashion & Design marked its debut at the tournament with Edwin Granados, coached by David Richardson, who finished among the top 48 Octofinalists in Dramatic Performance. Meanwhile, Mitchel Elusanmi, a Barringer High School student, participated under coach Michael Sowell's guidance, further broadening the Newark representation at the tournament.

Other dedicated participants from Central High School included Micah Acolatse, Ayomide Adekoya, and Mary Nabulya, all nurtured under the coaching expertise of Mr. Philbert. This achievement marks a proud moment for Newark Public Schools and is a testament to the partnership with the Newark Debate Academy. Their joint efforts continue to foster an environment that champions academic excellence, instilling in students the skills to reach their potential.

Samuel Thomas from Central High School wins 5th place at the NCFL Grand National Tournament

AeroFarms Continue to Grow at NPS

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13th Avenue Elementary School

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Chef Hassan has been working tirelessly to develop an amazing learning environment in the farm room! Along with Ms. Haynes, Chef Hassan assisted in making pizzas topped with fresh greens from the harvest! Ms. Davis from I Have a Dream Foundation has taken specific care that the plants stay fed with vital nutrients. On Monday, March 28th, due to a suspected power failure, they had lost a harvest due to the pump shutting off sometime over the weekend. However, through hard work, the farm has been growing beautiful greens and beautiful inquiring minds!

George Washington Carver/Bruce Street Elementary School

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GW Carver and Bruce Street Schools have not stopped working hard to learn best practices to develop great systems with their students. Ms. Bello and Ms. Landskroner have been training their students well. Even though there was some inconsistent growth at the last harvest, they have built a clean the farm and have been taught how to spot clogged nozzles. During the most recent harvest, several students helped to change out nozzles for more even watering.

Central High School

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Dr. Kuzma and his classes have excitedly adopted the farms with the students taking on much of the responsibility. In addition to Dr. Kuzma, there are multiple teachers who are working to incorporate the farms into their classes and the program there continues to grow!

Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School

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After Spring Break, Ms. Peguero and Mr. Belluardo hit the ground running! Keep those greens growing!

Michelle Obama Elementary School

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Students at Michelle Obama Elementary School led different activities around the building with 1st graders in the AeroFarms lab harvesting and packaging for parents! Ms. Sommer has been doing an incredible job with the farm and getting students of all ages involved. She is always eager to learn more and is becoming her own technician!

AeroFarms Takes Root in Central High School

AeroFarms Takes Root in Central High School

Nov 23, 2022
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AeroFarms Team inspecting the installation of vertical farms in Central High School

AeroFarms is an award winning company that aims to solve many of today’s most pressing agricultural needs by building vertical aeroponic farms in sustainable models across communities. On November 9th, 2022, AeroFarms Chief of Staff and Director of Community Farms Jason Ginsberg arrived with his team to inspect the installation of the two farms located in Central High School’s greenhouse, as well as the units housed in George Washington Carver, Sir Isaac Newton, and Michelle Obama Elementary Schools.

According to Director Ginsberg, each farm uses standard electrical inputs and is capable of producing up to 550 pounds of fresh produce annually. In partnership with Central High School’s Environmental Studies Academy, students will soon be able to select among a variety of seeds to plant and harvest. Students can select from baby greens, such as baby kale, watercress, and bok choyto micro greens, such as micro arugula, broccoli, and kale—which can be harvested in just two weeks of planting.

The first priority of the harvests is to provide students with healthy servings of vegetables to take home, produce that replicates farm to table models without any use of chemical pesticides or other harmful inputs used in commercial farming. Other priorities include the educational component of sustainable farming and how modern technologies can improve age-old practices. We look forward to AeroFarms’ partnership growing and providing Central High School’s students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to be forward, creative thinkers ready to solve our world’s most pressing needs.

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14 NBOE Students Selected for the 2022 Prudential Actuarial Career Exploration and Financial Management (PACE-FM) Program

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Prudential has announced the names of the students who have been selected to participate in the 2022 PACE-FM Program. This year, there were 87 total nominations received, 32 student digital interviews/essays received, and 16 students selected for the cohort. Of the 16 students, 14 of the students are from Newark Public School high schools!

Selected Students
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Amani Bowie Arts High School
Aurora Amigon (goes by Ezequiel, preferred pronouns he/him/his) Arts High School
Evony Pichardo Barringer High School
Santiago Mosquera Barringer High School
Fathiat Oyediran Central High School
Achunike Okafor Science Park High School
Kaleb Jeffries Science Park High School
William Neto Science Park High School
Abigaelle Thermitus Technology High School
Marvin Vega Technology High School
Noemi Cerqueira Technology High School
Suly Solano Technology High School
Janeva Roberts Weequahic High School
Udochukwu Laura Nwanebu Weequahic High School

Congratulations to all of our student nominees.

Student Nominees School # of Nominations from School
Eliel Serna AMERICAN HISTORY HIGH SCHOOL
Luis Solorzano AMERICAN HISTORY HIGH SCHOOL
Wendy Michelle Pino AMERICAN HISTORY HIGH SCHOOL 3
Amani Bowie Arts High School
Aurora Amigon (goes by Ezequiel, preferred pronouns he/him/his) Arts High School
Samyra Caldwell Arts High School 3
Danielle Lopez Bard High School Early College
Al-Quamir Wharton Bard High School Early College, Newark
Anabhayan Ahruran Bard High School Early College, Newark
Araylia Szviatkovsky Bard High School Early College, Newark
Franklin, O. Iwuoha Bard High School Early College, Newark
Hailey Vicente Bard High School Early College, Newark 6
Evony Pichardo Barringer High School
Mitchel ELusanmi Barringer High School
Rahmatullah Jallow Barringer High School
Santiago Mosquera Barringer High School
Santiago Parhuana Barringer High School 5
Fathiat Oyediran Central High School
Keisha Gesse Central High School
Kyala Askew Central High School
Oluwagbemisola Michael Akinnawo Central High School
Success Odins Central High School 5
Rhosanna De La Rosa-Martinez East Side High School
Alejandra Torres East Side High School
Gomes Moreira, Skylah East Side High School
Javier Lago East Side high school
Justiniano Mendes, Mario East Side High School
Nasir Mitchell East Side High School
Roca, Julissa East Side High School 7
Lopez, Jillian Natalie Malcolm X Shabazz High School 1
Asyjen Alston Newark Vocational High School
Nana Amosah Newark Vocational High School
Clyvens Jules Newark Vocational HS
Jeremiah Pellow Newark Vocational HS
Malique Bernard Newark Vocational HS
Victoria Alegunlade Newark Vocational HS
Yerys Medrano Newark Vocational HS 7
Achunike Okafor Science Park High School
Alves, Arianna Sophia Science Park High School
Isabella Castillo Science Park High School
Kaleb Jeffries Science Park High School
Saint Pierre, Joshua W Science Park High School
Shohid, Mahfuzur Rahman Science Park High School
Silifonova, Elizaveta Science Park High School
Sivanesan, Thanusa Science Park High School
William Neto Science Park High School 9
Abigaelle Thermitus Technology High School
Andy Crespo Technology High School
George Coronel Technology High School
Joe Pomavilla Technology High School
Leticia Ferreira Technology High School
Marlon Herrera Technology High School
Marvin Vega Technology High School
Noemi Cerqueira Technology High School
Suly Solano Technology High School 9
Deirdre Corbett University High School
Michael Ogbuehi University High School
Simone Sunley University High School 3
Aishat Jimoh-Kuku Weequahic High School
Annisha George Weequahic High School
Elliot Ampofo Weequahic High School
Fathiat Rilwan Weequahic High School
Janeva Roberts Weequahic High School
Jennifer Tshimanga Weequahic High School
Merytsheena Pean Weequahic High School
Udochukwu Laura Nwanebu Weequahic High School 8
Ayoola Kalejaiye West side High School
Colette Ezeanyim West Side High School
Fathia Ajibola West Side High School
Joseph Bio West Side High School 4
TOTAL SELECTED NPS STUDENTS = 14  TOTAL NPS Schools = 13  TOTAL NPS NOMINATIONS = 70