Our School in the News

Kishona McCray Is Recognized for Extraordinary Athletic Achievement at Central High School

June 16, 2017

Newark Public Schools recently honored Kishona McCray at the May Board Meeting.  Kishona, a member of the Blue Devils Girl’s Track and Field Team, is […]

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Girls Bowling: Science Park wins Essex County Tournament

February 8, 2017

Coach: Luan Goxhaj Players: Nadiyah Lee Sianna Arruda Adriana Martinho Lisbeth Maza Ivy Robalino ESSEX COUNTY TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Science Park, 1,948 Newark Central, 1,925 Nutley, […]

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All-Newark State Championship Final Renews City Pride for Football

December 1, 2016

By Matthew Stanmyre | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on December 01, 2016 7:30 AM The 2008 and 2009 seasons were some of the darkest […]

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Central High School Student Athlete Kishona McCray to Attend University of Northern Illinois

November 14, 2016

On Thursday, November 9th, Kishona McCray of Central High School, announced that she will attend the University of Northern Illinois where she will receive a […]

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Central High School Band, Dancers & ROTC Attend Delaware State University 125th Homecoming & Annual Parade

October 19, 2016

Accompanied by Ms. Graves, Sgt. Branch and Mr. Allen, students left Central High School at 6 a.m. Saturday October 15 and headed down to Dover, […]

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Kishona McCray: Central High School Track Star

June 9, 2016

By Mike Gurnis | For NJ Advance Media | June 08, 2016 [BAYVILLE, NJ] In 1984, Newark Central coach Bruce Berry took home a Meet […]

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West Side Campus NJSIAA Tournament Champs

March 10, 2016

Congratulations to West Side Campus who defeated Central High School on March 7th, 2016 to become the NJSIAA Tournament Section North 2, Group 2 champions.

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Newark teen wows Washington audience with his words

February 13, 2015

Barry Carter | The Star-Ledger | Email the author | Follow on Twitter The White House knew Taj Atkinson of Newark would be impressive when […]

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Young Men of Color and Law Enforcement Forum

January 6, 2015

As part of President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, a presidential initiative to improve opportunities for young men of color, the city of Newark hosted […]

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Bow tie tradition keeps positive attitude growing at Newark’s Central High School

January 5, 2015

By Barry Carter | The Star-Ledger They knew it was risky, but the courage to be different was well worth it. Six years ago, about […]

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