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Barringer High School Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Barringer High School Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration!!

All are invited to Barringer's 2025 Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Our students bring to life the rhythms, stories and traditions that continue to shape and inspire through dance, music and visual arts! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Doors Open at 4:30 pm      Show Begins at 5:00 pm 
Location: Barringer's Auditorium
Admission is FREE!!
Click here to see flyer in English
Click here to see flyer in Spanish

Newark Students Earn High Honors at Yale Invitational Speech & Debate Tournament

Students from Barringer, Central, and University High Schools earn bids for the national Tournament of Champions

The University High School team, from left: Jovany Hinds, Belonica Maceno, Coach Saul Grullon, Josmanuel De Leon, Dante Elliott, Jade Peralta, and Luis Franco.
Britney Deer of Barringer High School
Central High School’s Champion Allwell, left, and Jamal Kirton

NEW HAVEN, CONN. – Ten Newark Public Schools students earned high honors at the Yale Debate Association’s 33rd Annual Yale Invitational High School Tournament, taking home awards in five categories.
 
The Yale Invitational, which was held at Yale University from September 19th to 21st, is one of the most competitive early-season tournaments in the nation, drawing hundreds of top high school debaters from across the country.
 
University High School’s Jade Peralta and Barringer High School’s Britney Deer made history as the first students from their respective schools to reach the finals at the Yale tournament. They, along with Central High School’s Jamal Kirton and Champion Allwell, received invitations to compete at the national Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky in 2026.
 
University High School also earned the distinction of having the most students advance to the semifinals, with five students placing among the top 12 in their categories.
 
“Our students continue to prove that Newark sits on the national stage in academics and competition,” said Superintendent León. “Their success at Yale is a testament to their talent, their coaches’ dedication, and the strength of our schools.”
 
“We are proud to celebrate these students for representing Newark with excellence,” said Board of Education President Hasani K. Council. “Achievements like this remind us of the brilliance and determination within our district.”
 
Top Awards

Central High School

  • Jamal Kirton and Champion Allwell – 2nd place, Duo Interpretation (Coach: Dennis Philbert

Barringer High School

  • Britney Deer – 2nd place, Oratory (Coach: Michael Sowell)

University High School

  • Jade Peralta – 6th place, Dramatic Interpretation (Coach: Saul Grullon)

Semifinalists
Central High School

  • Jamal Kirton – Semifinalist, Dramatic Interpretation

University High School

  • Dante Elliott & Josmanuel De Leon – Semifinalists, Dramatic Interpretation
  • Belonica Maceno & Luis Franco – Semifinalists, Oral Interpretation
  • Jovany Hinds – Semifinalist, Humorous Interpretation

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 41,000 students in 65 schools. After more than two decades of state operation and upon return to local control in 2018, the District has opened eleven 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.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Paul Brubaker, Communications Director
Email: pbrubaker@nullnps.k12.nj.us
Phone: 973-803-6983

Barringer’s Back to School Night

Barringer High School Back to School Night!!

All Barringer families are invited to our 2025 Back to School Night. Do not miss this opportunity to learn about the wonderful offerings at Barringer High School ! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Barringer's Auditorium

Barringer’s Summer Bridge 2025

Barringer High School host Summer Bridge 2025!!

All Barringer 9th Graders are to attend. Do not miss this opportunity to participate in many great activities! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Date: August 18 - 22, 2025
Monday - Friday
Time: 8:15 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Barringer's Auditorium Entrance