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Rafael Hernandez

Elementary School | PK-8

Cultivating Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resiliency and Inspiring a Renaissance

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About Our School

Rafael Hernandez Elementary School is located in the North Ward of the City of Newark. It houses approximately 725 students in grades Pre-K through Grade 8, including six self-contained special education classes, two Resource Rooms, and three Bilingual Classes. The building conforms to 504 building codes and welcomes those students as well as staff members who need this access. Rafael Hernandez School was one of the Newark Public Schools awarded by the Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey and the NJ Arts Education Survey conducted in the spring of 2006 used to categorize arts education in the public schools in NJ, singled out Rafael Hernandez as an elementary school with an exemplary program of arts education offerings.

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Social-Emotional Learning

This website's purpose is to provide both students and parents with resources and information that may be relevant to their specific social and emotional needs.

You will find information on the programs and supports we provide our students and information on our HIB Specialist, Ms. Evaristo.

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Our School in the News

Welcome Back with Smiles!

September 13, 2022
Posted in: Posts navigation ← Sabrina Dias Represents Newark While Competing on Season 21 of NBC’S “The Voice”
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Sabrina Dias Represents Newark While Competing on Season 21 of NBC’S “The Voice”

November 5, 2021
“One day, I’m going to be on The Voice” stated Sabrina Dias, years before that statement would become a reality. As a Newark native, born and raised – Dias comes from a proud Portuguese family that instilled in her, a love of music. She attended both Oliver Street School and Wilson Avenue School in her […]
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School Supplies and Backpack Drive at Rafael Hernandez School

September 13, 2021
Special thanks to Amerigroup!
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NBOE Has Meet & Greet with New Teachers!

September 1, 2021
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Virtual Career Day 2021

June 2, 2021
Virtual Career Day comes to Rafael Hernandez Elementary School, thank you to all of our presenters for inspiring our students!
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Upcoming Events

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Elementary Basketball Schedule - Week 3
03/25/2023
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The 2nd Annual Women's Leadership Conference
03/25/2023
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Parent Engagement Tour
03/27/2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NBOE Business Meeting
03/28/2023
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NBOE Budget Hearing
03/29/2023
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

NBOE Regular Meeting
03/30/2023
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Wiz - Arts High School - Night 1
03/31/2023
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Elementary Basketball Schedule - Week 4
04/01/2023
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Address & Contact Info

345 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104

Main Office:
973-481-5004
973-481-5575

Fax: 973-497-5703

Bell Schedule

Monday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Tuesday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Wednesday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Thursday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Friday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

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    Jennifer Evaristo
    Nicole Pimienta

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    Norberto Romero

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