August 4, 2025   Dear Ivy Hill Family, Welcome to another school year at Ivy Hill Elementary. On behalf of our administrative team and dedicated staff of educators, we are excited to open our doors for the 2025-2026 school year. We trust you had a very safe and enjoyable summer with family, friends and loved […]

From left: Joseph DeRisi (Hawthorne), Susana Pena (Mt. Vernon), Marcela Palma (Louis A. Spencer), Stephania Corneille (Ivy Hill), Nesary Cruz (Chancellor), Yvonne Copprue-McLeod (Peshine), Natasha Stevenson (Lincoln), Jennifer Ragonese (George Washington Carver), Zadia Ballard (Hawthorne), Karima Onque (13th Avenue), Angelica Rodriquez (13th Avenue), Diane Phillips (Belmont); Students from Louise A. Spencer Montclair State University (MSU) […]

The Newark Board of Education played a significant role in the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) exhibit by highlighting the creative talents of students from various schools across the District. The exhibit served as a platform for students to express themselves artistically while demonstrating how arts education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. This […]

During the summer, the Office of Special Education administered two Extended School Year (ESY) Programs to support over 700 students. ESY provides inclusive opportunities for students to attend the Summer Plus Program with their peers at Belmont Runyon, Chancellor Avenue, Elliott Street, Ivy Hill, McKinley, Oliver Street, Louise A. Spencer, and Thirteenth Avenue from July […]

It is with great excitement that the District announces the launch of a new playground at Ivy Hill school! Lori Hrbek from Alexandra’s Playground contacted the district in December and expressed interest in donating a playground for students and the community. Alexandra’s Playground was founded in 2009 on the principle that active play leads to […]