Kearny soccer legend John Harkes shares memories of the 1990 and 1994 World Cups

By Edward Kensik John Harkes is considered one of the top soccer players to come out of what is considered in many circles now, 'Soccertown USA', the home of the sport in the US in Kearny. While Kearny knew him from his days at Kearny High School, Harkes broke out on the national…

July 16, 20260Comments

ByEd Kensik

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Kearny High Students Win Judges Award for Original Film

Press release– Kearny School District is proud to celebrate the creative achievements of two Kearny High School seniors, Aurora Latona and Jasmine Viera, whose original short film, "The Usual Please," earned a prestigious Judges Award at the Hudson County Teen Arts festival. The students began developing the project in the fall, creating a deeply…

June 24, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

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Kearny students, teachers and superintendent honored for multilingual excellence

Press Release– The Kearny School District proudly celebrated a milestone year for its multilingual programs, marked by a record-breaking number of students earning the prestigious New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy and major state-level recognition for district leadership and faculty. At the New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/NJBE) Annual…

June 8, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

KHS Music Academy’s Spring Concert

The Kearny High School Music Academy's Spring Concert will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Kearny High School Auditorium, 336 Devon Street, Kearny, NJ 07032. Featuring performances by: Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Band, K-Birds and the Symphonic Band Mrs. Kathleen Astrella-District Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts Mr. Danny Conde-Band Director Ms. Milagros Gonzalez-Vocal…

May 18, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

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Supportive Kearny English teacher named Educator of Distinction

Samantha Tyrka Sansone plays a pivotal role in her students’ education, inspiring them to develop their unique styles and critical thinking skills. KHS junior Sumaiya Ouali nominated Sansone for the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Educator of Distinction for her impact. “She explains even the most confusing lesson in a way that…

December 3, 20250Comments

ByKelly Nicholaides

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Kearny Boathouse Dock reopens with the largest public school dock in the U.S.

As a joint project between the town and local school district, Kearny officially opened the newly completed Kearny Boathouse Dock on Passaic Avenue in mid-October. Fully funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Green Acres program, the $1.4 million project aims to transform the Passaic River waterfront into a valuable resource for local…

November 7, 20250Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

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