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Students headed into summer with one last lettuce harvest from the school garden. They picked, washed, and prepared the greens for end-of-year salad celebrations.
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Fifth graders faced off against their teachers in a spirited student-teacher volleyball game.

After months of exchanging letters, JJMS 6th graders finally met their pen pals from McKinney Elementary School in Hillsboro, Oregon. The virtual meeting gave students a chance to put faces to names, share stories, and connect with friends they’ve been writing to since September.
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Caramoor was the setting for a beautiful afternoon honoring our graduates and celebrating all they have accomplished at John Jay. We wish each of them happiness, success, and wonderful adventures ahead.








Ancient Greece wasn't a thing of the past.Team Curiosity wrapped up its unit by competing in five events inspired by the ancient games, including discus and shot put. 🏛️
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Humanities Research students showcased their year-long research and action projects, presenting work rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to real-world change. Their projects examined topics such as multiracial identity, Type 1 diabetes, media influence, and adolescent mental health. The evening highlighted how student-driven inquiry can turn ideas into meaningful action.
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, 11th grade AP U.S. History students at JJHS examined significant events and moments in American history through an American 250 project 🇺🇸 They created posters, now displayed throughout the high school, offering a look at the people, decisions, and events that have shaped our nation.
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JJMS 8th graders brought their Civil Rights research to KES, connecting with 5th graders who are learning about many of the same key figures and events. Through presentations, questions, and conversation, students deepened their understanding of the Civil Rights movement together.
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Celebrating Pride Month in KLSD 🌈 the KES lawn is a rainbow of students’ positive messages, focused on kindness, acceptance, and belonging.

Tenure Recipients:
Roseanne LaForte, Teaching Assistant, JJHS
Mallory McDonald, Assistant Principal, JJHS
Stefania Mercurio, School Psychologist, JJHS
Anna Nuccio, Mathematics, JJHS
Kristin Spiros, Guidance Counselor, JJHS
Katherine Burns, Guidance Counselor, JJMS
Christina Connors, Family and Consumer Sciences, JJMS
Michael Pompa, Assistant Principal, JJMS
Jacob Ryder, Mathematics 7-12, JJMS
Jacqueline Russo, Elementary Education, IMES
Heidi Weintraub, Elementary Education, IMES
Julia Zaremba, Art, IMES/MPES
Rosina Bain, Special Education, KES
Meredith Fontalvo, English as a New Language, KES
Sharon Paige, Elementary, KES
Samantha Thompson, Teaching Assistant, KES
David Bournas-Ney, Assistant Principal, MPES
Christina D'Ambrosio, Special Education, MPES
Rachel Henderson, Special Education, MPES
Alison Heitin, Speech Language Therapist
Dr. Julia Drake, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Lisa Herlihy, Asst. Superintendent for Business
Retirees:
Cynthia Blando-Mallon, Registered Professional Nurse, JJHS
Neal Blum, Teaching Assistant, JJHS
Carlyn Bochicchio, Guidance Counselor, JJHS
Lauren Carrigan, Library Media Specialist, JJHS
Lisa Cirillo, Teacher Aide, JJHS
Kendra Collins, Art Teacher, JJHS/JJMS
Kathleen Dailey, Social Studies Teacher, JJHS
Kim Piccolino, Assistant Principal, JJHS
Matthew Rocchio, Teaching Assistant, JJHS
Xiaomei Tang, Math Teacher, JJHS
Victoria Weiss, English Teacher, JJHS
Candy Wilmot, Instructional Coach & English Teacher, JJHS
David Cook, Head Custodial Worker, JJMS/O&M
Katrina Costello, Special Education Teacher, JJMS
David Fritsch, Math and Science Teacher, JJMS
Joe Mammoser, Physical Education Teacher, JJMS
Susan Reiss, French and Latin Teacher, JJMS/JJHS
Jesse Weiss, 6th Grade Teacher, JJMS
Laura Woelfel, Home & Careers Teacher, JJMS
Debra Chumsky, Library Clerk, IMES/KES/MPES
Jean R. Jean-Pierre, Custodial Worker, KES/O&M
Anthony Burzesi, Custodial Worker, KES/O&M
Ann Marie Friscia, Elementary Teacher, MPES
Lynne Licht, Office Assistant, MPES
Sandra Mackenzie, Teaching Assistant, MPES
Joseph Murphy, Physical Education Teacher, MPES
Amy Signore, Instructional Coach, MPES
Ken Snyder, Maintenance Mechanic, O&M
Paul Clarke, Bus Driver, Transportation
Ann Heffernan, Bus Driver, Transportation
Juan Matos, Bus Driver, Transportation
Julio Ordonez, Bus Driver, Transportation
Susan Fowler, Secretary to School Administrator, Special Education

🐾🌿3rd graders welcomed High Touch High Tech to explore ecosystems and habitats around the world. The hands-on lesson connected with the Inheritance and Traits “Wolf Unit” in Science.
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Built for speed ⚡️JJMS technology students designed and built hyperloop magnetic levitation pods that raced down the track. Using their critical thinking and problem-solving skills throughout the assignment, their focus always came back to the central question: how can we make the pod go faster?
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A gallery full of imagination 🎨✨ Students were excited to find their artwork on display at the IMES Art Show. The event celebrated the creativity, talent, and original ideas of every student in the school. One fun highlight was the IMPACT team’s “Laundry Art” display, which transformed Lost & Found items into part of the exhibit and served as a clever reminder to take a second look at items left behind during the school year.
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