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November Plans 🍁 Fun Events for Students in JC + Online! 😊

November is here, and there are plenty of ways to get out, try something new, and learn something along the way! I’ve put together a few events and activities for students to check out this month, both in person and online. There’s something for everyone!

#1. International STEM Day – STEMpower + Inspiring Girls USA

Ever wondered what a future in STEM could look like? 🚀 You don’t have to know what you want to do in the future to join. Just come curious!

Hosted by STEMpower, a New Jersey-based organization, in collaboration with Inspiring Girls USA, a global nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to explore their futures, this FREE virtual panel of Women in STEM celebrates International STEM Day!

Follow @stemp0wer for updates and future events!

📅 Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom Link – Inspiring Girls USA x STEMpower: Role Model Talk
🎓 Age: Middle and high school students

#2. SJC Youth Eco Ambassador: Climate Fresk Workshop

SJC Youth Eco Ambassador Presentation: Climate Fresk Workshop — Date has been updated to November 7th

Interested in climate change and protecting the environment? This interactive workshop helps students understand climate science, connect the dots between environmental issues, and explore ways to make a difference. It’s specifically listed for high school and college students, with limited spots available.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 7
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍Location: Jersey City City Hall, 280 Grove Street – SJC Youth Eco Ambassador Presentation: Climate Fresk Workshop Tickets
🎓 Limited to 24 high school and college students

#3. Teen Programs at Jersey City Free Public Library

Teen Volunteers Wanted at Communipaw Branch Library

Teen Etiquette Workshop at Miller Branch Library

Looking for something to do after school? The library offers teen activities that give students a place to hang out, play games, get creative, and connect with other teens. Check the November calendar for specific sessions and activities!

📍 Location: Variety of Libraries around Jersey City – November Results – Events Calendar – Jersey City Free Public Library
🎓 Age: 12–18
💸Cost: Check individual event listings for cost and registration requirements.

#4. Rutgers 4-H Science Saturday: Planet Superheroes

Want to learn how science can help protect our planet? Join Rutgers 4-H and learn about current Rutgers research that is making our communities more resilient to climate change. And find out how you can get involved!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 7
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Location: Rutgers University, Cook Campus Greenhouse, New Brunswick, NJ – Rutgers 4-H Science Saturday: Planet Superheroes
🎓 Age: Grades 3-7 ONLY
💸 Cost: $25

#5. Rework Your Wardrobe: Sweater Weather Workshop

Bring an old sweater or sweatshirt and give it a fresh look with patches, fabric paint, and other decorations. No sewing experience is required.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 21
⏰ Time: 12:00–3:30 PM
📍 Location: SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Avenue, Jersey City – Rework Your Wardrobe: Sweater Weather Workshop | Jersey City
🎓 Age: 16+
💸 Cost: Check registration

🍂 That’s it for November! There are plenty of ways to make the most of the month!

📌 Save this post for later, share it with a friend, and check the event links for the latest details, registration requirements, and any updates before heading out.

Hope you find something fun to do this November! 😊🧡

Monthly Update for October 2026!🍂

Hi everyone! 😊 Here’s your October update with some important dates and events to keep in mind.

If you’d like to see what’s happening for the rest of the school year, check out the Calendar for the Upcoming School Year (’26–’27).

📅 Important October Dates

October 5–9: Week of Respect
October 12: District Closed — Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 14: Marking Period 1 Progress Reports Due
October 28: National PSAT Day

🏅 Fall Sports

For families and students involved in fall-season sports, you can find team schedules, scores, and stats on NJ.com.

Have a great October, everyone! 🍁

Here’s a short list of free upcoming events that are worth going to 😊☀️

Summer is finally here! I’ve listed a few events that students could learn from and will definitely enjoy. Also, if you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

#1. “Memories by Kromacolor”

Art Show by Mia Woodard – Go see Mia’s senior thesis art show! You can see all the details on this flyer.

Location: Gallery 14C, Suite 407, 157A 1st Street

Date/Time: June 11 from 3:30 – 6:30

#2. HPNA Movie Night

Hamilton Act I on June 19

#3: Eco-Youth Art Exhibition (Opens June 1)

Students are exhibiting environment-themed art works at NJCU’s Visual Arts Gallery this week. The public is invited. See the poster for information. A reception will take place Saturday, June 6, from 3:30-6 pm, with awards announced at 4:30.

Monthly Update for May 2026! 🌸

Hi everyone! Here’s the May update for all Jersey City Public Schools students. You can access the full school year calendars here.

Important Dates:

May 4 – May 15 : AP Testing
May 21: Parents as Partners Conference
May 22: Half Day Session for Schools – 12:45 Dismissal
May 25: Memorial Day – District Closed

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we wish all students, families, and staff a strong finish filled with positivity and pride in everything you have accomplished. Have an amazing end to the school year! 🎓✨

Monthly Update for April 2026!🌷

Hi everyone! Here’s the April update for all Jersey City Public Schools students. You can access the full school year calendars here. 📅

Important Dates:

April 2: 4-hour session; dismissal at 12:45 PM
April 3: Good Friday — District closed
April 6–10: Spring Break — Schools closed; Central Office open
April 13: Classes resume
April 15: Marking Period 4 begins

Report Card Conferences (Virtual, 6:30–8:00 PM) 💻:

Elementary Schools: April 28
Middle Schools: April 29
High Schools: April 30

We wish all our students and families a safe and enjoyable spring break. ☀️ As always, thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a strong finish to the school year!

Monthly Update for January 2026! ❄️

🎉 Welcome Back! 🎉

Welcome back, students and families! We hope everyone had a safe, restful, and joyful winter break. ❄️✨ We are excited to welcome students back to support a successful start to 2026! 📚💙

Here’s the update for January for all Jersey City Public School students. To see the full calendar for the school year, click here.

January 1st: New Year’s Day—District Closed 🆕 🎉

January 2nd: District Closed (continuing winter break) ❄️

January 5th: Classes Resume 📚

January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day—District Closed

January 30th: Marking Period 3 Begins

📌 Reminder:

Students and families should continuously check Infinite Campus for grades, attendance records, and schedules at any time. It’s a great way to stay up-to-date!

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As always, thank you for being an important part of our community and Happy New Year.

Monthly Update for December 2025! ☃️

Hi everyone! ☺️ Here’s the update for December for all Jersey City Public School students. To see the full calendar for this school year, click here.

December 23rd: Half Day (12:45 Dismissal)

December 24th – January 2nd: Winter Break (9 days)

Marking Period 2 ends January 28th! Students can check their grades and schedule on Infinite Campus. For any parents that want to see a step by step guide on how to view your child’s grades on the Infinite Campus website, click here.
For anyone wondering about Jersey City Public School Attendance Policy, click here.

For families whose children play winter season sports, you can access the stats and schedule on the nj.com website. 🏒 🏀

Infinity and McNair Applications for Fall 2026 Entrance Now Available

The application process for McNair Academic and Infinity High School is now open to 8th and 9th-grade students seeking admission! The application process is only open to students residing in Jersey City. Online applications can be accessed here. Applications opened on November 26, 2025 and completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Note that a PSAT score is still a required part of the application. You can view our posts on McNair and Infinity to see how PSAT scores affect how applications are evaluated.

As of now, Infinity and McNair High School’s plan is to begin sending out acceptance letters in late February.

How to Prep for College Before Senior Year

How to Prep for College Before Senior Year

Hi everyone! 😊 Here are four steps to take before the end of junior year to prep for the college application process. It’s never too early to start doing these things so I recommend that freshmen and sophomores also read this! ☀️

Your junior year summer will likely be filled with SAT prep and narrowing down the list of prospective colleges. Thinking ahead now will lighten your load later, and your future self will be grateful you did.

Start early with SAT prep. Starting SAT prep during junior year gives you the flexibility to study at a steady pace rather than cramming the summer before senior year and during the first marking period. It also helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses. By starting early, you’ll have more time to focus on improving the sections that need the most work, increasing your chances of a higher overall score.

Explore your career interests. During your junior year, try exploring careers to discover what interests you. It could be through a part-time job, volunteering, job shadowing, and more. If you enjoy the work, consider joining a related club at your school to keep building on that interest. The earlier you start volunteering or interning, the more time you have to grow in the role—and possibly take on leadership (eventually becoming a club leader, for example), which looks great on college applications.

Start exploring prospective colleges. Begin building a list of colleges you might be interested in during your junior year. The summer after junior year is a great time to attend a few college campus tours or virtual info sessions. Niche is a helpful tool to organize and compare the colleges that interest you.

Get serious about volunteer hours. As of 2025, students at Jersey City Public High Schools must complete 25 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. Note that this threshold can change from year to year. Students are responsible for tracking their own hours (it can be during the school years and / or the summers), which includes obtaining a letter that lists the hours completed from the organization you volunteered with. I recommend following Jersey Cares if you are looking for volunteer opportunities, and specifically seeking opportunities that align with your interests. The Jersey Cares website features a Volunteer Opportunity Calendar, which can be filtered by location to reveal hundreds of ongoing events near you. Ideally, there should be a theme—for example, if you are in healthcare, you might volunteer at Jersey City Medical Center.

Feel free to comment or email us directly if you have further questions! 😊

Monthly Update for November 2025!🍂🍂

Hi everyone! 😊 Here’s the update for November. To see the full calendar for this school year, click here.

November 6- 7th: Schools closed

November 10th (Veteran’s Day): Schools closed

November 13th: End of MP2

November 18th: Middle Schools Open House (6:30-8pm Virtual)

November 19th: High Schools Open House (6:30-8pm Virtual)

November 20th: Elementary Schools Open House (6:30-8pm Virtual)

November 26th: Half day

November 27 – 28th: Schools closed for Thanksgiving

Marking Period 3 ends November 13. Students can check their grades and schedule on Infinite Campus. For Jersey City Public School parents, you may benefit from our post on how to access student grades and schedule on Infinite Campus.