Here’s pt. #5 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

Happy Friday! ☀️☀️ Here’s the fourth thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 6 activities at the end of the series.

#5. Visit the historic “Apple Tree” House. Free lectures/events are held at the house, and tours are open to the public. These lectures only take place on certain days, so you can stay updated on the Jersey City Culture website. It lists other free events that happen in Jersey City so I’d recommend subscribing to the calendar.

Here’s pt. #4 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

Happy Monday! Here’s the fourth thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 7 activities at the end of the series. If you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

#4. Take part in one of the JC Park Coalition green initiative events:

    Helpful Website for JC High School Applicants

    Hi everyone 😊☀️ We are highlighting this webpage because it contains useful information for students applying to selective high schools and high school programs.

    JC High School Application Info

    The website includes the application timeline (a question we receive often), the steps to apply to Hudson County Schools of Technology (High Tech High or County Prep), McNair Academic, and Infinity Institute, as well as application-based high schools programs.

    Monthly Update for June 2024!

    Hi everyone! Sorry about the delay with this month’s update. Remember that students cannot have 18 or more absences in a school year, so make sure to keep track of child’s attendance record.

    Week of June 3rd – Finals for high schoolers

    June 5th to 7th – Elementary School and Middle School Final Exams

    June 18, 19, 20th – Half days

    June 21st – JC Public Schools closed

    June 25th – Last day of school

    For parents wondering, grades for all classes will be finalized (on infinite campus) on June 19th. To check the final grade for a specific calss on infinite campus, go to grades on infinite campus. Then, click on the name of the class. If the grade is bolded, it has been finalized.

    For parents with children in elementary school, the public school that your child attends will send a physical copy of the students’ report card in the mail at the end of each marking period. If you aren’t receiving it, you can speak with main office in person.

    Here’s pt. #3 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

    Happy Monday! Here’s the third thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 6 activities at the end of the series. If you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

    #3. Movie in the Park Nights. As of now, there are 5 movies in the parks happening in Hamilton Park, located in the park’s gazebo. The dates are listed and the park’s website provides further detail. If anything changes, the list below will be updated. You can see what time they occur on the website, but watchers usually start to set up in the park around 7:30 – 7:45 for the movie nights.

    Friday June 21:  The Holdovers

    Friday, July 19:  Barbie

    Friday, August 16:  Wonka

    Friday, September 20:  Detective Pikachu

    Friday, October 18:  Hocus Pocus

    Here’s pt. #2 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

    Happy Monday! Here’s the third thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 7 activities at the end of the series. If you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

    #3. Move in the Park Nights: As of now, there are 5 movies in the parks happening in Hamilton Park, located in the park’s gazebo. The dates are listed below and the park’s website provides the movie details and time.

    • June 21
    • July 19
    • August 16
    • September 20

    Hands-On Urban Ecology Internship in JC: Apply Now

    Greener JC is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting a more sustainable future in JC. They are running a paid Urban Ecology Internship that offers hands-on experience in urban ecology. The application deadline is June 3, 2024. Applicants must be enrolled in a Jersey City public high school to apply.

    Click here for additional details.

    Here’s pt. #2 in our list of free local things to do in JC for students

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Here’s the second thing on our list. One thing will be posted each Monday and Friday until the series is over. There will be 6 activities at the end of the series. If you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

    #2. Free College Prep. The Jersey City Public Library also has a College and Career Readiness Team, which launched in late 2020. The staff provides tips for students on how to get into college. The staff helps prepare students for the SAT through videos, helping them over email, helping them receive scholarships, personal statement advice, and by giving tips on getting college grants.

    You can learn more about it here.

    Summer is coming up! Here’s our series of free local activities for students 😊☀️

    With summer coming up, we’ve created a list of 7 things to do in JC. One thing on the list will be released each Monday and Friday. Also, if you have a series you’d like us to do, please comment or send us an email.

    #1. The JC Free Public Library provides adult cardholders with the opportunity to access a variety of museums for free. They offer both passes (laminated cards with barcodes) and vouchers (paper coupons), depending on the museum’s requirements. To obtain a pass or voucher, visit the Lending Department at the Priscilla Gardner Main Library. These are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. You have to have a library card before doing this. Each library card is eligible for one pass or voucher at a time, and passes are available for a 3-day loan period. To ensure availability, you can call the Lending Department at 201-547-4509 before your visit. Once you’ve finished exploring the museum, return the passes to the Lending Department. Note: Passes cannot be renewed and there are no reservations or holds. There’s also no need to return vouchers. 

    Monthly Update for May 2024!

    Hi everyone!😊There’s only 50 days until summer.

    May 21st – MP4 Progress Reports are due

    May 23rd – Parents as Partners Conference

    May 24th – Half day (12:45 dismissal for all Jersey City Public School students)

    May 27th – District Closed for Memorial Day

    For more details, click here: 2023-2024 JCBOE public school calendar