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We are HIRING!
JCPS FALL JOB FAIR
WHEN: October 14th 2023 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The JCPS district will honor and celebrate Hispanics' cultural richness, diversity, and contributions to the United States during this month through various events. Click to see details...
Before care in the JCPS is called Morning STARS and starts from 7am.
After care is CASPER, which starts at dismissal and goes until 6pm for students Pre-K through Grade 5.
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Board Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: PS #11, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, 886 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Mission Statement

Educating Greatness
 
Developing a vision of doing what is best for all students and making them academically competitive in a global society. The real promise is to give every student E.A.R.S., Enrichment, Acceleration, Resources, and Support.
 

About Us

  • 2019 National Blue ribbon School Winner, Infinity Institute, Exemplary High Performing School
  • $3,067,246 awarded in Merit-Based Scholarships to 17 students in the JC Arts Program
  • measure9% increase in the number of AP Exams administered during the last two years
  • Partnership with Saint Peter's University in a 21st Century Afterschool Program grant.
  • Verizon Grant Verizon Innovative Learning Schools-Joseph H. Brensinger PS 17 and Mahatma K. Gandhi PS 23
  • Lexus Eco Challenge 2019-20 Final Challenge Grand Prize Winners
    R.E.M Remote Environmental Monitoring Middle School- Grand Prize Winner-PS 28 Christa McAuliffe School
  • Girl's Basketball Back to Back State Champions-Lincoln High School
  • 2019-20 Final Challenge First Prize Winners Aeroponics28 -Middle School- First Prize Winner PS 28 Christa McAuliffe School