(October 11th, 2018–Jersey City, NJ) Explore Middle School held an “Open House” for current 5th graders who may be interested in applying for the fall of 2019. Principal Krone, Supervisor Velazquez, and staff welcomed over 200 people for building tours of classrooms, the wellness center, computer lab, and art room. Faculty-led sessions on key information...
(October 12th, 2018--Jersey City, NJ) Hudson County Prep social studies teacher, Jersey City Public Schools Board of Education Member and Hudson County Democratic Chair, Amy DeGise spoke with the 8th-grade class at Explore Middle School about politics, social activism, and voting for their upcoming Student Council election.
(September 30th, 2018--Jersey City, NJ) Alex Lalaoui, founder and coaching director of The Soccer Learning Center Academy Adult & Youth Divisions in Jersey City, recently donated 30 New York Red Bulls tickets to Explore Middle School.
(October 3rd, 2018–Jersey City, NJ) The 8th grade class at Explore Middle School visited the New Jersey State House for the “Make-a-Law” program and a special guided tour. Supervisor and Social Studies teacher, Jamie Velazquez, knew the 8th-grade class was going to embrace and enjoy this field trip. “This is always one of my favorite...
(September 21st, 2018--Jersey City, NJ) Representatives from Thirst Project visited Explore Middle School to share their mission with students and inspire them to become active supporters.
(September 20th, 2018--Jersey City, NJ) Explore Middle School, formerly Explore 2000 Middle School, kick started the 2018-2019 school year with rebranding, curriculum expansion, new administration and additional faculty and staff. Principal Allyson Krone and Supervisor Jamie Velazquez welcomed incoming 6th graders and returning 7th and 8th graders with an unveiling of the new Explore Middle...
New Uniforms
Sixth Grade Orientation
County Prep students enrolled in Ms. Torres’ Education Workplace Experience course visited Explore 2000 on Wednesday, May 24th to deliver student-created lesson plans on SPACE. Ms. Torres and her students worked diligently on these lessons in preparation for this “student teaching” experience. County Prep students received a warm welcome from the staff and students at Explore 2000. The day...
(Jersey City, NJ) Henrik Van Tassell, a first year student at Explore 2000 Middle School, has proven that his interest in technology equates to work that demonstrates his advanced knowledge, and skills in many areas of the 21 century learning environment. Explore 2000 has had the privilege of providing the students with a robotics program...