(May 16th, 2019–Jersey City, NJ) The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade went head to head at Field Day as they battled in events such as banner making, trivia, an obstacle course, relay races, and potato sack races. The day was full of fun and excitement thanks to the Field Day Committee members: Ms. Norrey Benito,...
(May 18th, 2019–Jersey City, NJ) Explore Middle School hosted its first annual 5K Walk Run with the help of the Hudson County Schools of Technology Foundation, the Explore parents, students, staff, and community members. People from all over Hudson County were invited to participate in the 5K which consisted of running or walking a course...
(May 8th–Jersey City) Explore Middle School 8th grade students placed 2nd in the “Power Up Your Body Challenge” and were awarded a $1500 prize for the school. Cabot Creamery’s Power Up Your Body Challenge engaged students in grades 6-9 to design a campaign to educate their peers on the importance of building strong bones, brains,...
(April 15, 2019--Jersey City, NJ) Career Day at Explore Middle School was a success with over 30 professionals as well as County Prep and High Tech High School instructors and students participating in an eventful day. Professionals in fields ranging from hospitality services to cyber security to wildlife conservation and more shared their backgrounds and...
(April 10, 2019–Jersey City, NJ) As the High Tech dance majors and their instructor, Trista DeFilippis, prepared for the spring show, Novum, they invited Explore students to sneak a peak during their final dress rehearsal. The students were thrilled to see a number of the pieces from Novum, that were all student choreographed; one of...
(Jersey City — March 25th, 2019) The Explore Middle School Student Council was invited to spend the day at Guttenberg City Hall to celebrate Student Government Day. Student Government Day was created to assist students in developing an effective civics education through local government. By participating in Student Government Day, the students learned the roles...
(March 4th, 2019 — Jersey City) Saturday, March 2nd, the Explore Parent Student Association (PSA) held the annual pancake breakfast. Students, families, and staff braved the snow to have breakfast, spend time together, and support the Explore community. The PSA teamed up with Explore’s Chef Mario Rodriguez to serve a breakfast buffet that everyone truly...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Explore Middle School celebrated Black History Month on Thursday morning with a culminating assembly featuring keynote speakers United States Olympian, Gail Marquis, and former Ebony fashion commentator, Audrey Smaltz. The assembly also featured remarks by County Executive Tom DeGise, music from The Spirit of Life Ensemble Band, and multiple student performances....
Gabriel Marandino is a 6th-grade student at Explore Middle School. On Thursday, February 28th, during Explore’s Black History Month Celebration, Gabriel performed an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”. As he concluded his performance, he was met with a standing ovation from his peers, teachers, and esteemed members...
