Explore Middle School

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Dress Down Reminder! 🍀

Wolfpack, don’t forget that tomorrow is our St. Patrick’s Day Free Dress Down! Wear green or dress up as a leprechaun and join in the fun as we celebrate together.

Be sure to check out the St. Patrick’s Day video directed and starring Polina (8th grade). A special thank you to Sanaya and Pavika (6th grade) for helping bring the video together. Great teamwork and creativity from our students!

February Students of the Month

Congratulations to our February Students of the Month: Beau C., Serenity P., and Karolina L.! These students have demonstrated dedication, positive character, and a strong commitment to our Wolfpack values.

We are proud of the effort they show each day in their classrooms and throughout our school community. Keep up the great work, Wolfpack! 🐺💙

Black History Month Celebration at Explore 🐺

Our Wolfpack community came together to celebrate Black History Month by honoring Tony Goodson and Michele Jefferey, two individuals whose expertise, mentorship, and leadership have helped shape Explore Middle School. Through their guidance, wisdom, and commitment to our students, they have made a lasting impact on our school community.

Their dedication to mentoring young people and sharing their knowledge continues to inspire our students to lead with confidence, purpose, and pride.

A special thank you to Ms. Cirillo and team for making this meaningful celebration possible. We also extend our gratitude to CPHS and HTHS for joining us in this celebration and helping make the event even more special.
🎥 Video edit credit: Maxim P.

STEM in Motion at Branch Brook Park!

Our students took learning on the move during their trip to Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Rink (BBP). This STEM learning experience brought engineering and physics to life as students explored how the mechanics of roller skates work while skating and observing motion in action.

It was a fun and engaging way to connect classroom concepts with real-world movement and problem solving. Learning truly comes alive when science is in motion.

Building Community Partnerships: The Commander Project 🇺🇸

Ms. Benito, Ms. Teschlog, Commander Tony A. Goodson, and the Veterans from Samuel R. Shelton VFW Post 2294 in Jersey City recently engaged with our students in meaningful collaboration.

Our Wolfpack provided valuable assistance with post-related projects, including military research, conducting Veteran interviews, and helping with organization efforts.

A sincere thank you to the Veterans for sharing their time, experiences, and perspectives on patriotism and military service. Listening firsthand to their stories was powerful and educational for our students.

We are proud to continue this meaningful partnership and grateful for opportunities that connect our students with local veterans in impactful ways.

🧨 Lunar New Year Celebration at Explore! 🏮

A heartfelt thank you to our incredibly supportive parents Grace Lee, Jane Park Woo, and Angela and Elysa Santiago for hosting a meaningful Lunar New Year celebration for our Wolfpack.

All grade levels actively participated in an engaging experience that brought Asian culture to life through a K-Pop dance lesson, trivia, food, and a lively dance battle. The energy in the room was unforgettable.

The K-Pop lesson was led by award-winning Mink Chung, a Korean American activist, educator, DJ, and dancer who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Chautauqua Institute, Joe’s Pub, Highline Ballroom, on CNN, and in venues around the world. He is also a recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

We are grateful for opportunities that celebrate culture, build understanding, and bring our community together. 🐺✨