Hello everyone, this is Doctor George Solter, Superintendent of the North Bergen School District. We are now starting the month of April, and I have some topics I would like to discuss: what is going on in our schools.
First, North Bergen High School is incredibly proud to announce the historic achievements of our Research Honors students at the annual Jersey City Medical Center/RWJBarnabas Health STEM Showcase, held on March 23 at the Liberty Science Center. Competing against over 400 participants, our students demonstrated university-level rigor under the guidance of instructor Dr. Krista Welz and the leadership of our science director, Dr. Keshishian. We celebrate Cristian Leon Lorenzo for earning a Bronze Medal and the NOAA Pulse of the Planet Award, and Eduard Culajay Xajil and Melanie Chauca for their Silver Medal-winning modular siren detection prototype. In a monumental first for our district, Ana Ordonez received a Platinum Award and the Regeneron Biomedical Science Award for her innovative tactile medication labeling system; she has been named a 2026 ISEF Finalist and will represent North Bergen at the prestigious international competition in Phoenix, Arizona, this May.
Second, please be advised that, due to the four snow days used this winter exceeding the three days originally built into our schedule, we must adjust our calendar to ensure all students meet the mandated 180-day instruction requirement. Consequently, school will now be in session on Friday, June 19th. While this change is necessary to make up for the additional weather-related closure, please note that the last day of school remains Friday, June 26th. We appreciate your continued flexibility and commitment to our students' academic success as we finalize our path toward a successful end of the school year.
Third, as we approach April 22, I am proud to invite our entire school community to join us in celebrating Earth Day, a global movement dedicated to environmental protection and the sustainable future of our planet. This day serves as a vital reminder of our collective responsibility to act as stewards of the environment, and within our North Bergen schools, we are turning that awareness into action. Throughout the week, our students will engage in hands-on green initiatives, ranging from campus beautification and recycling drives to innovative classroom projects that explore renewable energy and conservation. Our goal is to empower our students, the leaders of tomorrow, to develop a lifelong commitment to sustainability. We encourage everyone to participate by making small, impactful changes at home and in our neighborhoods, ensuring that North Bergen remains a vibrant, healthy place for generations to come.
Fourth, as we approach the final stretch of the school year, I would like to remind our school community that the third marking period will officially conclude on Wednesday, April 22nd. This is a vital time to review student achievements and address any pending academic needs. I strongly encourage all parents to visit the Realtime Parent Portal to review your child’s current grades and overall academic progress. If you encounter any difficulties accessing the portal, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school office, where our staff will be happy to assist you with the process. Our dedicated teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators remain available to support you, so please feel free to reach out to them directly with any questions or concerns regarding your child’s education.
Finally, as the North Bergen school community prepares for our upcoming spring recess, I want to wish all of our students, parents, and staff a healthy, restful, and truly enjoyable vacation. This break offers a well-deserved opportunity to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones after a period of remarkable hard work and achievement. We are incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished together so far, and we look forward to returning with renewed energy to finish the 2025–2026 school year with continued success and excellence. Enjoy the sunshine and the much-needed time away!
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at
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