Secaucus Middle School

Hello SMS Families,

As we wrap up another incredible year at Secaucus Middle School, I want to thank each of you—our students, families, and staff—for the energy, heart, and commitment you’ve brought to our school community. Together, we’ve celebrated achievements, overcome challenges, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Now, it’s time to slow down and enjoy the joys of summer. ☀️ Whether you’re heading off on an adventure, spending time with family, or simply soaking up some well-earned rest, I hope this season brings you happiness and renewal.

Stay safe, stay curious, and don’t forget to make time for a great book or two! 📖 We’re already excited to welcome you back in the fall for another year of growth, discovery, and success.

Wishing you all a relaxing and fun-filled summer! 🌴🍉😎

Regards,
Dr. Danielle Garzon

We’re looking forward to welcoming all of our students back for another exciting year at Secaucus Middle School! Please take note of the following important information and upcoming events:

🎉 Upcoming Events:

📚 New Student Orientation
Date: September 1, 2026
Incoming students will have a chance to tour the school, meet staff, and ease into middle school life.

🎨 Middle School Locker Decorating Event
Date: September 2, 2026
Students will have the opportunity to set up and personalize their lockers before the first day of school.

📌 First Day of School:
Date: September 9, 2026

🕒 September 9th – 11th will be one-session days.

📅 Back to School Night
Date: September 23, 2026

Join us for an evening to meet your child’s teachers, learn about the academic program, and explore what’s ahead for the school year.

Secaucus Middle School Bell Schedule:
🟦 Full Session: 7:40 a.m. – 2:19 p.m.
🟨 One-Session Day: 7:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
🟥 Delayed Opening: 9:40 a.m. – 2:19 p.m.

Please stay tuned for additional updates as we get closer to September. We can’t wait to see everyone soon! 🎒✏️🍎

On June 17th, Secaucus Middle School held it's 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. Check out the video and slideshow below for a look at our 8th graders expressing their thoughts, reflections, and gratitude. It's a testament to their growth, accomplishments, and the impact our community has had on their journey.

Slideshow - https://youtu.be/4BilSExmtGo

Video - https://youtu.be/Z2E6J_flkKU

We are proud to celebrate our students' outstanding achievements in the 2026 Hudson County Law Day Contest—a prestigious event that encourages young minds to explore themes of law, justice, and civic responsibility through poetry, essays, art, and photography.

This year, several Secaucus Middle School students were recognized for their exceptional work:

🏆 6th Grade Essay – Runner Up: Frances Almazer
🎖️ 7th Grade Poetry – Runner Up: Zoey Margarette Taway
🎨 7th Grade Art – 2nd Place: Kaitlyn Jiang
📸 8th Grade Rap – 1st Place: Nico Leotaris & Jaxon Miller

A formal awards ceremony was held on June 1st, where our students were honored in the presence of county judges and legal professionals—truly an unforgettable experience.

On June 23rd at 7:00 p.m., Mayor Gonnelli and the Town Council will further recognize the Middle School and High School Law Day participants during the Town Council meeting.

Congratulations to all of our winners and honorees for representing Secaucus Middle School with pride and excellence!

Congratulations to our Secaucus Middle School STEM Fair Medalists! These students demonstrated creativity, innovation, and outstanding scientific thinking through their research projects. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication in representing SMS with excellence. Great job to all of our participants and medalists!

The Hudson County Improvement Authority’s 2026 Earth Day Contest, “Our Planet, Our Future,” received an impressive 1,200+ entries this year! We are proud to share that Krisha Bolar earned an Honorable Mention representing the SMS Art Department. 🏆👏

Krisha was awarded a certificate and four free tickets to the Liberty Science Center! We are so proud of her for representing Secaucus Middle School and contributing to the success of Earth Day!

The SMS Dance Club took the audience on a thrilling journey around the world! From high-energy beats to graceful cultural tributes, each performance showcased the incredible talent, spirit, and teamwork of our student dancers.

The stage came alive with vibrant costumes, powerful music, and choreography inspired by cultures from every corner of the globe. It was more than just a performance — it was a celebration of unity, creativity, and expression.

Bravo to our amazing dancers and a huge thank you to the Dance Club advisor, Mrs. Sciscilo for inspiring and guiding them. We couldn’t be prouder of this unforgettable show!

On June 10, 2026, the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center was filled with excitement as Secaucus Middle School welcomed 5th grade students from Clarendon and Huber Street Schools for our annual “Patriot for a Day” assembly!

This special student-only event was designed to ease the transition to middle school and it certainly delivered! From meeting our amazing SMS Patriot Ambassadors, to learning about a typical school day, and engaging in a fun and informative Q&A session with our Patriot Ambassadors, the day was packed with energy, enthusiasm, and helpful insights.

Students left the event feeling excited, confident, and ready for this next chapter of their educational journey. We’re so proud of how eager our future Patriots are to join the SMS family!

We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2033 this fall!

On Friday, June 5th, Secaucus Middle School students and staff proudly participated in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run, supporting the Special Olympics.

Together, our school community helped raise awareness and show support for this incredible organization that celebrates inclusion, determination, and athletic excellence.

We are so proud to be part of this incredible event!

We’re excited to share the final edition of this year’s Patriot Pages! Our student journalists had a blast creating the paper and showcasing their talents throughout the year.

Click the link below to check it out and celebrate their hard work:Patriot Pages - Summer Edition - 2026 (1).pdf

Thank you for supporting our student writers!

Congratulations to the Secaucus High School Class of 2026! Explore the impressive list of college acceptances and join us in wishing these graduates continued success on their next chapter.

All students are reminded to be in proper dress code each and every day which includes wearing the proper bottoms (khaki pants or sweatpants with the appropriate logo). Please see below for a point of reference.

The middle school main office is also collecting gently used uniform items. All donations are greatly appreciated!

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Best regards,

Dr. Danielle Garzon

Secaucus Middle School Principal

Mr. Christopher Innis

Secaucus Middle School Assistant Principal