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 August Events:

📚 New Student Orientation
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Incoming students will have a chance to tour the school, meet staff, and ease into middle school life.

🎨 Middle School Locker Decorating Event
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Students will have the opportunity to set up and personalize their lockers before the first day of school.

A Google Form with time slot sign-ups for both events will be sent out toward the end of July.

📌 First Day of School:
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

🕒 September 3rd – 5th will be one-session days.

📅 Back to School Night
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025

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. – 2:15 p.m.
🟨 One-Session Day: 7:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
🟥 Delayed Opening: 9:40 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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

Our 8th graders had a year full of unforgettable moments—and as they prepare to move on to high school, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the incredible experiences that made their final year at SMS so special.

🌊 American Dream: From soaring down water slides to the thrills of the amusement park, this trip was full of laughter, adventure, and pure fun!

🇺🇸 Philadelphia Day Trip: Our students explored the rich history of Philly—climbing the iconic Rocky Steps, visiting the haunting Eastern State Penitentiary, and snapping photos by the Liberty Bell. A day filled with culture, learning, and memories!

🛳️ NYC Lunch Cruise: With sweeping views of the NYC skyline and a delicious lunch aboard the cruise, this day was nothing short of magical. The sun was shining, and the smiles were endless!

💃 8th Grade Dinner Dance at The Fiesta: An evening of dancing, laughter, and celebration! Thank you to the SMS PTO for helping bring this elegant night to life. Our students shined inside and out!

A huge thank you to our incredible staff, chaperones, and families for making these milestone moments possible. Here's to the Class of 2025—may the memories of middle school adventures stay with you always!

On Tuesday, June 24th, Secaucus Middle School held it's 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. Check out the video 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.

https://tinyurl.com/2cj9sud8

The games were exciting, and everyone had a great time competing and cheering each other on!

🏆 Final Results:
🥇 1st Place – 8th Grade
🥈 2nd Place – 7th Grade
🥉 3rd Place – 6th Grade

8th grade dominated the events, including the crowd-favorite relay race, where their speed and teamwork truly shined!

Relay Race Results:
1st – 8th Grade
2nd – 6th Grade
3rd – 7th Grade
4th – Teachers

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success. The food and water stations kept everyone energized and hydrated throughout the day.

What an amazing way to celebrate school spirit! ❤️💙

We are proud to celebrate our students' outstanding achievements in the 2025 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 Poetry – Winner: Harshika Gupta
🎖️ 7th Grade Essay – Honorable Mention: Antonio Medina
🎨 7th Grade Art – Winner: Anaya Mehta
🎖️ 7th Grade Art – Honorable Mention: Monica Murphy
📸 8th Grade Photography – Honorable Mention: Aditya Vijai

A formal awards ceremony was held on May 1st, where our students were honored in the presence of county judges and legal professionals—an unforgettable experience! They were also recognized by Mayor Gonnelli and the Town Council during the May 28th town council meeting for their hard work and accomplishments.

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

The Secaucus Public School District is excited to share that our grades four through eight students had the wonderful opportunity to attend the inspiring assembly titled "I'm Just a Kid with an IEP." A heartfelt thank you to Jordan Toma for taking the time to share his personal story and deliver such a powerful, positive message. His insights and experiences resonated with our students, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and overcome challenges. The assembly was truly uplifting, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. We look forward to continuing to foster an inclusive environment where all students can thrive!

On June 2, 2025, 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 for inspiring and guiding them. We couldn’t be prouder of this unforgettable show!

On June 9th, 2025, Secaucus Middle School was bursting with creativity and joy during our Kid's Art Evening! Families, students, and staff came together to celebrate the incredible artistic talents of our young learners in a night filled with colorful crafts, imaginative artwork, and live musical performances.

The energy in the room was inspiring as students proudly showcased their creations, demonstrating not only artistic skill but also confidence, collaboration, and creativity. The event highlighted the importance of the arts in education and the joy it brings to our school community.

A special thank you to everyone who helped bring this evening to life—we are so proud of our students and grateful for the support of our families!

🎉 Thank you for making it a night to remember!

On Friday, June 13, 2025, our halls were filled with excitement as we welcomed all 5th grade students from Clarendon and Huber Street Schools for our annual “Patriot for a Day” assembly at Secaucus Middle School!

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 school counselors, 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 2032 this fall!

The 2025 Secaucus Middle/High School STEM Fair was a remarkable showcase of student innovation, curiosity, and critical thinking. With projects spanning biology, engineering, computer science, environmental science, and more, students impressed judges and guests with their creativity, research skills, and passion for STEM.

This year’s event saw an extraordinary range of topics, highlighting the growing enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across our school community.

We are thrilled to recognize the achievements of our Middle School STEM Fair medalists:

🏅 6th Grade Medalists:

Shreeya Pare, Marissa Huang, Alyssa Xu, Abigail Ariza,

Zeyneb Mamudi, Isaiah Fisher, Kaitlyn Jiang, Keshvi Mulani,

Trenton Cheong, Aryan Bansal, Leo Rotella & Aradhey Sharma

🏅 7th Grade Medalists:

Leran Wang, Jasrina Kaur, Piper Yuan, Aanya Mehta,

Briaa Prajapati, Monica Murphy, Anay Saxena, Atiksh Saxena,

Ranbir Bhatla & Tvisha Dhir

🏅 8th Grade Medalists:

Khanak Choksi, Shreya Arjun, Danika Zlotowicz, Belinda Lin,

Reyansh Sharma, Ryan Gera, Ranvir Bhardwaj & Adhwait Goswami

We are incredibly proud of all students who participated and commend them for their outstanding efforts. Keep exploring, innovating, and dreaming big—your future in STEM is bright! 🌟

On Friday, June 6th, Secaucus Middle School students and staff proudly participated in the 2025 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:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7GiJ8XDH98Slji8ObXWLmpoNZp3021e/view

Thank you for supporting our student writers!

Congratulations to the Secaucus High School Class of 2025! Explore the impressive list of college acceptances and join us in wishing these graduates continued success on their next chapter.

The 2025 Secaucus Girls Basketball Camp runs June 30–July 3 at the Secaucus Rec Center for rising 3rd–8th graders. Led by Coach John Sterling, the camp focuses on basketball fundamentals, defense, and confidence-building. Sign up by mail or register on the first day!

🏀 Calling All Future Basketball Stars! 🏀

The 2025 Secaucus Girls Basketball Camp is open for registration!

📍 Location: Secaucus Recreation Center

📅 Dates: June 30 – July 3

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

👧 Who: Rising 3rd–8th grade girls

💵 Cost:

• $100 for 1 child

• $150 for 2 children

• $200 for 3 children

Led by legendary Coach John Sterling, with over 697 career wins and 25 “Coach of the Year” titles, this camp focuses on fundamentals, defense, shooting, ball-handling, and building confidence on and off the court.

✅ Learn essential skills

✅ Build a winning mindset

✅ Train with one of NJ’s most accomplished coaches

📩 Register by mailing the form and payment OR sign up in person on Day 1!

Checks payable to: John Sterling

📬 Mail to: 16 Filippone Way, Woodland Park, NJ 07424

📄 Forms available now — don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Attached Files

• 2025 Secaucus Girls Basketball Camp Brochure - Sheet1.pdf
• 2025 Secaucus Girls Basketball Camp Registration Form - Sheet1.pdf

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