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Students and teachers stand with the Jersey City Fire Department after a charity volleyball game
PS8 vs JCPD Volleyball for St. Jude's 2019
2019 Charles E. Trefurt Elementary School Science Fair Participants stand with projects accompanied by Principal Maris Migliozzi and Vice Principal Darrell Carson
2019 Charles E. Trefurt Elementary School Science Fair Participants
Students from PS8 stand in front of the school entrance dressed in multicolored and brilliant clothing representing their country of origin during the PS8 2019 Multicultural Week Parade.

Charles E. Trefurt Elementary School Multicultural Parade

2018 PS8 National Elementary Honor Society inductees stand on the school auditorium stage during the 2018-2019 National Elementary Honor Society induction ceremony.

Charles E. Trefurt Elementary School National Elementary Honor Society

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DonorsChoose 20 year Anniversary Promotion

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 donations to every project on DonorsChoose will be 50% matched. This means that a $20 donation will become a $30 donation, a $100 donation will become a $150 donation, and so on.
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Mission Statement

We at Charles E. Trefurt Elementary School believe in our children's future.  We are committed to but one goal:  Every child will reach his or her potential.

About Us

  • We are a K-5 Spanish bilingual hub.
  • Over a 3-year period, our school has outpaced the State of NJ in Academic growth!
  • 100% of our students receive free or reduced lunch.
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