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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
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

A large group of PS8 students stand around a PS8 sign in the school gymnasium wearing

Home of the Charles E. Trefurt Bulldogs!

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

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

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Amistad Commission Summer Institute-Curriculum Writing Opportunity

The Amistad Commission meets quarterly to promote and protect the law mandating the teaching of African-American history in all New Jersey public schools. Amistad Commission Summer Institute On-line Curriculum Course for Educators and Administrators August 18-22, 2020.
SEL4NJ

Educator Opportunity for SEL4NJ / Pure Edge webinar series

This one-hour, interactive session integrates self-care and the social-emotional learning competencies of self-awareness and self-management for adults. We will continue to focus on developing resilience through the practice of simple strategies. Live sessions:
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Summer Sessions Update

Additional Seats are being made available for the Summer Sessions Workshops. Please see the flyer for additional information.
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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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