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WE ARE THE BULLDOGS! THE MIGHTY, MIGHTY BULLDOGS!

National Elementary Honor Society Inductees 2022

PS8 Annual Multicultural Parade 2022

Division B Director Dr. Joseph Galano, Principal Dr. Darrell Carson and students enjoy the PS8 Festival and Field Day, 2022

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Home of the Charles E. Trefurt Bulldogs!

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.

PS8 Multicultural Parade 

Autumn at PS8

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HIP Fair

HIP Fair - Come Join Us

High School Showcase
Place : MS#7, 222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
HIP Fair

H.I.P. Fair High School

High School Showcase
Place : MS#7, 222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Science Fair

District Science Fair

The District Science Fair Challenge took place at Liberty Science Center on January 18, 2023.
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Title I Parent Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Location: Central Office Building - 346 Claremont Avenue - Room 1R (Parking is located on Halsted Avenue in the back of the Central Office Building)
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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.
  • Amy B. Halevi
    Teacher of the Year 2022
  • Cherry Ann Lewis
    Educational Services Professional of the Year 2022
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