-
Georgie Badiel Miss Africa "The Water Princess" Visits School 2
On Friday June 7th, 2019 Georgie Badiel model, author and activist visited Winfield Scott School No. 2 to speak with our scholars about becoming the solution to big world problems and challenges. Badiel was Miss Burkina Faso in 2003 and Miss Africa 2004. Georgie Badiel is a co-creator and author of the book The Water Princess, a picture book which tells the story of her West African nation’s desperate need to bring about clean water to her people. As a young girl, Geogie had to walk three hours daily in order to bring clean water to her village.
-
Letter to EPS Parents About Incident of Attempted Luring Near School No. 2 (4-17-19)
The vigilance of all members of our school community is of utmost importance in keeping our community safe.
-
3 EPS Schools Named 2020 National School of Character
William F. Halloran School No. 22, Juan Pablo Duarte – José Julián Martí School No. 28, and John E. Dwyer Technology Academy were among 84 schools and seven districts in 15 states to be recognized as a 2020 National School of Character by Character.org.
-
Elizabeth Forum 100 Years
On May 24, The Historical Society of Elizabeth conducted a forum on the city’s past and present in the Elizabeth Public Library. Students from Winfield Scott School No. 2, Joseph Battin School No. 4, John E. Dwyer Technology Academy, Elizabeth High School – Frank J. Cicarell Academy, Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Health and Public Safety Academy, and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy participated in a discussion focused on Elizabeth in both 1917 and 2017, comparing what life was like during these two periods of time, including the concept of community, the impact of immigrants and of World War I on the community’s function and day-to-day living, and the process of civic engagement within the city shaping the development of local civic organizations.
Connect with Us