School No. 4 PBSIS Kickoff Assembly Energizes Students for a Tigerrific Year! 

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — School No. 4 came alive with excitement as students gathered for two high-energy assemblies led by the PBSIS Team!  From cheering for raffle winners to chanting for the chance to "Silly String a Teacher," the room was buzzing with energy and anticipation. Students learned the expectations for the year in a fun and interactive way, getting pumped for a year full of growth and achievements. 
 Meet the Buddy Bench! One highlight of the assembly was the introduction of the Buddy Bench — a special spot on the playground where students can sit when they need a friend. It`s a reminder to always be on the lookout for someone in need, building friendships and lasting playground memories! 

PBSIS Thermometer Heats Up! The assembly also introduced the PBSIS Thermometer, where students earn vouchers for displaying the Six Pillars of Character: Respect, Fairness, Caring, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Citizenship. Each month, the vouchers will be tallied, and the grade with the most by year-end will score a HUGE prize! 

The energy is high, the expectations are set, and School No. 4 is ready to soar!  Let’s make this year TIGERRIFIC! 

 #LindenPublicSchools #PBSIS #CharacterCounts #BuddyBench #TigerrificYear

𝙇𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙉 𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙇𝙀𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙎
𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑! --- 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬!"

𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽 𝙿𝚄𝙱𝙻𝙸𝙲 𝚂𝙲𝙷𝙾𝙾𝙻𝚂, 𝙽𝙹 -- We`re halfway through an action-packed season, and our Tigers are bringing their A-game! 🏈⚽🏐

Whether they`re gearing up for the final stretch or closing in on the end of their schedule, one thing is for sure—our athletes are pushing to reach their full potential and leave it all on the field.

Have you cheered for our middle school or high school teams yet? If not, now’s the time to bring that ROAR from the sidelines!

🐯 Let’s fill the stands and show our athletes the love and energy they deserve. As Kobe Bryant once said, “The job is not finished.” So let’s rally together, support our Tigers, and finish strong! 🙌💥

#TigerPride #ROAR #LindenTigers #SupportOurAthletes #finishstrong

Linden High School McManus Middle School Soehl Middle School Linden Mayor`s Youth Commission Derek Armstead Mayor of Linden

Celebrating Our Custodians: The Unsung Heroes of Linden Public Schools

In every corner of our schools, from the hallways to the classrooms, custodians quietly go about their day ensuring our students and staff have a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. On this National Custodian Day, we shine a well-deserved spotlight on these often overlooked members of our school community who play an indispensable role in the daily operations of Linden Public Schools.

Beyond just cleaning, our custodians are caretakers who support every aspect of school life. Whether preparing classrooms for the start of the day, ensuring hallways and cafeterias are spotless, or stepping in at a moment’s notice to handle unforeseen emergencies, custodians contribute significantly to maintaining the environment that helps our students thrive.

More than Maintenance: True Stewards of Our Schools
“Our custodians do so much more than just maintain our facilities; they build a positive atmosphere for learning,” said Superintendent Atiya Perkins. “Their contributions often go unnoticed, but their dedication and hard work are foundational to the success of every day in our schools.”
The district is taking this opportunity to express its gratitude by recognizing the extraordinary efforts of our custodial team, who not only keep our schools immaculate but also play a vital role in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our entire community.

A Day of Gratitude
Today, schools across the district are showing appreciation for their custodial staff with various tokens of gratitude — from heartfelt thank-you notes from students to small celebrations hosted by staff and administrators. “Our custodians are part of the backbone of our schools. We simply couldn’t function without them,” said Principal Charles Koonce of Linden High School.

On this National Custodian Day, we acknowledge the essential work of these unsung heroes and remind our community of their tremendous impact. While their contributions may often be behind the scenes, their importance is at the forefront of everything we achieve as a district.

Thank you, custodians, for your unwavering commitment to our schools and our students.

💘 Attention City of Linden!!!!💘

Please join Linden Public Schools by walking in support of Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, October 12th at 9:00am. Check in is at 8:30am and Tiger Stadium will be flowing with pink. Every step closer is a cure!!!! Register online and prepare yourself for an exciting variety of activities for ALL ages. 😊

This year our proceeds will contribute to the vision of Susan G Komen, imagining a world without breast cancer. The mission of Susan G Komen is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Komen is the world’s leading breast cancer organization investing nearly 1.1 Billion dollars in research, more than any other non profit and 2nd only to the US government. 

Lets ROAR in pink on October 12th 🩷🐯🩷
Resilience - We are not giving up on a cure

Opportunity - This is our chance to make an impact on getting a step closer to a cure

Achievement - Bringing awareness to a cause and doing something about it

Relationships - Together we embrace the stories and reality of what we are fighting, through being there with and for one another

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