School Fun Facts
North Star Academy was founded this year.
When is 1997?
Parents can get involved at school by doing these things.
What is join Family Champions orvolunteer at school events?
Newark is home to this world-renowned symphony orchestra, founded in 1909, and is one of the oldest in the country.
What is the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra?
This historic park in Newark is the largest in New Jersey and was designed by the same person who created Central Park.
What is Branch Brook Park?
This legendary singer and Newark native is known for hits like I Will Always Love You and I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
Who is Whitney Houston?
These are North Star's school colors. Hint: High School
What is Blue and Gray?
This event welcomes new parents and provides school resources?
What is our Annual Enrollment Carnival?
This legendary jazz musician, who grew up in Newark, is known for his influence on modern jazz and his compositions like A Love Supreme.
Who is John Coltrane?
Newark is home to this prestigious university, founded in 1766 and one of the oldest in the country.
What is Rutgers University- Newark?
This basketball star from Newark was the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and now plays for the Dallas Mavericks.
Who is Kyrie Irving?
North Star has this many campuses.
How many is 14?
This event allows parents to meet teachers and discuss their child’s progress.
What is Report Card Night?
Newark is home to this hockey team.
Who are the New Jersey Devils?
This kind of leather was invented in Newark in 1818
What is Patent leather?
Before becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest names, this "Creed" and "Black Panther" actor was raised in Newark.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
This is NSA's school mascot.
What is the Knight?
Parents can stay updated on school events and announcements using these resources.
What is the NSA Website, NSA Family Newsletter and Social Media?
This annual event in downtown Newark transforms the city into a celebration of music, dance, food, and art, drawing thousands of attendees.
What is the Lincoln Park Music Festival?
This former mayor of Newark is now a U.S. Senator for New Jersey.
Who is Cory Booker?
This Newark native is a Grammy-winning rapper and actor, known for songs like Doo Wop (That Thing) and her time with The Fugees.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This is the parent engagement group at North Star.
What is Family Champions?
This annual event celebrates student achievements and post high school plans at North Star.
What is Senior Signing Day?
Newark honors this abolitionist hero with a monument called Shadow of a Face, replacing a Christopher Columbus statue in 2023.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Ras Baraka is the son of this famous Newark poet and activist.
Who is Amiri Baraka?
This giant basketball player is from Newark.
Who is Shaq?