Nelson Mandela Elementary School proudly commemorates its 3rd Literacy Day in our inaugural year, and we’re delighted to share the excitement with our community. A special shout-out goes to the Newark Fire Department for generously volunteering their time and distributing adorable fire hats to our students, adding an extra layer of fun to our literacy […]

At Nelson Mandela Elementary School, bulletin boards are essential.  January’s theme is The Articulate Snowflake, because it is winter, and our focus this season is to build literacy. But make no mistake, bulletin boards at NMES are not just about throwing student work up on a wall, or trying to show off a teacher’s craft […]

Superintendent Leὀn, Board Members, Councilwoman McIver, Assistant Superintendent Miller, Principal Silver along with students and staff of Nelson Mandela Elementary School [Newark, NJ] On Tuesday, November 14 Superintendent León, along with City Council President LaMonica McIver, Newark Board of Education President Hasani Council, members of the Newark School Board, staff, parents, community members, and other […]

Newark, NJ – The Newark Board of Education is excited to announce the opening of Nelson Mandela Elementary School in the Central Ward, a beacon of educational innovation and empowerment in our community. In its inaugural year, the school will serve students in Prekindergarten through Third Grade, growing one grade level each year up to […]