This article is sponsored by Stevens Cooperative School.
Parents have many choices when it comes to PreK, elementary, + middle schools in Hoboken and Jersey City. If you are looking for a school that values progressive teaching, diversity + belonging, and a strong school-family partnership, consider Stevens Cooperative School, one of the oldest private schools in Hoboken. Stevens Cooperative School has a three-building Hoboken campus located at 339 River Street, 301 Garden Street, and 301 Bloomfield Street, + a Jersey City campus located at 100 River Drive South. Keep reading to learn more about this independent progressive school + upcoming virtual and in-person admissions events in Hoboken.
Register for Upcoming Admissions Events
Interested families can sign up for upcoming admission events to discover what sets Stevens Cooperative School apart from other private schools.
“At our events, guests will learn from our team of experts about our program, offerings, and community,” Leah Docktor, director of Marketing and Communications at Stevens Cooperative School told The Hoboken Girl.
On October 24th from 10AM-11:30AM, visit Bwè Kafe’s North End location at 1401 Adams Street in Hoboken for a casual coffee chat to learn about PreK admissions. On Thursday, November 14th from 6PM-8PM, head to Elysian Cafe at 1001 Washington Street in Hoboken for an adults-only happy hour to meet members of the school communities.
In addition to these two admissions events, Stevens Cooperative School hosts a variety of other in-person and virtual programs to help prospective parents learn more about the school. There is also an upcoming campus tour in Jersey City on November 6th at 10AM and in Hoboken on November 14th at 10AM. You can sign up for these 2-hour campus tours online to see the vibrant classrooms + meet engaged teachers, students, and parents.
For information about financial aid, lower school literacy, or the parent cooperative, join one of the upcoming virtual lunch-and-learn programs. There is an upcoming virtual lunch and learn about testing and assessment on November 12th at 10AM. The lunch and learn programs typically last an hour and give parents the chance to connect with experts + ask questions about the school.
Leaders in Progressive Education for 75 Years
Stevens Cooperative School celebrated its 75th anniversary in May. A mother and educator named Mary Sill Baker founded the school in 1949 to engage a community of families to give local children a dynamic education. The school started as a preschool and has grown to include over 400 students in PreK 3 to 8th grade.
The school continues to be a leader in progressive education today. The full-day program, which starts in PreK 3, encourages students to interact with older students through mentorship + reading buddy programs.
At Stevens, classrooms are versatile laboratories for collaboration, creative thinking, + research. Students and teachers are partners in the education process.
The school is focused on creating academic experiences that engage all students. Since 2022, the school has followed a seven-day schedule cycle for deeper learning opportunities. The last day of each seven-day schedule is known as “LAB Day” which stands for “Learning and Belonging.”
“For middle schoolers, it’s a day to come together across campuses that are filled with student voice and choice, where 5th – 8th-grade students participate in electives, affinity and alliance groups, and student-led clubs,” Director of Curriculum and Innovation Rhiannon McElwee said.
All About Stevens Cooperative School
Stevens Cooperative School is an independent, progressive school with 445 students from PreK 3 to 8th grade. The school is accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
The school is dedicated to giving students first-hand learning experiences. Students can participate in over 50 enrichment and after-school activities covering a variety of topics + interests like sports, chess, Model UN, yoga, STEM, and language learning.
Students in every grade level take field trips to add context to their classroom learning and help them become confident explorers. The meaningful curriculum used inside the classroom, on field trips, and during after-school programs promotes social-emotional development, empathy, responsibility, and civic engagement.
“Guided by our values of community, progressive teaching and learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, and continuous improvement, we center the student experience at the heart of everything we do,” Head of School Sergio Alati said.
Financial aid is available for qualified families, just contact the school for more information.
Stevens Cooperative School has three buildings in Hoboken at 339 River Street, 301 Garden Street, and 301 Bloomfield Street, + one campus in Jersey City at 100 River Drive South.
You can email [email protected] with questions or to register for a campus.
Social Media Accounts That Every New Jersey Resident Should Follow
While we continue to hold our collective breath on all things TikTok ban-related, we are confident that New Jersey residents will have no shortage of content. New Jersey is home to over nine million residents with several talented content creators, podcasters, innovative journalists, and passionate New Jerseyans, sharing hyper-local, in-the-know, content to make living here even more special. While The Hoboken Girl will still be dishing out all of our usual local stories, we’ve compiled a list of some other New Jersey outlets, creators, Facebook groups, podcasts, and more to stay up to date on all things New Jersey via Instagram, Threads, and other platforms. Keep reading for our growing list of New Jersey community content to follow up on with the impending TikTok ban.
*Disclaimer: This is a growing list and any exclusions are not intentional. If you have an addition or suggestion please email [email protected].
News
For hyper-local updates and happenings.
- @hobokennj + hobokennj.gov
- @jerseycitynj + jerseycitynj.gov
- @newarkisnow
- @newjerseyoag + njoag.gov
- @njgov + nj.gov
- @njspotlightnews + njspotlightnews.org
- @visithudsonnj + visithudsoncounty.org
- @visitnj + visitnj.org
- NJ.com
- Patch New Jersey
- TapInto
- Jersey Digs
- Hudson County View
- Jersey City Times
- Montclair Local
And of course, (shameless self-plug) don’t forget to follow The Local Girl brands:
- @thelocalgirlhq + TheLocalGirl.com
- @thehobokengirl + HobokenGirl.com
- @thejerseycitygirl
- @thebergencountygirl + TheBergenCountyGirl.com
- @themontclairgirl + TheMontclairGirl.com
- @thejerseyshoregirl_ + TheJerseyShoreGirl.com
- @thecatskillsgirl
- @thelocalgirlrealestate + realestate.thelocalgirl.com
Read More: 11 Latinx Creators to Follow in New Jersey
NJ-Centric Creators + Accounts
Here are some accounts we love:
- @aapinewjersey
- @bayshorebeyond
- @bestofnj
- @blackinjersey
- @blackownednj
- @christineelliza
- @findingfrancesca_
- @gsequality
- @hoboken_love
- @hobokengossip
- @hotspotsnj
- @jordanandjoelle
- @jerseycityconnects
- @jerseygirlthrift
- @latinosofmontclair
- @leahscucina
- @locallivingnj
- @marmodernvibes
- @megthings_
- @montclairfoodie
- @montclair_eats
- @newjerseyhistory
- @newjerseyisbeautiful
- @newjerseymemes
- @njdigest
- @njhipsturbia
- @newjerseyisntboring
- @njmom
- @njmonthly
- @only_in_new_jersey
- @parisandalatte
- @patrick_njoa
- @sallyslices_
- @sistersnacking
- @sliceofculture
- @talkdirty2yourfood
- @thatsbriannab
- @theerichammer
- @thegardenstate
- @twodopesfromjersey
- @vintage.newjersey
- @wandering_with_mariam
- @weirdnjinsta
- @whatninate
Podcasts
For history, entertainment + some NJ fun facts on multiple platforms.
- The Garden State
- Greetings from the Garden State
- Lost in New Jersey
- New Jersey Is The World
- The New Jersey History Podcast
- What’s Your Jersey
See More: This Montclair-Based Artist Designs Maps + Guides to Beloved New Jersey Spots
Local Facebook Groups
For community online + IRL.
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners of New Jersey
- Events Happening in New Jersey
- Hoboken + Jersey City Insiders | The Hoboken Girl Insiders
- North Jersey Locals | The Montclair + Bergen Girl Insiders
- Jersey City Connects
- New Jersey Business Network
- New Jersey Food
SubReddits
For community updates and questions.
