Atlantic City Bids Farewell to New Jersey Avenue School

The City of Atlantic City gathered the community to honor and say farewell to the historic New Jersey Avenue School, a building that shaped generations of students and families.

The farewell ceremony was not only a goodbye to a school building but also a celebration of the memories, experiences, and connections that defined it. Former teachers, principals, and alumni came together to share heartfelt reflections on how the school touched their lives.

Mayor Marty Small Sr. offered a personal memory during the event, recalling the moment he discovered his own childhood “artwork” still displayed on the classroom wall decades later. His reflection highlighted how deeply the school was woven into the history of Atlantic City families.

The event was filled with emotion, pride, and nostalgia. Attendees spoke of classrooms that once buzzed with learning, friendships that lasted a lifetime, and the teachers who inspired and guided countless students.

As the day came to a close, alumni joined together in song, performing the school anthem, “To You We Sing New Jersey.” The powerful moment reminded everyone that while the physical building may no longer stand, the legacy of the school would continue to live on in the people it shaped.

The New Jersey Avenue School left a lasting impact on Atlantic City, representing not only an institution of education but also a symbol of community, resilience, and shared history.

Even as the city evolves, the memories created within those walls will remain cherished. The school’s story became part of Atlantic City’s greater story — one of growth, change, and honoring the foundations that brought the community together.

The farewell ceremony underscored that schools are more than brick and mortar. They are the places where identities are formed, values are taught, and futures are built. New Jersey Avenue School was a cornerstone of this truth, leaving behind a legacy that will never fade.

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