About Us

Patrick F. Healy Middle School was established in 1975 as part of three middle schools housed in the William S. Hart Middle Complex, located at 116 Hamilton Street in East Orange. Students are provided with Swimming Lessons, Technology, World Language, Art, and General Music classes as well as a Port of Entry program for MLL students.

 

We offer clubs and activities such as Student Council, Art Club, Choir, Student Leadership Team and A Male and Female Mentoring Club to enhance social emotional learning and to increase overall student achievement.

 

Our students are recognized for their accomplishments on a monthly basis as Star Cougars of the Month, for Honor Roll, Good Citizenship and Perfect Attendance. The PTO and School Leadership Team at Healy are an active part of the school community and are working together to enhance student leadership and academic achievement.

 

Healy's Mission: 

Patrick F. Healy Middle School is committed to high standards for teaching and learning. We will set clear, measurable and realistic goals and expectations by regularly collecting and analyzing performance and attendance data. By working collaboratively with all parents, students, and community stakeholders, it is our goal to integrate technology, share best practices, celebrate diversity, as well as address the unique social and emotional learning needs of all students. Our Cougar Values are Respect, Resilience and Responsibility.

Healy's Vision: 

It is our vision to empower every student to lead with respect, resilience, and responsibility. Unlocking every student’s potential to succeed today and shape tomorrow.

About Patrick F. Healy:

Patrick Francis Healy was born on February 27, 1830 and passed away on January 10, 1910. He was the first African-American to earn a PhD, the first to become a Jesuit priest, and the first to become president of a major university in the United States. (Georgetown University)