August 5, 2026
NKP Book Bag Giveaway 2026
Good Morning NKP Families,We are excited to share some wonderful news as we prepare for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year!Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Jewish Federation of Northern N...
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July 30, 2026
Checking In and Offering Support to Our Nellie K. Parker School Community
Dear Nellie K. Parker School Family,We hope you and your loved ones are safe following the recent flooding in our community and the transformer fire on Prospect Avenue. If your family has been affe...
May 22, 2026
Community Relations Committee Survey - closed
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, Students and School Community,The Hackensack Board of Education and Community Relations Committee are asking for your input. The District values the voices of our com...
March 11, 2026
Purses for a Purpose Drive
Ciao a tutti! The HHS Italian Club and Italian Honor Society are hosting its 6th annual "Purses for a Purpose" drive for victims of domestic violence. During March & April, we will be collectin...
Principal's Message
At Nellie K. Parker School, our goal is to help every student reach their highest potential by combining high academic expectations with a strong sense of belonging. We focus on building foundational skills in reading, writing, math, and problem-solving while also teaching kindness, responsibility, and collaboration. Through strong instruction, consistent expectations, and positive relationships, we help every child build the academic skills and confidence needed for lifelong success. When we learn together as a community, our students thrive.
As an educator for the past twenty years in Hackensack Public Schools, I bring a wealth of experience to this role. I served for five years as an elementary school Assistant Principal at Nellie K. Parker School. I was also the shared Assistant Principal for six months at Fairmount School. Prior to that, I spent three years as the Assistant Principal of ECDC. This past school year, I was the Director of Early Childhood from July - December 2025 and moved into the role of Acting Principal of Jackson Avenue School from January - July 2026.
I am excited to begin a new school year at Nellie K. Parker School with amazing staff, students, and families!
Mrs. Petrin-Wall
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