Charles F. Johnson Jr. Elementary

We are excited to share that CFJ has been voted the "Best Public School" in the Press & Sun Bulletin's 2025 "Binghamton Community's Choice Awards!" Businesses and organizations i...

CFJ fourth graders visited the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center as part of their science curriculum. During the trip, they engineered earthquake-safe structures, used str...

CFJ first graders in Therese Yacobelli’s class completed an in-depth study of the Mayflower's voyage from England to the New World. They read books, watched documentaries, reviewe...

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association(AHEPA) generously donated more than 30 coats, along with hats and gloves, to support CFJ students as colder weather appro...

Students across the district found meaningful ways to recognize veterans with each school adding its own touch to the tradition. The focus stayed on gratitude, connection, and res...

As the holiday season approaches, UEHS students are excited to start preparing for the Key Club Holiday Party! Each year, Key Club hosts approximately 125 children from our distri...

It’s almost Halloween, and first graders in Therese Yacobelli’s class at CJF have been busy with some spooky, hands-on learning fun. Over the past several days, the children liste...

The UEHS "Having Made a Difference" Alumni Dinner is on November 7 at UEHS. Tickets are $45 each. Please contact Thuy (Twee) Cataldo at tcatald2@uek12.org or by phone at 607-757...

Mrs. Therese Yacobelli’s CFJ first graders are kicking off the school year with a delicious tradition, celebrating apple harvest season! The class rolled up their sleeves to make...

Over three days, the district rolled out the welcome mat for its newest Tigers at the Kindergarten Jump Start program. Designed to ease the transition into school, the program giv...

As the school year ended, students at CFJ took time to pause and look inward—through art. Guided by art teacher Greg Bohner, students explored the idea of self-reflection by creat...

In the Union-Endicott School District, reading isn't just encouraged—it’s become a way of life. From kindergarten through twelfth grade, students are building strong reading habit...

CFJ was our final moving-up ceremony as fifth graders celebrated the end of elementary school. Congratulations on becoming Tigers in the Middle! View more photos here

New York State is offering Summer EBT benefits to help families purchase food while school is out. If your child receives SNAP or Medicaid, you should automatically qualify. If no...

Librarians and educational leaders from across the region gathered at Broome-Tioga BOCES to spread "library love," celebrating strong library programs that foster students' readin...

At its regular meeting, the board recognized staff for several milestones. A special thank you to those who will retire at the end of this year for their dedication and service t...

All of the kindergarten students at CFJ celebrated a special milestone today—their journey as young authors! Each student proudly shared a portfolio of their writing from the scho...

Recently, CFJ second graders participated in Target Day, a day of shopping and practicing math. Each student began the day by signing an employee contract, officially becoming Tar...

The district recently held its annual Fifth-Grade Field Day—a day that celebrates the end of elementary school and the exciting transition to middle school at JFS. The event was t...

When most people think of pen pals, they picture handwritten letters sent across schools or cities. But at CFJ and GFJ Elementary Schools, our students are reimagining the pen pal...