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Celebrating Excellence: Ms. Kimberly Fuller and Ms. Takeiya Wright Named PHS Educators of the Year

Celebrating Excellence: Ms. Kimberly Fuller and Ms. Takeiya Wright Named PHS Educators of the Year

December 19, 2024

Wright for being named the 2024-2025 Governor’s Educator of the Year and Educational Specialist of the Year, respectively. Over 150 nominations were submitted by parents, students, and staff, and the...

Passaic High School Hosts Pathway Fair to Empower Students’ Future Careers

Passaic High School Hosts Pathway Fair to Empower Students’ Future Careers

December 19, 2024

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Passaic High School held its annual Pathway Fair, an event designed to help students explore various career options and make informed decisions about their academic and professional...

Passaic High School Seniors Explore College Opportunities at William Paterson University

Passaic High School Seniors Explore College Opportunities at William Paterson University

December 11, 2024

     On December 10th, Passaic High School seniors embarked on an exciting trip to William Paterson University, where they had the unique opportunity to participate in an Instant Decision Day. This...

Celebrating Excellence: Mrs. Pollaro Named Passaic County Education Support Professional of the Year

Celebrating Excellence: Mrs. Pollaro Named Passaic County Education Support Professional of the Year

November 15, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Pollaro, a dedicated paraprofessional at Passaic High School and an inspiring coach in the Passaic community, has been honored as the Passaic County Education Support...

Celebrating the Class of 2024: A Night of Triumph and Inspiration

June 24, 2024

As the sun dipped below the horizon on an exceptionally hot June evening, the city of Passaic came together to celebrate a momentous occasion: the graduation of 840 students from Passaic High School, Passaic...

Passaic High School Juniors Dive into Civic Engagement: Youth in Government Day Recap

Passaic High School Juniors Dive into Civic Engagement: Youth in Government Day Recap

June 3, 2024

  Passaic High School (PHS) juniors recently embarked on a unique educational journey as they participated in Youth in Government Day. Collaborating with the Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering...

Charting the Course: Passaic High School’s State of the School Address with Principal Dr. Jose Blankley-Celis

May 2, 2024

Passaic High School recently witnessed a momentous event as Principal Dr. Jose Blankley-Celis delivered the much-anticipated State of the School address. With eyes set firmly on the future, Dr. Blankley-Celis...

Empowering Youth Voices: ‘Rise Above’ Takes 2nd Place at Passaic County Film Festival

April 30, 2024

Last Saturday marked a significant achievement for the collaborative efforts of Passaic High School's Teen Pep and the Ms. Spiegeland's TV2 class as their project, "Rise Above,"...

Senior Scholars Soar: Exploring Future Pathways at Grand Canyon State University

Senior Scholars Soar: Exploring Future Pathways at Grand Canyon State University

April 25, 2024

Thirteen of our awesome seniors got to go on a super cool trip to Grand Canyon State University in Phoenix, Arizona! It was like a sneak peek into what college life is all about. During...

Embracing Excellence and Diversity: Highlights from the February Board of Education Meeting

Embracing Excellence and Diversity: Highlights from the February Board of Education Meeting

March 5, 2024

Excitement filled the air at the February Board of Education meeting, as Passaic Public Schools commemorated Black History Month with a spectacular showcase of musical performances by talented district...

Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Crafting Resolutions for High School Success

Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Crafting Resolutions for High School Success

January 4, 2024

Happy New Year, PHS! As we step into a brand-new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past and set our sights on the future. New Year's resolutions are not just for...

Instant Decision Day for Montclair State University at PHS!

Instant Decision Day for Montclair State University at PHS!

December 11, 2023

  27 students from PHS have been accepted to Montclair State University on Instant Decision Day!  Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!

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