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Education Pathway Students Attend NJFEA Conference

Education Pathway Students Attend NJFEA Conference

Josadae Cruz, Hilltop Star Reporter February 21, 2024

One thing that should be encouraged to make sure that PHS continues to grow and prosper academically is to ensure that the next generation of teachers are excited to begin their craft, while they are also...

School Lunch Should Be Delicious

School Lunch Should Be Delicious

Blessin Jennings, Hilltop Star Reporter February 9, 2024

During the long school day, the one thing that all students should agree on is that they want a good lunch. Maybe not even a great lunch, but they want a lunch that is filling and tasty and hot. Lunch...

The Healing Power of Animals: How Animals Can Improve Emotional Well-Being

The Healing Power of Animals: How Animals Can Improve Emotional Well-Being

Jasmin Collado, Hilltop Star Reporter February 7, 2024

Love and rejection are universal experiences that can deeply impact individuals emotionally and psychologically. In times of heartbreak and disappointment, people often turn to various coping mechanisms...

It’s Official: PHS Earns NJFEA Banner!

It’s Official: PHS Earns NJFEA Banner!

Kiara Lecca February 1, 2024

As the Education Pathway at PHS grows and becomes more established, it will have more opportunities based on our schools association with the New Jersey Future Teachers Association (NJFEA). After...

PHS Donates Blood to Those in Need This Holiday Season

PHS Donates Blood to Those in Need This Holiday Season

Edwin Texza-Lorenzo, Staff Reporter December 12, 2023

The Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations. These donations are used to save lives across the area. The old gym looked like a field hospital with all the donation sites. The students and teachers...

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Flipping Burgers: Is Fast Food a Good First Job?

Wendy Ortega April 28, 2023

Working in the fast food industry is a place that gives most teenagers the opportunity to have their first job. Teenagers make up about 30% of all the workers in fast food chains in America. These fast...

Smoke Signal May 2023

April 27, 2023

Read the May issue of Smoke Signal here!

Track or Treat Provides PHS Clubs Chance to Perform Community Outreach

Michael Castro October 27, 2022

Many PHS clubs, as well as other student groups, gathered before Halloween to give little ones a chance to have fun in a safe environment. Kids were able to get treats for their Halloween baskets and...

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