By Dayanara Manon – The class of 2016 will be remembered for something that was not of their creation, and that is for the new mandatory testing standards, required for graduation. While exciting, this year has been stressful for seniors who must pass a standardized test to ensure that they will be able to graduate […]
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Bomb Threats Evacuate School
Posted on 08 April 2016.
By Valerie Beingolea – Turn on the news any given day and the world looks more insane every single day. Senseless violence is occurring around the world and even in this country on a daily basis. Set among the backdrop of widespread violence, the horror of an attack on PHS seems like a possibility. In […]
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Drama Club presents ‘The Addams Family’
Posted on 24 June 2015.
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Mr. Matos: ‘It all started in Jamaica’
Posted on 24 June 2015.
By Edwyn Calalpa and Stephanie Espinoza The beginning of the year is not the only time that faces change in school. There is a new face in the halls. Osvaldo Matos is the newest member of the Passaic Indian family, serving as the newest assistant principal for the sophomore class. Having taught and served as […]
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Octagon Club Holds Winter Clothing Drive
Posted on 24 June 2015.
By Leslie Olvera The Octagon Club’s main purpose is to give the opportunity to our students to interact with the community around us. This club gives PHS students an impression to what how it feels to give back to the community. With the temperature being brisk right now, the community service minded members of the […]
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Just a Walk in the PARCC
Posted on 24 June 2015.
By Yara Rivera One new addition to this school year was the replacement of the HSPA exam for the PARCC assessment. There has definitely been a great deal of talk and worry about the new test, and how PHS students will perform on it. However, it is just another test and it is testing the […]
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What is the NOH8 Club?
Posted on 24 June 2015.
By Amanda Oyola The NoH8 club is a safe anti-bullying and LGBTQ Alliance club that was formed in 2013. It was formed for everyone and exists to promote tolerance and acceptance throughout the school community. They provide confidential, safe, non-judgmental space and support, hearing students’ problems with open ears and hearts. They listen and support […]
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Bullying Follow Up: Is it getting better or becoming a disaster?
Posted on 24 June 2015.
By Marlene Mendez Recently many schools throughout our country have been focusing on bullying. Many school districts have been struggling with the problem of how to deal with this serious act, before students get hurt. At PHS, bullying is also an area of concern for students, teachers and administrators. However, from the students’ perspective this […]
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