Hilltop Star

By Edwyn Calalpa As some people may have noticed there is no longer an “A” in front of class name in their schedule. The previous levels of classes have been scrapped in favor of a new system that will give every student the incentive to do his or her best. This past year PHS has […]

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By Oscar Gutierrez By now every student at PHS has heard, if not memorized, the mission and the vision statements. We hear it every morning, during announcements, we have heard it during classes, have read them posted on walls and in classrooms, and have discussed them at length. But what do they mean, and how […]

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By Stephanie Espinoza Everyone has heard his voice, speaking during announcements every morning, or from behind a megaphone, telling students to take off their hoodies, but how many students have actually met the new principal? As the academic leader of the school it is important for the students of PHS to get to know their […]

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While the library has been under construction for some time, the changes have been great.

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Vincent Capuana, also known as “Mr. Passaic,” lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 20.

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By Yara Rivera Every senior class is faced with the task of raising money to pay for a prom and other senior class activities. For many years students have sold cookies and that has always seemed to supply enough funding. However, cookies and other “unhealthy” foods are not permitted anymore. Another idea was needed. What […]

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By Teresa A. Luis To be the best urban school district in New Jersey, PHS will need to offer rigorous classes to challenge students. New for this year new classes are being offered, more difficult classes have been initiated and easier access to AP classes has been This year Passaic High School opened up new […]

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The new superintendent of Passaic Public Schools is Mr. Pablo Munoz. He will have executive oversight and administrative powers, over all the schools within Passaic School District. Mr. Munoz has come to Passaic from Elizabeth Public Schools where he was superintendent. He graduated from Elizabeth High School, class of 1987. Mr. Munoz then went on […]

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The Annual College and Career Fair was vastly expanded this year, to offer students an opportunity to think about and prepare for their future lives in the working world. The event was assembled by Mrs. Romero who wanted students to have the ability to see that there is more to life, past the walls of […]

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PHS was honored to be represented by our Marching Bandand and the NJROTC cadets at Passaic’s 2014 Memorial Day Parade.

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