Highlights of our PCTVS Asian Pacific Assembly
The PCTVS Spring Band Concert was a hit! On Thursday, May 8, the Concert Band and Jazz Band lit up the stage with an exciting mix of Broadway favorites, classic marches, Swing, and Latin Jazz. The night was filled with incredible talent and energy—congratulations to all the student musicians on an outstanding performance! #PCTVSPerformingArts #SpringConcert #StudentTalent
Huge congratulations to PCTI Video Production students Ryle Navarro and Brianna Anderson for being selected as finalists in the Montclair Film Emerging Screenwriting Competition!
Ryle took 1st place in the Romance genre for his script "Fumiyuu"
Brianna earned 3rd place in the Comedy genre for "Fast Money"
Their work was judged by professional screenwriters in the most competitive year yet — way to represent PCTI with talent and creativity! 🎥📝 #PCTIPride #ScreenwritingSuccess #MontclairFilm #StudentFilmmakers
PCTI students competed in the NJAC Cookoff in Atlantic City and brought home major wins! 🏆
🥇 1st in Setting & Design – Construction Team
🥈 2nd Place Overall – Culinary Team
🥈 2nd in Plating – Culinary Team
Top 10 in the state! Incredible teamwork and talent on full display. 👏 #PCTIPride #CulinaryExcellence #CareerTechEd
Criminal Justice juniors participated in a practical autopsy lab led by a crime scene investigator from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of NYC, Adriell Mercado. This hands-on experience offered students a unique look into real-world forensic science and the field of criminal justice. 🕵️♂️🔬 #PCTICriminalJustice #RealWorldLearning #ForensicsInAction
On My 9th. PCTI's Adult Career & Continuing Education LPN Program held its Capping Ceremony
Congratulations to all our future nurses!
PCTI is proud to congratulate the students who have passed the EMT certification exam
Becoming an EMT means operating under pressure and, often, saving lives. Having our students certified EMTs now serving the community is a remarkable and prideful achievement!
#PCTIPride #EMTStrong #CareerTechEd
Japanese students eagerly anticipated the dynamic sound of Taiko drums from Japan—and the performance did not disappoint!
Leading up to the event, students explored the historical significance of Taiko during the samurai era, learning how the powerful rhythms were deeply connected to Japan’s cultural and military traditions.
The Columbia University Taiko Aikokai group performed live in the PCTI auditorium, delivering an electrifying and immersive experience.
To top it off, students had the exciting opportunity to try their hand at playing the drums themselves, making the event both educational and unforgettable!
Congratulations to 2nd Singles player Jeremy Sanchez and 3rd Singles player Kabir Hinduja for earning silver at the Passaic County Tennis Tournament! 🎾👏 #PCTI #BulldogPride #TennisSuccess
Two PCTI STEM robotics teams had an amazing showing at the 21st PCCC Robotics Competition! They took home 1st place in the Jenga Challenge, 1st in the Science & Technology Presentation, and were awarded Best School Spirit! 🤖🏆💙 #PCTISTEM #RoboticsChampions #BulldogPride
PCTVS FEA Brought out the Teacher Appreciation Cart this week in honor of Teacher Appreciation week!
Thank you and thank you to all our educators!
The PCTVS Future Educators Association hosted a joyful Week of the Young Child Celebration on Thursday, May 1st in the PCTI Auditorium!
Over 300 preschoolers from our community partners—Gilmore Memorial Preschool and Wayne Head Start—joined in for a morning of music, dancing, and fun.
The event featured performances by PCTVS Cheer, Vocal Technique, Instrumental Music, special musical guest Yosi, and surprise visits from Spike and Princess! 🐾✨
A big thank you to our FEA students and partners for helping create such a magical day for our youngest learners.
US II History students visited the Passaic County Vietnam Memorial by the Passaic County Fire Academy. Students were guided through small group tours led by Vietnam Veterans, who shared powerful personal stories and insights.
This was the first event of its kind at the Memorial — a moving experience that brought history to life in a deeply meaningful way.
#PCTIHistory #VietnamMemorial #LivingHistory #HonoringOurVeterans #EducationBeyondTheClassroom
Hands-On Learning Meets Real-World Opportunity at PCTI’s PSEG Day
#CTE #PCTI #Bulldognation
Planting a tree today is an investment in a greener tomorrow!
PCTVS partners with Columbia Bank in planting a new tree Honoring Arbor Day
Congratulations to Michele Welson of the PCTI Computer Science Department for winning the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship! Michele will receive $40,000 towards her education and has also secured an internship at Amazon. This is a fantastic achievement, and we are incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication. Way to go, Michele!
Congratulations to Bruno Recupero!
A standout junior in PCTI's School of Automotive Technology, Bruno recently completed Subaru-U training—a program that partners with accredited schools to prepare future technicians.
Thanks to his dedication and strong performance, Bruno has secured a senior-year co-op position at Wayne Subaru, where he’ll gain hands-on experience in the field.
Congratulations April Athlete of the Month, Jazriel Miranda!
Jazriel, a senior in the PCTI School of Cosmetology & Barbering, is a standout captain on the flag football team, where she leads the team as quarterback. In addition to flag football, Jazriel is a dedicated Bulldog athlete, also participating in both competition cheer and fall cheer.
This season, Jazriel is excited and inspired by the talent and energy her teammates bring to the field: “I see our season going very well this year, we have a lot of talent this year and all the girls that came back from last year they are bring all their energy in the field and they all put a lot of effort in to make it to the end.” Her favorite memory from the team comes from last year’s game against Eastside, where she made a big run and scored a touchdown during senior night, a highlight that left a lasting impact.
Outside of sports, Jazriel enjoys spending time with friends, playing football casually, and continuing her cheerleading passions.
She shares a message to her teammates: “Shoutout to all my receivers, I love you guys, you guys are amazing, and thank you for making my bad balls into good balls.”
Congratulation Jazriel!
Congratulations April Athlete of the Month, Evan Reyes!
Evan, a senior in the PCTI Academy of Criminal Justice, is captain of the varsity lacrosse team, where he plays the position of midfield. So far this season, the team holds a strong 2–1 record, including two shutouts. For Evan, the most memorable moment this season was celebrating their first win together as a team, a milestone that set the tone for the season.
Outside of lacrosse, Evan enjoys spending time with friends and heading to the field to play casually with his teammates, a reflection of his love for the sport both in and out of competition.
Evan shares his gratitude for his coaches, “Shoutout coach Kurzum, coach Lawshe, and coach Alter for pushing me to be the best athlete I can be, always.”
Congratulations to Evan!
The Girls Golf team won the Big North Conference Cup at Valley Brook Golf Course on April 24th. This is the first time the team has won the event, which is based on an adjusted score, rewarding the team who plays the best on the day of the tournament relative to their season long average. Sofia Myka Pangan individually led the bulldogs, shooting a 72 and finishing in 2nd place, 1 shot behind the overall winner. Sophia Volpe, Dailisa Robles-Hernandez and Morgan Lee had career low rounds to help get the win for the team.
