PCSST students took an active role in civic life during today’s mock election voter registration event. Our G&T students in grades 8 through 12 helped
To mark the culmination of Suicide Prevention Month, over 750 students and staff from the 8–12 campus at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
On Saturday, September 26th, our robotics team visited the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to observe our very first robotics competition! We spent the
The PCSST 8–12 Campus is holding Mid-Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 7th. There will be two walk-in sessions available on this date: Morning Session: 8:00
This weekend PCSST JROTC Cadets put aside the comfort and convenience of their home and supported the Tunnel to Towers 5K race. The Tunnel to Towers
On Friday, September 25th, our seniors woke up early to kick off their final year together with the annual Senior Sunrise. After watching the sun
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology officially kicked off the autumn season with an action-packed Fall Pep Rally on Friday, September 18! The high-energy
PCSST students and administration teamed up after school to host our annual Welcome Back Ice Cream Party! Students and staff came together to celebrate the
On Wednesday, September 9th, PCSST welcomed parents and guardians to our campus for our annual Back-to-School Night! Families got a firsthand look at what our
PCSST 8–12 Campus invites families to our Back-to-School Open House. Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
Celebrating Our 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony PCSST proudly celebrated our 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, recognizing the academic achievements and hard work of our
PCSST proudly celebrates the graduation of the remarkable Class of 2026! This outstanding group of students has demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and excellence throughout their academic
Today, PCSST proudly revived a beloved school tradition by hosting an AP Celebration to honor and reward all of our dedicated students in grades 10–12
The PCSST International Food Club is thrilled to announce that several of our outstanding seniors have successfully completed their official New Jersey Food Safety training
On Tuesday, May 26, the 8th grade class traveled to Fairview Lake YMCA Camp for a day of team building, rock climbing, canoeing , and
Dave and Busters Trip for Perfect Attendance This year at the 8-12 campus we have created a new initiative to reward scholars for perfect attendance. Every
Congratulations to the PCSST team on earning an outstanding 2nd place at the Passaic County Teen Summit! Competing against schools from across the county, our
The JROTC Annual Award Night was a resounding success, bringing together over 200 family members and friends to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our Cadets.
Our AP US History students recently explored the historic streets of our hometown- Paterson, exploring the ‘Cradle of the American Industrial Revolution.’ The trip offered
Celebrating success! Our College Coaching Program (CCP) students and staff gathered for a memorable End-of-Year Celebration. A huge thank you to the students, families, advisors, and administrators
PCSST’s Engineers Visit the Thomas Edison National Historic Park On March 19th and May 7th, PCSST’s eighth grade and high school engineering students respectively visited
On Thursday, we hosted a site visit from the New Jersey Department of Education to showcase our Climate Change Program initiatives. Our students did an
PCSST’s First-Ever Science Award Night Staff members, administrators, family and friends, all came together to celebrate our scholars’ accomplishments in STEM. On Monday, May 11th,
NJSLA Field Day for 8th / 9th Grade at Hinchliffe Stadium Our first-ever NJSLA Field Day was a huge success! Held at Hinchliffe Stadium, the event brought
9th Grade CCP trip to Philadelphia Our 9th grade CCP students successfully executed an ambitious, self-planned excursion to Philadelphia as part of their Congressional Award
Our AP Human Geography students headed out on a ‘geographic scavenger hunt’ through Jersey City and the NY Harbor to see their lessons come to
Our school community once again demonstrated the true meaning of self-awareness in action. 33 members of our Lion’s Family stepped forward… Resulting in 24 successful
At Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, we believe that hard work, perseverance, and dedication deserve to be recognized. Recently, our campus was buzzing
Students visited the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, a famous institution established in 1869. They saw artifacts from civilizations and regions that
The Lion’s Bn Raider Team’s competed this weekend in Raider Nationals located at Ft. Knox, Ky. Raider Competition consist of three Divisions: Challenge, Master and All-Service
Wave Makers Gifted & Talented students and the student council proudly led a voter registration event during NJ High School Voter Registration Week, April 13–19,
The theme for this year’s event was “Flowing with Purpose: The Power of Persistent Character.” I’mexcited to share that one of our very own PCSST
Save the date! PCSST is hosting a Blood Drive on April 22nd with Vitalant. Register at: donors.vitalant.org Use Code: XXPCSST Prizes: Chance to win $10,000
USII’s field trip was a wonderful opportunity for students to step outside the classroom and connect what we’ve been learning in our curriculum to real-world
On April 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM, the PCSST 8-12 Campus hosted its Annual Career Day. This year’s event focused on PCSST alumni, while also
Our trip yesterday was a great success! Students enjoyed traditional Turkish food, learned about Turkey and the cultural center, participated in a calligraphy class, and
On March 5th, our school proudly hosted Rhythm and Soul Night, a vibrant celebration of Black History Month that brought our community together through culture,
The PCSST JROTC Academic Team is shown competing during the second round of the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB). JLAB is a national competition
On Wednesday, February 11th, we proudly hosted our Most Improved Breakfast, and it was truly a celebration to remember! The event honored students who raised
PCSST’s Mecha Lions Make it to the Top On January 31st, just a week after their last tournament, the Mecha Lions headed to Franklin High
PCSST celebrated National School Counselor Week by recognizing our amazing counselors and the vital role they play in supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. We
PCSST proudly hosted the S.W.A.G. Ceremony to recognize and celebrate students for their academic achievements and dedication to success. This event highlighted the hard work
During National School Choice Week, PCSST celebrated our students and families for choosing our school community. The week focused on school pride and the strong
The International Food Club hosted a ‘Global Cafe’ Event. Members of the Club brought in and sampled hot beverages from around the world including: Japanese
We are excited to announce that our students have been selected to present in the 2026 Virtual NJSBA STEAM Tank Challenge Regionals. The New Jersey
PCSST Healthcare Programs Partnership with William Paterson University Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (PCSST) is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with William
PCSST Announces New Dual Enrollment Partnership with Montclair State University Paterson, NJ, January 20, 2026, PCSST is proud to announce the newest addition to its
During our financial literacy field trip, students participated in hands-on activities that simulated real-life decision-making. They explored different careers, analyzed salaries and job responsibilities, and
We are incredibly grateful to share that our Winter 2026 Blood Drive was a tremendous success. This is our 5th Blood Drive and we are
Our Entrepreneurship Experience class attended a Venture Showcase Competition hosted by St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, NJ. Students from our class competed with
Science Olympiad 1/7We were proud to participate in Science Olympiad at NJIT!! We joined 29 other high schools and 22 middle schools to compete in
PCSST’s Mecha Lions Compete in a Sub-Zero Showdown The PCSST Mecha Lions started the new season strong, as they made it to the semi-finals in their
We are proud to announce our official nomination for the 2026 Princeton University Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching: Mr. Brunciak. His unwavering commitment to
The PCSST Chapter of the NHS held our annual ‘Angel Tree’ Event for the Holidays this year. The NHS reached out to the K-1 and 2-3 campuses
Despite challenging weather conditions, our Parent-Teacher Conference Day and Night on Wednesday, December 10 was a great success. Families and teachers made the effort to come together,
On December 3, The Fine Arts and Painting classes visited William Paterson University. We got a tour of the Art Department’s gallery, and learned about
PCSST JROTC Department participated in their Service Learning Project. They visited Menlo Park Memorial Home located in Edison, NJ, Paramus Veteran Memorial Home located in
The International Food Club recently hosted a soft drink tasting event titled ‘A Thirsty Planet,’ dedicated to exploring global beverage traditions. Students sampled a selection
PCSST 8-12 Campus successfully assisted those in need following Hurricane Melissa through the Hurricane Relief for Jamaica initiative, in collaboration with Embrace Relief and the
Berkeley College Tour Fifty students visited Berkeley College on Tuesday, where they toured the campus building and learned about the programs and opportunities the college offers.
The basketball team and cheerleading squad provided assistance to Senator Benjie Wimberly during the Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway. Students fulfilled community service hours by participating in
KEAN Theatre Trip ELAWe went to Kean University to see the play Antigone. The theme of the set and of the play was Dune, and the college students’
We are excited to announce that PCSST, in collaboration with William Paterson University, is launching a new pilot program: the Phlebotomy & Patient Care Technician
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding members of our school community for their hard work and dedication. Each month, staff members are nominated by their
At Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (PCSST), we believe education should be more than just coursework. It should prepare students for real careers,
Thank you to all of you for allowing us to enjoy another Field Trip to Seton Hall University.Our students had a wonderful time today learning about college life, different
Engineering Bell Labs Trip The NJIT dual-enrollment class FED 101-Fundamentals of Engineering Design visited Nokia Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ, on November 11. Faculty participating in the
1st Marking Period SWAG Ceremony On Thursday, November 6th, the student body celebrated their academic accomplishments and achievements with our S.W.A.G ceremony. Each grade level came
The PCSST chapter of the NHS hosted a “Sock-tober” Sock Drive for Oasis of Paterson, a safe haven for women & children. This was the
The International Food Club hosted its annual “Travels n Treats” International Halloween Candy Tasting Event. Members of the Club brought in and sampled candies from
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Mr. Lucas’s Community-Based Instruction (CBI) class of juniors and seniors had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Paterson Mayor’s Office,
Ten of PCSST’s top scholars attended the 2025 Passaic County Teen Summit at William Paterson University on Friday, October 24th, joining their peers from all across
The students attended an event at Saint Peter’s University today, hosted jointly by Visions Federal Credit Union and the NFL Retired Veterans Association. The event
On October 16, 2025, students from our Entrepreneurship Experience course (EntreX) participated in ‘Delaware Connect’, a virtual networking and collaboration event with the University of Delaware, in
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding members of our school community for their hard work and dedication. Each month, staff members are nominated by their
We had a fantastic turnout for our Mid-Marking Period Teacher-Parent Conferences! It was great to see so many families engaged in meaningful conversations about academics
On Friday, October 3rd, our high school came alive with school spirit and excitement during the much-anticipated Fall Sports Pep Rally! Students, faculty, and staff
JROTC Promotion NightOn the evening of Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the PCSST JROTC Lion Battalion proudly hosted its Annual Promotion Night Dinner, a celebration filled with
On Friday, October 3rd, the seniors participated in senior sunrise. This is a student-initiated activity that the seniors started years ago. They created this activity
Senior Success Night is designed to provide students and their families important information regarding graduation requirements, college and career planning, financial aid, scholarships, and key deadlines. Key
PCSST Dual Enrollment Program provides an excellent opportunity for high school scholars to simultaneously earn both high school and college credit by taking college-level courses. This
THE 24TH ANNUAL TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK IN NEW YORK CITY The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk NYC was created to
PCSST is a Revolutionary School This year, PCSST is proud to announce its partnership with the Department of Education and RevolutionNJ as a Revolutionary School.
Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich histories, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of American citizens with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South
This year’s Back to School Night was a great success, bringing together parents, teachers, and staff for an evening of connection, collaboration, and school spirit.
College Board National Recognition Program AP Scholar Award Congratulations! The AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on
We are excited to announce that PCSST, in collaboration with William Paterson University, is launching a new pilot program: the Phlebotomy & Patient Care Technician
8th-Grade Summer Transition Program This July, PCSST welcomed the incoming 8th-grade class to its 2025 Summer Transition Program at the 8–12 Campus. Students participated in
Families and students are warmly invited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year with us! Come meet your teachers and administrators, tour classrooms, and hear
CCP concluded the 2024–25 school year with a fantastic end-of-year trip to Dorney Park. Thank you to all students, parents, and advisors for your continued
PCSST’s International Food Club concluded a successful first year with a walking food tour of Paterson’s Main St. From beverages, to shawarma, to freshly made ice
Dear Valued PCSST Family, I am excited to share that our recent Annual STEAM Fair at Paterson Charter has been featured in TapInto Paterson! The
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night at our Annual Sports Banquet, where we honored the incredible achievements of our student-athletes,
The College Coaching Program (CCP) concluded the year with a vibrant End of Year Celebration. This has been one of our most impactful years, filled
On Tuesday, May 20th, the 2-3 and 8-12 campus held its annual Spring Concert and Art Show. Mrs. Abdo and Mr. Ford featured numerous performances
Our AP US History students visited the historic Great Falls of Paterson, as well as nearby historic Hinchliffe Stadium and the Paterson Museum. In addition to experiencing the natural beauty
