PATERSON CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 8-12
The goal of the PCCST Athletic program is to provide a rewarding experience for the students, give them the opportunity to represent their school and community in a positive way, create an environment that contributes to growth in school spirit, and develop the self-esteem and athletic skills of all student-athletes in the program. We plan to provide a quality program of which the students, parents, community and PCSST staff can be proud.
PCSST coaches must possess the ability to be positive role models and consistently demonstrate character, sportsmanship, emotional stability, and self-control. These characteristics will help develop PCSST student athletes into more responsible citizens with the understanding that athletics is a valuable experience.
PCSST believes individual students will benefit physically and intellectually through competitive interscholastic sports activities. PCSST believes that any athlete is a student first! Any person who wishes, may try out for any sports team. They must be academically eligible, complete all required forms, including a medical history form, which can be obtained from the coach of the sport the student wishes to join or from the Athletic Department page on the PCSST website.
PCSST is a member of the New Jersey Interscholastic Conference (NJIC). PCSST is classified as a Group I school by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, meaning, it is in the group of high schools containing the smallest student populations. Competition in the NJIC is keen and the caliber of play excellent. PCSST enjoys a fine reputation in the League. The NJIC comprises 36 schools. The schools all come from Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties. There are currently 4 divisions. PCSST is in different divisions depending on which program the student athlete participates in.
Register for a Free Sports Physical on June 15, 2026. All PCSST Student Athletes are eligible. All athletes must complete the consent form at the following link/QR and have a FamilyID account.
The National Federation of High School Sports is pleased to announce that Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has earned Level 2 status within the NFHS School Honor Roll Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This national distinction honors the dedication and commitment the PCSST coaches have for our students and education-based programs.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has been officially recognized as a DAANJ Neil Rosa Program of Excellence, an honor awarded to athletic programs that demonstrate outstanding leadership, organization, and commitment to student-athletes. A key component of this recognition is the school’s dedication to educational-based athletics, ensuring that sports serve as an extension of the classroom by promoting character, leadership, teamwork, and academic responsibility.PCSST proudly celebrates this achievement as another milestone in building a culture where education-based athletics thrive.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology recently hosted an exciting Middle School Pep Rally to celebrate the success of our two championship basketball teams and to send off our spring athletic teams as they begin their seasons. The event was filled with school pride, high energy, and enthusiasm as students, coaches, and staff came together to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our student-athletes.
PCSST Athletics proudly hosted the 5th Annual “Serving Up the Season” Boys Volleyball Tournament, bringing together a talented and competitive group of programs from across the region. Participating schools included Paterson Arts, JFK, Vernon, Passaic Charter, Eagle Academy, BeLoved Charter, and College Achieve, all coming together for a full day of high-level play, sportsmanship, and community.
PCSST Softball is proud to recognize two outstanding student-athletes, Lexi-Marie Feliciano and Analeigh Feliciano, for reaching major career milestones this season.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology proudly celebrated another outstanding year of athletics at the 2026 Annual Sports Banquet, held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at The Grand in Totowa.
