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On Wednesday, March 5th the National Honor Society went down to the K-1 and 2-3 campuses. The high school students chose books to read to
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PATERSON CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
On Wednesday, March 5th the National Honor Society went down to the K-1 and 2-3 campuses. The high school students chose books to read to
The month of March is Women’s History Month. Here at the 8-12 campus, we are celebrating women by celebrating historical figures during our Monday and
Members of the PCSST History Club selected to view “Greenbook” during their annual Movie Night. “Greenbook”, the 2018 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, is
The International Food Club hosted a “Hot Beverage Tasting Event”. Members of the Club brought in and sampled such beverages from around the world including:
On SEL Day at PCSST 4-7, students were motivated by an engaging presentation from former NFL player Dominique Williams who now serves as a motivational
Our 4th-grade students had an amazing time at the Sea Life Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center! At the aquarium, they explored an underwater tunnel, encountered
As we celebrated Black History Month there were many different activities our students participated in. Every Wednesday we had themed tagged days which included Kente
Our Entrepreneurship Experience (EntreX) class attended the University of Delaware’s Venture Showcase Competition (held at Rutgers, New Brunswick). Students from our class competed with more
The 4-7 Wabash Campus and Middle School Cheerleading Team hosted their 3rd Annual “Valentine’s Day Dance” as a fundraiser for athletic attire and materials. The
This year’s Black History Month assembly was a wonderful celebration of history, creativity, and student talent. Students currently enrolled in art, contributed beautiful artwork that
February is black history month. Here at the 8-12 campus we recognize those throughout history during our morning assemblies as well as in the classrooms.
During the week of Feb 3rd to Feb 7th we celebrate our school Counselors! This week we had a special announcement and song written for
On Monday, February 3rd the PCSST staff got together to work Departmentally on budgets and other curriculum items. The day started off with two “ignite
The College Coaching Program (CCP) celebrated its mid-year achievements! A heartfelt thank you to our students, advisors, and administrative team for their dedication and support.
We are truly thrilled to celebrate all our amazing students who earned Scholar status for the first marking period! It was a joy to honor
Our K-1 Lions had an exciting time celebrating National School Choice Week. Throughout the week there daily themed events or activities. For instance, we had
Students went to JA Finance Park in Edison NewJersey. Students had to be involved in the activity by doing simulation activities on their Ipad. Students
This year PCSST will be presenting their second musical of all time. The Little Mermaid Junior will be performed on Friday, February 28th and Saturday,
During the first week back from Winter Break, a new school council was sworn into office. President Madison Boulware was sworn in and presented the
Over the last few weeks, PCSST has initiated a new community service project. The Lions Limit Waste program allows the students to donate their unused
This year our very own Coach Wimberly hit yet another milestone with the Lions. This year he hit 200 wins with PCSST. He also obtained
On the week of Jan 27 – Jan 31st, PCSST celebrated National School Choice Week. During the week the students and staff celebrated by sharing
Hello PCSST Family, It’s time for our 3rd Annual Guardian Gala! The Guardian Gala is a lovely event where PCSST teachers, staff members, students, and
Our 2nd and 3rd grade scholars kicked off School Choice Week with excitement and school spirit! During a special assembly, students shared “Why We Love PCSST” and
On January 24th, our 2nd and 3rd grade Scholars of the Month in Athletics were celebrated during a special Principal’s Lunch with Principal Coban. These
The PCSST Chapter of the NHS held a ‘Giving Tree’ Event for the Holidays this year. The NHS reached out to the 2-3 campuses to
These are our 2-3 Students of the Month nominated for Most Athletic!
Good morning PCSST Family, Congratulations to our November Students of the month for highest MAP ELA scores! Congratulations to Mrs. Rodriguez for well-earned staff of
In May 2023, Governor Murphy signed a proclamation designating January as Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey. This month serves as a meaningful occasion to
The College Coaching Program (CCP) had an incredible time on the snow tubing trip! We extend our heartfelt thanks to the students, advisors, and administrative
On Friday, January 17th, 2025, PCSST held its annual MLK Speech Contest. The topic of the contest was “I Have a Dream for Paterson!,” where students answered the following question,
The parent-teacher conferences for the second marking period were held at the 4-7 Grade Wabash Campus on Thursday, January 9th. This event offered parents a
Winter Concert at High School Campus – December 10th The Winter Concert for all campuses took place on the High School Campus on December 10th,
The CCP (College Coaching Program) had a great time on the bowling trip! We sincerely thank all students, advisors, and the administrative team for their
12 Days of PCSST k-1 campus comes to an end with a festive Pajama Day 2024.
As part of the JROTC’s Annual service learning project, which intends to show appreciation to NJ Veterans, our cadets traveled to three different VA facilities on
On Wednesday, December 18th the 8-12 campus held their annual Student Council debate. This year we had three students running for Student Council President: 12th
The PCSST Chapter of the NHS held a ‘Giving Tree’ Event for the Holidays this year. The NHS reached out to the K-1 and 2-3
Our Entrepreneurship class attended a Venture Showcase Competition hosted by St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, NJ. Students from our class competed with teams
The PCSST 4-7 campus hosted the Winter Book Fair from December 6th to December 13th, offering students and teachers an opportunity to explore a wide
The PCSST staff has their annual Staffgiving on Monday November 25th. The staff gathered together to enjoy an amazing meal provided by Admin and their peers.
The PCSST History Club hosted a ‘Real History of Thanksgiving’ event the week before the holiday. Members of the club learned about the truth behind
The PCSST chapter of the NHS hosted a “Sock Drive” for Oasis of Paterson, a safe haven for women & children. While this was the first
I am thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent blood drive, where an outstanding 48 students and staff members came together to make
National Parent Involvement Day a wonderful success! The day was filled with joy and engagement as parents took on roles as mystery readers, morning greeters,
Mid- Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences Date: December 11, 2024 Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Walk-in) Evening Session: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Walk-in)
Watch out Macy’s Day Parade!Our kindergarten students held their annual Balloon parade. Students created different balloon floats to parade through the PCSST’s halls. The students
The NJIT dual-enrollment class FED 101 – Fundamentals of Engineering Design visited Nokia Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ, on November 14. Faculty participating in the
PCSST Wabash Campus organized the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 26th. The event was a huge success and was attended by K-12 grade
The Colgate Experience! On Thursday November 21st, 2024, Colgate Mobile pulled up to the K-1 campus. They provided free dental screenings for our scholars.
On Thursday, November 7th, Sgt. Baker, and the JROTC Color Guard came to the Wabash Campus to talk about Veterans Day. The students had the
Students enjoyed a very instructional show about different cultures from Hispanic Countries around the world.
The Funplex is an excellent place to take scholars on field trips. It provides scholars various indoor activities for all ages, including arcade games, go-karting,
November 21st is national Parent involvement day here at PCSST. On this day parents and guardians are invited to become active members of their child’s school community. It’s
BREAKING NEWS! The 2-3 campus has a school newspaper entitled, “The 2-3 Monthly Lions Scoop”. The newspaper will be created by our 3rd grade Newspaper
For the first time in PCSST history the 2-3 campus has a student council. This student organization consists of one 3rd grade class president, two 2nd grade class
The 2-3 campus had their 1st Family paint night for the 2024 – 25 school year! For this event we created a beautiful fall themed painting
We are incredibly proud of all our students who achieved Scholar status for the first marking period. We celebrated this wonderful achievement with their parents
The annual PCSST Spelling Bee was held at the Wabash campus on Friday, 11/15/24, as a parent event, and it was a great success. 46
PCSST 4-7 campus library will host a Winter Bookfair from 12/6 to 12/13. All information can be found in one link, our school bookfair homepage:
On Wednesday, November 13, 45 of our 7th graders had the incredible opportunity to attend a matinee performance of Hamilton on Broadway. After experiencing the powerful production,
On November 6th, the Special Education Department hosted a Parent Workshop in the library, where families learned about the various services and supports available for scholars
The Army JROTC National Raider Challenge is a high-intensity competition that tests JROTC Cadets’ physical fitness and teamwork. The 2024 JROTC National Raider Challenge is
On October 30, 2024, the Wabash Campus hosted our inaugural Breakfast Workshop for parents and guardians of students in the ESL program. This workshop aimed
On Tuesday October 29th, Mrs. Abdo’s 8th grade students and choir visted the K-1 Campus. They showcased different musical performances learned since the begining of
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! On Friday 10/18/24 the 2nd Graders visited Team makers NJ. During this field trip students participated in engaging activities to help
On Wednesday 10/25/23 the 3rd grade went on their annual pumpkin picking field trip at Alstede farm. In addition to picking pumpkins, the 3rd grade
This year our annual Rep your flag day was a success.On this day we recognize all of the cultures and beautiful flags that represent our
This year the 2-3 campus hosted our 3rd annual Breast Cancer Awareness walk. On this day we wear pink to honor our friends, families, and
On Friday September 27th the 2-3 campus celebrated Dress like a farmer day. This event is always a fun way to end our NJ farm
PCSST College Coaching Program has started 2024-25 school year with CCP Kick-Off. We thank all students, parents, guardians, advisors, and admin team for their continued dedication and support.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology JROTC Cadets participated in the 80th Annual NYC Columbus Day Parade. The JROTC supported NYC celebrations of its Italian-American heritage, cultural roots and
The Maker Fairy Carnival at Wabash campus on October 10th was a great success. The distinctive feature of the event was the exclusive use of carnival
Despite the rainy weather on Sunday, September 29, 50 cadets and two parents joined SGM Edwards and MSG Baker at the annual NYC Tunnels to
The first marking period parent-teacher conferences took place at the 4-7 Grade Wabash Campus on Thursday, October 10th. This event provided an opportunity for parents
Staff and students wore items that showed their pride for their native countries. Through this, we all get to embrace the richness in the differences
During October, PCSST celebrates “Pink Week” to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this week, PCSST has asked Students and Staff to participate in donations.
PCSST JROTC’s Annual Promotion Night is a highly significant event for cadets, their families, and the Battalion as a whole. This formal gathering highlights several key
On October 4, 2024, the 4-7 Campus proudly celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with the participation of parents, teachers, and families. The event provided an
The Environmental Club went on their first field trip on Friday, September 27th, to the Great Swamp Watershed. Through hands-on stream monitoring and forest ecosystem assessments
Middle School Flag Football Team defeated Crest Haven Academy 30-0
This Week at K-1 our students got a chance to work on a Makerspace activity. They got a chance to build and explore.
On September 27th, the physical education and health department at PCSST’s 4-7 campus hosted our annual Healthy U Kick-off Assembly for 4th and 5th grade
Date: October 9, 2024 Morning Session: 8:00 am – 9:00 am (walk-in) Evening Session: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (walk-in)
Jersey Mike’s Player of the Week- Aiyham Alateiat was selected as Paterson Charters’ Jersey Mike’s Player of the Week for his performance as lead scorer
The 8-12 Campus Back-to-School Open House was held on September 5, 2024.
Announcement: The PCSST’s Lion’s Den Parent Academy website has just been updated with new sessions designed to support and empower parents! Join us to explore fresh content,
Our k-1 campus held its back-to-school night for the parents of our scholars. During the sessions parents/guardians were introduced to their child’s teacher. Our K-1
