Passaic County Technical Institute

ROTC Bulldogs participate in the VAU Veterans and Athletes United Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony!

With the help of Passaic County Board of Elections PCTVS students cast their votes for homecoming!
Go Bulldogs!

Congratulations to Michael Berman on the publication of his research: “Correlation Between Tea Consumption and Development of Calcium-Oxalate Nephrolithiasis” in collaboration with Victor Hartanto, MD. An outstanding accomplishment and a proud moment for our community!

Congratulations to Gavin Wong on being officially published in the Journal of High School Science! After weeks of hard work and revisions, Gavin’s paper has been recognized at the national level — marking the first-ever publication by a PCTI AP Research student. A truly groundbreaking achievement!

School Year 2026-2027 Applications are now open!

PCTVS Fall College Fair!

PCTVS Remembers and Pays Tribute to 9/11

Join us for our Fall Open House! We are offering two identical sessions to accommodate family schedules. Each session includes a welcome from our Principal, a general campus tour, and a chance to explore our Career & Technical Education (CTE) Fair.

Please note that registration is required to attend. Each registration permits attendance for one student and one parent or guardian only.

SEPTEMBER 20 tour will feature the following CTE areas:
PCTI Architectural Drafting, PCTI Computer Science, PCTI Health and Medical Arts, PCTI Information Technology & Network Security, and PCTI Prototype Machining & Design.

STEM Biomedical and Life Science, STEM BioTechnology, STEM Computer Science, and STEM Engineering.

SEPTEMBER 27 tour will feature the following CTE areas:
PCTI Automotive Technology, PCTI Barbering, PCTI Construction Technology, PCTI Cosmetology, PCTI Culinary Arts.

NOVEMBER 15 tour will feature the following CTE areas:
PCTI Advertising Art & Design, PCTI Audio Visual Production, PCTI Business, PCTI Criminal Justice, PCTI Education/Child Development, PCTI Fashion Design & Merchandising, PCTI Finance, PCTI Graphic Design & 3D Animation, and PCTI Performing Arts (Dance, Instrumental, Theatre, and Vocal).

PCTVS's TI@ti Peer Leaders Earn Statewide Recognition at Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute Summer Leadership Conference for Promoting Substance-Free, Inclusive School Community

First Day back for all our Bulldogs!

Blii Vacca wins the Lifetime Achievement Award during the NorthJersey.com High School Sports Award event at PCTI

Congratulations to Noriana Rivera, Maya MacCracken, and Olivia Honczarenko from PCTI’s School of Education and Human Services for earning 2nd place in the nation at the 2025 SkillsUSA Career Pathways Showcase: Human Services competition!

We are proud of Olivia, Noriana, and Maya for using leadership, advocacy, and education to make a difference. Their award-winning project tackled Paterson’s housing crisis.

PCTI Graduates from the Class of 2025 are set to pursue a range of ambitious next steps. Some will attend world-renowned institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, and MIT; others will fulfill a commitment to public service by joining the military. Many will enter the workforce directly, applying the technical skills and industry certifications developed through years of dedicated study in their chosen fields. The Class of 2025 now joins a thriving and accomplished network of PCTVS alumni who are shaping industries, communities, and institutions across the country. Their accomplishments are a source of pride for the district and a powerful testament to the value of career and technical education in preparing students for lifelong success.

PCTI Class of 2025 Senior Awards Night Ceremony! #bulldogs #CTE

PCTI STEM Academy Class of 2025 Senior Awards Night Ceremony! #bulldogs #CTE #stemeducation

NASA HUNCH Project Showcase! 🚀 Our talented Computer Science and ITNS students recently showcased their impressive NASA HUNCH projects, highlighting real-world innovation, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. 🚀✨

Creativity came to life at PCTI’s Dimensions Art Show, presented by the School of Communication Arts with the collaboration of the School of Culinary Arts, Construction Technology, Performing Arts ! Held on Wednesday, May 28th at the PCTVS Athletic Center, the event showcased bold expression, vibrant color, and imaginative storytelling through the incredible artwork of our talented students. Congratulations to all the young artists who made the evening unforgettable! #DimensionsArtShow #PCTIArts #StudentCreativity #BoldExpression

Big congratulations to our incredible Video Production students! Three out of five national finalists in the NASA HUNCH Student Video Challenge are from PCTI! Lucas Fortunato – 3rd Place Matthew Olaya – 4th Place Damian Diaz – 5th Place Hosted by ACTE and NASA HUNCH, this challenge asked students to highlight how CTE courses and project-based learning support careers essential to NASA missions—on Earth and beyond. We’re so proud of our students for making PCTI shine on a national stage! #NASA #CTE #PCTIPride #StudentSuccess #FutureInFilm #HUNCHChallenge

PCTI Performing Arts Vocal Spring Concert Highlights #tbt