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.
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!
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PCTI STEM Academy Class of 2025 Senior Awards Night Ceremony!
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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
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PCTI Performing Arts Dance Spring Concert Highlights
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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
