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!
Two PCTI STEM robotics teams had an amazing showing at the 21st PCCC Robotics Competition! They took home 1st place in the Jenga Challenge, 1st in the Science & Technology Presentation, and were awarded Best School Spirit! 🤖🏆💙 #PCTISTEM #RoboticsChampions #BulldogPride
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
PCTVS FEA Brought out the Teacher Appreciation Cart this week in honor of Teacher Appreciation week!
Thank you and thank you to all our educators!
The PCTVS Future Educators Association hosted a joyful Week of the Young Child Celebration on Thursday, May 1st in the PCTI Auditorium!
Over 300 preschoolers from our community partners—Gilmore Memorial Preschool and Wayne Head Start—joined in for a morning of music, dancing, and fun.
The event featured performances by PCTVS Cheer, Vocal Technique, Instrumental Music, special musical guest Yosi, and surprise visits from Spike and Princess! 🐾✨
A big thank you to our FEA students and partners for helping create such a magical day for our youngest learners.
US II History students visited the Passaic County Vietnam Memorial by the Passaic County Fire Academy. Students were guided through small group tours led by Vietnam Veterans, who shared powerful personal stories and insights.
This was the first event of its kind at the Memorial — a moving experience that brought history to life in a deeply meaningful way.
#PCTIHistory #VietnamMemorial #LivingHistory #HonoringOurVeterans #EducationBeyondTheClassroom
PCTI's Tenaya Bascomb, Supervisor of Performing Arts, was honored at the Carolyn Dorfman Dance 2025 Benefit Fundraiser honors and awards as one of their esteemed Educated partner. Congratulations to her and our performing arts program for all their hard work!
PCTVS Celebrates HOSA State Competition Success!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students at the HOSA State Competition, which took place this past weekend!
Individual Achievements:
Ariana Gandhi — Awarded a $1,000 scholarship!
Jack Ammirato — 1st Place in Medical Records (qualifies for the International Leadership Conference)
Leena Doura — 2nd Place in Extemporaneous Writing (qualifies for the International Leadership Conference)
Phoebe Nguyen — 4th Place in Extemporaneous Writing
Chapter Recognition:
Our chapter earned the prestigious HOSA Happenings Recognition!
The 1st and 2nd place winners will advance to represent PCTVS at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 18–21.
Congratulations to all our amazing competitors and best of luck to those advancing to Nationals! We are so proud of you! 🌟
The PCTI World Language Honor Society recently participated in a community service event at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) in Hillside, NJ.
Our dedicated students volunteered their time and effort to package an incredible 3,092 bags of pasta — surpassing last year's goal of 2,391! These boxes of food will be distributed to help serve local families throughout New Jersey.
Congratulations to all the students who contributed to this important cause and made a meaningful impact in our community!
