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Read the latest issue of Smoke Signal It’s Official: PHS Earns NJFEA Banner! Education Pathway Students Attend NJFEA Conference PHS Partners with Red Cross to Make Blood Drive a Success Mr. Wyka Retires after Three-Decade Career: Crimson Teacher Leaves to Find his Clovers PHS Catches the Christmas Spirit Watch What You Do Online Pep Rally Held at the Stadium
 
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It’s Official: PHS Earns NJFEA Banner!

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Education Pathway Students Attend NJFEA Conference

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PHS Partners with Red Cross to Make Blood Drive a Success

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Mr. Wyka Retires after Three-Decade Career: Crimson Teacher Leaves to Find his Clovers

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PHS Catches the Christmas Spirit

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Pep Rally Held at the Stadium

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Antisemitism Reveals its Ugly Head in Passaic

23 January 2024

By Josadae Cruz Antisemitism is the word used to describe hatred and discrimination against Jewish people. It may seem odd to many living in the modern world, especially in America, that this is even still a thing. However, there is still hatred for others based on their beliefs and other characteristics. One of the most […]

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The Healing Power of Animals: How Animals Can Improve Emotional Well-Being

23 January 2024

By Jasmin Collado Love and rejection are universal experiences that can deeply impact individuals emotionally and psychologically. In times of heartbreak and disappointment, people often turn to various coping mechanisms to heal their hearts. One such method gaining recognition is the use of animals as a source of comfort and support. This article explores the […]

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School Lunch Should Be Delicious

23 January 2024

By Blessin Jennings During the long school day, the one thing that all students should agree on is that they want a good lunch. Maybe not even a great lunch, but they want a lunch that is filling and tasty and hot. Lunch should be a time to take a minute to eat and hang […]

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Passaic’s Not So Hidden Gem: The Passaic Park Boathouse

23 January 2024

By Citlay Lopez Solis Passaic Park is well known around town as a beautiful park with beautiful trees, a pond and of course, the beautiful Boathouse Cafe. The Park itself has a bandstand, a playground and sprinklers for children, and an Ice Skating Rink. The Park has been around for many years. Many of our […]

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Get the Popcorn and Snacks Ready for the 2023 Top Ten Christmas Movie Marathon

23 January 2024

By Jasmin Collado The year is quickly coming to a close and we are all anxiously waiting for the big day. But before Santa comes down your chimney, get together with the family and enjoy some of the best movies about the Christmas season. Without getting into what makes a real Christmas movie, let’s start […]

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Class of 2024 Picture Time

23 January 2024

By Andrea Bello-Calixto Seniors, finally it is our time to shine. We get all the fun activities we have been dreaming about for the last four years. The photos are in and the yearbook is being created as you read this. One thing that the yearbook staff has made available this year, different than in […]

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PHS Cadets Participate in Fleet Week

26 June 2023

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Mrs. Yago Takes Science Classes Fishing

26 June 2023

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Art in the City of Passaic

26 June 2023

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Passaic Pulitzer: Student Recognition for Contributions to Hilltop Star

26 June 2023

By H. Zeiler I would like to take a moment to highlight some of the amazing accomplishments of the Hilltop Star staff this year. The 2022-2023 school year has been the most prolific in the history of the city of Passaic schools. Not only did the staff produce four full-sized issues of the Hilltop Star, […]

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