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March 2023

March 23

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett ()) for details or questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!
The Class of 2024 will be selling Double Good Popcorn until this Friday March 24th. Any junior who sells $1,000 worth of popcorn will receive a free ticket to senior prom! Check Canvas for more information on how to sign up!
On Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, PCTVS will be hosting its annual Spring College Fair! There will be over 45 colleges in attendance. Some colleges include the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, West Virginia University, and Rutgers University: Newark and New Brunswick campuses. If you would like to attend, please click the following link to register for the fair or scan the QR code found on one of the flyers advertising the college fair posted around campus. https://app.strivescan.com/students? If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
This past weekend PCTVS HOSA participated in an NJ state-wide competition. We are happy to announce the following winners: Isabella Polyn -T-shirt design Esteban Ocana– Gold level Barbara James Volunteer Award Estean Ocana, Venus John, Heli Desai, Hilda Paulino-Tejeda, Isabella Polyn - 3rd place Anatomage Table Event – Venus John–$2500 scholarship award Valerie Hernandez —1st place Dental Science Arleth De Jesus — 2nd place in Dental Science Praanjal Gajera—----2nd place Nutrition Hana Ighanim—------3rd place Medical Math Mariah Fay —--------4th place Health Career Photography Isabella Polyn—------5th place Research Persuasive Writing Valerie, Arleth, Praanjal and Hana will be advancing to the International Competion to be held in Dallas Texas in June. Congratulation to all who participated. We are sooo proud of you all. AWESOME HOSA MEMBERS!!!
Have a last minute project you need to finish this morning? Do you have a test second period you need a few more minutes to study for? Are all of your projects due at the same time and you want some help to plan them out? Drop by D211A for the MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM "MAP" to get a head start on your day! Dr. Justice and Dr. Sturtz will be in D211A (on the corner of second floor D and H wings) Mondays-Thursdays from 7:10-7:55am. Grab your breakfast and come to D211A to finish that assignment or get some help planning out your day.
The F Wing Library Independent Study Center will be closed on Thursday, 3/23. Book Club will be meeting in the F Wing Library. The C Wing Library and STEM OLA 2 will be open for Independent Study.

March 22

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Attention FEA members. Our monthly meeting will be taking place this Wed. March 22nd in T101. Please be prepared to stay until 5 PM. Reach out to an advisor with any questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!
The Class of 2024 will be selling Double Good Popcorn until this Friday March 24th. Any junior who sells $1,000 worth of popcorn will receive a free ticket to senior prom! Check Canvas for more information on how to sign up!
On Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, PCTVS will be hosting its annual Spring College Fair! There will be over 45 colleges in attendance. Some colleges include the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, West Virginia University, and Rutgers University: Newark and New Brunswick campuses. If you would like to attend, please click the following link to register for the fair or scan the QR code found on one of the flyers advertising the college fair posted around campus. https://app.strivescan.com/students? If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
The Teen Center will be joined by William Paterson University for an in-person college information session on Thursday, March 23rd at 3PM. Students who wish to attend can sign up by either emailing Ms. Gisellie () or visiting the Teen Center in trailers #1 and #4.
The Class of 2025 is selling delicious homemade cookies after school this Wednesday. The cost is $2.
This past weekend PCTVS HOSA participated in an NJ state-wide competition. We are happy to announce the following winners: Isabella Polyn -T-shirt design Esteban Ocana– Gold level Barbara James Volunteer Award Estean Ocana, Venus John, Heli Desai, Hilda Paulino-Tejeda, Isabella Polyn - 3rd place Anatomage Table Event – Venus John–$2500 scholarship award Valerie Hernandez —1st place Dental Science Arleth De Jesus — 2nd place in Dental Science Praanjal Gajera—----2nd place Nutrition Hana Ighanim—------3rd place Medical Math Mariah Fay —--------4th place Health Career Photography Isabella Polyn—------5th place Research Persuasive Writing Valerie, Arleth, Praanjal and Hana will be advancing to the International Competion to be held in Dallas Texas in June. Congratulation to all who participated. We are sooo proud of you all. AWESOME HOSA MEMBERS!!!
Have a last minute project you need to finish this morning? Do you have a test second period you need a few more minutes to study for? Are all of your projects due at the same time and you want some help to plan them out? Drop by D211A for the MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM "MAP" to get a head start on your day! Dr. Justice and Dr. Sturtz will be in D211A (on the corner of second floor D and H wings) Mondays-Thursdays from 7:10-7:55am. Grab your breakfast and come to D211A to finish that assignment or get some help planning out your day.

March 21

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Attention FEA members. Our monthly meeting will be taking place this Wed. March 22nd in T101. Please be prepared to stay until 5 PM. Reach out to an advisor with any questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!
On Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, PCTVS will be hosting its annual Spring College Fair! There will be over 45 colleges in attendance. Some colleges include the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, West Virginia University, and Rutgers University: Newark and New Brunswick campuses. If you would like to attend, please click the following link to register for the fair or scan the QR code found on one of the flyers advertising the college fair posted around campus. https://app.strivescan.com/students? If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
The Teen Center will be joined by William Paterson University for an in-person college information session on Thursday, March 23rd at 3PM. Students who wish to attend can sign up by either emailing Ms. Gisellie () or visiting the Teen Center in trailers #1 and #4.
The Class of 2025 is selling delicious homemade cookies after school this Wednesday. The cost is $2.
The F Wing Library Independent Study Center will be closed on Tuesday, 3/21. The Book Club is having a Battle of the Books competition in the F Wing Library on Tuesday. All non-Book Club members should use the C Wing Independent Study Center or STEM OLA 2.
The Class of 2024 will be selling Double Good Popcorn until this Friday March 24th. Any junior who sells $1,000 worth of popcorn will receive a free ticket to senior prom! Check Canvas for more information on how to sign up!

March 20

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Attention FEA members. Our monthly meeting will be taking place this Wed. March 22nd in T101. Please be prepared to stay until 5 PM. Reach out to an advisor with any questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!

March 17

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.
The junior class will be selling Double Good Popcorn for one week only starting on March 20th. Any sellers who make over $1,000 worth of sales will earn a free prom ticket for senior prom. Check canvas for more information on how to sign up.
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. If you did not hand in your physical you cannot tryout. No excuses! No exceptions!!

March 16

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
SkillsUSA is hosting a mandatory meeting for all competitors on Thursday, March 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the STEM Lecture Hall.
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.
The junior class will be selling Double Good Popcorn for one week only starting on March 20th. Any sellers who make over $1,000 worth of sales will earn a free prom ticket for senior prom. Check canvas for more information on how to sign up.

March 15

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
The Class of 2026 Water Bottle Fundraiser ends on 3/15! Use the link for the ONLINE STORE: https://store.zagfundraising.com/store/cart.php Enter the SELLER ID for the desired logo: PCTVS Bulldogs: 22492778 PCTI Class of 2026: 50807098 STEM Class of 2026: 85076576
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
SkillsUSA is hosting a mandatory meeting for all competitors on Thursday, March 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the STEM Lecture Hall.
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.
The junior class will be selling Double Good Popcorn for one week only starting on March 20th. Any sellers who make over $1,000 worth of sales will earn a free prom ticket for senior prom. Check canvas for more information on how to sign up.

March 14

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
The Class of 2026 Water Bottle Fundraiser ends on 3/15! Use the link for the ONLINE STORE: https://store.zagfundraising.com/store/cart.php Enter the SELLER ID for the desired logo: PCTVS Bulldogs: 22492778 PCTI Class of 2026: 50807098 STEM Class of 2026: 85076576
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
SkillsUSA is hosting a mandatory meeting for all competitors on Thursday, March 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the STEM Lecture Hall.
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.

March 13

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
Any pitcher and catcher trying out for softball, please meet in the Athletic Center immediately after school on Monday March 13th. Please be prepared to practice indoors and outdoors.
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Congratulations to the PCTVS Jazz Band! Last Friday night, the Jazz Band performed at the NJAJE State Jazz Band Festival. The Jazz Band won the Outstanding Rhythm Section Award, and band members Shayla Montero and Javier Ramon Brito received an Honorable Mention Award for their amazing solos. Due to their impressive performance, the Jazz Band has been selected as an NJAJE State Finalist! Later this year, the Jazz Band will get to share the stage with some of the best high school bands in NJ.
Congratulations to the NJROTC Physical Fitness team as the only Navy JROTC school to compete in the Halsey Leadership Academy Marine Corps JROTC youth physical fitness championship. Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Kacper Szyller lead the boys teams and Cadet Chief Petty Officer Leksa Cardona lead the girls team. Cadet Francesca Cordero earned Bronze team honors, with here perfect push up and sit up scores coupled with a strong showing on the pull up bar. Cadets Kacper Szyller and Elijah Barbosa won individual medals in the push up competition. The team will be competing alongside the Schools NJROTC Drill team in the upcoming Passaic Drill, athletic and academic competition. All the best
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
This is a reminder that SES is canceled for today, Monday, March 13. Be sure to go home on your 3pm bus after school. The program will resume on Thursday, March 16th.

March 10

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
Any pitcher and catcher trying out for softball, please meet in the Athletic Center immediately after school on Monday March 13th. Please be prepared to practice indoors and outdoors.
Congratulations to all students who competed in FBLA State Leadership Conference held at Atlantic City, New Jersey on March 7th and 8th. Seventeen PCVTS students earned medals, ranging from first to tenth place. Qualifying participants will advance to National Leadership Conference to compete in their respective events in Atlanta, Georgia. Congratulations to all on a job well done!
SES will be canceled for Monday, 3/13. The program will resume on Thursday 3/16.

March 9

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
March Mammal Madness is back!! Come join in on the fun! This is like the basketball tournament but with animals and simulated encounters. Check out the board in the FX-2 hallway or in FX-232 for all information and paper brackets. Lets get a school wide tournament started! Bracket submissions to the google form are due 3/9. Introduction: https://tinyurl.com/3s29nzna Player Stats: https://tinyurl.com/38wvmks3 Bracket Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/msz2x3j7
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
This Friday, March 10th, is #SELDAY and the Wellness Center is hosting activities around this year's theme, Uplifting Hearts & Connecting Minds. Please check out the link in the announcements for more information and to sign up. Spaces are limited, so please sign up asap. LINK: https://forms.gle/LvWbT1Jd9KR6Bw2X9
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.

March 8

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Anyone interested in joining PCTVS color guard team for 2023-2024 season to participate in marching band shows and competitions, come to the information meeting and open clinic on 3/8 in the main gym. If you have any questions please see coach Andriac or coach Baker.
March Mammal Madness is back!! Come join in on the fun! This is like the basketball tournament but with animals and simulated encounters. Check out the board in the FX-2 hallway or in FX-232 for all information and paper brackets. Lets get a school wide tournament started! Bracket submissions to the google form are due 3/9. Introduction: https://tinyurl.com/3s29nzna Player Stats: https://tinyurl.com/38wvmks3 Bracket Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/msz2x3j7
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
This Friday, March 10th, is #SELDAY and the Wellness Center is hosting activities around this year's theme, Uplifting Hearts & Connecting Minds. Please check out the link in the announcements for more information and to sign up. Spaces are limited, so please sign up asap. LINK: https://forms.gle/LvWbT1Jd9KR6Bw2X9
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!

March 7

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
"At this time, we ask all PCTI homeroom teachers to visually scan their respective classrooms for student uniform compliance. Students found to be in violation of the uniform policy are to be sent to the Office of Student Success to have the infraction processed. Remember to document all intervention referrals using the appropriate referral form."
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Anyone interested in joining PCTVS color guard team for 2023-2024 season to participate in marching band shows and competitions, come to the information meeting and open clinic on 3/8 in the main gym. If you have any questions please see coach Andriac or coach Baker.
Attention all members of Gifted and Talented, please see the most recent announcement on the G&T Canvas page regarding the after-school meeting rescheduled for March 7th. Reach out to Ms. Tapia in or Dr. Sturtz in PCTI if you have any questions.
The PCTVEA is co-sponsoring a community event to help build support, tolerance and awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. The program will feature a highly-respected speaker from HiTOPS and will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at 6pm in the STEM Academy Lecture Hall. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Anyone interested in attending this event, along with family and friends in our communities, can reserve their spot on the google form provided here, or using the QR code on the flyers in the halls. https://forms.gle/M23V7327dTTWFDjM7
March Mammal Madness is back!! Come join in on the fun! This is like the basketball tournament but with animals and simulated encounters. Check out the board in the FX-2 hallway or in FX-232 for all information and paper brackets. Lets get a school wide tournament started! Bracket submissions to the google form are due 3/9. Introduction: https://tinyurl.com/3s29nzna Player Stats: https://tinyurl.com/38wvmks3 Bracket Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/msz2x3j7
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
On Wednesday March 1st the Winter track and Field team competed at the Eastern States Invitational. Everyone did a great job!! Raynier Galvez ran the 800 meter sprint in 1:58.34 breaking the school record!!!! The school record has stood for 10 years. Raynier beat the record by over a second on the clock. Raynier will forever be remembered on our recorded board in the Main gym. Congrats Raynier !!!!!! We are proud of you!!!!
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
This Friday, March 10th, is #SELDAY and the Wellness Center is hosting activities around this year's theme, Uplifting Hearts & Connecting Minds. Please check out the link in the announcements for more information and to sign up. Spaces are limited, so please sign up asap. LINK: https://forms.gle/LvWbT1Jd9KR6Bw2X9
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
The Teen Center will be joined by Seton Hall University for an in-person college information session TODAY at 3PM in the Teen Center. Interested students can email Ms. Gisellie () in advance to sign-up or simply go to the Teen Center (in trailers #1 and #4) at 3PM.

March 2023

March 23

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
The D.C.L. STEM National Honor Society is pleased to announce our first upcoming service project. We will be collecting materials for the annual Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Please bring in any trash collectors, gloves, and buckets. Collection will take place every morning from March 20th to the 29th in the STEM lobby. More information can be found on the flyers around campus. Thank you!
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!
The Class of 2024 will be selling Double Good Popcorn until this Friday March 24th. Any junior who sells $1,000 worth of popcorn will receive a free ticket to senior prom! Check Canvas for more information on how to sign up!
On Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, PCTVS will be hosting its annual Spring College Fair! There will be over 45 colleges in attendance. Some colleges include the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, West Virginia University, and Rutgers University: Newark and New Brunswick campuses. If you would like to attend, please click the following link to register for the fair or scan the QR code found on one of the flyers advertising the college fair posted around campus. https://app.strivescan.com/students? If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
This past weekend PCTVS HOSA participated in an NJ state-wide competition. We are happy to announce the following winners: Isabella Polyn -T-shirt design Esteban Ocana– Gold level Barbara James Volunteer Award Estean Ocana, Venus John, Heli Desai, Hilda Paulino-Tejeda, Isabella Polyn - 3rd place Anatomage Table Event – Venus John–$2500 scholarship award Valerie Hernandez —1st place Dental Science Arleth De Jesus — 2nd place in Dental Science Praanjal Gajera—----2nd place Nutrition Hana Ighanim—------3rd place Medical Math Mariah Fay —--------4th place Health Career Photography Isabella Polyn—------5th place Research Persuasive Writing Valerie, Arleth, Praanjal and Hana will be advancing to the International Competion to be held in Dallas Texas in June. Congratulation to all who participated. We are sooo proud of you all. AWESOME HOSA MEMBERS!!!
Attention all STEM Students! You are invited to bring your family to enjoy the STEM CTE Family Night! Come check out what is happening in the CTE classrooms at STEM on Thursday March 30, 6pm onwards. After the event, please join us for a light meal (halal food will be provided for families observing Ramadan) from 7-8 pm. Fliers have been posted throughout STEM, please scan the QR code and register for the event. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Vollenweider. We look forward to seeing you!!
Attention all STEM Students! You are invited to bring your family to enjoy the STEM CTE Family Night! Come check out what is happening in the CTE classrooms at STEM on Thursday March 30, 6pm onwards. After the event, please join us for a light meal (halal food will be provided for families observing Ramadan) from 7-8 pm. Fliers have been posted throughout STEM, please scan the QR code and register for the event. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Vollenweider. We look forward to seeing you!!
Have a last minute project you need to finish this morning? Do you have a test second period you need a few more minutes to study for? Are all of your projects due at the same time and you want some help to plan them out? Drop by D211A for the MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM "MAP" to get a head start on your day! Dr. Justice and Dr. Sturtz will be in D211A (on the corner of second floor D and H wings) Mondays-Thursdays from 7:10-7:55am. Grab your breakfast and come to D211A to finish that assignment or get some help planning out your day.
The F Wing Library Independent Study Center will be closed on Thursday, 3/23. Book Club will be meeting in the F Wing Library. The C Wing Library and STEM OLA 2 will be open for Independent Study.

March 22

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
The D.C.L. STEM National Honor Society is pleased to announce our first upcoming service project. We will be collecting materials for the annual Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Please bring in any trash collectors, gloves, and buckets. Collection will take place every morning from March 20th to the 29th in the STEM lobby. More information can be found on the flyers around campus. Thank you!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Attention FEA members. Our monthly meeting will be taking place this Wed. March 22nd in T101. Please be prepared to stay until 5 PM. Reach out to an advisor with any questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!
The Class of 2024 will be selling Double Good Popcorn until this Friday March 24th. Any junior who sells $1,000 worth of popcorn will receive a free ticket to senior prom! Check Canvas for more information on how to sign up!
On Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, PCTVS will be hosting its annual Spring College Fair! There will be over 45 colleges in attendance. Some colleges include the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, West Virginia University, and Rutgers University: Newark and New Brunswick campuses. If you would like to attend, please click the following link to register for the fair or scan the QR code found on one of the flyers advertising the college fair posted around campus. https://app.strivescan.com/students? If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
The Teen Center will be joined by William Paterson University for an in-person college information session on Thursday, March 23rd at 3PM. Students who wish to attend can sign up by either emailing Ms. Gisellie () or visiting the Teen Center in trailers #1 and #4.
The Class of 2025 is selling delicious homemade cookies after school this Wednesday. The cost is $2.
This past weekend PCTVS HOSA participated in an NJ state-wide competition. We are happy to announce the following winners: Isabella Polyn -T-shirt design Esteban Ocana– Gold level Barbara James Volunteer Award Estean Ocana, Venus John, Heli Desai, Hilda Paulino-Tejeda, Isabella Polyn - 3rd place Anatomage Table Event – Venus John–$2500 scholarship award Valerie Hernandez —1st place Dental Science Arleth De Jesus — 2nd place in Dental Science Praanjal Gajera—----2nd place Nutrition Hana Ighanim—------3rd place Medical Math Mariah Fay —--------4th place Health Career Photography Isabella Polyn—------5th place Research Persuasive Writing Valerie, Arleth, Praanjal and Hana will be advancing to the International Competion to be held in Dallas Texas in June. Congratulation to all who participated. We are sooo proud of you all. AWESOME HOSA MEMBERS!!!
Attention all STEM Students! You are invited to bring your family to enjoy the STEM CTE Family Night! Come check out what is happening in the CTE classrooms at STEM on Thursday March 30, 6pm onwards. After the event, please join us for a light meal (halal food will be provided for families observing Ramadan) from 7-8 pm. Fliers have been posted throughout STEM, please scan the QR code and register for the event. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Vollenweider. We look forward to seeing you!!
Attention all STEM Students! You are invited to bring your family to enjoy the STEM CTE Family Night! Come check out what is happening in the CTE classrooms at STEM on Thursday March 30, 6pm onwards. After the event, please join us for a light meal (halal food will be provided for families observing Ramadan) from 7-8 pm. Fliers have been posted throughout STEM, please scan the QR code and register for the event. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Vollenweider. We look forward to seeing you!!
Have a last minute project you need to finish this morning? Do you have a test second period you need a few more minutes to study for? Are all of your projects due at the same time and you want some help to plan them out? Drop by D211A for the MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM "MAP" to get a head start on your day! Dr. Justice and Dr. Sturtz will be in D211A (on the corner of second floor D and H wings) Mondays-Thursdays from 7:10-7:55am. Grab your breakfast and come to D211A to finish that assignment or get some help planning out your day.
Independent Study in OLA 2 with Mr. Kem will be canceled today after school and will resume tomorrow.

March 21

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
The D.C.L. STEM National Honor Society is pleased to announce our first upcoming service project. We will be collecting materials for the annual Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Please bring in any trash collectors, gloves, and buckets. Collection will take place every morning from March 20th to the 29th in the STEM lobby. More information can be found on the flyers around campus. Thank you!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Attention FEA members. Our monthly meeting will be taking place this Wed. March 22nd in T101. Please be prepared to stay until 5 PM. Reach out to an advisor with any questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!
On Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, PCTVS will be hosting its annual Spring College Fair! There will be over 45 colleges in attendance. Some colleges include the University of Connecticut, St. John's University, West Virginia University, and Rutgers University: Newark and New Brunswick campuses. If you would like to attend, please click the following link to register for the fair or scan the QR code found on one of the flyers advertising the college fair posted around campus. https://app.strivescan.com/students? If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor.
The Teen Center will be joined by William Paterson University for an in-person college information session on Thursday, March 23rd at 3PM. Students who wish to attend can sign up by either emailing Ms. Gisellie () or visiting the Teen Center in trailers #1 and #4.
The Class of 2025 is selling delicious homemade cookies after school this Wednesday. The cost is $2.
The F Wing Library Independent Study Center will be closed on Tuesday, 3/21. The Book Club is having a Battle of the Books competition in the F Wing Library on Tuesday. All non-Book Club members should use the C Wing Independent Study Center or STEM OLA 2.
The Class of 2024 will be selling Double Good Popcorn until this Friday March 24th. Any junior who sells $1,000 worth of popcorn will receive a free ticket to senior prom! Check Canvas for more information on how to sign up!

March 20

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
The D.C.L. STEM National Honor Society is pleased to announce our first upcoming service project. We will be collecting materials for the annual Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Please bring in any trash collectors, gloves, and buckets. Collection will take place every morning from March 20th to the 29th in the STEM lobby. More information can be found on the flyers around campus. Thank you!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Attention FEA members. Our monthly meeting will be taking place this Wed. March 22nd in T101. Please be prepared to stay until 5 PM. Reach out to an advisor with any questions.
You’re invited to a Queer-aoke party, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Pride Club! Join us March 28th in the STEM Lecture Hall at 3:00pm to unleash your inner diva, spit some sick rhymes, or gather your friends for a nostalgia-filled group number. When it comes to karaoke, enthusiasm and fun are required: singing skills are not. All are welcome!

March 17

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.
The junior class will be selling Double Good Popcorn for one week only starting on March 20th. Any sellers who make over $1,000 worth of sales will earn a free prom ticket for senior prom. Check canvas for more information on how to sign up.
The D.C.L. STEM National Honor Society is pleased to announce our first upcoming service project. We will be collecting materials for the annual Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Please bring in any trash collectors, gloves, and buckets. Collection will take place every morning from March 20th to the 29th in the STEM lobby. More information can be found on the flyers around campus. Thank you!
Attention Gifted and Talented Club Members - check out the Canvas page for an important announcement regarding our upcoming PCTVS Quiz Bowl on Thursday, 03/23/2023. Please click the link on Canvas to sign up.
Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. If you did not hand in your physical you cannot tryout. No excuses! No exceptions!!

March 16

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
SkillsUSA is hosting a mandatory meeting for all competitors on Thursday, March 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the STEM Lecture Hall.
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.
The junior class will be selling Double Good Popcorn for one week only starting on March 20th. Any sellers who make over $1,000 worth of sales will earn a free prom ticket for senior prom. Check canvas for more information on how to sign up.
The D.C.L. STEM National Honor Society is pleased to announce our first upcoming service project. We will be collecting materials for the annual Beach Sweep hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Please bring in any trash collectors, gloves, and buckets. Collection will take place every morning from March 20th to the 29th in the STEM lobby. More information can be found on the flyers around campus. Thank you!

March 15

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
The Class of 2026 Water Bottle Fundraiser ends on 3/15! Use the link for the ONLINE STORE: https://store.zagfundraising.com/store/cart.php Enter the SELLER ID for the desired logo: PCTVS Bulldogs: 22492778 PCTI Class of 2026: 50807098 STEM Class of 2026: 85076576
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
SkillsUSA is hosting a mandatory meeting for all competitors on Thursday, March 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the STEM Lecture Hall.
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.
The junior class will be selling Double Good Popcorn for one week only starting on March 20th. Any sellers who make over $1,000 worth of sales will earn a free prom ticket for senior prom. Check canvas for more information on how to sign up.

March 14

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
The Class of 2026 Water Bottle Fundraiser ends on 3/15! Use the link for the ONLINE STORE: https://store.zagfundraising.com/store/cart.php Enter the SELLER ID for the desired logo: PCTVS Bulldogs: 22492778 PCTI Class of 2026: 50807098 STEM Class of 2026: 85076576
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
SkillsUSA is hosting a mandatory meeting for all competitors on Thursday, March 16th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the STEM Lecture Hall.
Spring Track tryouts are Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week. If you are trying out make sure your paperwork in handed in to the nurses. On Thursday March 16th meet in the Athletic Center All Purpose room. All purpose room is upstaris next to the track.

March 13

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
Any pitcher and catcher trying out for softball, please meet in the Athletic Center immediately after school on Monday March 13th. Please be prepared to practice indoors and outdoors.
We are excited to announce the PCTVS Jazz Band will perform at Montclair State University’s upcoming mid-semester Jazz Band Concert! Both the PCTVS Jazz Band and the MSU Jazz Band will perform at the event. The concert will take place next weekend on Sunday, March 19, at 7:30pm at the Kasser Theater on the Montclair State University campus. It will be an evening filled with great music, amazing students, and special guest performers. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today! Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/Kasser/1631/event/1285382
Congratulations to the PCTVS Jazz Band! Last Friday night, the Jazz Band performed at the NJAJE State Jazz Band Festival. The Jazz Band won the Outstanding Rhythm Section Award, and band members Shayla Montero and Javier Ramon Brito received an Honorable Mention Award for their amazing solos. Due to their impressive performance, the Jazz Band has been selected as an NJAJE State Finalist! Later this year, the Jazz Band will get to share the stage with some of the best high school bands in NJ.
Congratulations to the NJROTC Physical Fitness team as the only Navy JROTC school to compete in the Halsey Leadership Academy Marine Corps JROTC youth physical fitness championship. Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Kacper Szyller lead the boys teams and Cadet Chief Petty Officer Leksa Cardona lead the girls team. Cadet Francesca Cordero earned Bronze team honors, with here perfect push up and sit up scores coupled with a strong showing on the pull up bar. Cadets Kacper Szyller and Elijah Barbosa won individual medals in the push up competition. The team will be competing alongside the Schools NJROTC Drill team in the upcoming Passaic Drill, athletic and academic competition. All the best
Boys Volleyball Tryouts are March 16th. Freshmen will meet in the Main Gym. Sophomores through Seniors will meet in STEM GYM. Please make sure all physical paperwork is in to the nurse and you are on the cleared list. Even if you played a sport previously, you still need to fill out paperwork. For more info check out our team page. https://pctvs.org/spring-sports/boys-volleyball
This is a reminder that SES is canceled for today, Monday, March 13. Be sure to go home on your 3pm bus after school. The program will resume on Thursday, March 16th.

March 10

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.
Any pitcher and catcher trying out for softball, please meet in the Athletic Center immediately after school on Monday March 13th. Please be prepared to practice indoors and outdoors.
Congratulations to all students who competed in FBLA State Leadership Conference held at Atlantic City, New Jersey on March 7th and 8th. Seventeen PCVTS students earned medals, ranging from first to tenth place. Qualifying participants will advance to National Leadership Conference to compete in their respective events in Atlanta, Georgia. Congratulations to all on a job well done!
SES will be canceled for Monday, 3/13. The program will resume on Thursday 3/16.

March 9

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
March Mammal Madness is back!! Come join in on the fun! This is like the basketball tournament but with animals and simulated encounters. Check out the board in the FX-2 hallway or in FX-232 for all information and paper brackets. Lets get a school wide tournament started! Bracket submissions to the google form are due 3/9. Introduction: https://tinyurl.com/3s29nzna Player Stats: https://tinyurl.com/38wvmks3 Bracket Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/msz2x3j7
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
This Friday, March 10th, is #SELDAY and the Wellness Center is hosting activities around this year's theme, Uplifting Hearts & Connecting Minds. Please check out the link in the announcements for more information and to sign up. Spaces are limited, so please sign up asap. LINK: https://forms.gle/LvWbT1Jd9KR6Bw2X9
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
Attention Golfers: GIRLS golf tryouts will begin immediately after school in the Athletic Center on Thursday, March 16th. BOYS golf tryouts will begin after school in the Athletic Center on Friday, March 17th. All students wishing to tryout must have a physical submitted to the nurse prior to tryout to be cleared. If you have any questions or need additional info, please see the school athletics website under golf or email Coach Lawshe (girls coach) or Coach Bargiel (boys coach)
Due to the catastrophic crisis caused by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, the ERASE organization has begun a district wide fundraising campaign ending April 6. If you would like make a donation, they can be made directly to one or both of the following websites: to support Syria, please click on https://rb.gy/yxrrza for The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); to support Turkey, please click on https://rb.gy/ykzouf for The White Tulip Health Foundation.

March 8

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Anyone interested in joining PCTVS color guard team for 2023-2024 season to participate in marching band shows and competitions, come to the information meeting and open clinic on 3/8 in the main gym. If you have any questions please see coach Andriac or coach Baker.
March Mammal Madness is back!! Come join in on the fun! This is like the basketball tournament but with animals and simulated encounters. Check out the board in the FX-2 hallway or in FX-232 for all information and paper brackets. Lets get a school wide tournament started! Bracket submissions to the google form are due 3/9. Introduction: https://tinyurl.com/3s29nzna Player Stats: https://tinyurl.com/38wvmks3 Bracket Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/msz2x3j7
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
This Friday, March 10th, is #SELDAY and the Wellness Center is hosting activities around this year's theme, Uplifting Hearts & Connecting Minds. Please check out the link in the announcements for more information and to sign up. Spaces are limited, so please sign up asap. LINK: https://forms.gle/LvWbT1Jd9KR6Bw2X9
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
Independent Study held after school in OLA 2 with Mr. Kem is canceled for today and will resume tomorrow.

March 7

After School College Application Workshops! - The School Counseling Department will be offering assistance with the college application process in FX 120 and 121on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 from January 5th to March 23rd. No signs-up necessary. All PCTVS seniors are welcome!
Attention Drummers! Any student interested in auditioning for and joining the Marching Band Drum Line or Pit for next year’s fall season should attend rehearsals on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 in H16, the band room. Email Mr. Bennett () for details or questions.
Anyone interested in joining PCTVS color guard team for 2023-2024 season to participate in marching band shows and competitions, come to the information meeting and open clinic on 3/8 in the main gym. If you have any questions please see coach Andriac or coach Baker.
Attention all members of Gifted and Talented, please see the most recent announcement on the G&T Canvas page regarding the after-school meeting rescheduled for March 7th. Reach out to Ms. Tapia in or Dr. Sturtz in PCTI if you have any questions.
The PCTVEA is co-sponsoring a community event to help build support, tolerance and awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. The program will feature a highly-respected speaker from HiTOPS and will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at 6pm in the STEM Academy Lecture Hall. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Anyone interested in attending this event, along with family and friends in our communities, can reserve their spot on the google form provided here, or using the QR code on the flyers in the halls. https://forms.gle/M23V7327dTTWFDjM7
March Mammal Madness is back!! Come join in on the fun! This is like the basketball tournament but with animals and simulated encounters. Check out the board in the FX-2 hallway or in FX-232 for all information and paper brackets. Lets get a school wide tournament started! Bracket submissions to the google form are due 3/9. Introduction: https://tinyurl.com/3s29nzna Player Stats: https://tinyurl.com/38wvmks3 Bracket Submissions: https://tinyurl.com/msz2x3j7
Tryouts for the 2023 varsity baseball team will be on Thursday March 16th immediately after school in the main gym locker room. Freshman tryouts will be on Saturday 3/18 at 1:30. Freshman please fill out the survey that is on the website. Physicals must be completed and handed in by Thursday March 9th. No physicals will be accepted after that date. No excuses! No exceptions!!
Class of 2025 Spring Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Please check your canvas emails. You can click on the flyer for more information. There are flyers posted around the campus. If you have any questions you can check with any Class of 2025 advisor. You must use the School code-116451 S23 in order for the Class of 2025 to get credit.
On Wednesday March 1st the Winter track and Field team competed at the Eastern States Invitational. Everyone did a great job!! Raynier Galvez ran the 800 meter sprint in 1:58.34 breaking the school record!!!! The school record has stood for 10 years. Raynier beat the record by over a second on the clock. Raynier will forever be remembered on our recorded board in the Main gym. Congrats Raynier !!!!!! We are proud of you!!!!
Christian Student Association meeting will be on Wednesday, 3-22-23, at 3:00 PM in the Rocco Cafe. All are welcome!
This Friday, March 10th, is #SELDAY and the Wellness Center is hosting activities around this year's theme, Uplifting Hearts & Connecting Minds. Please check out the link in the announcements for more information and to sign up. Spaces are limited, so please sign up asap. LINK: https://forms.gle/LvWbT1Jd9KR6Bw2X9
Help us meet our goal to provide 20 blankets for Warm Up America! Knit or Crochet a 7"x9" section--any color, any pattern. We need 49 sections per blanket, so our goal is 980 sections. Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles are available in the F Wing Library. Need help with your stitches? Craft-for-Good helpers will be in the F Wing Independent Study Center Monday - Thursday after school. Help us Warm Up America, one section at a time!
The Teen Center will be joined by Seton Hall University for an in-person college information session TODAY at 3PM in the Teen Center. Interested students can email Ms. Gisellie () in advance to sign-up or simply go to the Teen Center (in trailers #1 and #4) at 3PM.

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