2023-2024 Students That Have Made a Difference Award

  • The Municipal Youth Guidance Council will once again honor those "Students That Have Made a Difference”.

    We would like to honor the students who did something to improve our City. The objective of this contest is to identify and acknowledge students that have done something outstanding, bringing something to the community, by volunteering, etc. It should not be something self-serving.

    Below you will find an application for nomination. Please remember to include supporting documentation for each entry. Failure to do so will disqualify the nominee.

    Please complete the application and return it before April 20, 2024. Schools should review their entries and submit only FOUR (4) entries from their school. Along with the "Students That Have Made a Difference” awards, the Council will be honoring the recipient of the “Brother Wolfe Award” and Emily Rome - Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year.

    WE CANNOT ACCEPT GROUP AND/OR TEAM EFFORTS. EACH ENTRY MUST ONLY HAVE ONE RECIPIENT. ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED ELECTRONICALLY, BEFORE APRIL 20th TO OUR SECRETARY, RozSova@aol.com

    All winners will be notified through their school.

    Thank you and good luck!!

    Download the Letter and Application

Staff Sections

Crisis Intervention Manual Available

Curriculum Survey For Staff

  • Together with you, Paterson Public Schools is committed to developing curricula that meets the needs of all students. To do that, we need your feedback. Please fill out the survey to be a part of this important process that will increase your students’ understandings and improve their academic outcomes.

    Curriculum Survey for Staff

District Partnerships

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Dress Code Policy

  • Please be reminded that, per PPS district Policy 4216 "Dress and Grooming", all staff are required to dress in a professional manner while at work, especially if they will be dealing with the public in person.

    Use your own judgment and err on the side of caution, keeping in mind that the following attire is not permitted during the school year or the summer months:

    • Jeans (of any color), Baggy Pants, Sweatpants, Stretch-pants, Shorts or Skorts
    • Sneakers, Flipflops
    • T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, or Athletic Wear
    • Clothing that are tightfitting, see-through, low-cut or otherwise overly revealing

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

SEL: Self Care

  • Self Care Calendar

    Good morning PPS, Hello April 2024!

     

    “The greatest journey is the one of self-discovery. ”

     

     

    As we recognized in March, April continues with the feelings of rebirth, renewal and the blossoming of new life.  As nature awakens with warmer days (be sure to enjoy the 75 degree afternoon!), we close the winter season, inviting hope, growth and the emergence of new beginnings, just as the trees and flowers begin to show us their buds.  Change brings a great time to be introspective and focus on what we need.  By questioning and examining our thoughts, actions, and beliefs, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and can strive for personal growth and a more fulfilling existence.

    Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more.  The Self-Care Calendar is meant to provide ideas and affirmations for those who need that little extra reminder to show a little love for themselves each day.

    Mantra for April:

    My growth is a continuous process and I’m loving the person that I am becoming.

    Monthly Sunshine!

    Monthly Sunshine is *new* for 2023-2024 and will be released with all monthly self-care calendars. 

    Monthly Sunshine provides bite-sized doses of inspiration contain powerful messages and take less than a minute to read yet have the ability to light up the day, touch a life, evoke change and end limited beliefs.

    Click here to view your reflection for the month.

    For more ideas on how you can better support yourself and others, please reach out to Ms. Laurel Olson, Supervisor of Student Support Services, at lolson@paterson.k12.nj.us or ext. 10694.