Welcome to Eastside High School Athletics. We are extremely proud of our sports programs, our athletic staff, coaching staff and, certainly, our student athletes. Each year EHS is committed to embracing innovative and progressive means to improve academic and athletic growth to promote a positive high school experience for all students. EHS has a rich tradition in high school sports competition, and we hold all our student-athletes accountable to adhere to the Code of Ethics to maintain quality character on and off the playing field/court.

It is our mission to prepare each student for success at the college/university of their choosing and in their chosen career. We believe in instilling the ideas of progress and devotion to attainment with high expectations, as we help foster relationships and build accountability among all individuals involved. We vow to continue and expand the excellence already in place with the highest standards of integrity and pride to become a premier athletic organization and prepare all children for college and career readiness.

Together we are Mighty Ghosts

Additional information and requirements   

Eastside High School offers three seasons of sports for registered students.
Many of the sports have both varsity and junior varsity levels of play, enabling students to learn a new sport and improve their playing ability. Some sports, due to limited team size, hold tryouts for available positions. Eastside competes in the Big North Conference, North Jersey Super Football Conference, Passaic County Coaches Association and New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Academic Requirements

1. To be eligible for athletic competition during the first semester (September 1 to January 31) a pupil must have
   passed 25% of the credits (30) required by the State of New Jersey for graduation (120), during the immediately
   preceding academic year.
2. Any athlete attaining age nineteen (19) on or after September 1 shall be eligible for the ensuing school year.
   Fall credit requirement is waived for all incoming 9th grade students (8th grade students from elementary school).
3. To be eligible for athletic competition during the second semester (Feb. 1 to June 30), a pupil must have passed
   the equivalent of 12 ½ % of the credits (15) required by New Jersey for graduation (120) at the close of the
   preceding semester (Jan. 31).

Other Requirements

To participate in sports at Eastside, students must complete and turn in:

1. Examination and Parents’ consent form. - This form must be completed for each sport played.
2. Medical form – A doctor’s examination is required.

Mr. T.J. Hill (Office 118) Supervisor of Athletics, 973-321-0515
Ms. Q. Benjamin (Office 120) Athletics Counselor, 973-321-1000 extension 51171
Mr. B. Ford (Office 112) Athletic Trainer, 973-321-1000 extension 51112