Passaic County Technical InstituteStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Passaic County Technical Institute. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Passaic County Technical Institute

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
10
Local details
9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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10 terms

A

Academic Week
The week in the rotation where students attend traditional core subjects like Math and English.

C

Chez Technique
The formal student-run restaurant on campus where culinary students train.

E

ERASE
End Racism and Sexism Everywhere, a prominent student-led social justice and advocacy club.

F

FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America, the organization for students in business and finance shops.

H

HOSA
Future Health Professionals, the main organization for students in medical and health shops.

S

Shop
A student's vocational major or career program (e.g., 'What shop are you in?').
Shop Week
The week in the rotation where students spend their full schedule in their vocational program.
SkillsUSA
The primary national organization for vocational students to compete in trade-based skills.

T

The Cafe
The general student cafeteria located in the main building.
The Grill
The specific station within the cafeteria serving hot made-to-order items.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
ID Swipe
The requirement to use student identification cards for entry and cafeteria purchases.
Late Start
A two-hour delayed opening convention used for inclement weather or staff development.
Main Building
The original campus structure containing the majority of vocational shops and administrative offices.
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PCTI Cafeteria
Shop Cycle
The alternating schedule between vocational training and academic coursework.
STEM Academy
The Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy building, housing science and technology programs.
The Annex
The newer wing or addition to the main building housing specific classrooms.
The Bridge
The enclosed elevated walkway connecting the STEM Academy to the Main Building.
The Platform
The massive central bus loading area where all students arrive and depart.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Wayne for Passaic County Technical Institute Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Wayne.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,300

Cost of Living Index

135

Student Population

8,500

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

NJ Transit bus routes to New York City and neighboring towns, Nearby NJ Transit rail service via Mountain View and Wayne Route 23 stations on the Montclair-Boonton Line

Nearest Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport (major regional hub), Teterboro Airport (general aviation)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

51°F

Avg Snowfall

30 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Rocco Parking Lot

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Accessed via Rocco Gate.

HX Parking Lot

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Accessed via Rocco Gate.

Teacher Parking Lot #2

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Designated for employees.

Campus News

Latest updates from Passaic County Technical Institute

Congratulations to our Athlete of the Month, Melvin Genao!

Melvin Genao, a senior in the Engineering program at PCTI STEM, has been recognized for his contributions to the baseball team.

Sep 2, 2026

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EMBRACE THE MOMENT: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

PCTVS welcomes students to the 2026–2027 school year with the theme 'Embrace the Moment,' featuring new programs in Masonry and Fashion Design.

Sep 2, 2026

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PCTI's Mean Girls Earns Multiple Recognitions from Paper Mill Playhouse

The school's production of Mean Girls received multiple honors at the 2026 Rising Star Awards.

May 22, 2026

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Action Required – Lunch Application: Parents must submit a new lunch application for the 2026-2027 school year immediately to maintain eligibility.

Action Required – Lunch Application: Parents must submit a new lunch application for the 2026-2027 school year immediately to maintain eligibility.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Passaic County Technical Institute

Board of Education Meeting

September 23, 2026

PCTVS Campus

Regular meeting of the Board of Education from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Spirit Day

September 25, 2026

PCTVS Campus

Campus-wide spirit day for students and staff.

Penny Wars

September 28, 2026

PCTVS Campus

Competitive fundraising event running through September 30.

Spirit Week

September 28, 2026

PCTVS Campus

A week of themed activities and school spirit events running through September 30.

Club Fair

October 2, 2026

PCTVS Campus

Annual fair showcasing student clubs and organizations.

Homecoming

October 2, 2026

PCTVS Campus

Homecoming celebration for the PCTVS community.

PCTI Education Foundation Golf Outing

October 8, 2026

Off-campus

Annual golf outing fundraiser for the PCTI Education Foundation.

Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise

October 9, 2026

PCTVS Campus

Special event for the senior class of 2027.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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