7th Grade Project Pride Installation

The 7th grade Project Pride community service project "Kindness Rocks" will be installed at Elmwood Park in East Orange at 1:30 pm.  The students will be creating a station where park visitors can find painted rocks with motivational messages illustrated by the students. Rocks can be shared via #priderockskindness.

Saturday APP Program

The Saturday Advanced Proficiency Program (Saturday APP)  provides scholars with extended learning opportunities in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) in order to be successful as they prepare for the next grade level and for NJSLA. Scholars will begin each session with a motivational message from our huddle leader before beginning their 75 minute sessions […]

Saturday REACH Program

The Saturday R.E.A.C.H program is designed to provide support to a targeted group of  scholars who are striving to be successful in academic content areas.This program will allow scholars to gain foundational skills and meet current grade level standards through Responsibility, Empowerment, Achievement, Character, and Honor in order to be prepared for promotion to the […]

Super and Stylin’ Scholar Dress Down Day

The homeroom with the least amount of latenesses and absences (Super Scholars) as well as the homeroom with the least amount of uniform violations (Stylin' Scholars) will earn a free dress down day.

Second Trimester Report Card Night

Teachers will be available to conference with parents from 4:15-6:00 pm. Please see your scholar's homeroom teacher first to pick up their report card.

8th Grade Graduation Pictures

8th grade girls are asked to wear a tank top under their uniform and 8th grade boys must wear or bring a white buttoned down shirt for 8th grade graduation pictures.  Scholars are allowed to wear makeup and jewelry as well.

ESSA Parent Meeting: Help with New Math

During this Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Parent Meeting, Mrs. Marash, Ms. Dumenigo, and members of the Math Department will be helping families answer common questions such as "Why do we need New Math?" and "How can I help my child if I don't understand it?"  Resources, tips, and practical steps will be delivered in […]

Guest Speaker: Teddy Crawford

Personal Safety Coach Teddy Crawford will present to scholars, teachers, and parents about "the power of friendship" as part of Pride's Safe School Initiative at 2 pm in the Great Room on March 15.

Tie-a-Tie Event

8th grade male scholars will learn about the different rites of passages celebrated amongst men within different cultures and communities. At the end of the presentation, each scholar will receive a donated tie and learn to properly tie it as a "rite of passage" in preparation of their transition out of middle school and into […]

Second Trimester Awards Ceremony

Pride Academy will celebrate the outstanding scholars from the Second Trimester during an award ceremony at 3:00 in the Great Room. All are welcome to attend.