Our 10th and 11th-grade students recently participated in inspiring goal-setting workshops with Dr. Rachel Gonzalez Levy! Throughout the sessions, students learned the power of setting meaningful goals, both personal and...
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Fall greetings from our amazing students on college campuses around the globe, from Japan to New Jersey! We are so proud of all your accomplishments and wish you the best...
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Exciting week for our 7th grade students! They visited the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, where they learned about the work of local artists and explored the various elements...
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On October 14, PEP’s Behavioral Coordinator, Sydnie Burnett, facilitated a growth mindset workshop for our 7th and 8th graders. Through a series of interactive activities, the students learned the difference...
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On October 8, Yajaira Pons shared her expertise on the college admissions process with PEP families. As a first-generation Latina college student, Yajaira brings a wealth of personal and professional...
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It’s Flashback Friday! This past June, our 7th and 8th grade students participated in First Responders Week programming. They enjoyed presentations conducted by the Union County Sheriff’s K-9 & Rescue...
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On Wednesday, September 4, we welcomed back 44 students in Grades 7th-12th for the 2024-2025 school year! During this event, students reconnected with one another, participated in games, and ate...
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Last week, several PEP seniors were recognized in the Summit High School Awards ceremony. They received the following scholarships and awards: Scholarships Jefferson Elementary School PTO Scholarship: Randy Rodriguez NJ...
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Dante Ardolino earned a B.S. in Cyberpsychology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. While at NJIT, he was a Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity member. Dante is currently pursuing a...
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Julissa Lopez earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing from Monmouth University in New Jersey. While at Monmouth, she was actively involved in the university’s student...
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Jenny Qiu earned a B.S. in Marketing and a minor in Chinese from Rutgers University in New Jersey. While at Rutgers, she served as an ambassador in an exchange program....
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Isaiah Shakir earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. While at Seton Hall, he was a member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Association...
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Andy Toxtle earned an M.F.A. in Visual Arts and Design from Rutgers University in New Jersey. While at Rutgers, he interned through the Eleven+ Program and gained two years of...
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Aryel Rodriguez earned a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Educational Studies and Human Computer Interaction from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. While at WashU, he worked...
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Joshua Jimenez earned a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Social Work from Montclair State University in New Jersey. While at MSU, Joshua played on the men’s soccer club...
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PEP SHS Seniors and their caregivers attended a workshop with Audra Tonero, Executive Director of Counseling and Wellness at Drew University. The workshop provided students information and guidance on a...
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On May 2nd, PEP SHS Seniors enjoyed a celebratory dinner at LaFocaccia. The discussion focused on transitioning to college and the excitement that entails. Favorite PEP memories of experiences from...
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PEP students attended a workshop with Karen Holland at Gifting Sense. They learned about the DIMS (“Does it Make Sense?”) calculator and whether it makes sense to purchase big or...
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During their spring visit to the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, PEP’s 7th grade students explored the world around them through the lens of a photographer. Students took black...
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On Saturday, April 13, PEP students gathered at Wilson Park as part of an effort to clean up their community. Students combed through the park, picking up all the litter...
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PEP students in grades 7-11 visited Rowan University during their Spring Break. They listened to an admissions presentation then toured the campus’s facilities and ate lunch in the dining hall....
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This past weekend, Ainsley competed with the Summit Speech and Debate team at the State Tournament. She and her partner, Rory, finaled and won 6th in New Jersey! They will...
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On February 28th, PEP senior students and parents attended a workshop on how to pay for college. The engaging discussion included information on FAFSA, HESSA, scholarships and loans. Yajaira Pons...
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PEP hosted its annual student holiday party at Dave and Busters! PEP students, staff, and tutors celebrated the festive season by eating together, enjoying a range of fun activities and...
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On November 7th, PEP’s 7th, 8th and 9th grade students spent their day off volunteering at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Students helped package bags of pasta that will...
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The new 7th graders at PEP got the opportunity to visit the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. This community partnership gives students a chance to take a tour of...
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Two PEP seniors have earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams for the 2022-23 school year. The AP Scholar Awards are granted to...
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The PEP Program’s annual high school bonding trip serves as a chance for the current high school students to welcome and get to know the new 9th grade class. This...
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Despite the inclement weather, the PEP Program held its annual Welcome Back event for all middle and high school students on Monday, September 11. Old and new students got to...
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PEP’s newest students attended YMCA Camp Mason for a one-day leadership retreat on August 29, 2023. Students engaged in activities that challenged them both as individuals and as a group....
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PEP celebrated the graduation of one student from college and nine students from Summit High School. Sydney Rojas, a 2020 Summit High School graduate, graduated from Stockton University with...
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PEP welcomed Audra Tonero, LPC, Director of Counseling and Wellness at Drew University to explore with us the realities of college transition. The presentation highlighted strategies for adapting to a...
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For the 2023-2024 school year, PEP students got accepted into the following classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Government...
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96% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or higher! Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Sebastian A., Hefziba C., Kenneth D., Marco F., Dayana L., Brandon M.,...
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In celebration of National College Decision Day, we would like to congratulate our high school seniors on selecting their college of choice: German B. – Seton Hall University Hefziba C....
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90% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or higher. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll Students: German, Hefziba, Jimena, Kenneth, Aniyah, Nicholas, Michelle, Marco, Melanie, Quinn, Brandon, Jared,...
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96% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or higher. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll Students: German, Hefziba, Jimena, Nicholas, Michelle, Marco, Melanie, Kaitlyn, Quinn, Brandon, Jared, William,...
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80% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or higher. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll Students: Deeda, Hefziba, Juan, Justin Kaitlyn, Maria, Mariana, Nicholas, Randy, Steven R., and...
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Please continue to check your email for regular updates from PEP about summer programming and for information about the fall.
95% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or higher! Congratulations to the following Honor Roll Students: Aguie, Hefziba, Aniyah, Marco, Julissa, Deeda, Jenny, Dominic, Aryel, Steven S., Amber,...
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98% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or higher. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll Students: Amber, Aniyah, Aryel, Deeda, German, Jenny, Jimena, Julissa, Justin Z., Kathleen, Kenneth,...
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92% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or better for the fourth quarter. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Emily, Julissa, Jenny, Aryel, Steven S., Kathleen, Hefziba,...
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92% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Emily, Julissa, Aryel, Steven S., Andy, Justin Z., Kathleen, German, Hefziba, Aniyah,...
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96% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Emily, Julissa, Salma, Aryel, Steven R., Steven S., Kathleen, German, Hefziba, Kenneth,...
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100% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Annie, Emily, Melanie, Jenny, Aryel, Steven, Andy, Kathleen, Aguie, Hefziba, Marco, Maria,...
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87% of all PEP students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Emily, Julissa, Steve, Jenny, Aryel, Isaiah, Andy, Justin, Hefziba, Marco, Melanie, and...
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We are very pleased with the PEP students’ first quarter performance; 94% of all students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Nkozi, Emily, Steve, Jenny,...
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We are very pleased with the PEP students’ second quarter performance; 83% of all students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Jonathan, Joshua, Annie, Steve,...
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We are very pleased with the PEP students’ first quarter performance; 90% of all students obtained a “B” average or better. Congratulations to the following Honor Roll students: Christian, Michelle, Melanie, Gustavo, Jenny, Aryel, Isaiah, Steven, Zakary, David, and Steve.
