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Seeds of Change: Hackensack High School's Rain Garden Blooms Into Community Symbol
What started as an ambitious dream to transform a patch of Hackensack High School campus has blossomed into something extraordinary.
On June 10, as clay plant markers caught the midday sun and wildflowers swayed in the breeze, Hackensack Public Schools officially unveiled its high school’s new rain garden—a vibrant fusion of environmental science, community partnership, and student creativity that promises to educate and inspire for generations to come. -
Hackensack High School Baseball: Season Highlights & Future Prospects
There are plenty of positives the Hackensack High School baseball program can take away from the 2025 season.
Including this: when the Comets lost a game, or a few games in a row, they bounced right back to capture a meaningful victory.
“The two contests that stand out to me the most are the games at Pascack Hills and West Orange,’’ Hackensack head coach Frank DiLorenzo said. “We needed to win the Pascack Hills game to make sure we qualified for the (NJSIAA) State playoffs. Pascack Hills is always an outstanding team and we knew it would be difficult. We had a 5-1 lead and after they rallied to tie the game at 5-5, we went on to win 8-5. -
Hackensack Public Schools Celebrate Linguistic Excellence
In a ceremony that celebrated both academic excellence and cultural diversity, 36 exceptional high school seniors received recognition for earning the coveted New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating their commitment to breaking down language barriers and embracing global communication.
This distinguished group of graduates represents the epitome of academic achievement and cultural appreciation, with 35 students earning their seal in Spanish and one in Italian. For the lone Italian language learner, Camilla Rodriguez, her journey into Italian language study began at age 11. She initially started with Spanish before discovering her passion for Italian culture and cuisine. -
Hackensack Students Explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Students from Hackensack Public Schools' My Brother's Keeper (MBK) and My Sister's Keeper (MSK) programs recently embarked on an inspiring educational journey to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, exploring prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and historical landmarks.
The trip provided students with firsthand experience of college life at Howard University and Morgan State University, where they explored academic programs, campus facilities, and student activities. The educational adventure also included visits to Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the National Mall, home to several iconic monuments. -
Three Senior Baseball Captains Are Hackensack Comet Diamonds
The tough opposition the Hackensack High School baseball program faces on the field this spring is relentless.
But, it’s important to note that the Comets, led by the three senior captains on the roster, are relentlessly searching for ways to improve in the great sport.
Jorden Garcia, Thomas Ingallinera and Christian Pelaez are the captains for the 2025 Hackensack baseball team.
