With the beginning of a new century and new millennium, Teaneck High School students have also begun to
learn in new and exciting ways. In addition to these new teaching strategies, Teaneck High School has undergone
major renovations to help better prepare students for life in the 21st Century.
These renovations included:
▪Renovation of every classroom with the capability of video on demand
▪An addition of six new classrooms which include business and computer labs with wireless capabilities
▪A new student center which allows students to have lunch in addition to quiet study time, houses the
multicultural hubs, peer leadership program and allows for guest speakers and forums, etc.
▪A refurbished auditorium with new lighting, sound system, refurbished seats, etc.
▪A new teachers planning center on the first floor
▪A new information/media center includes state of the art T.V. production Studio.
The year 2006 brought another “first” to Teaneck High School. Angela R. Davis was appointed the
first African-American woman to lead the school. During her relatively short reign as Principal of the “Castle on
the Hill,” Ms. Davis has overseen a number of significant changes. In 2007, Latin was introduced through the
World Languages Department, and in 2008, Chinese was offered to all interested students.
Teaneck High School was evaluated by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and is
presently in the self-study stage of the Commission’s recommendations. Faculty members currently serve on
teams which address seven areas identified by the Commission. One area, the achievement gap among AfricanAmerican students, particularly males, has been the focus of a District-wide study by an outside consultant,
as well as the topic for a number of Professional Development Days.
Commencing 2008, and scheduled to continue in the years ahead, a new emphasis on teacher
availability was initiated. Every faculty member, assigned to particular classrooms along “Academic Wings,” is
available to students every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for individual attention and assistance.
Teachers’ locations are posted throughout the school, as well as on the school’s website.
During the summer of 2008, the Nurse’s Office was completely gutted and is a state-of- the-art medical
facility. Hall of Fame honoring outstanding athletes was established in 2011. This new addition to Teaneck High
School housed outside the Memorial Gymnasium Lobby will serve as an inspiration and source of pride for present
and future students.
In 2010 College and Career Center celebrated our 80th graduation.
The goal of education at Teaneck High School is to provide excellent educational services; respond to
individual differences; and to promote positive attitudes in young adults who vary widely in abilities, experience, and
interests.
The vision of the school requires students, parents, teachers and community to share in the educational
process so that:
Students are challenged to perform to the best of their abilities through
enhanced learning activities, content materials, and expectations;
Students develop crucial skills for critical thinking;
Students are able to express the commonality of the human experience
through an outlook of diversity and pluralism.
During February, 2012, Dennis M. Heck was appointed Principal of Teaneck High School, after serving 5
months as Interim Principal. Mr. Heck served as Assistant Principal for 3 years and Dean of Students for 10 years.
He taught Physical Education at THS for 10 years and was the Head Football Coach for 20 years, receiving a
certificate of recognition signed by the NFL Commission. Mr. Heck’s goals are to improve the academic
performance of all students. Mr. Heck implemented a Freshman Orientation Program focusing on history of the
community, school and character development. A math element highlighting algebra was added to that course.
Digital Art classes were added to the curriculum. Students will learn and apply elements of art to the digital
format, utilizing Macintosh computers and Nikon cameras. Mr. Heck has created a caring environment not only
from teacher to student but for everyone in THS and feels honored and privileged to serve the community.
The start of the 2011/12 school year, Mr. Peter LoGiudice, was promoted from Dean of Students to Interim
Assistant Principal. In 2012, Mr. LoGiudice was appointed Assistant Principal.
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