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Dr. Atiba Buckman Principal
About Our School
Malcolm X Shabazz High School blends a rich legacy with a bold vision for the future.
Founded in 1912, South Side High School has evolved into a hub for purpose-driven learning, featuring rigorous academic programs, an engineering/career academy focus, and student leadership initiatives supported by community partnerships.
Beyond the classroom, the Bulldogs have built a statewide reputation for competitive excellence. Our programs have captured multiple state championships across girls’ and boys’ basketball, football, and track, while our student-athletes and alumni consistently distinguish themselves at the collegiate and professional levels.
Shabazz’s impact extends far beyond athletics. Our graduates contribute meaningfully across music, politics, business, and sports, underscoring the school’s role as a cornerstone in Newark’s educational and cultural life.
At Shabazz, we believe every student deserves high expectations, caring relationships, and real opportunities. We’re proud of our history—and equally committed to innovation that prepares students for college, career, and community leadership. Together with our families and partners, we continue to write the next chapter of Bulldog excellence.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
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Shabazz in the News
McDonald becomes the second Shabazz Bulldog in two years to join Stanford Football NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools and Malcolm X Shabazz High School (MXS) celebrated a major milestone as senior running back and linebacker Zaiden McDonald formally announced his commitment to play Division I football at Stanford University. During a special signing ceremony held in the school library, McDonald spoke with heartfelt gratitude as he thanked everyone who supported him throughout his journey as a student-athlete – including […]
Posted in: Posts navigation ← Malcolm X Shabazz High School Earns Middle States Accreditation
Newark, NJ – Malcolm X Shabazz High School has earned accreditation by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and continuous school improvement. “Middle States accreditation serves as an independent validation of the good work we do, and the accreditation process focuses our attention on continuous growth and improvement,” said Dr. Buckman. “We are proud to have earned accreditation and to join the Middle States network. We look forward to continuing […]
NEW YORK CITY – You might want to call them the Fantastic Four of the Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s Boys Indoor Track Team. Throughout the winter indoor track season, the relay team of David Edokpolor, Khalid Raheem, Michael Odins, and Justin Parris have posted dazzling times in the 4×400-meter relay. They won the Essex County Individual Championships and broke the meet record previously held by St. Benedict’s Prep on January 26th at Ocean Breeze in Staten Island. They took […]
Students who will be 16 or older on April 15 can register through March 25 NEWARK, N.J. – As the Newark Board of Education approaches its first election in which the voting age is 16, Newark Public Schools officials today released a video promoting student voter registration. “This is the first time Newark students can have a voice in the decisions that affect us the most,” says Zuri McCune, the student representative to the Board of Education in the 40-second […]
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