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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."
Malcolm X Shabazz
Welcome Back
Dear Malcolm X Shabazz Family,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year! As we embark on this new academic journey, I’m reminded of the proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” At Malcolm X Shabazz High School, we are committed not only to meeting the immediate needs of our students, but to equipping them with the knowledge, habits, and character that will sustain them for a lifetime.
As your Principal, it is both an honor and a privilege to continue this important work alongside you. Together, we are shaping an environment focused on academic achievement, personal growth, and pride in our legacy of excellence.
This past year, our students and staff achieved incredible milestones:
- Back-to-back State Championships in Football
- Divisional Titles in Baseball, Softball, and Soccer
- A National Championship in Track
- Steady increases in student performance on state assessments
To stay connected, please be sure to follow us on social media and check our school website for weekly updates. You’ll find everything from key dates to school news, clubs, athletic schedules, and ways to get involved.
En español
Estimada familia Malcolm X Shabazz:
¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2025-2026! Al iniciar esta nueva etapa académica, recuerdo el proverbio: «Dale un pescado a un hombre y lo alimentarás un día. Enséñale a pescar y lo alimentarás toda la vida». En la Escuela Secundaria Malcolm X Shabazz, nos comprometemos no solo a satisfacer las necesidades inmediatas de nuestros estudiantes, sino también a dotarlos de los conocimientos, los hábitos y el carácter que los sustentarán toda la vida.
Como su director, es un honor y un privilegio continuar esta importante labor junto a ustedes. Juntos, estamos construyendo un entorno centrado en el logro académico, el crecimiento personal y el orgullo por nuestro legado de excelencia.
El año pasado, nuestros estudiantes y personal lograron hitos increíbles:
- Campeonatos estatales consecutivos de fútbol
- Títulos divisionales en béisbol, sóftbol y fútbol
- Un campeonato nacional de atletismo
- Aumentos constantes en el desempeño de los estudiantes en las evaluaciones estatales
Para mantenerse al día, síganos en redes sociales y consulte el sitio web de nuestra escuela para obtener actualizaciones semanales. Encontrará todo, desde fechas clave hasta noticias de la escuela, clubes, calendarios deportivos y formas de participar.
Shabazz in the News
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 […]
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 […]
Play Video From left: David Edokpolor, Khalid Raheem, Michael Odins, and Justin Parris. Coach Wilson is in the foreground. Justin Parris takes the baton from Michael Odins in the 4×400 meter relay at the Millrose Games. Relay team makes a stunning showing in Millrose Games over the weekend NEW YORK CITY – The Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s Boys Indoor Track Team made a stunning showing in the Millrose Games at The Armory last Saturday, winning first place in the […]
Newark Board of Education is gearing up for an exciting season of winter sports, following an unforgettable fall athletic season. Student-athletes wrapped up the fall season with remarkable achievements, including numerous state qualifications, sectional championships, and the historic accomplishment of the Malcolm X Shabazz Bulldogs football team making it to the NJSIAA Football State Championship for the first time in school history. Winter sports have officially begun and the District looks forward to seeing student-athletes shine in the following programs: […]
Malcolm X Shabazz High School Football had a historic season that instilled Bulldog pride in everyone in the Newark community. After winning six consecutive away games, the Bulldogs made it to the Group 2 State Championship game against Rumson-Fair Haven at Rutgers SHI Stadium in Piscataway – an outstanding accomplishment for the team and the school community. The District congratulated all of the student athletes on the team, Athletic Director Noel Colon, Head Football Coach Naz Oliver, Coach Nasir Gaines, […]
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