Dear Newark Vocational High School Families and Students,

August 2, 2024

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope you are enjoying summer and creating wonderful memories with family and friends! I am excited to announce that I was married this past July! My new last name is Neis-Lopez, but you can call me Principal Neis. I know this will be an adjustment for many of you, so thank you in advance! I would also like to introduce our new Vice Principal Ms. Cowins. She has joined our administrative team working alongside Vice Principals Ms. Gill, and Mr. Ramos, Department Chairs Ms. Nascimento, Ms. Saberwal, Mr. Malpass, Ms. Petty, and Mr. Duncan! I am thrilled that not only are we fully staffed as a leadership team, but also as a school!

Main Office Contacts

To contact a member of our Main Office staff, please call 973-733-6992 or email: Ms. Nadine Dickson

Mission Statement

The mission of Newark Vocational High School is to provide a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for a path towards college and career readiness by working with the Newark Vocational village of parents and community partners. We seek to develop the most creative and innovative students by having a dedicated staff that conveys high expectations, and prepares students to be globally competitive.

Vision Statement

The vision of Newark Vocational High School is to promote collaborations with all stakeholders. The PTSO, Student Council, Faculty/Staff, Industry, Post-Secondary Educators, and the City of Newark constituents. We believe that every voice in the conversation is valuable and contributes to our school community’s development and progress. Our collective potential is unlimited. The Eagles will soar to unimaginable heights and achievements.

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Newark Vocational High School Students and Staff Make History at the 2025 NJ FCCLA State Leadership Conference

March 26, 2025

Newark Vo Students scored 10 wins as medalists CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Newark Vocational High School (NVHS) students and staff performed spectacularly at the 2025 N.J. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) State Leadership Conference, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals in a variety of events as well as a historic distinction for […]

District’s Third Annual Special Education Conference Encourages Professionals To Achieve Excellence

March 14, 2025

Superintendent Leon speaks to the more than 700 attendees of the District’s Third Annual Special Education Conference. Director of Special Education Marilyn Mitchell gives a presentation to the conference. : Some of the student ambassadors at the conference. District staff make up nearly a third of the conference’s presenters NEWARK, N.J. – When District officials […]

Celebrating Black History Month with Miri Ben-Ari’s Symphony

February 26, 2025

Grammy-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari brought her inspiring “Symphony of Brotherhood” program to Newark Vocational High School. In celebration of Black History Month, this unique event blended the powerful sounds of Hip Hop and Gospel music with a strong message of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ben-Ari, known for her collaborations with artists like John Legend and […]

Newark Vocational High School Student is State Finalist in Poetry Competition

February 18, 2025

Torajah Broadway wins Poetry Out Loud’s regional championship NEWARK, N.J. – Torajah Broadway, a senior at Newark Vocational High School is Poetry Out Loud’s regional champion of Essex and Union counties. “I was very surprised,” said Broadway, who was one of 12 student poets in the regional competition at the South Orange Performing Arts Center earlier […]