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Phifer Eighth Graders Promoted To High School Class Of 2022

By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist and Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Congratulations Howard M. Phifer eighth graders, now the Class of 2022!

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Phifer Becomes An Eco-School

Pennsauken Township’s Phifer Middle School is committing to sustainability. Phifer is the latest to register as an Eco-School with Eco-Schools USA in New Jersey, a partnership between National Wildlife Federation and New Jersey Audubon. Eco-Schools USA, is based on the…

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Phifer Students Take Virtual Tour Of Ancient Ruins

Phifer teacher Mrs. Beals, along with Park Avenue technology coach Mrs. Sara Allen, teamed up to organize a tour of the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. And students never left the classroom. This was, in fact, a virtual tour;…

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Phifer Girls Lacrosse Celebrate 2016 Season

The Phifer Girls Lacrosse Team made great strides for the 2016 season. First year coach, Jennifer Worrell had a great turnout for tryouts back in March. Over 60 girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades tried out for the team….

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Phifer Students Destined For Greatness

Congratulations to the following Phifer Middle School students destined for greatness: February 2016 Jada Reese, Mekhi Brown, Bryan Jimenez, Angie Mendoza, Cameran Clark, Jhocelin Morquecho, Ian Pierre-Louis, Jillian Rivera, Issac Monroe, Jenette Crawford, Adrianna Padillo, David Nguyen, Nasir Cross Griffin,…

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Phifer Wins At Coriell Institute Science Fair

By Angel Cook, District Science Supervisor On March 19, Phifer Middle School students and staff visited Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus for the 35th annual Coriell Institute Science Fair. Sponsored by the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, young scientists in…

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Lockheed Martin Engineers Speak With Phifer Students

For the second straight year, Howard M. Phifer Middle School is offering robotics for a full marking period as a related arts class. The robotics program, taught by Mrs. Tracey McSweeney, is designed for students to explore, build, and program…

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Phifer Middle School Holds Annual Career Day

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Last month, Howard M. Phifer Middle School held its annual career day, an almost day-long event where students can interact with professionals from a variety of fields. “It’s a special day where kids get to…

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Phifer Holds Candlelight Memorial For PE Teacher

On Thursday, June 18, Howard M. Phifer Middle School and the entire Pennsauken community suffered a terrible loss. Taryn Johnson, a Pennsauken School District physical education teacher for 18 years, sadly passed away. Ms. Johnson was more than just a…

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