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The Online Media Site of Passaic Preparatory Academy

The Boulevard Online
The Online Media Site of Passaic Preparatory Academy

The Boulevard Online
Mr. Schmerler

Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor

Mr. Schmerler is the Staff Adviser of The Boulevard Online. He worked in the field of journalism for 25 years and has a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University. He heads the Video Production & Social Media Pathway at Passaic Prep. This is his fifth year at the Prep.

All content by Mr. Schmerler

[Video] WATCH: Senior Clap-Out, 2025

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 26, 2025
Prep Valedictorian Francesca Penaloza, left, and Principal Bruce at Graduation 2025, Boverini Stadium, June 25, 2025.

Prep's Student Council leaders, elected for 2025-26, left to right: Secretary/Treasurer Gris Ciprian; President Chastity Claudio Miller; Vice President Ashley Flores-Dominguez.

[Photo] Student Council election results, 2025-26

June 23, 2025
Melissa Reyes, Prep '21, Dartmouth '25, front row, fifth from left.

Former Prep student graduates as Salutatorian from Dartmouth

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 18, 2025
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[Photo] PHOTOS: Theatre students visit Ramapo College

April 11, 2025
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crocs

LISTEN: Students not allowed to wear crocs

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
February 21, 2025
Principal Bruce

LISTEN: Principal Bruce talks about visiting the nurse

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
January 21, 2025
C&C Podcast Contaldi Costarelli

LISTEN: The C&C Podcast is back with Episode 15

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
January 13, 2025
LISTEN: Ms. Lauricella talks Seal of Biliteracy on the Prepping Passaic Podcast

LISTEN: Ms. Lauricella talks Seal of Biliteracy on the Prepping Passaic Podcast

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
January 10, 2025

[Video] WATCH: Senior Clap-Out, 2024

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 24, 2024
Seniors from the Digital Art Pathway show off their Spidey Senses in front of the Senior Mural, 2024.

Seniors from the Digital Art Pathway show in front of the Senior Mural, 2024.

Senior Mural, 2024, by the Digital Arts Pathway.

[Photo] Senior Mural, 2024 completed with Spider-Man theme

June 24, 2024

[Video] WATCH: 8th-Grade Clap-Out

By Journalism Club
June 21, 2024
Senior Prank, 2024

[Photo] WATCH: Senior Prank, 2024

June 20, 2024
Senior Prank, 2024

Senior Prank, 2024

[Photo] WATCH: Senior Prank, 2024

By Journalism Club
June 20, 2024
Student Council election winners and school leaders for 2024-25, left to right: Angelie Aguilar, Secretary/Treasurer; Alison Ramos, President; Jessica Latorre, Vice President.

[Photo] Student Council election results, 2024-25

June 18, 2024
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Mr. Contaldi, left, and Mr. Costarelli of the C&C Podcast, May 24, 2024

LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 14: How could we get any worse?

By Mr. Schmerler
May 28, 2024
Mr. Contaldi, left, and Mr. Costarelli of the C&C Podcast, May 24, 2024

[Photo] LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 16: Valentine's Day is made-up

February 21, 2025

[Video] WATCH: Gardening Club sales to benefit new rain garden

February 6, 2024

[Video] WATCH: Happy Holidays! Prep’s holiday card, 2023

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
December 21, 2023
LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 13: We're Not Giving Up Anything

LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 13: We’re Not Giving Up Anything

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
December 20, 2023
Listen: Episode 12, C&C Podcast: What does Minga mean in Italian?

Listen: Episode 12, C&C Podcast: What does Minga mean in Italian?

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
November 8, 2023
Prep students on their way to see "Hamilton" in New York City.

Prep students on their way to see "Hamilton" in New York City.

Prep students on their way to see "Hamilton" in New York City.

Passaic Prep seniors line up with American flags during the 9/11 Memorial ceremony.

WATCH: Senior Clap-Out, 2023, and bonus video!

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 23, 2023

High School Honor Roll, Marking Period 3, 2022-23

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 20, 2023
Senior Picnic 2022-23

Elections set: VOTE for Student Council, June 20

Elections set: VOTE for Student Council, June 20

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 19, 2023
Meet the Candidates: Student Council President, 2023-24

Meet the Candidates: Student Council President, 2023-24

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 14, 2023
Meet the Candidates: Student Council Vice President, 2023-24

Meet the Candidates: Student Council Vice President, 2023-24

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 14, 2023
Meet the Candidates: Student Council Secretary/Treasurer, 2023-24

Meet the Candidates: Student Council Secretary/Treasurer, 2023-24

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 14, 2023
C&C Podcast Contaldi Costarelli

LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 11: Sometimes the Truth Hurts

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 12, 2023

[Video] WATCH: Video and photos from College Signing Day!

By Celine Lantigua, Photo Editor
June 7, 2023
It's SENIOR WEEK! See the full schedule

It’s SENIOR WEEK! See the full schedule

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 5, 2023

WATCH: Students shout-out teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
May 11, 2023
Contribute: Where are they now?

Contribute: Where are they now?

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
May 2, 2023

PREP-TV News Special Report: Spring Break, 2023

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
March 31, 2023
Spirit Week schedule, April 3-6

Spirit Week schedule, April 3-6

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
March 28, 2023

[Video] WATCH: Guest speaker Lou Redmond addresses Prep on SEL Day

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
March 24, 2023
C&C Podcast Contaldi Costarelli

LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 10: We All Go a Little Bit Crazy Sometimes

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
March 21, 2023
College Fair set for March 28

College Fair set for March 28

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
March 2, 2023
Senior T-Shirt 2023 winner Mark Quiroz

CONTEST WINNER: Favorite Senior T-Shirt Design chosen by seniors!

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
March 2, 2023

[Video] WATCH: High School Honor Roll, MP2 2022-23

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
February 27, 2023
'90s day

Prep Middle School semi-formal set for Feb. 9

Prep Middle School semi-formal set for Feb. 9

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
January 30, 2023
C&C Podcast Contaldi Costarelli

LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 9: Like a young Al Bundy

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
January 24, 2023
Ms. Blumberg, Ms. Burgos

[Photo] Ms. Burgos, Ms. Scheerer honored by Prep

By Yadira Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
December 22, 2022
Ms. Bruce, Ms. Blumberg, Ms. Burgos

December to Remember dress-down schedule Dec. 19-23

December to Remember dress-down schedule Dec. 19-23

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
December 15, 2022
Spirit Week Dec. 12-16, 2022

Spirit Week at Prep! Here’s the schedule

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
December 8, 2022
snowman locker

PHOTOS: Who won for best decorated locker?

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
December 5, 2022
C&C Podcast

LISTEN: C&C Podcast, Episode 8: We’ve Got Grievances

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
October 11, 2022

Video: Back to School Night, 2022

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
October 2, 2022
Week of Respect schedule for Prep

Week of Respect schedule for Prep

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
September 29, 2022
loteria

Play Hispanic Heritage Bingo here!

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
September 18, 2022
Programs at the Media Center: September

Programs at the Media Center: September

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
September 16, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Week playlist

Hispanic Heritage Week PLAYLIST!

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
September 14, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Week, Sept. 15-21

Hispanic Heritage Week, Sept. 15-21

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
September 9, 2022

[Video] VIDEO: Senior Clap-Out!

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 24, 2022
Graduation 2022

PHOTOS: Graduation, 2022

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 24, 2022
C&C Podcast

C&C Podcast, Episode 7: See you in the fall!

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 24, 2022
Principal Bruce

Ivy League interview

[Photo] VIDEO: Academy Ivy Leaguers discuss their process

June 23, 2022
Bryan Perez M.

Prep elects new Student Council officers for 2022-23

By Mr. Schmerler, Staff Advisor
June 21, 2022
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