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Special Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 11.
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Special Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on August 30.
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Photo: PH/PV students mixed in the picture with student who attend Liceo Rossi High School in Massa, Italy.
Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley Trip to Italy
Senior students of Italian from both PV and PH traveled to Italy to explore the county and absorb all of its historical, artistic and natural beauties. While having the opportunity to attend school at our "exchange" high school.
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PHHS Interact Club Installation of little Library
The Interact Club installed this little library outside the Hillsdale Helping Hands Food Pantry. This library is filled with Spanish language books for all ages.
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Photo: Class of 2021 Graduates tossing their caps in the air at the end of their graduation ceremony
Graduation Ceremonies 2023
Commencement Ceremonies for Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools will take place on June 15, 2023.
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Pascack Valley Jazz June Tour
Summer is on its way, and the the Pascack Valley High School Jazz Band and Chamber Jazz Ensemble are spreading warm and joyful sounds. Fresh off recent performances at the PVHS Spring Band Concert and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival.
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International Day at Pascack Hills
Pascack Hills hosted its first International Day celebrating the diverse cultures in the PHHS community.
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Echoes Literary-Art Magazine 2023 Sale
Echoes Literary-Art Magazine 2023 will make its debut at the PHHS Art Show on Tuesday, May 23, 2023! This year's edition, Surreal, will be on sale from the night of May 23rd through the last day of school.
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PV vs PH Chess Tournament
PV's and PH's respective chess clubs met at PV and squared off in a 24 player tournament to determine who gets crowned as king.
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Photo: The PVHS Jazz Band, directed by Craig Yaremko, performs at the Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival.
Ellington Jazz Festival PVHS
The Pascack Valley High School Jazz Band, directed by Craig Yaremko, traveled to Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ to perform in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival, which featured 12 high school big bands from New Jersey, New York and Arizona.
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Photo: Cyber Scholars posing next to each other. Emily Konstantinova is not pictured.
National Cyber Scholars 2023
Some of PV's Computer club members participated in CyberStartAmerica and received Scholars recognition with access to a cybersecurity course valued at over $3000
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Photo: Both Pascack Hills teams that went to the New Jersey Chemistry Olympics
New Jersey Chemistry Olympics
The NJCO is a statewide competition in which schools from around NJ compete in up to 6 of 11 events, based on a wide range of science/chemistry skills.
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Photo: PHHS Graduation concert performance
Graduation Concert at Pascack Hills
Please come and support our talented musicians at the Graduation concert on Wednesday, May 17th at 7 PM. There are many different ensembles will be performing: Award-Winning Concert Band and Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Unaccompanied Minors, Arpeggibros, as well as Combined Choirs and Band.
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Photo: Hills Music Department posing together with their awards.
Hills Music Department at the Philadelphia Heritage Festival
The Pascack Hills Chamber Choir and Concert Band went to the City of Brotherly Love for the World Strides Philadelphia Heritage Festival from April 28 to April 30. Students had the opportunity to showcase their musical talents while also experiencing the rich culture, art, and history in Philadelphia.
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Photo: PHHS Chamber Choir members who were accepted to the All-State Chorus 2023-2024
All-State Mix and Treble Chorus 2023-2024
Great news from the Pascack Hills Choral Department: several Chamber Choir members got accepted to the All-State Choirs 2023-24!
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Podcasts 2022-2023
Teachers received podcasting recording equipment for their classrooms and a full day of training from the ADP Center for Learning Technology at Montclair State University.
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Board Vacancy Notification
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education will have four vacancies in the Nov. 7 Annual School Election.
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Hills hosts Annual Talent Night
Since Talent Night was introduced to the Hills community in 2016, it has brought new and old faces to the Hills stage.
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PH Talent Night 2023
Do not miss the wonderful opportunity to see the performances by our very talented students on Thursday, April 13th at 7 pm in the PH Auditorium. Come to see your friends performing at the Talent Night and you won't be disappointed!
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Photo: Digital Poster Contest, Second Place winner
District World Language Celebrates National Foreign Language Week
Pascack Valley Regional High School district celebrated National Foreign Language Week with a variety of educational activities to emphasize the need and the importance of studying foreign languages.
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Hills Valley Coalition and Mental Health Fair
We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Spring Event will take place at Pascack Hills HS on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7pm with a Mental Health Fair at 6pm.
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Photo: Craig Yaremko and Ming-Yang Qin
PVHS Region Jazz Band
Pascack Valley High School Band Director Craig Yaremko congratulates alto saxophonist Ming-Yang Qin on his first chair acceptance into the All-North Jersey Junior Region Jazz Band.
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Photo: Tri-M Music Honor Society students and Mrs. Safari group picture with a few residents.
PVHS Music at the Jewish Home in River Vale
On March 5th, 2023, Pascack Valley High School Tri-M Music Honor Society students and their advisor Mrs. Argine Safari performed a free concert for the residents at the Jewish Home at River Vale.
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PV Beekeeping Club Candlemaking Event
Students of the PV Beekeeping Club gather to make candles and lip balm.
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Photo: (l. to r.) Emma Tritthart, Mrs. Barbara Borghi, World Languages Teacher at Pascack Valley High School, and Amanda Varghese.
Coccia Award Student Recipients 2022-2023
Pascack Valley students are recognized for their academic achievements in the Italian Language.
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Photo: The Tri-M band posing together with their respective instruments
PVHS Benefit Concert
The Pascack Valley High School Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting a Benefit Concert this Thursday, March 23rd at 7 PM in the auditorium. All money raised will be donated to "Save the Music".
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Photo: Casey McKay, Grade 12; Jillian Fleishman, Grade 11; Asiya Crandall, Grade 9
PHHS Sister Rose Thering Essay Contest
Three Pascack Hills students of teacher Heather Lutz were honored in the 13th Annual Rose Thering Essay Contest run by Seton Hall University. The students were invited to attend the Celebration of Education at Seton Hall University on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
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PHHS Competes at St. Peter's University High School MUNC
The Pascack Hills Model UN team competed in the St. Peter's University High School Model United Nations Conference. After two days of competition, the PHHS Model UN team returned with four awards!
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Photo: Team photo with DECA Advisor Corin Gamgort
PHHS NJ State DECA Competition
Pascack Hills DECA competed at the State level of competition with 6,000 students in over 50 business categories. PH DECA team had 9 winners and 5 finalists, with their advisor being recognized for her 12 years of service.
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PVHS Chicago Teen Edition Musical
Pascack Valley HS Theatre presents CHICAGO TEEN EDITION, March 16-18. Performances are nightly at 7pm, with a Saturday matinee at 1pm.
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Photo: Preschool aged girl, smiling, with her hands up and surrounded by letters of the alphabet.
23-24 Registration Open for Preschool Program
Registration for the 2023-2024 Preschool Program is now available to residents.
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Inter-District Choral Celebration at Pascack Hills
Pascack Hills is happy to welcome both middle schools to participate this year on March 9th, 2023, at 7 pm to host the Annual Inter-District Choral festival.
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Photo: District Dance team posing with their trophy
Dance Team Union Nationals
Congratulations to the Pascack Valley Regional Dance Team for winning several awards at the DTU National Championships in Orlando!
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Photo: PH Future Educator students posing with the kids at the Montval Public Library
Future Educators of America (FEA) Story Hour
Pascack Hills students visited the Montvale Public Library and led a Valentine's Day themed Story Hour. They read a book, made arts and crafts and had tons of fun!
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Pascack Hills English Teacher Publishes in National Journal
Dr. Alexandra Pfleging recently published her article, "The Social and Emotional Learning 'Layer'" in NCTE's English Journal.
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Hills Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction and Concert
You are cordially invited to attend TRI-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony and the Concert. The induction ceremony shall take place February 16, 2023 at 7pm in the Auditorium at Pascack Hills.
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Photo: South American asylum seekers lined up for South American Border patrol.
Encouragement Packages
The PHHS Student Immigrant Alliance and Spanish Culture Club collaborated on creating encouragement packages for South American asylum seekers.
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Photo: (left-to-right) Ms. Sarah Bilotti, Emily Sailer (PHHS), Brianna Finch (PVHS), Ms. Debra Stephans (BOE)
Student Recognition
On Monday, February 6th, the Board of Education recognized two students for their outstanding achievements!
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Graphic: Echoes Magazine Volume LVII, PHHS
Echoes Art & Literary Magazine Garners Awards
The Pascack Hills Echoes Art & Literary Magazine recently won two prestigious awards!
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NJSMA Student Recognition
On Monday, January 23rd, the Board of Education recognized numerous students. These students received prestigious awards, were selected for parts of the North Jersey School Music Association (NJSMA), and were elected to the First Team All Bergen County.
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Midterm Exam Schedule
Midterms will be held during the week of Jan. 24 to Jan. 27. The schedule this year will be two periods each day, each day is going to be a mid-day.
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Photo: PHHS Project Paterson Club
Project Paterson Toy Drive,PHHS
Together we helped make the holidays magical for nearly 1,500 children in Paterson this year!
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Photo: All Pascack Hills Choirs posing together
Pascack Hills Choirs performance at the Middle Schools
Pascack Hills Choirs performed at the Fieldstone and Woodcliff Lake Middle Schools, December 21st, 2022
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Photo: Ming-Lang Qin (trombone); Craig Yaremko (Teacher) and Carolyn Veit (trumpet)
Bergen County Band 2022-2023
The PV Music Department is proud to congratulate Ming-Lang Qin (trombone) and Carolyn Veit (trumpet) on their acceptance to the Bergen County Band! They will be representing our school at a county level and will perform Sunday, January 15th at Bergenfield High School. Congratulations to new Band Director, Mr. Yaremko, who is sponsoring these talented students!
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Photo: Pascack Valley Environmental Club
Environmental Club USED Toy Drive
The Pascack Valley Environmental Club has been working with the organization “Second Chance Toys” to try to keep used toys out of landfills and also bring joy to those in need. This is the 8th year we have donated over 300 used toys to local children.
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Photo: Honors Advanced Studio Art II Class, PVHS
Holiday Window Painting, PVHS
Mrs. DiGiacopo’s Honors Advanced Studio Art II class designed and painted holiday windows in the PVHS front lobby.
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Photo: Margarita Elkin and Ryan Dore, Teachers at PHHS
Christmas Tree Lighting in Montvale
On Friday, December 2nd, the Pascack Hills Chamber Choir and Marching Broncos performed at the annual Montvale Tree Lighting. The band and choir took turns performing festive holiday carols that had people singing along with smiles on their faces.
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Photo: PHHS Chamber Choir
NJSMA High School Choral Festival 2022
On Tuesday, November 29th the Pascack Hills Chamber Choir performed at the Region Choral Festival hosted by Mountain Lakes High School.
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Photo: Auschwitz survivor, Itu Lustig
Valley Chabad/Eternal Flame program
Valley Chabad hosted a Holocaust survivor to speak free-of-charge to our students on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
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Photo: (left to right) Barry Bachenheimer, Michael Sherman, and Alison Petaccia (PVHS)
Teachers and Educational Services Professionals of the Year
We are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Teachers and Educational Services Professionals of the year for Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools!
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Montclair State University Network for Educational Teacher Study Group Grant
Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal Teacher Study Group Granted us $500 to further the research of GLAM
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Photo: Ariel Sharon, Senior
Bergen County Band 2022-2023
Congratulations to Ariel Sharon on successful audition into the Bergen County Band! Concert at Bergenfield HS on Jan 15th!
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Girls Soccer League Champions Big North National
This season the PV Girls Soccer Team won the Big North National League title. The team went 14-6-1 overall and 9-1 in their league to secure the title.
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Princeton Model United Nations Conference 2022
The PHHS Model UN team participated in the 2022 Princeton Model United Nations Conference and came back with three major awards!
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Photo: (left-to-right) Courtney Rems, Teresa DelGiudice, and Francesca Silvano
World Language Teachers selected to present Workshops at State & Regional conferences!
Several World Language teachers from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools have been selected to present their workshops at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages on March 2-4th, 2023 and the Foreign Language Educators of NJ Annual Conference on March 17-18th, 2023.
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Encaustic Artist Visit PVR
PVRHSD Art teachers participated in an encaustic art workshop, led by encaustic artist Sandra Koberlein, on November 7.
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Membean's Synonym Cinema Contest
9th grader Johanna Chang won a $200 gift card in a vocabulary training website Membean's "Synonym Cinema" contest.
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National Merit Commended Scholars/AP Scholars
We recognize our 2023 AP Scholars and National Merit Commended Students.
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Museum Comedy PV 2022
PV Theatre presents our Fall Comedy, MUSEUM by Tina Howe.
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Photo: PHHS Students who were accepted to County Choir
Acceptance to the Bergen County Choir
Congratulations to 5 members of our Pascack Hills Chamber Choir on their acceptance to 2022-23 Bergen County Choir. It is an honor and privilege to perform in an ensemble made up of the best singers in the county!
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15th Annual Dig Pink Volleyball
Over the past 15 years this tournament has been held, we have raised $64, 091 for the fight against breast cancer. Daryl Palmer, the volleyball parent who helped to start this tournament, would be so proud of our efforts.
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Photo: PVHS Tri-M Honor Society posing together
PV Harvest Festival
The Pascack Valley Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting a Harvest Festival on Tuesday, November 22nd, at 7pm in the lower cafeteria at Pascack Valley High School.
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Special Meeting: Hillsdale Bond Referendum
Hillsdale Public Schools Superintendent Robert Lombardy invites Hillsdale residents to a special meeting on December 1 to understand the proposed Bond Referendum.
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Celebrate Languages Induction Ceremonies
On Thursday, December 1st, the Celebrate Languages Ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM in the Pascack Hills Auditorium. Administration, faculty, staff, and families are cordially invited. Students will be recognized for earning the NJ DOE Seal of Biliteracy in one or more languages and/or being inducted into the Chinese, French, Italian or Spanish National Honor Societies.
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Environmental Club Costume Drive
PVHS Environmental Club Promotes Recycling with Halloween Costume Upcycling
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Photo: Jimena Ladino in her classroom
PVHS PFO Teacher Grant
Mrs. Ladino, PV Spanish and ESL Teacher, won a PFO Teacher Grant in the amount of $1,564.30. The funds will be used on digital books to obtain updated materials with current topics to implement in class.
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Photo: (left to right) (Commended students: Ethan Chiu, Ciaran O’Brien, Zach Berde, Kiera Tracy, Danny Schwartz, Kareena Shah, Rowan Gokhale, Jack Benson, Danny Pellegrin)(Jordan Kapp, semifinalist: Grace Jansen)
2023 NMS Semifinalist and Commended
Pascack Valley High School is pleased to announce that Grace Jansen, Class of 2023, has been recognized as a Semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.Pascack Valley High School also recognizes Jack Benson, Zach Berde, Ethan Chiu, Rowan Gokhale, Ciaran O’Brien, Danny Pellegrin, Danny Schwartz, Kareena Shah, and Kiera Tracy have who have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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PV Honey for Purchase
The Pascack Valley Beekeeping Club has harvested some honey from their on-campus hives. The 2022 honey harvest is available in 5 oz, 8 oz, and 12 oz jars for $5, $8 & $12 respectively. The supply is limited.
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Staff Recognition
On Monday, October 17, the Board of Education recognized numerous staff members.
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CPR training for K-8 Nurses
CPR training for nurses in the k-8 districts provided by the Regional Office, Friday October 14, 2022.
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PH Dig Pink 2022
The Hills volleyball team has participated in this Side Out Foundation sponsored charity tournament against Pascack Valley. The tournament begins at 4:15pm on October 25th at PH!
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Photo: PHHS Marching Band
Marching Band Competition
The Marching Broncos competed in the Midland Park Music in the Parks competition on Sunday 10/9. The band competed against bands from around the area and took first place in their size group along with awards for best Music, best Percussion, best Color Guard and best overall effect.
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Financial Aid Night Presentation Available
Our district financial aid night was well attended by our community, and the presentation is available online.
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Pascack Valley Multicultural Festival
Pascack Valley High School will host a Multicultural Festival on Friday, October 14th at 11:30 am in the New Gym!
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Photo: Senior Student Kareena Shah
PVHS Governor's School of New Jersey Program in Engineering and Technology
Kareena Shah was selected as the Pascack Valley representative for the Governor's School of New Jersey Program in Engineering and Technology.
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Photo: PVHS Senior Student, Eva Senande
Senior awarded for the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program
Eva Senande, Pascack Valley 12th grade student, was honored for the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program award this summer. Eva did an outstanding job on her PSAT and AP exams in order to qualify for this award.
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Meet the Superintendent
The Pascack Hills PFA is hosting a "Meet the Superintendent" evening on Monday, September 12.
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Hills Valley Coalition Quarterly Meeting
Please join us via ZOOM on October 3 at 5:30pm for our quarterly meeting to discuss the safety of our children and how best to support our families. Hear from our Juvenile Officers, School Administrators, Student Representatives and local mental health providers.
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Photo: Pascack Hills student Riley Haworth
Senior chosen to the 2022 All-National Mixed Choir
Congratulations to Pascack Hills senior, Riley Haworth, who has been selected as a member of the 2022 All-National Mixed Choir!
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Welcome Back!
We are excited to welcome everyone back for the start of the 2022-2023 school year!
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Photo: Sarah Bilotti (left) our new Superintendent of Schools, with Joseph Blundo our Board President
Welcome Sarah Bilotti!
We are excited to welcome Sarah Bilotti as our new Superintendent of Schools.
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2022 Summer Reading Information
Supervisor of English Ms. Valerie Mattessich provides complete information on the summer reading program.
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Summer Meal Outreach
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has a program that provides no cost meals to those in need.
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Photo: Veronica Fyfe, PV junior student, posing with Head Coach, Courtney Rems.
Pascack Valley NISCA All American Diving
Congratulations to PV student, Veronica Fyfe, on being named to the NISCA All American Team for Diving!
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Photo: Class of 2021 Graduates tossing their caps in the air at the end of their graduation ceremony
Graduation Ceremonies
Commencement Ceremonies for Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools will take place on June 16, 2022.
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Photo: Pascack Hills boys tennis team, Ari Hirshfield, and children posing all together side-by-side.
Pascack Hills Fundraiser of Sunrise Day Camp
The tennis team conducted a fundraiser to send a child with cancer to Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise provides a summer experience for children who have cancer.
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Photo (from left to right): Ms. Christine Pollinger, Mr. Thomas Gallione, Mr. John Puccio, Mr. Willie Pico, Dr. Daniel Fishbein
2022 Support Staff Members of the Year
Congratulations to Ms. Marnee Rosen, Ms. Marie Lombardi, and Mr. Washington (Willie) Pico for being recognized as our Support Staff Members of the Year! These professionals work tirelessly to serve our students and the community.
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Board Vacancy Notification
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education will have two vacancies in the Nov. 8 Annual School Election.
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Photo: Jim Cleary and Chris Guinta posing with the donated check.
Habitat for Humanity Donation
Jim Cleary and Chris Guinta are the co-advisors for the Pascack Valley Habitat for Humanity Club. During the past two years the club has done an amazing job fundraising. The club was able to donate $4,000, to the Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Organization. Jim Cleary and Chris Guinta presented the check at the build site in Hillsdale NJ.
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Photo: PV Student, Abby Sheer
PV Student wins AMTNJ Scholarship
Abby Scheer was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey to support her goal of becoming a math teacher.
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Photo: Pascack Hills Students and middle school students who participated in the showcase all posing together in group photo.
Tri-M Project Showcase 2022
On May 24th, Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted a Showcase where we invited all the Tri-M Project 2022 participants willing to perform in the live program.The program was a big success, greatly appreciated by the participants (teachers and students), their families and friends. We strongly believe that Tri-M Project will be continued next year!
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PHHS Echoes Literary Magazine 2022 Now On Sale!
Pascack Hills' Literary-Art Magazine Echoes is now for sale! The 2022 edition is themed "Metamorphosis," as in our year of change and transition. Please see the attached order form for ordering details.
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Graphic: Jonathan Mathew & Jake Agranovich, PH Students
Pascack Hills SIA Donation Drive for Ukraine
The Pascack Hills Student Immigrant Alliance conducted a donation drive collecting items to be distributed to Ukrainian refugees entering the United States and to be sent to Ukraine.
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Food Service Proposal Evaluation
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District has made a request for proposal and subsequent evaluation for a food service provider.
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Graphic: Kareena Shah (student) and Marisa Mathias (teacher) pictured side by side
NJCSS PV Student Recognition Award
Kareena Shah was recognized by the New Jersey Council for Social Studies for her contributions to social studies education in the areas of motivation, leadership, scholarship and her work to the Asian Culture Club here at Pascack Valley.
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PHHS Arts Festival 2022
The annual PH Arts Festival! Including an art display, cupcake wars, fashion display and live music.
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PV Arts Festival & Fashion Show "LookBookLive 2022"
Pascack Valley High School is pleased to present the 2022 Spring Celebration of the Arts on Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 pm. Student original artwork will be displayed and presented in specific areas.
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Nicole and Evie pictured together.
New Jersey All-State Choir
Two students from Pascack Valley Chamber Choir have been accepted to 2022-2023 All-State Mixed Chorus.
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"Miming Display" Artwork, made by Pascack Hills Student, Tala Atkinson
Congressional Art Competition
Tala Atkinson, Junior student at Pascack Hills High School, recently had her painting, “Miming Display,” displayed at the Fair Lawn Library in the Pine Gallery.
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Graphic: Riley Haworth, PH Student
2022 NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus Student Acceptance
Congratulations to Riley Haworth on her acceptance to the 2022 NJMEA All-State Mixed Chorus!
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PV Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize Winner to Give Rutgers Commencement Address
David Remnick, PV Alumnus and Pulitzer Prize Winner, will be the Commencement Speaker for Rutgers University
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Graphic: (lft to right) Jake Hanau, Barbara Borghi, and Peyton Gallo
Two PV students earn the Coccia Foundation Italian Studies Student Award!
Peyton Gallo and Jake Hanau are the two award recipients for this year’s Coccia Foundation Italian Studies Student Award! Nominated by Mrs. Barbara Borghi, these students are being recognized as being exemplary students in the Italian language through the Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute (Montclair State University)
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New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Recognition
Congratulations to Trayee Jha for being recognized by the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies for her contributions to social studies education at Pascack Hills!
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Pascack Valley's Newest Podcast La Hora de Café
Students from Pascack Valley High School will debut their new podcast, La Hora de Café on Friday, May 13th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Pascack Valley High School Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend, enjoy light refreshments and listen to their first episodes!
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Alumni in Recovery Poster Contest
Congratulations to Ava Quesada for her Second Place finish in The Alumni in Recovery poster contest this past weekend.
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Graphic: 2022 Best Communities for Music Education Award
District earns "Best Communities for Music Education" Award
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The NAMM Foundation recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who are making music part of a well-rounded education for every child in their communities.
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Pascack Hills Tri-M Project 2022
Starting in the month of March, members of the Tri-M Honor Society, along with other music students at Pascack Hills, began working on the Tri-M Project. This is the second year the Pascack Hills chapter of the Tri-M Honor society has worked to give musical opportunities to the next generation of musicians.
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PHHS Talent Night 2022
Talent Night, presented by Tri-M Music Honor Society and Chamber Choir, is back at Pascack Hills! We are very excited finally to have a live performance on April 12th at 7pm in the PH auditorium.
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PVHS Students Paint Panther Mural
We are excited to announce that Irene Antonopoulos, Jillian Suarez, and Sophia Loeser have painted the first PV Panthers mural.
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Celebrate Languages Through Humanity: Poster Contest Winners
During the week of March 7th, students from Pascack Hills & Pascack Valley in their World Language classes celebrated National Foreign Language week by submitting their own poster representing this year’s theme: Celebrate Languages Through Humanity.
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Hills Valley Coalition presents a parent/teen education program and mental health fair
Providers form all over the county will be there to present there resources to all who attend follow by Keynote Speaker, Stephen Hill who is the founder of Speak Sobriety, a criminal defense attorney, bestselling author, recovery coach, and a fierce advocate for change. Stephen will share his cautionary tale of addiction and his inspiring story of recovery and beyond.
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Photo: Ms. Sarah Bilotti (left) appointed as the new Superintendent of Schools, pictured with Joseph Blundo
Appointment of New Superintendent
Congratulations to Ms. Sarah Bilotti, who was appointed the new Superintendent of Schools at the March 28 Board Meeting.
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$8,000 Italian Grant Earned!
Francesca Silvano, Teacher of Italian in Pascack Valley High School, has earned an $8,000 thanks to the generosity of IACE (Italian American Committee on Education). Mrs. Silvano can use this grant money to purchase classroom supplies for her students.
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Graphic: PHHS DECA Awardees
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New Jersey Region I Jazz Choir
Samantha Lagrosa, a Junior at Pascack Valley High School, was accepted to the New Jersey's Region I Jazz Choir.
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Pascack Valley Teacher Earns Cybersecurity Award
Nancy Ricca earned a full scholarship from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity towards a virtual graduate certificate in cybersecurity.
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Saint Peter's University Model United Nations Conference
The Pascack Hills and Valley Model UN Teams recently competed in the 31st Annual High School Model United Nations Conference held at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ. A simulation of the UN General Assembly, Model UN allows students to assume the role of Ambassador of an assigned county to debate current issues.
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109 Seal of Biliteracy earned by students!
We had 109 total seals earned by our PHHS and PVHS students for the State & Global Seals of Biliteracy!
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Two Pascack Teachers Share Expertise at Northeast Conference
Ms. Elena Spathis and Ms. Ivica Kanova presented at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Language (NECTFL) annual conference for World Language Educators, where Ms. Spathis was recognized as as a Teacher of the Year Finalist for the Northeast Conference.
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Parent Support Groups
The Pascack Valley Regional Guidance Department and Regional Curriculum Office will be partnering up to offer Parent Support Groups to families in our community.
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Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Ceremony
PHHS TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY Induction Ceremony and the Concert took place on Wednesday, February 16th at 7 PM in PH auditorium. A group of 15 gifted musicians shared their talents in performing vocal and instrumental solos and duets in various genres and styles (from classical to contemporary).
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Valedictorians and Salutatorians Announced
Congratulations to our Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Jolie Lefkowitz from Pascack Hills and Harlee Hayden from Pascack Valley, and our Salutatorians, Lina Kim from Pascack Hills and Drew Petaccia from Pascack Valley.
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ECHOES Art & Literary Magazine Wins Awards!
Echoes, Pascack Hills' Art & Literary Magazine, won two prestigious awards for its 20-21 edition!
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NJ All-State Band
Elizabeth Barlow, a PVHS Junior, has earned the first chair bassoon seat in the 2022 New Jersey All-State Wind Ensemble.
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District Searches For New Superintendent of Schools
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District is seeking a new Superintendent of Schools.
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Demographic Study Presented to Board
On January 3, 2022, Statistical Forecasting LLC presented a Demographic Study for the district to our Board of Education.
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PVHS Environmental Club Holds Used Toy Drive
The PVHS Environmental Club held a used toy drive to keep gently used toys out a landfills but also to bring some job to others in need this holiday season.
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PVRHSD's Veterans Visit English Classes
PVRHSD's veterans visit with English classrooms with students reading "All Quiet on the Western Front".
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Superintendent Search: Seeking Input Through Survey and Community Forum
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education has hired the executive search firm Strategic Educational Advantage to assist with finding our next superintendent of schools.
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Photo: Students who achieved Bergen County Band and Choir (left to right) Nicole Choi, Kareena Shah, Gabrielle Brayman, Elizabeth Barlow
Students Selected to Bergen County Band and Choir
Seven students from the district have been selected to the Bergen County Band and Chorus
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Photo: Music Performances During the Holiday Season
Music Performances During the Holiday Season
The Music Departments in each of our high schools are excited to perform this holiday season!
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PV Student Publication Wins 42 State Awards
The Pascack Valley Student Publication won 42 state awards from the Garden State Scholastic Press Association.
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2021-2022 Teacher and ESPs of The Year
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Teacher and Educational Services Professionals of the Year!
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Celebrate Language Ceremonies Will Be Held In December, 2021
The Celebrate Language ceremonies will take place at Pascack Hills HS on Thursday, Dec. 2nd and at Pascack Valley HS on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 7pm.
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Danielle Stanchak Finalist in Seton Hall University Pirates Pitch
Pascack Valley’s Junior, Danielle Stanchak, has been selected as one of the top 10 Finalists in the 7th Annual Seton Hall University Pirates Pitch.
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Happy Veterans Day
The History Clubs of both Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley created tributes to honor our Veterans.
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Graphic:  Pascack Hills HS Junior, Maddy Leibman
Maddy Leibman, a PH Chamber Choir junior, got accepted to All-State Treble Chorus 2021
Maddy Leibman, a Chamber Choir junior, will proudly represent Pascack Hills in All-State Treble Chorus performance at NJ PAC in Newark, NJ on February 26, 2022
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Pascack Valley High School 2022 National Merit Scholarship program Commended Students. Pictured (from left to right) are: Alex Schlessinger, Preston So, Benjamin Carter, and Katherine Wang.
Pascack Valley Class of 2022 Scholars
Congratulations to the PVHS 2022 Commended students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship program.
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Photo: Dr. Mallya presenting at the AASA / NJASA / NJPSA 5th Annual Women's Leadership Conference
Dr. Mallya Speaks at Women's Leadership Conference
Dr. Aarti Mallya, District Supervisor of Science and Technology Education, was invited to speak at the AASA / NJASA / NJPSA 5th Annual Women's Leadership Conference at the Palace in Somerset, NJ on Friday, October 1.
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Financial Aid Night Presentation
On Wednesday, October 6, the PVRHSD school counseling department held its annual financial aid program. Jim Anderson, Director of Financial Aid at Montclair State University, was the guest speaker.
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Photo: 2021 NJSPRA Communication Award, 2nd place for Website, Pascack Valley Regional High School District
District Website Wins Award in State-wide Contest
The PVRHSD website won 2nd place in the New Jersey School Public Relations Association awards contest.
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Pascack Valley Special Officer Helps Save a Life
While off duty this summer, Officer Ames helped a man involved in a serious accident.
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Pascack Hills Class of 2022 Scholars
We proudly recognize PHHS Class of 2022 National Merit Scholars and AP Scholars.
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Photo: Title Slide "Archeologists Exposing Erasure: Wampum Workshops in New Jersey"
One Spirit Presents: Exposing Erasure: Archeology in the Pascack Valley
Dr. Eric Johnson, a historian and archeologist from Harvard, spoke with students about exposing erasure through archeology in the Pascack Valley area.
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Photo: Libby Wikfors (right) honored for her work with children, pictured with her teacher Claire Mazan (left)
Wikfors Receives Proclamation for Efforts
Libby Wikfors received a Proclamation from the Borough of Bergenfield and was honored with the key to the city for her dedication and generosity.
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