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Photo: PV Beekeeping Club posing with their candles

PV Beekeeping Club Candlemaking Event

Students of the PV Beekeeping Club gather to make candles and lip balm.

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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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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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Pascack Hills Chamber Choir Performance Radio City Music Hall

Pascack Hills Chamber Choir performs at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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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: 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: 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: 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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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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Photo: 2022 PVHS Girls Soccer Team

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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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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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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Graphic: PVRHSD Art teachers posing together with their artwork

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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Graphic: Johanna Chang's original movie poster

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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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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Museum Comedy PV 2022

PV Theatre presents our Fall Comedy, MUSEUM by Tina Howe.

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Photo: Dig Pink 2022

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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Graphic: Sample rendering of potential new facilities at Hillsdale Public Schools

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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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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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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Staff Recognition

On Monday, October 17, the Board of Education recognized numerous staff members.

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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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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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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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Graphic: Photo of Superintendent Sarah Bilotti, with the letters "PH" on the left and "PV" on the right

Meet the Superintendent

The Pascack Hills PFA is hosting a "Meet the Superintendent" evening on Monday, September 12.

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Meet the Superintendent

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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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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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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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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 (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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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: 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: 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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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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Graphic: Pascack Hills Echoes Magazine Volume LVII

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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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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Graphic: Trayee Jha, PH Student

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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Graphic: People participating in the Walk to Remember 2022

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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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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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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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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Pascack Valley HS Hosts Virtual Exchange Program with Italian High School

The WL Dept. hosted a visit to promote the Italian virtual exchange program.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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DECA Awardees going to the DECA International Development Conference

We have 9 students that qualified to compete at the International Competition ( ICDC) in Atlanta GA!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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: 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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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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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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