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Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer

Hall of Fame inductees standing on the Pascack Hills Football Field.
A Look Back at Pascack Hills’ First-Ever Alumni/Homecoming Day
October 17, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 4, Pascack Hills High School welcomed back alumni for its inaugural Homecoming Football Game and Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony. The...

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BOE develops new plans, outlines expectations, and establishes future goals.
BOE develops new plans, outlines expectations, and establishes future goals.
September 24, 2025

On Saturday morning, at their annual retreat, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education developed new plans, discussed...

The BOE in the Pascack Valley Auditorium and Pascack Hills Library on 6/9, 7/16, and 8/25 respectively.
BOE Summer Update
September 13, 2025

The BOE at the start of the meeting at Pascack Valley High School.
BOE discusses school recognitions, academic events, district governance updates
May 27, 2025

On Monday night, May 19, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education (BOE) discussed staff and student recognition, upcoming...

The BOE at the start of the meeting in the Valley Media Center.
BOE discusses finance planning, staff position changes, district resignation
April 7, 2025

On Monday night, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education (BOE) discussed budget planning, staff position changes,...

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A Week in Bronco Sports: 10/6-10/10
October 14, 2025

Girls Soccer Girls soccer had important games this week, with the outcomes deciding where they will be in the County Tournament, starting...

Anthony Blackford, Josh Wright, Dylan Barrett, and Meredith Colla will all be collegiate athletes next fall.
New Fields on the Horizon: PH Athletes Committed to Play College Sports
June 13, 2025

The Pascack Hills Athletic Department is proud to showcase its best athletes as they move on to the next level of athletic achievement. Next...

Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
March 20, 2025

March is here! For sports fans, this means yet another trip around the March Madness carousel. Bracket creation and destruction are guaranteed.   Despite...

The boys soccer team celebrates Logan Nassau’s goal against Bergen Charter.
Week in Bronco Sports: 10/14-10/26
October 27, 2024

Boys Soccer In the last edition, boys soccer was in the midst of their worst stretch of the season: A four-game losing streak that included...

The Pascack Hills cheerleaders hyping up the student section before the pep rally.
Photo Gallery: Fall Pep Rally 2025
September 12, 2025

Jamie Brown’s Senior Portrait.
Senior Spotlight: Jamie Brown
June 13, 2025

Jamie Brown is a current 12th grader at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey. Jamie has lived in Montvale her whole life. Her mother...

The six staff members retiring this year.
Six Staff Members Retire from Hills
June 13, 2025

At the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year, six faculty members at Pascack Hills are retiring.  As we look forward to welcoming new...

About The Digital Wallet
About The Digital Wallet
April 29, 2025

What has DOGE accomplished?
What has DOGE accomplished?
April 28, 2025

Rachel Zegler portrays Snow White in the 2025 revamp of the 1937 classic. 
Movie review: Disney’s ‘Snow White’
April 10, 2025

On March 21, Walt Disney Studios’ revitalization of the 1937 first U.S. feature animation, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” premiered...

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Anthony Blackford, Josh Wright, Dylan Barrett, and Meredith Colla will all be collegiate athletes next fall.
New Fields on the Horizon: PH Athletes Committed to Play College Sports
June 13, 2025

The Pascack Hills Athletic Department is proud to showcase its best athletes as they move on to the next level of athletic achievement. Next...

Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
March 20, 2025

March is here! For sports fans, this means yet another trip around the March Madness carousel. Bracket creation and destruction are guaranteed.   Despite...

The boys soccer team celebrates Logan Nassau’s goal against Bergen Charter.
Week in Bronco Sports: 10/14-10/26
October 27, 2024

Boys Soccer In the last edition, boys soccer was in the midst of their worst stretch of the season: A four-game losing streak that included...

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Phone Holders: Positive and Negative Effects on Pascack Hills
January 6, 2025
What goes by faster: Mondays or Rotation Days?
December 2, 2024
East vs. West: The 2024 World Series Preview
October 22, 2024
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Life & Style Editor
Charlotte Madger is a sophomore at Hills. She joined the Trailblazer in her freshman year as a staff writer and mainly wrote for the Life &
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In-Depth Editor
Hills junior Yasaswini Polamraju looks forward to being an editor for the Trailblazer this year. She joined the publication in her freshman year
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From Sandals to Sweaters: How To Seamlessly Transition Your Closet For Fall
October 15, 2025

  Swapping Summer Shades For Cozy Neutrals: It is crucial to notice how within the change of seasons, new colors are transitioning...

A Week in Bronco Sports: 10/6-10/10
October 14, 2025

Girls Soccer Girls soccer had important games this week, with the outcomes deciding where they will be in the County Tournament, starting...

Cozy Autumn Comforts: The Perfect Fall Recipes
October 12, 2025

The air is finally crisp, the leaves are turning, and the desire for warm, cozy meals is back! Fall is the season for food that feels like a...

October Horoscopes
October 8, 2025

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Aries, October is your month. You will discover the best version of yourself, full of new beginnings, compromises,...

Need-To-Know College Deadlines To Look Out For
October 7, 2025

As we kick off the 2025 Pascack Hills school year, let's delve into various aspects of academics, including college preparation. Here are some...

Album review: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”
October 7, 2025

On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which so far has received generally poor reviews from Gen-Z...

What has DOGE accomplished?
What has DOGE accomplished?
Beyond the Ballot is written by Junior Justin Yoo, the President of the PHHS Politics Club. Social media handles feature @phhspolitics_ (X.com) and @phhspolitics (Instagram).
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Anthony Blackford, Josh Wright, Dylan Barrett, and Meredith Colla will all be collegiate athletes next fall.
New Fields on the Horizon: PH Athletes Committed to Play College Sports
Recording-Breaking Zach Bryan Concert at the University of Michigan
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June Horoscopes
June Horoscopes
Charlotte Madger, Life & Style Editor • June 10, 2025

Aries (March 21–April 20) In June, Aries, you will step into a whirlwind of fiery potential and playful chaos. The universe will hand you a sparkler—bright, bold, and impossible...

2025 Most Popular Beauty Products
2025 Most Popular Beauty Products
Sarah Mathew, Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

Rhode Pocket Blush: Hailey Bieber's blush offers creamy, up-to-date pigments, perfect for eyes, lips, and cheeks, and it blends like a charm. Coming in six shades—with Toasted...

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How to earn a five on AP exams
How to earn a five on AP exams
Ryan Zoelle, Editor-In-Chief • May 6, 2025

AP tests are the current stressors of Hills students, and with more to come, here are some last-minute exam tips to score a five and remain organized and relaxed during study sessions. Plan...

Are Recommendation Letters Going To Make Or Break Your College Application?
Are Recommendation Letters Going To Make Or Break Your College Application?
Sabrina Madonick, College Corner Editor • December 1, 2024

As college application season continues, teachers are flooded with writing student recommendation letters. Recommendation letters are a great way for colleges to learn about an applicant’s...

Princeton University’s Graduate College, Princeton, NJ.
Last-minute tips for seniors during application season
Thomas Samouhos, Managing Editor / School News Editor • November 6, 2024

The college application season is nothing short of a stressful experience, to say the least. High school seniors can find it difficult to keep track of their numerous deadlines without...

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Zach Bryan performing at Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 18th, 2025.
Recording-Breaking Zach Bryan Concert at the University of Michigan
Ryan Zoelle, Editor-In-Chief • September 30, 2025

Singer-songwriter Zach Bryan concluded his 2024-2025 “Quittin Time Tour” with an amazing final show over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 27th, Zach Bryan broke the United States...

Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" album cover featured on Spotify and more music streaming services.
Album Review: Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem”
Gianna Colavecchio, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

After not releasing a studio album in five years, Lady Gaga just released her seventh one, “Mayhem,” on March 7th, and includes 14 songs, three of which have music videos.  Before...

Rachel Zegler portrays Snow White in the 2025 revamp of the 1937 classic. 
Movie review: Disney’s ‘Snow White’
Thomas Samouhos, Managing Editor / School News Editor • April 10, 2025

On March 21, Walt Disney Studios’ revitalization of the 1937 first U.S. feature animation, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” premiered in movie theaters internationally, entitled...

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Phone Holders: Positive and Negative Effects on Pascack Hills
Phone Holders: Positive and Negative Effects on Pascack Hills
Chloe Schrager, Staff Writer • January 6, 2025

As one walks into class at Pascack Hills, the bright blue pouches with the white numbers hanging on the whiteboard are filled with phones, with no number unchecked.  Walk in, put your...

What goes by faster: Mondays or Rotation Days?
What goes by faster: Mondays or Rotation Days?
Iris Jaffin, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 2, 2024

At Pascack Hills, there is a common debate over which schedule day is superior: an all-eight class period Monday or Tuesday-Friday rotation schedule.  On a Monday schedule, each period...

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (Left) and Yankees' Aaron Judge (Right)
East vs. West: The 2024 World Series Preview
Matt Merlino, Sports Editor • October 22, 2024

For fans of the other 28 Major League Baseball franchises, this is the matchup they were dreading. For Fox and MLB itself, they have exactly what they wanted: The best two names in...

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Anthony Blackford, Josh Wright, Dylan Barrett, and Meredith Colla will all be collegiate athletes next fall.
New Fields on the Horizon: PH Athletes Committed to Play College Sports
Matt Merlino, Sports Editor • June 13, 2025

The Pascack Hills Athletic Department is proud to showcase its best athletes as they move on to the next level of athletic achievement. Next year, five top Bronco athletes will continue...

Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
Matthew Merlino, Staff Member • March 20, 2025

March is here! For sports fans, this means yet another trip around the March Madness carousel. Bracket creation and destruction are guaranteed.   Despite not even making...

The boys soccer team celebrates Logan Nassau’s goal against Bergen Charter.
Week in Bronco Sports: 10/14-10/26
Matt Merlino and Brianna Barrett October 27, 2024

Boys Soccer In the last edition, boys soccer was in the midst of their worst stretch of the season: A four-game losing streak that included a BIT 1 loss to North Arlington in overtime....

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A bubble sheet that students typically fill for the pen and paper versions of standardized tests.
Standardized testing: Relevant or a hindrance?
Thomas Samouhos, Managing Editor / School News Editor

Standardized testing has always been a concept that has lasted for generations in the college admissions process. Before the rise of the Common Application and advanced 21st-century...

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