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Members of the PVRHSD Board of Education at the start of the meeting.
BOE approves new athletic appointments, resignations
Earlier in the meeting, Superintendent Sarah Bilotti discussed the district’s Day of Service, which was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16.
BOE recognizes student achievements
Calderone being sworn in by Usami.
District inaugurates new BOE member, re-elects president and vice president
From left to right: Pascack Hills assistant principals Christine Pollinger and Derek Piccini, Watters, Hills principal Tim Wieland, and district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Barry Bachenheimer.
Marissa Watters named Educational Services Professional of the Year
From left to right: Pascack Hills athletic director Steven Papa, district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Barry Bachenheimer, Hills assistant principal Christine Pollinger, Sandhage, Hills principal Tim Wieland, and Hills assistant principal Derek Piccini.
Lorrie Sandhage named Teacher of the Year
Set up for Project Linus, one of the activities from Day of Service.
District observes first annual Beloved Community Day of Service
There were about 115 competitors in the 1st round of competition.  
Members of DECA qualify to compete at States in Atlantic City
The Pascack Hills Music Department performing together at the end of the Winter Concert.
Hills music department performs at winter concert, Radio City Music Hall
Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally
Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally
Members of the Pascack Hills Model U.N. at the conference.
Model U.N. recognized at Princeton Conference
The Wild Card Round may be over, but the playoff action has just begun.
2023 NFL Playoffs: What you need to know
The team at the first game of the season against Fair Lawn.
Broncos voted North Jersey Football Team of the Week for Week 3
Runge during her first year coaching at Hills.
Coach Runge celebrates 100th win
Brown is eager to work with the team and incorporate all of her ideas into the program.
Lauren Brown approved as new head softball coach
The team huddles together.
Photo gallery: Girls soccer vs. Cliffside Park
Gingerbread houses can be intricately designed, but more often for display than for a dessert.
Gingerbread houses: Are they as good as they seem?
Santa Claus did not originate as a marketing ploy, but rather an ode to a monk named St. Nicholas.
The celebration of Christmas: Secular and sacred
The SAT will be done on the computer after decades of it being a printed test.
SAT to go online: Is it the right decision?
A person receives a vaccine against the monkeypox virus amid an outbreak.
The monkeypox outbreak: Is it time to prepare for another pandemic?
World Economic Forum discussing the ESG data.
Pros and cons of ESG investing
Students, staff comment on Hills going mask-optional
Students, staff comment on Hills going mask-optional
BOE discusses school employee vaccination requirements
BOE discusses school employee vaccination requirements
BOE announces optional masking for district
BOE announces optional masking for district
Another year navigating through the covid pandemic
Another year navigating through the covid pandemic
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
United States House of Representatives official seal.
Speaker of the House Election: Deliberation and delay
Kitchens of the 1970s used to have colorful, retro-themed cabinet panels, while many modern-day kitchens have white paint, marble, or stainless steel.
Is color disappearing from the world?
Football, as called in Europe, dates back 2,000 years when it was said to have been played in ancient China, Greece and Rome.
Why do Americans call soccer, football?
A poster used in German protests to honor Mahsa Amini.
Mahsa Amini’s death: The state of Iran and its online discussion
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legislative Affairs.
The factors of the Respect For Marriage Bill’s formation
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 4
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 4
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 3
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 3
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 1
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 1
October screencap
October screencap
A day as a social media manager ranges from managing marketing campaigns in order to raise popularity to spotlighting a person, product, or service.
Career spotlight: Social media marketing
Some students have a clear preference on what they want to learn, whether it be something purely academic or artistic.
Navigating course selections
Banovic controlling the cameras at News 12.
How I got here: Michael Banovic
A sign outside of the student center on Busch Campus in Piscataway, N.J.
College overview: Rutgers University
How I got here: Dean Maltz
How I got here: Dean Maltz
The 95th Academy Awards show is scheduled for March 12.
2023 Oscar nominations: The biggest snubs and surprises
The Met Museum.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Exhibits of 2023
While the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globes may not leave a mark the way the Academy Awards do, they are often good indicators of what movie fans can expect to see up for Best Picture come Oscar night.
Oscar nomination predictions: Films to look out for
Jenna Ortega (left), who portrays Wednesday Addams and the cast of the 1964 Addams Family series (right).
‘Wednesday’ is an enjoyable, albeit flawed, Addams Family revival
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ official movie logo.
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ shocks viewers
February horoscopes
February horoscopes
January horoscopes
January horoscopes
December horoscopes
December horoscopes
November horoscopes
November horoscopes
Whether classic or newer, see the options for Halloween costumes this year.
2022 Halloween costume ideas
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Aidan Berson

Aidan Berson, Sports Editor

Aidan Berson, a senior at Hills, has been a member of the Trailblazer since his freshman year. Before becoming a Sports Editor, he primarily wrote articles for the section during his junior year. This year, Berson is looking forward to keep writing for the Trailblazer and to edit the Sports section with Shaan Dalal.

Fun fact: Berson can touch his tongue to his nose.

All content by Aidan Berson
Max Zuckerman breaks pole vaulting records

Max Zuckerman breaks pole vaulting records

June 3, 2022
Athlete of the week: Max Zuckerman

Athlete of the week: Max Zuckerman

January 31, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Kelly Buquicchio

Athlete of the Week: Kelly Buquicchio

January 23, 2022
Rachel Schulman and Dasia Jarvis: athletes of the week

Rachel Schulman and Dasia Jarvis: athletes of the week

October 28, 2021
Eli Behar and other members of the Pascack Hills Cross Country Team

Eli Behar: Hills Athlete of the Week

September 23, 2021
Lindsay Fleishman named Pascack Hills first Female Athlete of the Week

Lindsay Fleishman named Pascack Hills’ first Female Athlete of the Week

September 10, 2021
“My next goal is 16 feet. I’m going to try to get this at my meet tomorrow,” Zuckerman said. 

Max Zuckerman breaks county pole vaulting record

May 26, 2021
While his strongest area in track is pole vaulting, Zuckerman participates in many other events in track.

Athlete showcase: Max Zuckerman

April 21, 2021
Hills junior Dylan Reissman golfing. He has traveled to Florida in order to improve his game this school year.

Isolated from friends and family, Dylan Reissman makes a big swing

February 26, 2021
A chalk creation in Woodcliff Lake reminding residents to stay home. During quarantine, families have adjusted to the increased time spent together.

Families adjust to new normal in quarantine

May 21, 2020
I just want a season

‘I just want a season’

March 30, 2020
A set of custom hand sanitizers made by Ms. Pfleging and her mom to prevent spread of the virus. The writing on the bottles include reminders to “wash your hands” and “cowboys fight corona.”

The impact of the coronavirus on Pascack Hills

March 12, 2020
Coronavirus fears, obsession spread among Pascack Hills students

Coronavirus fears, obsession spread among Pascack Hills students

March 5, 2020

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