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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
Wieland announces Teacher, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Wieland announces Teacher, Educational Services Professional 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
Briana Keenan

Briana Keenan, Editor-in-Chief

Briana Keenan is a senior at Hills. She joined the Trailblazer her freshman year as a staff writer and edited for the In-Depth and School News sections her sophomore and junior years, respectively. This year, Keenan is looking forward to being the publication's Editor-in-Chief and continuing to write, edit, and manage stories for the Hills community.

Fun fact: Over the summer, Keenan went to the School of the New York Times for two weeks.

All content by Briana Keenan
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

January 23, 2023
Some students have a clear preference on what they want to learn, whether it be something purely academic or artistic.

Navigating course selections

January 20, 2023
Calderone being sworn in by Usami.

District inaugurates new BOE member, re-elects president and vice president

January 4, 2023
Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally

Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally

December 15, 2022
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

December 13, 2022
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

December 13, 2022
Wieland announces Teacher, Educational Services Professional of the Year

Wieland announces Teacher, Educational Services Professional of the Year

December 13, 2022
At the beginning of the meeting, BOE members listened to different reports. BOE representative Olivia Ge and superintendent Sarah Bilotti gave their monthly reports, and committee reports were given for Finance, Facilities, and Health and Wellness. 

BOE recognizes Advanced Placement, National Merit Scholars

December 12, 2022
Molinelli (left) and Stankus (right).

BOE election 2022: The breakdown

November 9, 2022
Starting on Nov. 4, new shows and movies will be coming out for the month.

Screencap: Upcoming movies and shows in November

November 2, 2022
The film centers on a man named Jabari, voiced by Cudi.

‘Entergalactic’: A film like no other

October 25, 2022
Bilotti acknowledging the staff achievements.

Staff achievements, state testing acknowledged by BOE

October 17, 2022
A survey was sent to Pascack Hills students about their thoughts on these hairstyles, and some of their responses are embedded within the article.

New hair trends

October 6, 2022
This year’s BOE and district goals were also approved at the meeting.

BOE approves staff to retire, listens to district goals

September 19, 2022
An overview of the track from the main gate entrance.

Track installed for use at Hills

September 9, 2022
Towards the end of the meeting, members approved policies for the upcoming school year.

District approves policies for upcoming school year

August 29, 2022
The floor and mats against the wall in the main gym are fully replaced; however, the mascot name on the scoreboard still needs to be changed.

Hills gyms renovated for logo change

August 28, 2022
Topics that were suggested for this year’s goals include graduation/strategic planning, wellness, professional development, BOE member event attendance, and participation in New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) events.

BOE discusses goals, ethics at annual retreat

August 15, 2022
Walsh with the girls lacrosse team (top), Stewart (bottom left), and Bucco with some members of the boys lacrosse team (right).

NJ.com recognizes Hills lacrosse player, coaches in postseason honors

June 29, 2022
One of the boxes Gudin made through her project.

Rising Hills senior starts ‘Project Shoebox’

June 23, 2022
Outside of working, Bilotti enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and tending to her indoor plants.

Meet the district’s new superintendent, Sarah Bilotti

June 15, 2022
From left to right: Pollinger, Wieland, and Piccini; Hills principal (center) and incoming assistant principals.

Piccini to join Wieland and Pollinger ‘as a team’

June 14, 2022
From left to right: BOE secretary Yas Usami, BOE president Joseph Blundo, and interim superintendent Daniel Fishbein.

Derek Piccini approved as another new Hills assistant principal

June 6, 2022
Each skin care technique has positive and negative aspects that can impact ones skin.

The effects of Tik Tok skin care trends

June 2, 2022
Students waiting for the ceremony to begin.

History Club holds Memorial Day Ceremony at Hills

May 27, 2022
A sign outside of the student center on Busch Campus in Piscataway, N.J.

College overview: Rutgers University

May 25, 2022
BOE vice president Gini Varghese (left) with some students from Hills and Valley. Junior Trayee Jha (second from right) was recognized for receiving an award in social studies.

BOE recognizes student accomplishments

May 23, 2022
Contributed by Charleen Schwartzman

‘The classroom has been calling me to come home’: Schwartzman explains resignation

May 13, 2022
Some of the 2022-23 staff pictured with advisor Vani Apanosian. Top row (from left to right): Briana Keenan, Paige Geanopulos, Vani Apanosian, Kaitlyn Verde, Anabelle Joukhadarian, and Sam Goldstein. Bottom row (from left to right): Rily Alexander, Sabrina Moe, Bethany Chen, Olivia Ge, Julia Bang, and Ethan Kaufman.

Trailblazer announces 2022-23 editorial staff

May 12, 2022
Assistant principal Charleen Schwartzman, also known among the community as CSchwa.

Charleen Schwartzman to resign as assistant principal

May 9, 2022
Plastic bag ban takes effect across New Jersey

Plastic bag ban takes effect across New Jersey

May 6, 2022
Observing Autism Acceptance Month

Observing Autism Acceptance Month

April 27, 2022
Some of the members of the boys track team.

BOE acknowledges sports achievements of students, coaches

April 25, 2022
Sarah Bilotti appointed as permanent superintendent for the district

Sarah Bilotti appointed as permanent superintendent for the district

March 28, 2022
‘I wanted to write and tell my own stories’: Hills alumna dedicates first novel to her former teachers

‘I wanted to write and tell my own stories’: Hills alumna dedicates first novel to her former teachers

March 21, 2022
Students, staff comment on Hills going mask-optional

Students, staff comment on Hills going mask-optional

March 7, 2022
There were about 115 competitors in the 1st round of competition.  

Ten DECA members at Hills move on to national competition

March 4, 2022
BOE discusses school employee vaccination requirements

BOE discusses school employee vaccination requirements

February 28, 2022
A photo of M.S.U.’s hawk statue on campus.

College overview: Montclair State University

February 25, 2022
Hills juniors and Interact members Grace Zak, Hana Sehnawi, and Karya Acar selling donuts.

Interact and Gay-Straight Alliance holds Valentine’s Day Sales at Hills

February 14, 2022
BOE announces optional masking for district

BOE announces optional masking for district

February 7, 2022
A few of the Lunar New Year posters made by the Asian Culture Club at Hills.

Asian Culture Club celebrates Lunar New Year at Hills

February 5, 2022
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies

Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies

January 17, 2022
Betty White’s ‘golden’ legacy

Betty White’s ‘golden’ legacy

January 7, 2022
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