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Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Joseph Blundo and Gini Varghese were selected by the BOE to be their president and vice president.
BOE inaugurates elected members, selects president and vice president
District acknowledges student choral acceptances, Fronte’s last meeting
District acknowledges student choral acceptances, Fronte’s last meeting
From left to right: Director of Curriculum Barry Bachenheimer, Director of Special Services Eva Merk, Principal Timothy Wieland, Punim, Assistant Principal Charleen Schwartzman, and Interim Superintendent Daniel Fishbein
Hills psychologist Brittany Punim wins Educational Services Professional of the Year
Soltman and his daughter hug after being presented Teacher of the Year.
James Soltmann awarded Pascack Hills Teacher of the Year
Students and faculty performing in the winter concert.
Hills band, choir performs at winter concert
Picture taken at recent Cooking for a Cause meeting
New clubs at Hills this year
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Boys varsity football
Eighth grade orientation photo gallery
Boys varsity home game: photo gallery
Boys varsity home game: photo gallery
JV home basketball game against Ramsey: photo gallery
JV home basketball game against Ramsey: photo gallery
Photo Credits: Dream Maywether
No more student sections at Hills sporting events
Opening boys varsity basketball game against Paramus Catholic
Opening boys’ varsity basketball game against Paramus Catholic
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
PC: Anabelle Joukhadarian Snow falls as students go to school after a delayed opening
Should snow days be replaced with virtual school?
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
photo licensed by Creative Commons
Hills community share opinions on in-person and remote learning
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
This year, some AP tests will be taken by students in-person, while others they will take from home.
Hills students voice thoughts on AP testing
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
Some students enjoy virtual school while others want to learn in classrooms again.
Will students miss virtual school?
Just about everyone is waiting, anxiously, for life to return to normal and for this pandemic to end. 
The risk of rushing to a normal lifestyle
How I got here: Nancy Jacobson
How I got here: Nancy Jacobson
History of abortion
History of abortion
NOAA via Reuters Satellite of Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico going towards the coast of Louisiana
How New York and New Orleans differ in the aftermath of hurricanes throughout the years
A video addressing Rand Paul’s violation of new guidelines set by YouTube that was removed on YouTube for violating community guidelines. Screenshotted by Paige Geanopulos
The ban against anti-vaccine misinformation on YouTube
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
College Overview: Michigan State University
College Overview: Michigan State University
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College overview: Syracuse University
I help people in the lab design good experiments, carry them out, and get answers to some of the questions that we have.
How I got here: Alex Dranovsky
Study materials for the SAT, including the Barrons SAT book, which is widely used by students to prepare.
‘Test-optional’ is here to stay
The “5 Steps to a 5” preparation book for the AP Physics 1 exam. Teachers of the course recommend it to students for studying.
Hills prepares to hold AP exams in person, at home
PC: The Wrap
The most anticipated movies of 2022
The most anticipated TV shows of 2022
The most anticipated TV shows of 2022
Is the“All Too Well” short film turning the internet against Jake Gyllenhaal?
Is the“All Too Well” short film turning the internet against Jake Gyllenhaal?
PC: The Ringer
Euphoria’s season two premiere underwhelms, but excitement for the show’s future remains
Betty White’s ‘golden’ legacy
Betty White’s ‘golden’ legacy
A UPS worker in New York City transports packages on Black Friday Nov. 26, 2021. (CNS/Reuters/Carlo Allegri)
The ugly reality of returning gifts
January Horoscope
January Horoscope
Graphic designed by Rebecca Lovett.
The Importance of Time Management
2021 holiday gift guide
2021 holiday gift guide
December Horoscope
December Horoscope
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All in-person co-curricular activities scheduled for Monday are also canceled.

Hills goes fully remote on Jan. 11 after individual tests positive for Covid-19

January 10, 2021
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New BOE members sworn in at reorganization meeting

January 4, 2021
All in-person co-curricular activities are also canceled through Sunday, Dec. 13.

Health officials move Pascack Valley Regional to fully remote instruction until Dec. 14

November 25, 2020
Statistics show that there is a correlation between different ethnicities and how they impacted the election results.

How different ethnic groups impacted the 2020 election

November 18, 2020
171 students in total –– around 20% of the Hills student body -– responded to the survey.

The 2020 presidential election among Hills students

November 2, 2020
A recap of the Aug. 31 Board meeting.

Phil Paspalas, Hills assistant principal and athletic director, to retire in 2021

August 31, 2020
Among other things, the census determines what resources are sent to an area, such as during a natural disaster, and how much money is allocated to an area.

The importance of completing the census

August 29, 2020
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Cowboy and Indian history contributes to broader mascot debate

July 15, 2020
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Police reform, mascot removal underscored at racial equity rally in Woodcliff Lake

June 27, 2020
While many say acknowledging the situation and contacting the students is good, many students have been urging their schools to take further action. 

‘Now is the time for action’: colleges respond to protests

June 11, 2020
Artist Sam Smith and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have been criticized for their social media posts while in quarantine.

Privilege during a pandemic: how cancel culture continues in quarantine

April 16, 2020

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