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The BOE at the start of the meeting at Pascack Valley High School.
BOE discusses school recognitions, academic events, district governance updates
The BOE at the start of the meeting in the Valley Media Center.
BOE discusses finance planning, staff position changes, district resignation
Dr. Sarah Bilotti has served as the Pascack Valley Regional High School District superintendent since 2022.
Superintendent to leave district for new job
A screenshot of Beutel conversing with the officer in the original dashcam video.
Hills Hotshot: Michael Beutel goes viral
The BOE at the start of the meeting in the Valley Media Center.
BOE discusses student accomplishments, finances, Pascack Theatre production
Jamie Brown’s Senior Portrait.
Senior Spotlight: Jamie Brown
The six staff members retiring this year.
Six Staff Members Retire from Hills
Inductees smiling with their certificates.
Hills Inducts 14 Students to its First National Art Honor Society
Students buying and selling cultural foods.
Pascack Hills Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Third Annual Event
Jared Friend, Natalie Krass, Elizabeth Kerdman, Liliana Ataalla, and Zack Slater at the Senior Fashion Show.
Photo gallery: Senior Fashion Show 2025
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
Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
Unpredictable: March Madness 2025 Preview
The boys soccer team celebrates Logan Nassau’s goal against Bergen Charter.
Week in Bronco Sports: 10/14-10/26
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (Left) and Yankees' Aaron Judge (Right)
East vs. West: The 2024 World Series Preview
Senior Abbey Roche kicks a goal kick in a girls' soccer game.
Week in Bronco Sports: 9/30-10/12
Phone Holders: Positive and Negative Effects on Pascack Hills
Phone Holders: Positive and Negative Effects on Pascack Hills
What goes by faster: Mondays or Rotation Days?
What goes by faster: Mondays or Rotation Days?
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (Left) and Yankees' Aaron Judge (Right)
East vs. West: The 2024 World Series Preview
Pre-Professionalism vs. Passion in High School
Pre-Professionalism vs. Passion in High School
Jo Koy faces backlash for ‘Barbie’ joke during his Golden Globes monologue
Jo Koy faces backlash for ‘Barbie’ joke during his Golden Globes monologue
About The Digital Wallet
About The Digital Wallet
What has DOGE accomplished?
What has DOGE accomplished?
Rachel Zegler portrays Snow White in the 2025 revamp of the 1937 classic. 
Movie review: Disney’s ‘Snow White’
Ethan Crumbley stands up inside the courtroom, convicted as he is surrounded by law enforcement.
Mother of Michigan school shooter faces aftermath of son’s harrowing attack
How Do the Wealthy Invest?
How Do the Wealthy Invest?
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Bronco's Breakdown, Episode 4
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 4
Bronco's Breakdown, Episode 3
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 3
Bronco's Breakdown, Episode 1
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 1
October screencap
October screencap
How to earn a five on AP exams
How to earn a five on AP exams
Are Recommendation Letters Going To Make Or Break Your College Application?
Are Recommendation Letters Going To Make Or Break Your College Application?
Princeton University’s Graduate College, Princeton, NJ.
Last-minute tips for seniors during application season
A bubble sheet that students typically fill for the pen and paper versions of standardized tests.
Standardized testing: Relevant or a hindrance?
College dorm room essentials
College dorm room essentials
Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" album cover featured on Spotify and more music streaming services.
Album Review: Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem”
Rachel Zegler portrays Snow White in the 2025 revamp of the 1937 classic. 
Movie review: Disney’s ‘Snow White’
Kendrick Lamar during his Super Bowl Halftime performance.
Symbolism in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
The History of Prom
The History of Prom
Short n' Sweet album cover.
Sabrina Carpenter’s outfits at the Short n’ Sweet tour
June Horoscopes
June Horoscopes
2025 Most Popular Beauty Products
2025 Most Popular Beauty Products
May horoscopes
May horoscopes
How to earn a five on AP exams
How to earn a five on AP exams
Popular 2025 Spring Break Destinations
Popular 2025 Spring Break Destinations
What has DOGE accomplished?
What has DOGE accomplished?
What is happening with Ukraine?
What is happening with Ukraine?
Beyond the Ballot: The Inauguration
Beyond the Ballot: The Inauguration
Beyond the Ballot: New Administration Picks
Beyond the Ballot: New Administration Picks
Beyond the Ballot: Election Results
Beyond the Ballot: Election Results
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Melanie Meisner

Melanie Meisner, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Senior Melanie was the Life and Style editor last year but upgraded to Arts and Entertainment her fourth year. Melanie loves to help The Trailblazer and is a very proactive journalism student, always offering a helping hand. She’s excited for her final year and working on new articles.

All content by Melanie Meisner
Podcast: Thank U, Next with Eric Traub, Sophie Mazzei, and Melanie Meisner

Podcast: Thank U, Next with Eric Traub, Sophie Mazzei, and Melanie Meisner

December 6, 2018
PC: Melanie Meisner

New to Netflix: December Edition

November 29, 2018
Photo by Slate

Bohemian Rhapsody: The Astonishing Resurrection of Freddie Mercury

November 13, 2018
Hills’ Top 5 Spook-Worthy Movies

Hills’ Top 5 Spook-Worthy Movies

October 30, 2018
PC: ALSinfo

Remembering Mrs. Myhre

October 9, 2018
The Limit of Mean Girls References PHHS Can Make Does Not Exist

The Limit of Mean Girls References PHHS Can Make Does Not Exist

October 2, 2018
Four Songs for the Fall Season

Four Songs for the Fall Season

September 17, 2018
Inside The Not-So-Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Inside The Not-So-Late Show with Stephen Colbert

September 4, 2018
Take a Chance On “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”

Take a Chance On “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”

August 3, 2018
Photo by author

Music Breakdown of 7/15

July 15, 2018
PC: Melanie Meisner

Expect the Unexpected: Big Brother Season 20 Premiere

June 30, 2018
Co-Social Media manager Melanie Meisner and Co-Editor-In-Chief Liv Lein at freshmen orientation. Photo by Melanie Meisner.

Behind the Bylines: The Trailblazer’s Editorial Staff 2017-18

April 12, 2018
“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” is no grenade.

“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” is no grenade.

April 11, 2018
Derby: Round 3

Derby: Round 3

February 27, 2018
The Last Jedi Movie Review

The Last Jedi Movie Review

December 18, 2017
A Week With No Phone

A Week With No Phone

December 13, 2017
Photo by Melanie Meisner.

The Confusing Return of “Riverdale”

October 16, 2017
Class of 2020 poses at the pep rally

Hills Pride, All the Time

September 15, 2017
Juniors Sophie Mazzei and Skylar Backman pictured with a cup of coffee

Pascack Hills’ Need for Caffeine

September 15, 2017
Photo by Forbes

ObamaCare: How the Repealment of the Affordable Care Act Will Affect New Jersey Citizens

April 4, 2017
Wegmans application card. Photo by Melanie Meisner.

Wegmans Coming to Montvale

March 29, 2017
Photo by @Newsies on Twitter

“Newsies” Strike Again: A Review of its Resurgence

February 28, 2017
Photo Source: Melanie Meisner

Behind the 24 Personalities of “Split”

February 5, 2017
Photo Credit: Melanie Meisner

Decking the Halls 39 Days Early, or Just on Time?

November 16, 2016
A New Dawning: Introducing the Class of 2016

A New Dawning: Introducing the Class of 2016

May 9, 2016