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A visualization of turnout among eligible Hills students and staff.

Broncos wins school-wide vote for Hills’ mascot

February 25, 2021
How did Hills students describe Broncos_

Hills students, staff voice thoughts on mascot options

February 24, 2021
Monday night's Board of Education meeting, which was attended both in-person and virtually by Board members.

Mascot search committee reveals final three choices for Hills’ mascot

February 22, 2021
The Trailblazer editorial staff for the 2020-21 school year. By row from left to right: Briana Keenan, Vani Apanosian (advisor), Simmie Brisman, Kate Zydor; Jared Mitovich, Riley Solomon, Maeve Rossig, Christina Kim; Daniel Albert, Justine Marinkovic, Mackenzie Blowers, Lauren Eusebio; Izzy Frangiosa, Claudia Kim, Jacob Charnow, and Siera Boffa.

Trailblazer wins 12 awards in statewide school publication contest

February 19, 2021
As has become the norm, the public Board meeting on Monday night echoed the

BOE receives updates on mascot search process, district finances

February 8, 2021
Superintendent Erik Gundersen clarified on Wednesday that Cowboys cannot be considered for Hills' mascot.

Gundersen says Cowboys ‘not a viable option’ for Hills’ mascot

January 20, 2021
Student representatives from the Hills and Valley mascot committees spoke to the Board about their committee's progress. This reignited a debate over the removal of the Cowboy mascot by the Board in June.

BOE discusses keeping Cowboys as an option for Hills’ mascot

January 18, 2021
To support Jack and organizations recommended by #JackStrong, Student Government is planning a school-wide Hills Kahoot game on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Student Government to host Hills trivia game in support of #JackStrong

January 14, 2021
All in-person co-curricular activities scheduled for Monday are canceled.

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

January 10, 2021
Four new Board members being sworn in by secretary Yas Usami. Clockwise from top left: Kristin Martin of Hillsdale, Kelly Blundy of Woodcliff Lake, Gini Varghese of Hillsdale, and Michael Weaver of Montvale.

New BOE members sworn in at reorganization meeting

January 4, 2021
While Board members were able to attend tonight's meeting in person, six out of eight attended virtually from home.

BOE discusses 8th period, honors students and departing members at final 2020 meeting

December 14, 2020
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
Less than an hour before class, an individual at Hills reported a positive Covid-19 test to the district.

Pascack Hills reports positive Covid-19 test

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
Meet the Board candidate: Michael Weaver

Meet the Board candidate: Michael Weaver

October 27, 2020
Graduation rates according to a slide presented by Assistant Superintendent Barry Bachenheimer.

District reveals ‘student-led’ plan to select new mascots for Hills and Valley

October 26, 2020
The announcement comes after another individual at Hills reported a positive test last Monday before school, forcing the school to close for two days.

Hills Covid case updates: Fully remote instruction to continue through Nov. 5

October 25, 2020
Less than an hour before class, an individual at Hills reported a positive Covid-19 test to the district.

Hills Covid case updates: School to reopen tomorrow, Oct. 21

October 19, 2020
There are differences between the candidates: their qualifications, their values, their priorities, and their philosophies on the role of the Board.

Who they are and where they stand: The Pascack Valley Regional Board candidates

October 9, 2020
Meet the Board candidate: Kelly Blundy

Meet the Board candidate: Kelly Blundy

October 16, 2020
Meet the Board candidate: David Steinberg

Meet the Board candidate: David Steinberg

October 15, 2020
The Board of Education along with Superintendent Erik Gundersen and student representatives Aria Chalileh and Connor Flinn.

Board of Education presents communication plan at meeting

October 12, 2020
Meet the Board candidate: Pat Luisi

Meet the Board candidate: Pat Luisi

October 9, 2020
Meet the Board candidate: Kristin Martin

Meet the Board candidate: Kristin Martin

October 9, 2020
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