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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
Outside of working, Bilotti enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and tending to her indoor plants.
Meet the district’s new superintendent, Sarah Bilotti
From left to right: Pollinger, Wieland, and Piccini; Hills principal (center) and incoming assistant principals.
Piccini to join Wieland and Pollinger ‘as a team’
Shields (right) and a student on “dress like a teacher day.”
Martin Shields to retire at the end of 2021-22 school year
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
One of the boxes Gudin made through her project.
Rising Hills senior starts ‘Project Shoebox’
A group photo of Hills musicians with the middle schoolers.
Tri-M Music Honor Society collaborates with middle schoolers for project showcase
Hills students bring “The Little Mermaid Jr.” to the Fieldstone Middle School stage
Hills students bring “The Little Mermaid Jr.” to the Fieldstone Middle School stage
Students waiting for the ceremony to begin.
History Club holds Memorial Day Ceremony at Hills
The juniors (in the pink uniforms) and seniors (in the black uniforms) competing against each other in Powder Puff.
Powder Puff Photo Gallery
The 2022 Pascack Hills Myrtle Beach Team with coaches Michael Curatola (left), Tara Delmour (right side, on the left), and Erin Curatola (farthest right).
Broncos softball coach announces resignation
A photo from Twitter used to announce Giordanos commitment.
Rising Hills junior commits to college for baseball
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
Max Zuckerman breaks pole vaulting records
Max Zuckerman breaks pole vaulting records
Dasia Jarvis wins Female Athlete of the Year
Dasia Jarvis wins Female Athlete of the Year
World Economic Forum discussing the ESG data.
Pros and cons of ESG investing
The deadly shooting in Uvalde is not the only mass killing that has occurred within schools.
Uvalde school shooting: The need for gun reform
Depp (left) and his ex-wife Amber Heard in the courtroom during the trial.
Johnny Depp: A legacy reduced to a lawsuit?
Screenshot by Anabelle Joukhadarian TikTok notifies its users of the ability to upload 10-minute videos
Are 10-minute TikToks worth it?
[Sean Gallup: Getty Images] [Ukrainian soldiers prepare for Russian invasion]
2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Is It Justified?
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
When someone dials 988, a certified counselor at a call center will navigate them through the crisis.
988, the new digits of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Norma McCorvey (left) and her lawyer in front of the Supreme Court steps.
Roe v. Wade: Its history and overturn
Image of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Robb Elementary School shooting: The aftermath
Businessman Elon Musk bought Twitter in April.
Elon Musk bought all shares of Twitter for $44 billion
Plastic bag ban takes effect across New Jersey
Plastic bag ban takes effect across New Jersey
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Patrick Rotella, Chief of Police of the Upper Saddle River Police Department.
Career Day Photo Gallery
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Senior trunk-or-treat event
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
Kreindel at the University of Michigan.
How I got here: Alexandra Kreindel
A photo of M.S.U.’s hawk statue on campus.
College overview: Montclair State University
The reality of college loans
The reality of college loans
Swift joined the band on stage on July 21 to perform a mash-up of her hit single, “Love Story,” and HAIM’s 2020 hit song, “Gasoline.”
Is Taylor Swift’s performance with HAIM in London the start of a new project?
It’s been over six years since Beyoncés last album, but with “Renaissance” on the horizon, it’s time to break down her current discography.
Beyoncé albums ranked
A photo of Taylor John Smith and Daisy Edgar-Jones from the film.
Movie review: ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
Hills students bring “The Little Mermaid Jr.” to the Fieldstone Middle School stage
Hills students bring “The Little Mermaid Jr.” to the Fieldstone Middle School stage
In the past year, Gray released multiple singles such as “Jigsaw,” “Telepath,” “People Watching,” and “Astronomy,” which will all be featured on the upcoming album. 
‘Yours:’ Conan Gray’s New Single
‘Little Miss’ internet sensation
‘Little Miss’ internet sensation
Ice cream recipes for the summer have been trending on Tik Tok
Tik Tok ice cream recipes for the summer
Each skin care technique has positive and negative aspects that can impact ones skin.
The effects of Tik Tok skin care trends
May Horoscope
May Horoscope
Screenshot by Anabelle Joukhadarian TikTok notifies its users of the ability to upload 10-minute videos
Are 10-minute TikToks worth it?
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Kaitlyn Verde

Kaitlyn Verde, School News Editor

Hills junior Kaitlyn Verde is eager to be a part of the Trailblazer for another year. She joined the publication her freshman year as a staff writer and edited for the Arts & Entertainment section her sophomore year. This year, Verde is looking forward to being the School News Editor alongside assistant editor Olivia Ge and to continue covering breaking news stories among the Hills community.

Fun fact: Verde owns over 800 books and enjoys being a library volunteer in her free time.

All content by Kaitlyn Verde
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
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
Students waiting for the ceremony to begin.

History Club holds Memorial Day Ceremony at Hills

May 27, 2022
The juniors (in the pink uniforms) and seniors (in the black uniforms) competing against each other in Powder Puff.

Powder Puff Photo Gallery

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
From left to right: Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, and Aryan Simhadri. They will portray Annabeth Chase, Percy Jackson, and Grover Underwood in the series, respectively.

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” completes main trio

May 8, 2022
Co-host Blake Lively.

2022 Met Gala: The best of fashion – or not

May 3, 2022
Return to “The Hunger Games” with 2023 movie prequel

Return to “The Hunger Games” with 2023 movie prequel

May 2, 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
Patrick Rotella, Chief of Police of the Upper Saddle River Police Department.

Career Day Photo Gallery

March 28, 2022
People’s Choice Award categories & nominees

People’s Choice Award categories & nominees

November 3, 2021
PC: forbes.com

2021 Met Gala generates wide array of responses

September 17, 2021
Left to right: Hills students Kaitlyn Verde, Gururoop Kaur, and Lily Plechner.

Simple ways to de-stress at the end of the school year

May 26, 2021
Having the right lighting for your bedroom is very important.

Trending room decor of 2021

April 29, 2021
There are thousands of new and surprising treats that have been flavored to match the fall season.

The tricks and trends of fall 2020

November 2, 2020

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