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Molinelli (left) and Stankus (right).
BOE election 2022: The breakdown
Bilotti acknowledging the staff achievements.
Staff achievements, state testing acknowledged by BOE
This year’s BOE and district goals were also approved at the meeting.
BOE approves staff to retire, listens to district goals
An overview of the track from the main gate entrance.
Track installed for use at Hills
Towards the end of the meeting, members approved policies for the upcoming school year.
District approves policies for upcoming school year
Members of the Pascack Hills Model U.N. at the conference.
Model U.N. recognized at Princeton Conference
Members of the History Club with the veterans.
Photo gallery: Veterans Day panel at Hills
Gaeta (left) and Sachs-Serfess (right) with Hills students that participated in the walk this year.
Hills club participates in ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’
Members of the band pose for a photo after the competition with their awards.
First competition results in win for the Marching Broncos
From left to right, junior Brendan Swiderski on snare, senior Sabrina Moe on quints, and senior Ari Sharon on snare.
Marching Broncos performs at away football game for the first time
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
The team at the U.S. Open.
Hills tennis team attends the U.S. Open
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
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?
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
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
The Queen’s reign ended on Thursday after she passed away in her sleep while staying at Balmoral castle in Scotland.
The life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
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
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 3
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 3
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 1
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 1
October screencap
October screencap
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
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
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
Chadwick Boseman speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is a poignant tribute to a beloved actor
Starting on Nov. 4, new shows and movies will be coming out for the month.
Screencap: Upcoming movies and shows in November
The film centers on a man named Jabari, voiced by Cudi.
‘Entergalactic’: A film like no other
October screencap
October screencap
“Rebecca” cover.
Book of the month: ‘Rebecca’
December horoscopes
December horoscopes
November horoscopes
November horoscopes
Whether classic or newer, see the options for Halloween costumes this year.
2022 Halloween costume ideas
The truth is, pumpkin spice does not contain pumpkin. It is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, and got its name because it is traditionally used to flavor pumpkin recipes. 
The history of pumpkin spice
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
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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
Members of the History Club with the veterans.

Photo gallery: Veterans Day panel at Hills

November 11, 2022
Gaeta (left) and Sachs-Serfess (right) with Hills students that participated in the walk this year.

Hills club participates in ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’

November 3, 2022
Runge during her first year coaching at Hills.

Coach Runge celebrates 100th win

October 3, 2022
The juniors and freshmen at tip-off for speedball.

Photo gallery: Fall Pep Rally

September 20, 2022
The team at the U.S. Open.

Hills tennis team attends the U.S. Open

August 31, 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
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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