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Members of the PVRHSD Board of Education at the start of the meeting.
BOE approves new athletic appointments, resignations
Earlier in the meeting, Superintendent Sarah Bilotti discussed the district’s Day of Service, which was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16.
BOE recognizes student achievements
Calderone being sworn in by Usami.
District inaugurates new BOE member, re-elects president and vice president
From left to right: Pascack Hills assistant principals Christine Pollinger and Derek Piccini, Watters, Hills principal Tim Wieland, and district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Barry Bachenheimer.
Marissa Watters named Educational Services Professional of the Year
From left to right: Pascack Hills athletic director Steven Papa, district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Barry Bachenheimer, Hills assistant principal Christine Pollinger, Sandhage, Hills principal Tim Wieland, and Hills assistant principal Derek Piccini.
Lorrie Sandhage named Teacher of the Year
Set up for Project Linus, one of the activities from Day of Service.
District observes first annual Beloved Community Day of Service
There were about 115 competitors in the 1st round of competition.  
Members of DECA qualify to compete at States in Atlantic City
The Pascack Hills Music Department performing together at the end of the Winter Concert.
Hills music department performs at winter concert, Radio City Music Hall
Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally
Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally
Members of the Pascack Hills Model U.N. at the conference.
Model U.N. recognized at Princeton Conference
The Wild Card Round may be over, but the playoff action has just begun.
2023 NFL Playoffs: What you need to know
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
Gingerbread houses can be intricately designed, but more often for display than for a dessert.
Gingerbread houses: Are they as good as they seem?
Santa Claus did not originate as a marketing ploy, but rather an ode to a monk named St. Nicholas.
The celebration of Christmas: Secular and sacred
The SAT will be done on the computer after decades of it being a printed test.
SAT to go online: Is it the right decision?
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
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
United States House of Representatives official seal.
Speaker of the House Election: Deliberation and delay
Kitchens of the 1970s used to have colorful, retro-themed cabinet panels, while many modern-day kitchens have white paint, marble, or stainless steel.
Is color disappearing from the world?
Football, as called in Europe, dates back 2,000 years when it was said to have been played in ancient China, Greece and Rome.
Why do Americans call soccer, football?
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
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 4
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 4
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 3
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 3
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 1
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 1
October screencap
October screencap
A day as a social media manager ranges from managing marketing campaigns in order to raise popularity to spotlighting a person, product, or service.
Career spotlight: Social media marketing
Some students have a clear preference on what they want to learn, whether it be something purely academic or artistic.
Navigating course selections
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
The 95th Academy Awards show is scheduled for March 12.
2023 Oscar nominations: The biggest snubs and surprises
The Met Museum.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Exhibits of 2023
While the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globes may not leave a mark the way the Academy Awards do, they are often good indicators of what movie fans can expect to see up for Best Picture come Oscar night.
Oscar nomination predictions: Films to look out for
Jenna Ortega (left), who portrays Wednesday Addams and the cast of the 1964 Addams Family series (right).
‘Wednesday’ is an enjoyable, albeit flawed, Addams Family revival
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ official movie logo.
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ shocks viewers
February horoscopes
February horoscopes
January horoscopes
January horoscopes
December horoscopes
December horoscopes
November horoscopes
November horoscopes
Whether classic or newer, see the options for Halloween costumes this year.
2022 Halloween costume ideas
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

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Riley Solomon

Riley Solomon, Editor-in-Chief

Riley is a senior and is so excited to be in her fourth year on the Trailblazer Staff! Riley has served as both the In-Depth Editor and College Corner editor, and is now thrilled to lead the Trailblazer Team as Co-Editor-In-Chief!

Fun Fact: Riley has memorized every episode of Glee.

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April Athletes of the Week

April 25, 2022
Smith Colleges Paradise Pond

College overview: Smith College

January 25, 2022
Soltman and his daughter hug after being presented Teacher of the Year.

James Soltmann awarded Pascack Hills Teacher of the Year

December 7, 2021
Hills Teacher and Education Services Professional of the Year announced

Hills Teacher and Education Services Professional of the Year announced

December 7, 2021
Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem

Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem

October 30, 2021
Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans

Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans

October 30, 2021
Four candidates run for 2021 BOE election on Nov. 2

Four candidates run for 2021 BOE election on Nov. 2

October 30, 2021

Gabby Petito case sparks national awareness for missing persons cases… why don’t all?

October 15, 2021
Kelly and her classmates cheering on Brazil at the fall pep rally (photo taken by Trailblazer Staff)

First Week of School Photo Gallery

September 3, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021

February 26, 2021
Hills senior Arielle Solomon, right, and Alyssa Alhadeff the last time that they were together.

Arielle and Alyssa: Two best friends holding onto each other forever

February 14, 2021
Hills students at the Bergen GSA Summit last year.

Language evolves with gender-neutral pronouns

January 19, 2021
Pascack Hills Players adapt to pandemic challenges with virtual show

Pascack Hills Players adapt to pandemic challenges with virtual show

December 3, 2020
What colleges are doing to motivate young people to vote is hugely important in determining what this election could look like.

How young people are being motivated to vote in record numbers

October 27, 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
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
Photo credit: The New York Post

The complicated legacy of Kobe Bryant

February 19, 2020
Podcast: Growing Up Overexposed

Podcast: Growing Up Overexposed

April 2, 2019
(PC: Comic Book)

Reflecting on 72 Years With Steven Spielberg

December 20, 2018
PC: Rolling Stone

“The Man. The Music. The Show.”

December 11, 2018
PC: Rachael Lokshin

The Freshest Student At Pascack Hills: Frank Scott V

November 29, 2018
PC: Olivia Rakocy

The Opportunity of a Lifetime for Musical Theatre Lovers

October 18, 2018
PC: Aaron Solomon

Crazy Rich Asians Opening New Doors

September 12, 2018

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