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Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Joseph Blundo and Gini Varghese were selected by the BOE to be their president and vice president.
BOE inaugurates elected members, selects president and vice president
District acknowledges student choral acceptances, Fronte’s last meeting
District acknowledges student choral acceptances, Fronte’s last meeting
From left to right: Director of Curriculum Barry Bachenheimer, Director of Special Services Eva Merk, Principal Timothy Wieland, Punim, Assistant Principal Charleen Schwartzman, and Interim Superintendent Daniel Fishbein
Hills psychologist Brittany Punim wins Educational Services Professional of the Year
Soltman and his daughter hug after being presented Teacher of the Year.
James Soltmann awarded Pascack Hills Teacher of the Year
Students and faculty performing in the winter concert.
Hills band, choir performs at winter concert
Picture taken at recent Cooking for a Cause meeting
New clubs at Hills this year
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Boys varsity football
Eighth grade orientation photo gallery
Boys varsity home game: photo gallery
Boys varsity home game: photo gallery
JV home basketball game against Ramsey: photo gallery.
JV home basketball game against Ramsey: photo gallery.
Photo Credits: Dream Maywether
No more student sections at Hills sporting events
Opening boys varsity basketball game against Paramus Catholic
Opening boys’ varsity basketball game against Paramus Catholic
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
PC: Anabelle Joukhadarian Snow falls as students go to school after a delayed opening
Should snow days be replaced with virtual school?
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
photo licensed by Creative Commons
Hills community share opinions on in-person and remote learning
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
This year, some AP tests will be taken by students in-person, while others they will take from home.
Hills students voice thoughts on AP testing
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
Some students enjoy virtual school while others want to learn in classrooms again.
Will students miss virtual school?
Just about everyone is waiting, anxiously, for life to return to normal and for this pandemic to end. 
The risk of rushing to a normal lifestyle
How I got here: Nancy Jacobson
How I got here: Nancy Jacobson
History of abortion
History of abortion
NOAA via Reuters Satellite of Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico going towards the coast of Louisiana
How New York and New Orleans differ in the aftermath of hurricanes throughout the years
A video addressing Rand Paul’s violation of new guidelines set by YouTube that was removed on YouTube for violating community guidelines. Screenshotted by Paige Geanopulos
The ban against anti-vaccine misinformation on YouTube
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
College Overview: Michigan State University
College Overview: Michigan State University
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College overview: Syracuse University
I help people in the lab design good experiments, carry them out, and get answers to some of the questions that we have.
How I got here: Alex Dranovsky
Study materials for the SAT, including the Barrons SAT book, which is widely used by students to prepare.
‘Test-optional’ is here to stay
The “5 Steps to a 5” preparation book for the AP Physics 1 exam. Teachers of the course recommend it to students for studying.
Hills prepares to hold AP exams in person, at home
PC: The Wrap
The most anticipated movies of 2022
The most anticipated TV shows of 2022
The most anticipated TV shows of 2022
Is the“All Too Well” short film turning the internet against Jake Gyllenhaal?
Is the“All Too Well” short film turning the internet against Jake Gyllenhaal?
PC: The Ringer
Euphoria’s season two premiere underwhelms, but excitement for the show’s future remains
Betty White’s ‘golden’ legacy
Betty White’s ‘golden’ legacy
A UPS worker in New York City transports packages on Black Friday Nov. 26, 2021. (CNS/Reuters/Carlo Allegri)
The ugly reality of returning gifts
January Horoscope
January Horoscope
Graphic designed by Rebecca Lovett.
The Importance of Time Management
2021 holiday gift guide
2021 holiday gift guide
December Horoscope
December Horoscope
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“We believe the benefits of having students all back seeing each other face to face... don’t outweigh the potential risks,” Gundersen explained.

District to keep cohorts separate – with a catch for vaccinated seniors

May 13, 2021
While his strongest area in track is pole vaulting, Zuckerman participates in many other events in track.

Athlete showcase: Max Zuckerman

April 21, 2021
Blue tape marks where spectators can sit socially distant at sporting events.

Paspalas announces guidelines for spring sports spectators

April 6, 2021
Graphic: Hills boys basketball undefeated

Graphic: Hills boys’ basketball undefeated

March 9, 2021
Graphic: Emma McNierney scores 1,000th point in girls basketball

Graphic: Emma McNierney scores 1,000th point in girls’ basketball

March 3, 2021
Graphic: Hills boys basketball off to 10-0 start

Graphic: Hills boys’ basketball off to 10-0 start

February 26, 2021
Last June, the Board of Education voted to remove Pascack Hills Cowboys nickname along with Pascack Valley’s mascot, the Indian.

Mascot search committee reveals final three choices for Hills’ mascot

February 22, 2021
The lack of moniker that both the Washington Football Team and Pascack Hills currently share does not equate to a lack of identity.

The Washington Football Team, and what it means to change a mascot

February 3, 2021
Snow falls in Montvale during a major winter storm that impacted the area.

Winter storm hits N.J. with up to two feet of snow

February 1, 2021
Aria Chalileh, pictured here checking out a customer, is a Hills senior who works part-time as a cashier at Wegmans.

Pandemic alters work life for Hills students with part-time jobs

January 10, 2021
The Pascack Hills athletic fields from above. Paspalas oversaw their renovation as Athletic Director.

Phil Paspalas, Hills assistant principal and athletic director, to retire in 2021

August 31, 2020
A protester holds a sign at the racial equity rally in Woodcliff Lake.

Media: Racial equity march held in Woodcliff Lake on Saturday

June 27, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Pascack Hills and every school in New Jersey were closed from March 13 through the end of the 2019-20 school year.

What New Jersey’s school reopening guidelines may mean for Hills

June 26, 2020
Protests against the removal of the Cowboy as Pascack Hills mascot.

Media: Community members protest against removal of Cowboy as Hills’ mascot

June 23, 2020
Pascack Hills athletic field, with Cowboys lettered on the right. The Board voted to remove the nickname along with Valleys mascot, the Indian.

Board of Education votes to remove Cowboy and Indian mascots at Hills and Valley

June 22, 2020
On Monday, Hills students and faculty protested in support of the Black Lives Matter movement by writing slogans and the names of police brutality victims throughout Hills parking lot and near its entrance. The protest was planned by the Hills-Valley equity team.

The injustice within the justice system

June 13, 2020
Students write the names of African Americans killed by police brutality in parking lot spaces on Hills campus. The protest was planned by members of the Hills-Valley equity team.

In photos: Students and faculty write names of police brutality victims in Hills parking lot

June 8, 2020
Students write the names of Black Americans killed by police brutality in parking lot spaces on Hills campus. The protest was planned by members of the Hills-Valley equity team.

Hills community plans and partakes in Black Lives Matter protests

June 8, 2020

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