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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
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
Black people and Black Lives Matter supporters engaged in peaceful protests to fight against systemic racism and lobby for Chauvin to be charged.
Holding Derek Chauvin accountable is only a first step towards racial justice
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
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
photo licensed by Creative Commons
How and Why Colleges are Requiring Covid-19 Vaccinations
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 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
Streaming services continue to cause decline in the movie theater industry
Streaming services continue to cause decline in the movie theater industry
PC: Rolling Stone Magazine
Stephen Sondheim, Broadway’s greatest composer and lyricist, dies at 91
Two of “Squid Game’s” main characters, Cho Sang-woo and Seong Gi-hun. (Picture taken from Netflix)
Squid Game Season Two confirmed by creator
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
Designed by Rily Alexander
November Horoscopes
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
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The Trailblazer
BOE approves two mascot logo designs for school-wide vote

BOE approves two mascot logo designs for school-wide vote

October 11, 2021
Hills students cheer for their fellow students at a pep rally during the 2019-20 school year.

The Pascack Hills Broncos: Mascot and logo update

June 22, 2021
According to guidelines, both football and cheerleading hold the same risk when it comes to exposure to the coronavirus. But according to state regulations for winter sports, cheer teams are deemed non-essential at basketball games.

Cowboys mascot removed, but gender inequity remains at Hills

May 7, 2021
Mondays Board meeting was held in person for a limited audience while also available for members and the community to attend on Zoom.

‘Time to move on’: Gundersen criticizes mayors’ letter to BOE

March 22, 2021
Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo and Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali.

Pascack mayors call for investigation of BOE mascot decisions

March 10, 2021
Last June, the Board of Education voted to remove Pascack Hills Cowboys nickname along with Pascack Valley’s mascot, the Indian.

BOE approves new mascots for Hills and Valley

March 8, 2021
Hills students cheer for their fellow students at a pep rally during the 2019-20 school year.

Broncos wins school-wide vote for Hills’ mascot

February 25, 2021
The choices for Hills mascot are the Broncos, the Trail Blazers, and the Phoenix.

Hills students, staff voice thoughts on mascot options

February 24, 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
As has become the norm, the public Board meeting on Monday night echoed the hybrid nature of classes at Hills, with some participants opting to attend in-person and others virtually.

BOE receives updates on mascot search process, district finances

February 8, 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
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
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