Schools Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Pascack Pi-oneers fifth Valentine’s food drive

February 17, 2025 Pascack Press

MONTVALE—The Pascack Pi-oneers, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District’s award-winning robotics team, are once again demonstrating their commitment to community service with their Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Food Drive. […]

Rendering of the overhauled George G. White Middle School, via Hillsdale Public Schools website.

Tariffs’ hit eyed in middle school overhaul, nearing bids

February 16, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Bids for asbestos removal, demolition, and the foundation for a six-classroom addition at George White Middle School are set to go out soon, with all work expected to be completed […]

The Washington Elementary School community—and then some—gathered in a raucous and heartfelt show of support on Friday, Feb. 7, to celebrate the resilience and courage of 9-year-old Shane McCooe, affectionately known as “Shane the Brave.” John Snyder photo.

Cheers, chants, and a red carpet: ‘Shane the Brave,’ 9, honored at end-of-treatment clap out

February 7, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Washington Elementary School community—and then some—gathered in a raucous and heartfelt show of support on Friday, Feb. 7, to celebrate the resilience and courage of 9-year-old Shane […]

St. Joseph Regional H.S. Green Knights hockey team take their due as Bergen County hockey champs, Jan. 22 in Wayne. Detail of photo by Paul R. Sullivan.

Green Knights strike gold

January 26, 2025 Paul Sullivan

Wednesday, Jan. 22, Ice Vault Arena, Wayne—This game was a decade in the making. The (#3 seed) St. Joseph Regional High School Green Knights upset the (#1 seed) Don Bosco […]

The Borough of Hillsdale has always prized education. Here, at the intersection of Hillsdale and Magnolia avenues, a scene offering a glimpse into the town’s rich history.

Hillsdale’s Grammar School, 1889

January 26, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

HILLSDALE—A cold day in Hillsdale set the stage for this historic featured photograph, captured at the intersection of Hillsdale Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. The scene offers a glimpse into the […]

District shares next steps on overhauling George White school

January 19, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—The Hillsdale Board of Education shared significant updates on the progress of the George G. White Middle School renovation project in a Jan. 14 letter to district families, highlighting achievements […]

Bergen County’s new superintendent of schools, Patrick Fletcher, speaks at the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley meeting on Jan. 9 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.

Bergen County Superintendent of Schools on Civics, School Funding

January 16, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Nearly three dozen parents, grandparents, educators, and past and current officials from the Pascack and Northern Valley areas gathered at the Westwood Community Center on Jan. 9 to hear from […]

Front to back, left to right: Jordan Pieszchata, Liv Carpenter, Emilia Rettew, Alexa Ganz (exec), Jacqueline Sohl, Cali Dembowski, Izzy Witkowski, Dana Miller, Alexandra Siller, Ethan Platt, Eric Welter, Jesse Merker, Brian Slasinski, Parker Bellaff, Brianna Deutsch, Isabella Manessis (president), Margo Perlman (exec), Ethan Rettew, Patrick Sullivan, Nick Desantis-Amin, Ryan Austein, Sean Roberts, Kyle Diaz, Gabe Guzman, Ciara Leen, Alison Garcia, Ella Gokhale, Kristina Wegner, Charlotte Moy (exec), Jeslyn Abraham (exec), Avery Mendez, Ava Manessis, Christina Ely, Alex Gaskin, Kate Barrett, Anna DeBlock, Daniella Petrillo, and Maya Newell. Michela Piccoline photo.

Toys swept full circle

January 11, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

HILLSDALE—This holiday season, the Pascack Valley High School (PVHS) Environmental Club gave used toys a vital new purpose through its annual partnership with Second Chance Toys, a nonprofit organization dedicated […]

Save the dates: School boards reorganizing for 2025

December 30, 2024 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Seven Pascack Valley school boards, including the two-town Westwood Regional School Board, are set to hold reorganization meetings in early January. These meetings will shuffle or add members, elect […]

IHA’s AnnaMarieVaughn: “Our students embrace IHA’s commitment to service. We are so proud of all that our students have accomplished as they continue to use their amazing gifts in service to others.” Courtesy photo.

IHA students answer the call: Campus ministry program centers on service

December 30, 2024 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Forming students as young women who embody the Gospel is at the center of Immaculate Heart Academy’s mission. During their four years, students are continuously invited to dive […]