Schools Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

February 26, 2026

TOP FUNDRAISERS: Flanked by Westwood Regional Middle School physical education teachers Anthony Orsini and Elyssa Wottring are the school’s top student fundraisers for the American Heart Challenge, culminating in activities Feb. 18. Left to right are Ryleigh Fitzpatrick (6th grade), Maeve Fitzpatrick (7th grade), Nicholas “Nick” DeTore (8th grade), and Caroline Fennell (8th grade). The event raised at least $6,600 for the American Heart Association. John Snyder photo.

‘The Heart Matters’ — Middle school students deliver for American Heart Association

February 22, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Students at Westwood Regional Middle School spent the day, Feb. 18, moving through heart-health activities, including learning hands-only CPR, as part of the school’s American Heart Challenge, a fundraising and […]

A new look for old George G. White Middle School

In search of lost time on middle school renovation

February 15, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE — Cold weather, frozen pipes, and an aging heating system are complicating progress on the multimillion-dollar renovation of century-old George G. White Middle School, as the district works to regain […]

Rachel Fishman, whose grandmother survived the Holocaust, presents her family's story at Westwood Regional Middle School on Jan. 21. WWRSD photo.

Holocaust remembrance at Westwood Regional focuses on history, human rights

February 8, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Westwood Regional School District hosted a series of educational events in January at Westwood Regional Middle School and Westwood […]

Updated: PVRHSD to end Region II partnership, close Park Academy therapeutic program

February 6, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE —MONTVALE — The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education on Feb. 2 voted to withdraw from Region II, a shared-services special education consortium, and approved the […]

So sweet! Pascack Pi-oneers robotics team hosts 6th Annual Valentine’s Day Food Drive

February 5, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—The Pascack Pi-oneers, FIRST Robotics Team 1676, is hosting its 6th annual Valentine’s Day Food Drive from Thursday, Feb. 5, through Thursday, Feb. 19, inviting residents to “be a […]

Joan Bohan and Michael Schulman performed the incredible task of saving a young student’s life

After on-court rescue, Northvale to honor nurse, coach

February 3, 2026 Northern Valley Press

NORTHVALE — The Borough of Northvale Mayor and Council is expected to recognize Northvale Public School staff members Joan Bohan and Michael Schulman for life-saving actions during its Wednesday, Feb. […]

A bouquet of red roses blooms as Emerson resident Francesca Ianora, a beloved former schoolteacher in the borough, celebrates her 105th birthday — honored by the mayor and council at their Jan. 20 meeting. Mayor Danielle DiPaola, a former student of Ianora’s, calls her “one of our most treasured residents.” (Danielle DiPaola photo.)

‘A lifetime of blessings’ — Emerson celebrates dear friend, borough booster, teacher Francesca Ianora, 105

February 1, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Cake, roses, and a roomful of admiration marked the Borough Council’s Jan. 20 meeting as officials celebrated longtime resident Francesca Ianora on her 105th birthday. Mayor Danielle DiPaola — once […]

From left, Jake Wawra, Ethan Lekaj, Kayla Klas and Anna Stern, seniors with Pascack Valley High School Theatre, who placed at the Speech & Theatre Association of New Jersey Governor’s Awards Competition. Courtesy photo.

PVHS theatre students earn honors at STANJ Governor’s Awards competition

January 26, 2026 Staff

HILLSDALE — Pascack Valley High School Theatre reported that four senior students earned top honors at the Speech & Theatre Association of New Jersey (STANJ) Governor’s Awards Competition on Saturday, […]

Donatello is 2026 Hillsdale Schools prez

January 12, 2026 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE—Kevin Donatello said he was “nominated and unanimously voted by the Board to serve as President of the Board of Education” at the board’s annual reorganization meeting. “I’m really grateful […]

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

Initial delay could affect school overhaul end date

December 27, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—The school superintendent said an initial two-month-plus delay in reviewing construction plans for George G. White Middle School’s renovation has the potential to delay its completion, though he described current […]

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