Schools Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

February 5, 2026

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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PVRHSD board extends Interim Superintendent Dirk Phillips for another year

December 16, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education has decided to retain Interim Superintendent Dirk Phillips for an additional year, citing continuity, leadership performance, and fiscal considerations. In […]

The Emerson Police Department on Oct. 8 congratulated PO Sean Croal, who received the SRO of the Year at the Annual Bergen County SNAP Conference. “Thank you, Prosecutor Mark Musella and Chief of Community Engagement and Public Affairs Melanie Ozuna Silletti, for the great event.” EPD via Facebook

Safety drills, bike clinics, more: SRO Sean Croal earns Bergen County honor

December 1, 2025 Staff

EMERSON — School Resource Officer Sean Croal has been honored with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office School Resource Officer Excellence Award, recognizing his wide-ranging work with students, staff, and the […]

Unstoppable: Alex Friend and Jagger Rose organized a basketball tournament Nov. 22 to raise funds for their friend and teammate — and Hills quarterback — Dren Bauta and his family. Bauta is in remission. Lisa Friend photo.

‘Dren Strong’ hoops tourney for the win

November 30, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—Pascack Hills High School Principal Tim Weiland watched from the sideline as whistles echoed, sneakers squeaked, and cheers bounced between the walls of both the front and back gyms. Students […]

Park Ridge officials are amused and mortified in equal measure as their mayor, Donald F. Gelnaw, sports a Glen Rock football sweatshirt at the Dec. 10, 1980 meeting of the governing body. A good sport, Gelnaw was fulfilling the terms of a wager with that borough’s mayor after the state championship tipped Glen Rock’s way, 22-21. Photo: Thomas Moorhead

Two mayors, one wager, and an embarrassing sweatshirt

November 30, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

PARK RIDGE—In this week’s featured photograph, Mayor Donald F. Gelnaw, right, having lost a bet, is forced to wear a Glen Rock High School Panthers sweatshirt at a borough council […]

Pascack Hills High School closed Thursday due to power failure

November 20, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—Pascack Hills High School is closed today, Thursday, Nov. 20, due to an unexpected power failure, district officials announced. Interim superintendent Dirk Phillips said the cause of the outage is […]

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