Schools Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

October 20, 2026

School board VP Saxon steps down, reflects

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—School Board Vice President Justin Saxon resigned effective Sept. 15 after nearly seven years of service. Candidates for the vacancy will be interviewed by the board in closed session […]

Hillsdale to end student parking on Liberty Avenue

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Pascack Valley High School students will no longer be allowed to park along Liberty Avenue, and borough officials have arranged alternative parking at Stonybrook Swim Club following complaints about […]

Jamik Ligon has taken his storytelling to the microphone. In January 2026, he launched the “Every Runner, Every Day” podcast, featuring conversations with runners about training, perseverance and the role running plays in their lives. Photo at right, by John Snyder at River Vale Day 2026.

Runner on track with book release

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—After 36 marathons and more than 150 road races, Jamik Ligon has earned the right to call himself a runner. But he doesn’t think anyone needs to go […]

#4 Chase McDowell celebrates after his first varsity touchdown. Above: #52 Hudson Mahon, #74 Isaac Hsiao, #61 Luka Pinto, and #54 Mason Hennessy take the field as captains for the coin toss. Photo by Owen Baskin.

Pascack Hills out of the gate with 48-6 win

September 11, 2026 Pascack Press

MONTVALE, N.J.—Pascack Hills opened its 2026 football season with a commanding 48–6 victory over Belleville on Friday night, giving Coach Matt Marini, an ’08 alumnus, his first win as a […]

Memorial traffic pattern changes aim to improve student safety

September 11, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.— A new dropoff and pickup traffic pattern at Memorial Elementary School on Chestnut Street drew questions and concerns from several neighbors at the Sept. 1 special mayor and […]

“Once Upon a Time in Jersey” screens Sept. 12 at noon at Teaneck Cinemas as part of the Northeast Film Festival. An after-party follows at 2:30 p.m. at Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Montvale.

‘Once Upon a Time in Jersey’ screening, Montvale after-party Sept. 12

September 8, 2026 Staff

MONTVALE, N.J. — Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5 Park St., will host a 2:30 p.m. after-party Saturday, Sept. 12, following a Northeast Film Festival screening of “Once Upon a […]

Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

Hills Valley Coalition leader welcomes Meta’s teen safeguards

September 7, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—Teenagers using Instagram and Facebook will face new time limits, overnight restrictions and other safety measures under a multistate settlement co-led by New Jersey. The court-approved agreement resolves government […]

These were older students at Northvale’s Nathan Hale School in 1916. The borough broke off from Harrington Township the same year. (Colorized)

Back to school in newly minted Northvale

September 6, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

NORTHVALE, N.J.–The first school in Northvale, named for the patriot Nathan Hale, was constructed in 1909. A modest wooden structure, it burned to the ground just a few years after […]

Children show off their backpacks at Englewood’s Back-to-School Splash at Mackay Park on Aug. 23. Students received backpacks filled with school supplies organized by grade. Hillary Viders photo.

Back-to-School Splash one for the books

September 5, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Hundreds of residents gathered on the Mackay Park lawn Sunday, Aug. 23, for the Back-to-School Splash, a free afternoon of swimming, food, music, games and school-year preparations. The event […]

Focus on the future: Schools Superintendent Robert Lombardy, second from right, and district officials past and present after signing a ceremonial steel beam marking a milestone in the renovation and expansion of George G. White Middle School on July 24, 2026. John Snyder photo.

BOE builds out Superintendent Lombardy’s contract through 2031

August 29, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—School trustees approved a new five-year contract with Superintendent Robert Lombardy at their Aug. 24 meeting, extending his employment through June 30, 2031. The vote was 4-0, with trustee […]

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