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June 17, 2026

Project Crash brought together student actors, first responders, and medical personnel for realistic impaired-driving crash simulations at Pascack Valley High School on June 7–8, and Westwood Regional High School on June 10. Anthony DeRosa photo.

Crash course in consequences: Agencies rally to give Pascack Valley, Westwood Regional seniors lifesaving lesson

June 14, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY AREA—As graduation season approaches and students prepare to celebrate milestones with newfound independence, two regional school districts turned to a dramatic teaching tool to deliver a life-saving message: […]

The main structure can host up to 50 students. Not pictured, two large spinners, tether ball and seating. Folks from left to right: WR 5th grade students, the Harrick family, Taylor Keenan, Amanda Lorenz, Melissa Ballaera, the Ianora family; the Harrick family, Taylor Keenan, Amanda Lorenz, Melissa Balleara, the Ianora family. Courtesy photos.

New playground connects: West Ridge PTO celebrates new upper elementary school amenity; says it meets a vital need

June 14, 2026 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—The West Ridge PTO has officially opened a new upper elementary playground designed to give fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students a dedicated place to stay active, socialize and […]

DEMAREST, N.J. — The Art School at Old Church will present two summer ceramic exhibitions, In Hand III and The Figure: Interpretations in Clay, from June 11 through July 24.

Art School at Old Church presents summer ceramic exhibitions

June 8, 2026 Northern Valley Press

DEMAREST, N.J. — The Art School at Old Church will present two summer ceramic exhibitions, In Hand III and The Figure: Interpretations in Clay, from June 11 through July 24. An opening reception […]

School budget OK; average tax bill up some $360

June 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—The Montvale Board of Education has adopted a $27.1 million budget for the 2026–27 school year, with school taxes on an average assessed home expected to increase about $360. […]

Jeffrey Adams, a junior at Emerson Junior-Senior High School and piano student at Westwood Music Studios, has been nominated for a Metro Award for his work as pianist in Emerson’s production of Godspell. Photo by Nancy Triggiani, Westwood Music Studios.

Emerson pianist nominated for Metro Award

June 4, 2026 Pascack Press

EMERSON, N.J. — Jeffrey Adams, a junior at Emerson Junior-Senior High School and a piano student at Westwood Music Studios, has been nominated for a Metro Award for his work […]

Foxy Award winners and theatre leaders celebrate Pascack Theatre’s success at the 2026 MSU Foxy Awards. Pictured, from left, are Kayla Klas of Hillsdale, a Pascack Valley senior; Tom Lupfer of Hillsdale, PV Theatre co-director; Merielle Lupfer of Hillsdale, PV Theatre co-director; Erik Martin of Hillsdale, a Pascack Valley senior; Kelsey McGrail of Fanwood, PV Theatre choreographer; and Maya Teckwani of Hillsdale, a Pascack Valley senior.

Pascack Theatre wins top honors at MSU Foxy Awards

May 31, 2026 Pascack Press

MONTVALE AND HILLSDALE, N.J. — Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills theatre students earned two major honors at the 2026 MSU Foxy Awards, with their joint production of Legally Blonde: The Musical winning […]

Middle school students to carry torch for Special Olympics

May 29, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Westwood Regional Middle School students, staff, and local first responders will team up Thursday, June 4, for the school’s inaugural Student Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics New […]

Emerson PFA invites families to June 4 spring athletic ceremony

May 18, 2026 Pascack Press

EMERSON, N.J.—The Emerson Parents for Athletes organization is inviting athletes and families from the school’s spring varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams to attend the Spring Athletic Ceremony on […]

Asbestos remediation at George G. White Middle School is “conditionally complete,” Superintendent Rob Lombardy told residents May 2, though additional areas may still require attention as demolition continues inside the century-old building. Michael Olohan photo.

School site ‘recovery schedule’ seen on track for September 2027 finish

May 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Asbestos remediation at George G. White Middle School is “conditionally complete,” Superintendent Rob Lombardy told residents May 2, though additional areas may still require attention as demolition continues inside […]

Hillsdale Police Patrol Officer Brianna DeGennaro speaks to students about e-bike and bicycle safety at a May 1 assembly at George G. White Middle School. Photo by Michael Olohan.

Kids get bicycle, e-bike safety lesson from police

May 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Some 400 George G. White Middle School students heard a blunt message from school and police officials May 1: ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and understand […]

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