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November 12, 2025
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Stay updated with the latest news on education, schools, and student life from Pascack Press and Northern Valley Press. From classroom innovations and school board decisions to student achievements and community events, we bring you comprehensive coverage of the educational landscape in our local communities.

Hillsdale BOE election 2025
Hillsdale

One 3-year seat, one 1-year unexpired term up for grabs Nov. 4 on school board

October 15, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—The borough’s school board features two contested races on the Nov. 4 ballot: one for a full three-year term, with incumbent Salvatore Sileo challenged by Jonathan Braunstein; and one for […]

Park Ridge school board race 2025
Park Ridge

Taxes, transparency, test scores at heart of crowded Park Ridge BOE race

October 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—In the most crowded Pascack Valley school board contest this year, five new candidates are challenging to replace departing school board members John Pierotti Jr. and Tom Monahan at […]

Emerson BOE race 2025
Emerson

Contested Emerson school board race spotlights parents’ role, fiscal priorities

October 13, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Three candidates, including incumbent Amy Mara, are seeking two open seats on the Emerson Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election. Challengers Emily M. Fernandez-Justo and Shannon Lucas round out the field. Trustee Keith Smith is […]

PVHS
Hillsdale

PVHS kids make the grade

October 11, 2025 Staff

Pascack Valley High School is pleased to announce that Thijs Van Veen, Class of 2026, has been recognized as a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.  Thijs is […]

Portrait via Doug Cusato for WWRSD Board of Education; Pascack Press composite.
Pascack Press

Cusato removed from Westwood Regional school board over incomplete training

October 9, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — The New Jersey Commissioner of Education has ordered the removal of Westwood Regional Board of Education member Douglas Cusato, effective Sept. 29, following his failure to complete the state’s […]

Lead trainer Wes Wagner of the Bergen County Board of Elections (center) and Chairman of the Bergen County Board of Elections Richard L. Miller on Sept. 30 orient dozens of Westwood Regional High School students to facilitating the general election, which is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The work is nonpartisan and vital. John Snyder photo.
Emerson

Poll workers in training: Record number of teens step up to run the vote; county partners in civics program

October 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—More Pascack Valley-area high school students than ever will be working as poll workers on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Bergen County, said the Board of Elections […]

The $62.4 million referendum to fully renovate George White Middle School was approved by a majority of Hillsdale voters on Sept. 17, 2024, according to unofficial election results.
Hillsdale

District OKs $33.6M contract for George White renovations, expansion

October 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—School trustees unanimously approved a nearly $33.6 million construction contract Sept. 26 with Dobco Inc. of Wayne for full-scale renovations at George White Middle School and construction of a six-classroom […]

Ian Weinstein, 17, of Hillsdale, brings his love of the game to Everyone Wins Baseball, a new program opening the field to all. Courtesy photo.
Hillsdale

Pastime at the right time: With ‘Everyone Wins Baseball,’ PVHS senior opens the field to those with special needs

September 27, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE—Bottom of the first, sun on the grass, a kid digs in. Crack of the bat — a clean shot over the shortstop’s head. He’s hustling down the line, arms […]

Brookside school’s student body and PTO turn out on Sept. 12, to cheer Noah Perez’s ribbon cutting for the school’s outdoor classroom and reading area. Perez, who graduated Brookside and is now a Cardinal football player, singer, and actor, told the hundreds gathered, “I’ve always loved reading. To combine that with Scouting—it means a lot to me.” John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

Full circle and beyond: Cheers as BSA Troop 350’s Noah Perez debuts outdoor classroom at Brookside

September 21, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—The students of  Brookside Elementary School on Lake Drive in Westwood spilled onto the lawn Friday afternoon — a happy, controlled chaos — some waving hand-drawn signs that shouted Thank […]

Township of Washington BSA Troop 321 Derek Kaine is recognized at the Westwood Regional School Board meeting on Sept. 18, 2025. Flanking him are proud school board president Jason Garcia and superintendent Dr. Patrick McQueeney. John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

Westwood board spotlights Eagle Scout, student reps, and honorees

September 19, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOLS — Recognition took center stage at the Sept. 18 Westwood Regional Board of Education meeting, held at the high school’s Hurley Theater, as trustees honored an Eagle Scout, […]

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