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October 1, 2025

From left: Tom Bisignani, Pascack Valley Medical Center CFO; Lori Schwartz; Jonathan Schwartz; and Jordan Schwartz. The Schwartz family met with PVMC leadership following the hospital’s $30,000 commitment to the Cardinals Cardiac Commitment initiative, which Jordan launched to expand student heart screenings at Westwood Regional High School.

Fighting a silent killer: Hospital, towns, businesses back teen hero’s drive on heart health

July 11, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Jordan Schwartz set out to save lives. Now, his campaign to screen his fellow high school students for hidden heart conditions is doing more—it’s inspiring a movement. The 16-year-old […]

Julieann McKeary at Holdrum Middle School.

River Vale Schools names new assistant principal of Holdrum Middle School

July 9, 2025 Staff

RIVER VALE, N.J. – Holdrum Middle School has a new assistant principal with a strong background in science and a deep commitment to supporting students, teachers and families. The River Vale […]

Christopher Kirkby, newly appointed principal of Woodside Elementary School, returns to River Vale with 25 years of experience in education.

River Vale Public Schools alumnus named principal of Woodside School

July 7, 2025 Staff

RIVER VALE, N.J. — Christopher Kirkby has been named the next principal of Woodside Elementary School, marking a homecoming for the River Vale native who once walked the halls of Roberge […]

3R's Day keynote speaker Jim Stroker addressing entire student body at Fieldstone Middle School on June 6. Sean Powers photo.

Connecting on character

June 21, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—It was intense and challenging — in the best possible ways. On Friday, June 6, Fieldstone Middle School held its biennial Respect, Reflect & Remember Day — also known […]

The happy scene May 29 at Memorial Elementary School’s new wing. Montvale Voters approved a $29.4 million bond referendum in December 2021, welcoming critical upgrades across the district, including new classrooms, STEAM labs, renovated restrooms, and modernized HVAC and safety systems. District photo.

New wing takes flight: Cheering the future at Memorial Elementary School

June 5, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—Memorial Elementary School celebrated the official opening of its new wing with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29, showcasing both the new facilities and the momentum of districtwide […]

Teens honored for courage, connection, commitment

June 5, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—More than 180 teens, parents, and community members gathered Monday, May 19 for Valley Chabad’s Annual Teen Soirée, a heartfelt celebration of Jewish teen leadership across the Pascack […]

Way to go! Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan presents the Five-Star Student Award to Ashley Schwartz of Pascack Hills High School, here with her parents. Photo sent by John Hogan’s office.

Hogan’s Five Star Student is Ashley Schwartz

June 4, 2025 Staff

PASCACK VALLEY, N.J.—Pascack Hills High School junior Ashley Schwartz can add a new honor to her credits: one from Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan: his Five-Star Student Award, a […]

The Westwood Regional High School Class of 1980 is gearing up for its 45th reunion with a full day of celebration set for Saturday, Sept. 20.

Westwood High School Class of 1980 plans 45th reunion bash

June 4, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Westwood Regional High School Class of 1980 is gearing up for its 45th reunion with a full day of celebration set for Saturday, Sept. 20. The festivities […]

Class of 1965 graduates stage a playful photograph for the 1965 yearbook.

The kids of ’65 have got ‘Miles to Go’ — and they’re on their way

June 1, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

DEMAREST, N.J.—With high school commencements right around the corner, here’s a look at a graduation photo going back 60 years, to the class of 1965. This one comes from Northern […]

Daniel Epstein, a Pascack Valley alum and University of Delaware engineering student, was awarded the prestigious SMART Scholarship from the U.S. Department of Defense. His sister, Hannah Epstein, received the same honor in 2022.

‘Best thing that ever happened to me,’ says DoD scholar and PVHS grad

May 26, 2025 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—For Daniel Epstein, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Delaware, the moment arrived quietly—an email during lecture, a confusing subject line, a hasty click. Then it […]

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