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August 21, 2025

As COVID-era education funding disappears, New Jersey districts face steep financial shortfalls. The sudden cutoff of $85 million in federal aid—originally meant to support health and infrastructure upgrades—has left schools scrambling to adjust.

Westwood Regional faces $510K bill after sudden cutoff of federal reimbursement

April 2, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — Westwood Regional School District is now confronting the potential loss of more than half a million dollars in expected federal reimbursement for two key infrastructure projects—part […]

Westwood Regional among NJ districts facing sudden loss of federal funds after deadline shift

March 31, 2025 John Snyder

This story has since been updated. See the latest at thepressgroup.net. WESTWOOD, N.J. — Westwood Regional School District is one of 20 public school districts in New Jersey that stand to […]

2025 Bergen County Counselor of the County is Westwood Regional Middle School’s Caitlin Fabrocini, at left with Michael Corso, assistant principal of Westwood Regional Middle School, and Kelly Riedel, director of School Counseling & Wellness. Courtesy photo.

‘Her impact extends beyond our school’

March 31, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Caitlin Fabrocini, known affectionately by students as “Ms. Fab,” has been named the 2025 Bergen County “Counselor of the County” by the New Jersey School Counselor Association. She was recognized […]

PVHS Chamber Jazz 2024–25, with its jazz quintet, is going places! At left: Director of Bands Craig Yaremko. Photo via by Craig Yaremko

Rising stars on a streak: PVHS Chamber Jazz Quintet opens at Jersey Jazz LIVE! April 6

March 31, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—A quintet of student musicians from Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale will perform as the Rising Stars opening act at the New Jersey Jazz Society’s April 6 Jersey Jazz […]

Among the guests at the Westwood Regional School District’s Read Across America Week festivities: comic book and children’s book author MacKenzie Cadenhead, who presented in Westwood at the invitation of Brookside and Berkeley school families. https://mackenziecadenhead.com

Leaping off the page

March 24, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Students at Brookside and Berkeley elementary schools embarked on a storytelling adventure during the recent Read Across America Week, welcoming comic book and children’s book author MacKenzie Cadenhead for an […]

State school aid up some 6% for most PV districts

March 19, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Pascack Valley’s six local school districts and one regional K-12 district, spanning Westwood and Washington Township, received increased school aid amounts that will contribute to keeping property taxes in […]

Golden Glory: The Jersey Gals celebrate their gold medal victory at the New Jersey Senior Olympics in Woodbridge, securing their spot at the National Senior Games in Des Moines this July. Photo via Cynthia Kucera.

Jersey Gals go to bat on national stage — with your help

March 8, 2025 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—With gold medals in hand from the New Jersey Senior Olympics, the Jersey Gals, a fierce and fun-loving 60-plus women’s softball team, are preparing for their biggest challenge yet: […]

Green Knights Basketball Head Coach (Dan Davis) goes over the final play during a TO. Paul R. Sullivan photo.

BC Jamboree tips away: Bergen Catholic ekes win over St. Joe’s

March 1, 2025 Paul Sullivan

PASCACK VALLEY—It was a tough weekend for Pascack Valley sports teams. St. Joseph Regional came up just short in the Bergen County Jamboree final, falling to Oradell’s Bergen Catholic, 53-50. […]

Pascack Pi-oneers fifth Valentine’s food drive

February 17, 2025 Pascack Press

MONTVALE—The Pascack Pi-oneers, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District’s award-winning robotics team, are once again demonstrating their commitment to community service with their Fifth Annual Valentine’s Day Food Drive. […]

Rendering of the overhauled George G. White Middle School, via Hillsdale Public Schools website.

Tariffs’ hit eyed in middle school overhaul, nearing bids

February 16, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Bids for asbestos removal, demolition, and the foundation for a six-classroom addition at George White Middle School are set to go out soon, with all work expected to be completed […]

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