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July 11, 2026

Beloved Westwood Regional High School physics teacher Mr. Henry Chen leads a lesson at the whiteboard. Chen, known for his dedication to students and creative classroom traditions, is seeking a living kidney donor and community support following his diagnosis with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. Courtesy photo.

Community rallies as physics teacher seeks living kidney donor, related support

August 2, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Henry Chen, a dedicated and beloved physics teacher at Westwood Regional High School for more than a decade, is facing a critical health battle—and his students, past and present, are […]

They’re the Pascack Pi-oneers, Team 1676 in the FIRST Robotics Competition, and this spring marked their 21st year designing, building, and competing at the highest levels of student-led robotics. Representing the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, they hail from Hillsdale, River Vale, Montvale, and Woodcliff Lake. Team photo.

More than robots: Pi-oneers team up on good works

August 2, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE—They’re the Pascack Pi-oneers, Team 1676 in the FIRST Robotics Competition, and this spring marked their 21st year designing, building, and competing at the highest levels of student-led robotics. Representing […]

Westwood mourns young Serenity Lynn; vigil planned for July 31

July 28, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J. — The community continues to grieve the tragic loss of Serenity Lynn, a Westwood Regional Middle School student who passed away on July 25. With the permission of the […]

Westwood suffers the loss of a child; call for donations; superintendent extends grief counseling

July 26, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Dozens of families have turned out to aid the Lynn family of Westwood with donations, gift cards, and the promise of meal support after organizers shared the link to […]

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 […]

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