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Message from Principal deMarrais Regarding Schedules

On Thursday August 27, Principal deMarrais sent a letter to parents and students releasing schedules and explaining this year's Pascack Period.

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PV Virtual Halloween Talent Night

PV Choir will once again sponsor our biggest night of the year, the Halloween Talent night! The show will be live streamed on the Choir's youtube channel on October 30th at 7pm!

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Pascack Valley Virtual Winter Concert

This year, students from the Pascack Valley High School Music program will debut their musical performances virtually!

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First Three Days of School

Superintendent Gundersen sent a letter home to parents and students regarding the schedule for the first three days of school.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award

Congratulations to Sean Cuffe for winning the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award

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Schedule Update

Pascack Valley is fully remote through Oct. 28.

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The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

PV Theatre''s Fall Play goes virtual! Join us online for our production of THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON (STAY-AT-HOME VERSION) by Don Zolidis.

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Board Votes to Remove Mascots

Board of Education voted to remove the school mascots to stay inline with district goal of equity and inclusivity.

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PVHS Italian Program Receives $8,000 IACE Grant

The Italian American Committee on Education (IACE) has awarded Ms. Angie DeLima & Ms. Francesca Silvano, Pascack Valley High School Teachers of Italian, a $8,000 educational materials grant for the Pascack Valley HS Italian program.

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World Language Virtual Honor Society Induction Ceremony

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Pascack Valley High School held the annual Celebrate Languages Ceremony at 7:00 PM virtually on Zoom to recognize students for earning the NJ DOE Seal of Biliteracy in one or more languages and/or being inducted into the Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish National Honor Societies.

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Interact Club Valentine's Day Card for our Troops

The Interact Club participated in a community service project where the students created homemade Valentine's Day cards with warm wishes and thank yous which were mailed to our Troops.

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Spencer Goldstein is the New Jersey Journalist of the Year, wins $5,000 scholarship

PV senior Spencer Goldstein was awarded the $5,000 Bernard Kilgore Scholarship and named New Jersey Journalist of the year by the New Jersey Press Association and the Garden State Scholastic Press Association.

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Hills Valley Coalition Event

The Hills Valley Community Coalition would like to invite you and your teen to a dynamic Parent/Teen education program on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 6-9pm.

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June 22 - Virtual Board Meeting

Due to the pandemic, our June 22 Board Meeting will be conducted virtually.

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International First Place Award

Pascack Valley Student Publication awarded International First Place by Quill and Scroll in its annual News Media Evaluation. Photo Credit: Mr. William Rawson (photo taken before pandemic)

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Human Rights Day December 10th

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10th in honor of the United Nations adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day in 1948.

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Pascack Valley Student Publication named state's top online student newspaper for the fourth straight year

The Pascack Valley Student Publication won 52 awards in the Garden State Scholastic Press Association's annual awards contests, including Online Overall Excellence for the fourth straight year.

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PV Teacher and Student Appreciation Videos

To start our second semester, our Communication Department had teachers secretly make “shout out” videos to their students - and at the same time, their students were doing the same for the teachers!

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Senior Awards Night Conducted Virtually

Pascack Valley seniors were honored on Thursday, June 4, via a virtual ceremony with their Senior Awards

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Fall Athletic Season

After discussions with our superintendent, a review of the capacities of our facilities and a careful assessment of our ability to manage crowds, it has been decided that the following measures will be put in place for all sporting events this fall, regardless of level.

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Jeff Jasper Earns a Spot in the Ninth-annual Rankings of the Top 40 Most Powerful People in North Jersey Athletics

Congratulations to Jeff Jasper for earning a spot in the ninth-annual rankings of the top 40 most powerful people in North Jersey athletics.

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ITEEA Teacher Excellence Award

Pascack Valley Technology Education teacher, Mr. James Kennedy, was awarded the International Technology & Engineering Educators Association High School Teacher Excellence Award for 2021.

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Virtual Celebration of the Arts 2019-2020

PH & PV Debut a VIRTUAL Celebration of the Arts Festivals

On May 28th, both Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools will debut a virtual showcase of students' work from the Art, Family & Consumer Science, Music and Technology Education departments. The website URLs will be public on May 28th and remain open until the end of the school year!

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AATF (American Association of Teachers of French) Creative Writing Contest

Paige Gorman (Grade 12) was selected as a first prize winner in the annual AATF Creative Writing contest. She won $100 and her entry will be published in the national newsletter. Camillia Ghavami (Grade 12) also received recognition for her entry.

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May 18 - Virtual Board Meeting

Due to the pandemic, our May 18 Board Meeting will be conducted virtually.

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PVRHSD Subscription Instructions

The Pascack Valley Regional High School District has been working to provide an efficient and engaging way to bring updates and important information to our community members. Please follow the instructions to sign up for updates through the notification subscription.

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ITEEA Reach Challenge

Two students in Intro to Innovation and Design, Julia Graham (grade 10) and Samuel Topolosky (grade 12), received Honorable Mention in this year's national Reach Challenge, presented through ITEEA (International Technology and Engineering Educators Association). Julia & Sam designed adaptive and assistive technology devices to aid Parkinson's patients who struggle with gait and balance issues.

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May 4 - Virtual Board Meeting

Due to the pandemic, our May 4 Board Meeting will be conducted virtually.

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Opt-in to Receive Text Alerts

Parents/Guardians not already receiving text alerts can follow a simple process to opt-in.

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New York Times Narrative Writing Contest

Sophomore Diego Mercado named finalist in the NY Times Narrative Writing Contest

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April 27 - Virtual Board Meeting

Due to the pandemic, our April 27 Board Meeting will be conducted virtually.

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Christian Whang Interviewed

PVHS Junior Interviewed for Lead with Languages Campaign

PV Junior, Christian Whang, Interviewed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)'s Lead with Languages Campaign to Highlight Student Achievement in World Languages

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Mr. Glenn deMarrais Principal of PV for 2020-2021

On April 13, the Board approved Mr. Glenn deMarrais to serve as PV Principal for 2020-2021. Photo credit: Ms. Danielle Garretson

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Community Blood Drives at Both High Schools

Working with Vitalant, PV will be hosting a blood drive. Photo Credit: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001852059/

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April 13 - Virtual Board Meeting

The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board Meeting will be conducted online through a webinar

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Virtual Valley Volume Up

Virtual Valley: Volume Up!

PV Choir and Tri-M Music Honor Society are sponsoring the first ever Virtual Valley: Volume Up! This is a creative way for PVHS community to share their talents, stay motivated, and inspire others to keep moving! The top three videos will win an Amazon Gift Card!

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Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Congratulations to Class of 2020 Valedictorian Alex Belgiovine and Salutatorian Olivia Jones

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Holocaust Writing Contest Student Award Winners

Students at both Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley received awards honoring their writing for the Sister Rose Thering Fund Essay Competition.

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Pascack Valley Awarded Sustainability Grant

2019 Sustainable Jersey for Schools and NJEA Grant Awards Brunch

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Princeton Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching

Valerie Santo, English teacher at Pascack Valley High School, was recently named a finalist from candidates statewide for the Princeton Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching.

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2020 AP with WE Service Teacher Summit

Mrs. Nancy Ricca was recently awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Redmond, WA, to attend the 2020 AP with WE Service Teacher Summit.

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Valentine'sDay Talent Night Performers

Valentine's Day Talent Night

PV Choir's annual Valentine's Day Talent Night will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at 7 pm!

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Second Chance Toy Drive Volunteers

Second Chance Toy Drive 2019

Michela Piccoline and Kristen Lindstrom collaborated with Second Chance Toy founder Bronna Lipton along with some other participating schools to write an article that was published in the February issue of NJEA magazine.

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Teacher Featured in Photography Show

Christine Back's photography is being shown as part of a larger show in honor of a longtime Montclair State art professor from February through April, 2020.

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Hills/Valley Wrestling Match To Support Camp Raspberry

On Friday, February 7, come support our district's largest service club, Camp Raspberry.

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Help Us Raise Money For Australian Wildfire Animal Victims!

On February 5th the District Dance Team and PAW (PV's Animal Rights Club) will be selling baked goods during Pascack Period and after school. In addition, please go to DOMANI for lunch or dinner. A portion of your bill will benefit the organization Animals Australia.

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Photo: PV Lit Out Loud Magazine staff

The PV Literary Magazine, Outside In, will host a coffeehouse like event called Lit Out Loud on February 4th in the school cafeteria.

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Photo: Talia Dian (left) and Tirso Ballesteros, two of the 5 students accepted into the regional honors chorus

Regional Orchestra and Choir accepted students

Five students from Pascack Valley High School are accepted to Regional Choir, and one student is accepted to Regional Orchestra.

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Midterm Exam Schedule Announced

Interim Principal John Puccio has announced the Midterm Exam Schedule for January 2020. Photo Credit Pixabay.

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Coffeehouse on January 30th

PVHS Music Honor Society to host Winter Coffeehouse event on Jan. 30

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Goodbye Mr. DeMaio

In his final week, students and staff pay tribute to Mr. DeMaio in numerous ways! Photo Credit: Paul Zeller

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Mr. John Puccio Approved as Interim Principal of Pascack Valley High School

On Monday, December 9, the Board of Education approved Mr. John Puccio as the interim principal of the Pascack Valley High School, effective January 2, 2020.

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Annual Holiday Concert

PVHS Choir and Band will present their annual Holiday Concert on December 12th at 7pm. This is a free event and everyone in our community is welcome to attend!

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AATF 2019 National Trivia Contest

Kamran Ghavami placed nationally as a runner-up in the AATF 2019 National Francophone Trivia Contest, winning $50 and recognition in their publications.

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2019 Smoke Signal Awards

2019 Smoke Signal Awards

Smoke Signal journalists received 45 state awards at the Garden State Scholastic Press Association's annual Fall Press Day at Rutgers on Oct. 28, including three major overall awards for the publication.

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Delayed Opening November 20

Our high schools will have a delayed opening on November 20.

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PV Theatre presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A cast and crew of 58 students have reimagined this timeless classic in an intimate dreamscape that brings the action closer to the audience. For ticket sales and more information, visit www.pvhstheatre.org, or call (201) 312-4122.

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Diwali Celebration and Educational Outreach

PV student Kareena Shah and Media Specialist Mrs. Margaret White collaborated on this cultural outreach educational initiative that ran in both schools.

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A Toolkit of TIPS For Caring Parents: An Evening Presentation and Open Forum

Join keynote speaker Mallory Henry from Caron Treatment Centers for an evening presentation and open forum. Mallory will provide a Toolkit of Tips for parents to help prevent substance abuse and at-risk teen behavior.

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Photo: PV Students who were accepted to Bergen County Choir (left to right): Talia Dian, Areg Safari, Angela Song, Tirso Ballesteros, Isabella Tjan, and Maddie Byun (not pictured: Antonio Fyfe and Gene Jeoung)

PV Students Accepted to the 2019-2020 Bergen County Choir

Eight outstanding Pascack Valley High School students have been accepted to the prestigious Bergen County Choir. Photo Credit: Argine Safari

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"People In Your Neighborhood" Guest Speaker Series

Local barber, business owner, and product designer Adam Ramos visited Pascack Valley to discuss his journey with students in Mr. Matt Morone, Mrs. Bonnie Slockett, and Ms. Christine Back's Sophomore English and Advanced Photography classes. Photo Credit: Jordyn Puzzo

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Mr. DeMaio Announces Retirement

After 18 years at Pascack Valley, Mr. DeMaio announces his retirement. Photo Credit: Paul Zeller

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2019 AP Scholars

The Class of 2020 AP Scholars have been announced.

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Screening of "Life with Layla"

The Smoke Signal will be sponsoring a screening of Pascack Valley 2008 alum Ken Spooner’s 2019 documentary “Life with Layla” as a fundraiser for the film to gain a national audience.

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Halloween Talent Night

Pascack Valley High School Choir will present its annual Halloween Talent night on Wednesday, October 30 at 7pm, in the school's Auditorium.

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PVHS Environmental Club Promotes Recycling with Halloween Costume Swap

The Pascack Valley High School Environmental Club recently hosted its 4th annual Halloween costume swap at the Harvest Festival held last week at Meadowbrook School in Hillsdale.

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Advanced Photo Field Trip

Ms. Back's Honors Advanced Photography II and AP Studio Art classes visited art galleries in NYC and took photos on the High Line and on the street.

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Harvest Festival on Wednesday October 16th

Pascack Valley High School's Tri-M Music Honor Society will host the first-ever Harvest Festival. The event will take place this Wednesday, October 16th, at 7pm, in the school's Lecture Hall.

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Pascack Valley High School Announces 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program Results

Pascack Valley High School is pleased to announce that four of our students have been recognized as National Merit Scholars.

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Advanced Video Production Class Wins Award

Mr. Sherman's Advanced Video Production class went to the New Jersey 10 Day Film Challenge where their short film "Revenge" won Best Film by Underclassman and 8th overall.

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Pascack Valley and Northern Valley Regional High School Districts College Fair

The 2019 Pascack Valley and Northern Valley Regional High School Districts College Fair will be held at Pascack Valley High School in October.

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Back to School Night

This year's Back To School Night will take place on September 12.

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PVHS to Host Annual Homecoming BBQ

Pascack Valley High School is holding its annual Homecoming BBQ.

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Ms. Jerome - County Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Pascack Valley Social Studies teacher Ms. Leah Jerome on being recognized as the Bergen County Teacher of the Year!

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1st Place in Holocaust Museum Poetry Contest

Lauren Shill, one of Ms. Santo's English students, won 1st place in the Holocaust Museum Poetry Contest this past June.

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Smoke Signal Staff Continues to Win Awards

Rachel Cohen, Kayla Barry, and Katie Mullaney all honored in Quill and Scroll's national journalism contest.

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AATF Creative Writing Award

Emily Bonner was one of 20 winners chosen nationally in the AATF (American Association of Teachers of French) annual Creative Writing Contest.

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Nokia Lab North Jersey Regional Science Fair

Students participated in the The North Jersey Regional Science fair, a competition designed to support, encourage, and recognize student research.

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Student Leadership Scholarship through NJ Principals and Supervisors Association

Shauna McLean has been selected to receive the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association's Student Leadership Scholarship.

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Pirates Pitch Competition at Seton Hall University

Senior RoseMary Stanchak was the winner of a Shark Tank-style entrepreneurial competition, winning a $2,500 cash prize and a $10,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall.

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Sophomore selected for National Security Language Initiative

Sophomore Jack Byun has been selected for the National Security Language Initiative for Youth program in Chinese.

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Ms. Caitlin Murphy Selected as a Desmos Fellow

Ms. Murphy was selected out of over six hundred applicants to join a forty-person cohort for the 4th Desmos Fellowship

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Extended Memorial Day Weekend

Dr. Gundersen announces extended Memorial Day weekend, closing school on Tuesday May 28. Photo Credit: Pixabay.com

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Options After High School Transition Fair

PVRHSD Special Education Parent Advisory Group sponsoring "Options After High School Transition Fair" Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 7pm at PVHS.

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Poetry Workshops with Poet & Alumna Amanda Crane

PVHS Graduate and former English teacher Amanda Crane visited both Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley to conduct a poetry workshop

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AP Studio Art Students Create Portraits of Refugees for The Memory Project

Ms. DiGiacopo's AP Studio Art class painted realistic portraits of Syrian refugees from photos of the children sent to us by the Memory Project.

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PVRHSD World Language Students Celebrate National Foreign Language Week!

Students celebrated National Foreign Language Week, with this year’s theme: Languages are the Key to our World!

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Talent Night Hosted by PV Tri-M Honor Society

PV Tri-M Music Honor Society to hold a spring talent night, Thursday April 4 at 7pm

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Quick Thinking High School Teacher Saves Choking Student

Teacher Julianne Downes saved a student who was choking.

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PVHS Invites Residents to the 37th Annual Senior Citizen Day

The Executive Council cordially invites area senior citizens to the 37th Annual Senior Citizen Day to be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019

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Unity in the Valley

Unity in the Valley's kick-off event will be held March 19 7:00 pm at Pascack Valley High School

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Students Assemble "ZackPacks" for Local Hospital

Through Zack Latteri Foundation Students Pay it Forward

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Hills Valley Coalition Presents: Growing up OVERexposed

On Wednesday, April 3, 7pm, Parent teen program to be held at Pascack Hills High School. The evening program features keynote Lauren Hersh, former Prosecutor and founder of National Director of World Without Exploitation

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McKenna Named Women's History Month Honoree

Ms. Diana McKenna, English teacher and adviser of the Human Rights League, was recently named a Women's History Month Honoree by the Bergen County Commission on the Status of Women.

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Pascack Valley High School Interact Club Holds Successful Toy Drive

The Pascack Valley High School Interact Club recently held its annual toy drive to benefit the Center for Hope and Safety, formerly Shelter Our Sisters.

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Photo: Pascack Valley students selected for the Bergen County Choir with their Choir Director, Argine Safari

Music Students Accepted to Prestigious Ensembles

PV music students selected for Bergen County Choir, Regional Choir, and Regional Orchestra. Photo Credit: Argine Safari

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District Ice Hockey Team Raises Funds

Pascack Valley Regional Ice Hockey Team Brings Charitable Efforts to its Games

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NJ Boys Bowling Coach of the Year

Coach Lucia has been recognized as the NJ Boys Bowling Coach of the Year!

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Students Paint Windows for Local Business

Studio Arts classes painted themed holiday windows for River Vale businesses.

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Pascack Valley Music Honor Society Induction Concert

Pascack Valley High School is pleased to invite the community to the annual Tri-M International Music Honor Society Induction Concert.

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Second Chance Toy Drive

Students at Pascack Valley collected and donated over 200 toys to children in need through Second Chance Toy organization.

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Photo: Photo of Len Cusumano, Tom Gallione, Tom Gattoni, & Ken Sarajian

Gattoni Received YMCA Service Award

Tom Gattoni, former Director of Athletics at Pascack Valley HS received the Richard Poor Service to the Community Award

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Annual Holiday Concert

Pascack Valley High School held its annual Holiday Concert.

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PVHS Students Accepted to Bergen County Chorus

Pascack Valley High School is pleased to announce that 10 of its outstanding choir students were accepted to the 2018 – 2019 Bergen County Chorus, the all-county honors choir.

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Music Honor Society to Host Coffeehouse

The Pascack Valley High School Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting its winter Coffeehouse on Tuesday, December 4th at 7 pm in the school’s cafeteria.

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Field Trip to Chelsea Gallery District

Ms. Back’s Honors Advanced Photography II & AP Studio Art: 2-Design (Photo) class got the opportunity to photograph on the streets of New York City.

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Welcome to Jasper Court

On December 6, publicly unveiled Jasper Court to the community.

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World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony

On Thursday, December 6, 2018 the Induction Ceremony of the French, Italian, Chinese and Spanish Honor Societies will take place at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.

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PVHS History Students Discuss Current Issues with Local Immigration Attorney

Immigration Attorney Mr. Jeff Steinfeld presented his annual immigration seminar to Mr. Sarajian's US History II classes.

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NJ Seal of Biliteracy 2019

12th grade students from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools earn the NJ DOE Seal of Biliteracy.

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Photo: Mr. Ken Sarajian

Mr. Sarajian Wins Vahan Cardashian Award

PV History Teacher Ken Sarajian Wins Vahan Cardashian Award for his activism and advocacy in the Armenian community and promoting genocide studies in high school education.

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Pascack Valley Honors Art Students Craft Pysanky Eggs

Artist, Patty Wiszuk-DeAngelo visited my Honors Studio Art II class last week. Students learned about the ancient Ukrainian form of folk art, Pysanky Eggs.

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"Brainstorm" Takes the Stage

PV Theatre presents BRAINSTORM, with NEW performances added: Friday 11/16 @ 4:30pm Saturday 11/17 @ 3:30pm

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Open House at Pascack Valley

We hosted an open house on Tuesday, November 13 for current 8th grade students to explore our many offerings.

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