Archived News

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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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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Photo: Four hands, of different people of different races, held together in a sign of peace and unity

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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June 22 - Virtual Board Meeting

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

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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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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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May 18 - Virtual Board Meeting

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

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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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April 27 - Virtual Board Meeting

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

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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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Graphic: Help Save a Life, Give a Gift of Blood - Photo Credit: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001852059/

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!

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'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 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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Klaus Schnitzer at Montclair State University Art Show

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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Photo: Image of the T-Shirt that says "Hills Valley The Match"

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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Lit Out Loud

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

Read More about Back to School Night

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PVHS to Host Annual Homecoming BBQ

Pascack Valley High School is holding its annual Homecoming BBQ.

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Photo: Ms. Leah Jerome, center, surrounded by her students

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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Photo: Lauren Shill, 1st place winner of Holocaust Museum Poetry Contest

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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Photo: Kayla Barry (left), Rachel Cohen (center), and Katie Mullaney (right)

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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Photo: Rosemary Stanchak at the SHU Pirates Pitch Competition

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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