COVID-19 – The Smoke Signal

In-person graduation held for the Class of 2020

In-person graduation held for the Class of 2020

July 10, 2020

Honoring Valley's Heroes: Leanne Ruoff

Honoring Valley’s Heroes: Leanne Ruoff

June 30, 2020

Graduates celebrate the culmination of their high school careers by attending a car parade held on held on Tuesday, June 16. District Superintendent Erik Gundersen said that the in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 will still be held on July 8 despite concerns from seniors and parents who argue that the date interferes with “Beach Week,” a student-organized event in which graduates spend the week at the beach.

District to keep selected in-person graduation date July 8

June 22, 2020

Honoring Valley's Heroes: Kenny McGlone

Honoring Valley’s Heroes: Kenny McGlone

June 19, 2020

The district administration scheduled the Class of 2020's in-person graduation to be during Beach Week – an annual senior tradition in which graduates take a trip to the beach after the conclusion of the school year – prompting many seniors and parents to urge the district to change the date of the ceremony. After the district was unwilling to do so, a number of seniors expressed their opinions on the conflicting date of the ceremony.

Seniors react to conflicting graduation date

June 18, 2020

Graduation parade held for the Class of 2020

Graduation parade held for the Class of 2020

June 17, 2020

Honoring Valley's Heroes: Cassaundra Gehan

Honoring Valley’s Heroes: Cassaundra Gehan

June 15, 2020

Class of 2020 to participate in graduation parade

Class of 2020 to participate in graduation parade

June 15, 2020

Senior James Allmers prepares to throw a ball during the dodgeball game.

Final virtual Valley Cup videos released

June 13, 2020

In-person graduation to be held July 8

In-person graduation to be held July 8

June 11, 2020

Protesters walk along Old Tappan Road. Many held signs advocating for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Photo of the Week

June 11, 2020

Assistant District Superintendent Barry Bachenheimer and his daughter, Lea Bachenheimer, continue to volunteer with the South Orange Rescue Squad during the coronavirus pandemic. While Lea’s shift lasts Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m, Bachenheimer is on duty from 6 p.m. Sunday night to 5 a.m.

A dynamic duo

June 10, 2020

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