District to hold potential in-person graduation
Ellie Kim, Managing Editor
May 27, 2020
District Superintendent Erik Gundersen said a hybrid graduation is still planned for June 16, but an additional in-person ceremony may be possible following Governor Phil Murphy’s tweet Tuesday morning that schools are able to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies that comply with social distancing b...
SAT, ACT tests cancelled poses problems for juniors
BJ McGrane, Sports Editor
May 25, 2020
Many people consider junior year to be the most challenging year of high school. Along with the increased academic rigor and the search for the right college, juniors also need to worry about standardized testing. Standardized tests have an immense impact on a student’s chances to be accepted into...
Staying green during quarantine
Jaimie Alessi and Shaina Julis
May 24, 2020
While the coronavirus has been devastating to people and the economy, it has had an unexpected impact on the environment. The reduced travel and economic slowdown caused by the quarantine has reduced pollution around the world. NASA’s satellite images of China show that there has been a visible decrease i...
Smoke Signal announces 2020-2021 Editorial Board
Smoke Signal Editorial Board
May 22, 2020
The Smoke Signal Editorial Board has filled its editor positions for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Rachel Cohen and Katie Mullaney, the current editors in chief, will be passing the torch to Sports Editor Spencer Goldstein and Managing Editor Ellie Kim. Below is a breakdown of the staff, sports, ...
Celebration of the Arts to be held virtually May 28
Abby Shapiro and Sarah Buttikofer
May 22, 2020
The 2019-2020 Celebration of The Arts will take place virtually May 28 where students' “incredible” talents will be showcased, said Noemi Rodriguez, district supervisor of world language, ESL, music, and family and consumer sciences. The Celebration of The Arts highlights various student works fro...
Photo of the Week
Olivia Jackson, Photographer
May 21, 2020
To spread hope during the pandemic, many Hillsdale and River Vale residents have painted rocks with messages. The rocks have been left on front lawns throughout the towns.
Honoring Valley’s Heroes: Julianne Darcey
May 21, 2020
(Editor's Note: With help from science teacher Alison Petaccia, The Smoke Signal has created a series to pay tribute to graduates who are currently healthcare workers or are studying to become one during these unprecedented times. Below is a biobox of Julianne Darcey who works at the Maria Fareri Children...
Students face AP exam complications
Abby Shapiro, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Junior Aishwarya Pathri was one of the many Advanced Placement students who were unable to submit their test answers on this year’s virtual exams. Pathri said she read that 10% of students could not submit their responses this year. Pathri was “frantically clicking the [submit] button” as she watched the time g...
Community shares opinions on country’s eventual reopening
Spencer Goldstein, Sports Editor
May 20, 2020
Millions of Americans have been stuck in quarantine for weeks due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, sparking a debate regarding the right time to reopen the country. While many people believe it is best to wait for the coronavirus to run its course, others feel the country should reopen as soon as possib...
‘Cheer’: More than just a sport
Ava DeVincenzo, Staff Editor
May 19, 2020
“Cheer” on Netflix is everything that I look for in a show to binge during the virtual days: captivating, emotional, entertaining, and addicting. This documentary series focuses on the world of competitive cheerleading at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, and shows the mental and physical stress...
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