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Ellie Kim, Editor in Chief

Senior Ellie Kim joined the PV Student Publication in her freshman year and became managing editor her junior year. This year, she is co-editor in chief and hopes to provide Pascack Valley with the latest news and compelling stories.

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The PV Student Publication has been announced a recipient of the National Student Press Association’s 2021 Online Pacemaker Award. The NSPA Pacemaker is considered scholastic journalism's preeminent award, and a total of 13 publications received it this year.

PV Student Publication receives 2021 Online Pacemaker Award

April 10, 2021
Following the selection of the Panthers nickname for PV, the district is preparing the design process of a new logo. The 10-member Logo Selection Committee plans to hold its first meeting in the upcoming weeks.

Logo Selection Committee to hold first meeting

March 18, 2021
Members of the PV Student Publication take part in an editors meeting. The 2020-21 school year is the first time that the publication has been nominated for the Online Pacemaker award.

PV Student Publication named finalist for 2021 Online Pacemaker award

March 16, 2021
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February 25, 2021
The final three mascot options– Panthers, Green Wave, and Hawks – were presented to the Board of Education at its meeting Monday night. Pascack Valley students and faculty will be given the opportunity to vote for the mascot on Thursday, Feb. 24.

Mascot Committee provides mascot selection rationale

February 23, 2021
Members of the PV Student Publication 2019-2020 Editorial Board at last year's Garden State Scholastic Press Association conference. The publication won 52 awards, including 24 honorable mentions in the GSSPA annual award contest for last school year.

PV Student Publication takes home Overall Online Excellence among 52 awards

February 18, 2021
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the PV Music Department's 2020 Winter Concert will be held virtually. It will take place on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and be available for viewing free of charge.

PV Music Department to host first virtual Holiday Concert

December 17, 2020
PV faces similar mascot situation to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

PV faces similar mascot situation to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

December 9, 2020
District to remain fully remote until Dec. 14

District to remain fully remote until Dec. 14

November 25, 2020
A picture of the Pascack Valley marching band in the 1966 edition of The Warrior. The uniforms featured images of Indian style teepees.

[Photo] The truth behind Native American myths in pop culture

November 24, 2020
The current version of the Indian mascot in the 1966 PV yearbook,

[Photo] How the PV Indian came to be

November 16, 2020
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[Photo] Native American mascots in professional sports

October 30, 2020
The Board of Education's decision to retire the Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills mascots and nicknames was faced with backlash and support from the community. Several petitions were created in the months that followed.

Response from the community

October 26, 2020
Discussion surrounding the PV Indian mascot has

The retirement of the PV Indian

October 23, 2020
A PV student wears an Indian headdress during a football game in the 1963 yearbook. A group of staff writers created a package looking into the history behind PV's mascot and the use of Native American imagery.

What’s in a Name?

October 20, 2020
PV individual tests positive for COVID-19

PV individual tests positive for COVID-19

October 14, 2020
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[Photo] Blast from the past

September 23, 2020
Students comment on Pascack Valley's reopening

Students comment on Pascack Valley’s reopening

September 14, 2020
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[Photo] Students return to school amid pandemic

September 4, 2020
District Superintendent Erik Gundersen and Assistant District Superintendent Barry Bachenheimer presented the district's reopening plan for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Students can opt for hybrid or remote learning and will be able to switch from one to another during the first week of each month, according to Gundersen. Bus transportation will be provided and fall sports are scheduled to proceed.

District presents and approves reopening plan

August 17, 2020
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
The Smoke Signal Instagram has limited comments on its recent posts following requests from the district. A post announcing the Board of Education's decision to remove the Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills mascots received over 1,800 comments.

Smoke Signal disables Instagram comment section

June 25, 2020
During its virtual meeting held on Zoom this morning, the Board of Education faced many comments and questions from community members regarding its decision to remove the mascots. District Superintendent Erik Gundersen said that the decision to remove the mascots will not be changed.

District faces backlash, support regarding mascot removal

June 25, 2020
A peaceful rally and march will be held in Woodcliff Lake this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event was organized by the District Equity Team with the help of a group of alumni.

District Equity Team and PH alumni to hold peaceful protest

June 24, 2020
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[Photo] Community expresses opinions on mascot removal

June 23, 2020
The removal of the PV and PH mascots was voted on and approved by the Board of Education at its virtual meeting tonight held on Zoom. The decision to establish new mascots and what those mascots would be will be made by the Board following its retreat Thursday.

District approves removal of PV and PH mascots

June 22, 2020
Honoring Valley's Heroes: Kenny McGlone

Honoring Valley’s Heroes: Kenny McGlone

June 19, 2020
Graduation parade held for the Class of 2020

Graduation parade held for the Class of 2020

June 17, 2020
A goodbye to our senior editors

A goodbye to our senior editors

June 16, 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
In-person graduation to be held July 8

In-person graduation to be held July 8

June 11, 2020
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