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Emily Moy, Staff Editor

Emily is a junior and has been part of the PV Student Publication since her freshman year. This is her first year as an editor and she loves working with the staff. She loves music; she is part of the marching band and her favorite singer is Taylor Swift. Emily also loves reading, hanging out with her friends, and watching Netflix.
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The BOE generally holds meetings every other Monday in the Pascack Valley auditorium. Meeting information, including the agendas, can be found on the district’s website.

9/19/22 BOE Meeting Recap

September 19, 2022
The Class of 2022s graduation was held on June 16. Graduates and faculty members gave speeches and celebrated with family and friends.

Class of 2022 Graduation

June 16, 2022
Fun facts about Sarah Bilotti

Welcoming new Pascack Valley District Superintendent: Sarah Bilotti

June 6, 2022
Pascack Valley Choir held its spring concert in PVs auditorium on Thursday night. The B Naturals, Bro Squad, Chamber Choir, and Combined Choir all performed.

PV choir holds annual spring concert

May 19, 2022
Editors Emily Moy and Sophie Kolax share their opinions on the recent Supreme Court document leak and the possible overturning of the benchmark case Roe v. Wade.

Opinion: Leaked Court draft on the overturning of Roe v. Wade is a step backward

May 12, 2022
The PV band held its annual Spring Concert on Thursday night. Both the symphonic and jazz bands performed, along with a couple of vocalists. The choir will be holding its concert next Thursday.

PV band hosts annual spring concert

May 12, 2022
Editors Megan Austin and Emily Moy review Los Fuertes de Loreto in Hillsdale.

Los Fuertes de Loreto: ‘a tiny restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and fast service’

May 5, 2022
Ashok Ginde originally created This is Hillsdale to practice his photography skills. He “considers PV [his] second home” since he spends a lot of time at the school taking photos of sporting events or profiling PV students.

‘We all have an individual story that everyone can relate to’

April 12, 2022
Pascack Valleys Junior class participates in the dance competition during the Valley Cup on Monday, April 4.

April 2022 Valley Cup highlights

April 4, 2022
Custodians Diego Giraldo and Javier Diaz dive into their lives and their work at Pascack Valley. “I know that [with] everything I do, I have to do it the right way because it can impact a lot of people,” Giraldo said.

Custodians: a staple in PV

March 10, 2022
The BOE generally holds meetings every other Monday in the Pascack Hills auditorium. Meeting information including the agendas can be found on the districts website.

2/28/22 BOE Meeting Recap

February 28, 2022
As of Friday, February 4, 2022 students have been unable to access to their grades during the school day.

[Photo] Gradebook closing: 'Overall, the lack is not overbearing'

February 23, 2022
Students in the music program perform to students and staff for a fundraiser.

Tri-M Music Honor Society hosts Valentine’s Day Music Gram fundraiser

February 14, 2022
Valentines Day Talent Night was held on Feb 10. There was a variety of acts, including dancing, singing, and playing instruments.

PV Choir holds Valentine’s Day Talent Night

February 11, 2022
The BOE generally holds meetings every other Monday in the Pascack Hills auditorium. Meeting information including the agendas can be found on the districts website.

2/7/22 BOE Meeting Recap

February 7, 2022
On Feb 2, supermodel Emme spoke with a few Pascack Valley students. She talked about body positivity and her experiences in the modeling industry.

Opinion: ‘Your self-esteem has to come from within’

February 3, 2022
The Push is an uncomfortable story that readers will not be able to forget.

The Push: A raw, captivating read

January 26, 2022
Trees covered with snow.

First snow fall of the year

January 12, 2022
New Jersey New Voices Bill Passes

New Jersey New Voices Bill Passes

December 22, 2021
The Pascack Valley music department held its winter concert on Thursday. Many different musical groups performed, including the Bro Squad and the handchime choir. Above, sophomore Juan Zapateiro and Caleb Elistene accompany the choir.

PV music department holds annual winter concert

December 18, 2021
Staff Writer Danielle Braune reviews Taylor Swifts rerecording of Red and comments on the songs Swift did not release when the album first came out in 2012

Beginning Again: A Review of Red (Taylor’s Version)

December 16, 2021
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PV Choir hosts Halloween Talent Night

October 28, 2021
Daniel Fishbein will be the districts interim superintendent while the board works to find a replacement for Erik Gundersen.

‘He is always driven by doing the right thing’

September 2, 2021
The Board of Education held an in-person meeting in Pascack Hills on Monday. During this meeting, the community discussed their concerns regarding the COVID-19 restrictions for the upcoming school year, as well as the BOE discussing the search and process of finding a new superintendent.

District addresses COVID-19 concerns for upcoming school year

August 31, 2021
Emily Sohl began working at George’s Grill in Westwood as a waitress during her freshman year; however, she has recently been promoted to manager.

Seniors working through the pandemic

June 14, 2021
Seniors Annie Madden and Megan Sgroi are EMTs with the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Madden started riding during her sophomore year, and Sgroi started riding this past August.

Seniors’ experiences in EMT program

June 14, 2021
The Board of Education held an in-person meeting on Monday night at Pascack Valley and virtually over Zoom. During the meeting, the BOE discussed district Superintendent Gundersens resignation.

Community bids farewell to Gundersen

April 26, 2021
The PV Logo Selection Committee held its first meeting Thursday, April 15. Director of Technology and Communication Paul Zeller outlined the meeting and process in an email sent to the PV Student Publication.

[Photo] Logo Selection Committee to hold first meeting

March 18, 2021
The Board of Education held an in-person meeting on Monday night at Pascack Valley and virtually over Zoom. During the meeting, the BOE approved the Panthers as PVs new mascot, as well as the Broncos as Pascack Hills new mascot.

BOE approves Panthers as new mascot

March 9, 2021
Nolan Wasserman shares his thoughts on the community throughout the removal of the mascot, and the selection of a new one.

[Photo] Opinion: ‘We need to come together’

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.

[Photo] Mascot Committee provides mascot selection rationale

February 23, 2021
The Pascack Valley Mascot Selection Committee has chosen three mascot names after its meeting Wednesday afternoon on Zoom and in the PV auditorium, according to committee student representative Delia Collis. Collis and student representative Vasili Karalewich declined to reveal the three suggestions.

[Photo] Mascot Committee declines to reveal final three mascot names

February 11, 2021
The PV Mascot Selection Committee shortened its list of mascot names from 11 to six after its fourth meeting Wednesday afternoon on Zoom. Committee student representative Delia Collis said that she is “excited” to narrow down the remaining mascot nicknames to three.

[Photo] Mascot Committee shortens list of nicknames

February 3, 2021
A banner displaying Teton High Schools new Timberwolf mascot and nickname. The Timberwolf mascot was approved in June of 2020, replacing the schools Redskin mascot.

High schools throughout the country face mascot controversies

December 22, 2020
Community members rally at the Woodcliff Lake train station in favor of the Black Lives Matter Movement. The protest began at 10 a.m.

Community holds Racial Equity Rally

June 27, 2020
Freshman Julianna Porrovecchio has taken ballet classes since she was 4 years old. During the summer of 2018, she trained at Ballet Chicago and the Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive, and in 2019, Kaatsbaan, Vail Valley Dance Intensive, and Manhattan Youth Ballet.

Beyond the Barre

March 1, 2020
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