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Spencer Goldstein, Editor in Chief

After being appointed sports editor at the beginning of his junior year, Spencer was promoted to co-editor in chief for his senior year. He is excited to work with the rest of the staff.

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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
John Puccio spent 12 years as Pascack Valley's assistant principal before filling in as PV's interim principal following the retirement of Tom DeMaio last year. After returning to his role of assistant principal for the 2020-21 school year, Puccio has been recommended to the Board of Education for the position of PV's next principal.

John Puccio recommended for PV principal position

April 7, 2021
Over 68% of individuals who participated in PV's mascot selection poll voted for the Panthers. However, many people are unaware of what a panther actually is.

What is a panther?

March 24, 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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[Photo] Opinion: Students should not have to fulfill mandatory elective requirements

March 17, 2021
Panthers set to become Pascack Valley’s new mascot

Panthers set to become Pascack Valley’s new mascot

February 25, 2021
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February 24, 2021
The Board of Education held an in-person meeting on Monday night at PV. It discussed a wide range of topics, including the state of each school's mascot.

Indians and Cowboys mascots still “on the table”

January 18, 2021
What you should know

[Photo] Committee embarks on journey to find new mascot

January 8, 2021
PV to go fully remote for at least two days

PV to go fully remote for at least two days

January 4, 2021
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[Photo] A different stance on writing

February 22, 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
District to remain fully remote until Dec. 14

District to remain fully remote until Dec. 14

November 25, 2020
Despite all of PV's classes taking place virtually through Nov. 23, the school's sports will continue.

PV athletics continue despite shift to remote learning

November 14, 2020
Pascack Valley to remain fully remote through Nov. 23

Pascack Valley to remain fully remote through Nov. 23

November 12, 2020
Two PV individuals test positive for COVID-19

Two PV individuals test positive for COVID-19

November 11, 2020
Class council election results announced

Class council election results announced

October 21, 2020
Class of 2022

Class of 2022

October 21, 2020
Class of 2023

Class of 2023

October 21, 2020
Class of 2024

Class of 2024

October 21, 2020
PV to remain remote through Oct. 28

PV to remain remote through Oct. 28

October 16, 2020
Pascack Valley and Old Tappan get set at the line of scrimmage.

Who is Pascack Valley’s biggest rival?

October 14, 2020
Pascack Valley's defense lines up against Bergenfield. PV took down the bears by a score of 34-8 on Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] PV bounces back with win over Bergenfield

October 10, 2020
Quarterback Zach Traina rolls out of the pocket against Ramapo. He totalled 79 total yards in his first varsity start last week.

Valley looks to enter win column vs Bergenfield

October 8, 2020
Mike Solazzo makes a move on a Ramapo defender. He finished with 86 rushing yards in Valley's 41-6 loss to the Raiders.

Valley conquered by Ramapo in season opener

October 3, 2020
Students comment on Pascack Valley's reopening

Students comment on Pascack Valley’s reopening

September 14, 2020
Glenn deMarrais posing with his son, who played junior football for River Dell. DeMarrais coached high school sports for almost 20 years before coaching his sons in Junior Football and Little League Baseball.

From the field to the office

September 3, 2020
The Board of Education discussed the final details of the reopening plan before school begins on September 3. The district approved new curricula, a temporary change in course credit for all full year science courses, and new faculty for the 2020-2021 school year.

District puts finishing touches on reopening plan

August 31, 2020
In-person graduation held for the Class of 2020

In-person graduation held for the Class of 2020

July 10, 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
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
After the high school spring sports season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fall season will come with specific guidelines to ensure the safety of all athletes and fans. As a part of these guidelines, all fall sports were divided into three categories based on the risk of spreading the virus: high, moderate, and low.

[Photo] How high school fall sports will be impacted by the coronavirus

June 9, 2020
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[Photo] Breaking the silence

June 5, 2020
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