Passaic Valley Will Combine Cohorts Starting March 1, 2021

Based on our current in-person class sizes, Passaic Valley has decided to combine Cohort A and B beginning March 1, 2021. Hybrid students will attend classes four days a week for the remainder of the 3rd marking period, following all district health and safety protocols.

New Superintendent Search Survey

After 40 years in education, Dr. JoAnn Cardillo, Superintendent of Passaic Valley High School, is retiring in June. PV families and community members can complete the survey linked in this article to help with the search for the next superintendent.

Junior Christopher Perez Accepted into Columbia University Science Honors Program

Last summer, junior Christopher Perez was accepted into the distinguished Columbia University Science Honors Program. His acceptance is a result of Perez’s hard work and dedication to not only the science field, but all his classes.

Passaic Valley Gives Back to the Community

The National Art Honors Society made their annual holiday cards and conducted their canned food drive, the Student Senate used their fundraising proceeds to help the First Reformed Church of Little Falls, and the Culinary Club gave back to a fellow student's family.

PV Alumni Turned Teachers Reflect on Their Time at Passaic Valley

The Valley Echo spoke with some of the over 35 PV alumni currently working at the school to discuss what Hornet Pride means to them and the changes Passaic Valley has undergone throughout the years.

PV Education Association and Teen Center Create Snowflake Storytime Program

The Passaic Valley Education Association and the Teen Center have teamed up to run the Snowflake Storytime Program from January 4th to February 12th. Each day, a member of either the Interact Club or National Honor Society reads to 10 pre-K to 2nd grade students from the three sending districts via Zoom.

Taylor Hill Awarded New Jersey Heisman High School Scholarship

On Tuesday November 3, Senior Taylor Hill was awarded the Heisman High School Scholarship. The Heisman Scholarship awards promising student athletes financial aid based on not only their success in sports, but their involvement in their schools and communities.

"What the Elf?", an Original Play Written and Directed by Fabian Gallego and Christopher Perez, Premieres on YouTube and Vimeo

The 2020 Winter Play, "What the Elf?", premiered on YouTube and Vimeo on December 22nd. The full play is embedded within this article.

Drama Club Streams 2020 Fall Play, Everything Seems Like Maybe

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual fall play, Everything Seems Like Maybe, was filmed at home by the student actors and actresses for the first time. On November 19, 2020, the play was broadcasted for one day only on Passaic Valley's Vimeo channel for members of the community to view.

PV Teen Center is Saved from Statewide Budget Cuts

Due to proposed budget constraints in the New Jersey DCF, the Passaic Valley Teen Center and Teen Centers throughout the state were recently at risk of being cut over the summer. However, due to the outstanding determination from school communities across the state, including Passaic Valley, the state was convinced to reverse their decision.

Three Students Recognized as Commended Students by the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program

Three students have been recognized for their academic achievements by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their scores on the PSAT for 2020: Raima Islam '21, Elizabeth Dubov '21, and Daniel Dransfield '21.

Tech Team and Mr. Clementi Transition Staff and Students to All-Virtual Classroom

Due the increased demand during virtual teaching, the Tech Team has provided assistance to students and staff, created tutorials on programs used during remote learning, and streamlined their Help Desk in order to ensure a smoother transition into the virtual classroom.

The Good Morning Hornet Staff Begins Producing Daily Announcements From Home

PVTV has been hard at work delivering the morning announcements to the Passaic Valley community while staying safe. Teacher Ms. Stephanie Roberts and her students have been uploading Good Morning Hornet to the school's YouTube and Vimeo channels while filming and editing segments at home.

Teachers Connect with Parents in Virtual Back to School Night

One of the ways Passaic Valley has adapted to the COVID-19 educational landscape was to move Back to School Night to a virtual format. Teachers uploaded presentations and videos of themselves for parents and guardians to view in place of the in-person Back to School Night experience.

PVHS Drama Club Presents "Everything Seems Like Maybe" for One Day Only on November 19th

PVHS Drama Club will release a virtual performance of Everything Seems Like Maybe on Thursday, November 19th. The production will stream for ONE DAY ONLY on Passaic Valley's Vimeo page. A link to the production and a password will be provided through the website and social media outlets.

Students and Staff Upgrade Their Home Offices and Classrooms for Live Streaming

With Passaic Valley moving to a virtual model, students and staff are becoming more creative with their work spaces. Both teachers and students have invested time and resources to convert and build their home offices.

Yearbook Staff Works to Overcome Challenges to Create 2021 Valley Green

The Yearbook Staff has begun preparations for this year's Valley Green. However, due to social distancing policies and safety precautions, this year's Valley Green will look differently than years past. The Yearbook Staff has had to change the way they operate, challenging them to be more creative.

Chelsea Nakhleh Takes a Position as Valley Echo Reporter

Senior Chelsea Nakhleh joins the Valley Echo as a writer for the 2020-21 school year. With a passion for writing, Nakhleh hopes to use her skills and take on the responsibility of being a journalist for the community.

Three New Reporters Join Two Veteran Valley Echo Staff for the 2020-21 School Year

The Valley Echo welcomes three senior writers this year, eager to deliver the news to the Passaic Valley community. They will be joined and mentored by returning reporters Arcangelo Iurato and Devyn DiPasquale.

Senior Nick Busciglio Is Ready to Bring His Talents to The Valley Echo

Nick Busciglio is one of three new seniors to join the Valley Echo staff this year. Busciglio was extremely interested in taking the class, since he feels it not only will help him improve his writing skills, but also provide a glimpse into what professional journalism is like.