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Thomas Gaita Accepted Into 2021 New Jersey Scholars Program
In April, Thomas Gaita '21 was accepted into the New Jersey Scholars Program (NJSP) for 2021. He was selected to represent Passaic Valley High School among only 35-40 other students across the State of New Jersey.
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Five Additional Staff Members Join Passaic Valley
Passaic Valley welcomes five more new staff members this school year, including Ms. Vicki Coyle, Mr. Silvester Mercado, Mrs. Laura Long, Mrs. Lourdes Chami Hajir, and Mr. Mario Gaita.
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Performance Arts Embraces Technology in the Virtual Classroom
Performance Arts teachers have found new, creative ways to tackle issues with live performance through a screen and fully embraced technology in the virtual classroom.
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Contemporary Art Classes Undergo Creative Changes to Adapt to 2020-2021 School Year
Photography and Design classes, instructed by Ms. Melanie Vasa and Ms. Lori Demsey, have made a smooth and astute transition into the virtual classroom, providing students with the necessary software, whilst allowing them a creative outlet to showcase their work.
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Asynchronous Snow Day Provides Practical Learning Opportunity for Climate and Weather Course
During Passaic Valley's first asynchronous snow day on December 17th, Mr. William Goodman's Climate and Weather course participated in a Snow Depth Analysis activity.
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How the Classical Arts are Operating Through the 2020-2021 Virtual School Year
As classes have moved online, Passaic Valley's classical arts classes have adjusted in creative and ingenious ways. Teachers have teamed together and gone out of their way to provide students with the materials they need to make the transition.
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Passaic Valley Welcomes Four New Staff Members for 2020-21
Passaic Valley welcomes four new staff members this year: Mr. Nicholas Andriani, Teacher of Physical Education and Health, Mr. Max Wassel, Teacher of Math, Ms. Larisa Zulic, Teacher of Italian I, and Mr. Christopher Clementi as Systems and Network Technology Coordinator.
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Physical Education Classes Turn to Apps and Tech During Remote Learning
Physical Education classes have undergone a massive transition during remote learning. By administering lessons online over Google Classroom, Health and Physical Education teachers have been offering students a variety of tasks utilizing technology to keep track of their physical activity.
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Class Spotlight: CITVC, Learning From a Different Perspective
The Contemporary Issues Through Videoconferencing (CITVC) class is an elective course available to juniors and seniors. CITVC allows for students to design their own learning experiences and be active in what they learn.
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CTE Broadcasting Students Create PSAs to Educate on Appropriate Health Practices
During health-related school closures, Mrs. Stephanie Roberts' Broadcasting classes have developed a series of PSAs informing viewers on the best practices to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. These videos are designed teach viewers about the coronavirus and what to do if it is contracted.
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Administration Revises Remote Learning Protocols for Third and Fourth Marking Period
Now in its eighth week, remote learning continues for schools across New Jersey. Passaic Valley administration has responded to concerns within the community by revising the model for the third and fourth marking period.
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Passaic Valley Embraces Remote Learning Model
On March 16, students and teachers began the transition to remote learning, in following the proper safety precautions of social distancing. Teachers have been working harder than ever to ensure students are continuing to succeed academically, even when not in the traditional classroom setting.
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Passaic Valley Transitions to Remote Learning to Keep Students and Staff Safe
With various visual components and online assessments, schools across the country are managing to make online learning work. Passaic Valley administration and teaching staff has been working hard to continue to offer students the same opportunities they were granted when coming to school.
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Due to Health Related School Closures, PV Transitions to Virtual Learning Model
Passaic Valley students and staff have been participating in online learning since March 16, 2020. To slow the spread of COVID-19, schools around New Jersey closed to ensure the safety of their students and staff.
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Passaic Valley Adjusts to Online Learning
Both students and teachers are adjusting to the new remote learning model, which requires students to sign-in to their homeroom before noon and complete assignments throughout the day via Google Classroom.
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Remote Learning Model Takes Effect at Passaic Valley
Since March 16, Passaic Valley has turned to the Remote Learning Model during the public health-related school closure. The new method of instruction tasks teachers with crafting daily online lessons for students to complete through Google Classroom.
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Students and Teachers Switch Over to Online Learning as of March 16
Jumping into the new system of learning from home has been a significant change for students, teachers, and administration. The transition to the remote learning model in response to COVID-19 has required patience and ingenuity to maintain the rigorous levels of instruction PV offers.
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Passaic Valley Moves to Remote Learning Amid School Closures
Due to COVID-19, Passaic Valley took the precaution to move to remote learning. Since March 16, students have been learning and doing their work from home through Google Classroom. There have been some challenges, but the program has been successful providing students with quality instruction.
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Hornet Helping Hands Expands to Beatrice Gilmore in Third Year
Since 2016, senior have been placed as interns at Little Falls School No. 2 to explore a career in early childhood education, an opportunity offered through the Hornet Helping Hands Program. This year, the program has expanded, sending interns to Beatrice Gilmore in Woodland Park as well.
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Dr. Iobst Awarded New Jersey Governor's Teacher of the Year
Dr. Susanne Iobst was awarded the New Jersey Governor's Teacher/Educational Professional of the Year award after being nominated by her colleagues. The annual award is voted on by a faculty and administrative committee.
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