IMPORTANT: Laptop & Communication Information

Dear Pascack Valley Regional High School District Families, I hope you are all having a wonderful summer! As we get closer to the first day of school, we want to share some important technology and communication updates. Our 1:1 laptop program is a cornerstone of the student experience here at PVRHSD, and we're excited to kick off its 21st year! To make things as smooth as possible, we've created a simple checklist of what we need from you and your student before school begins. ***PLEASE NOTE: Laptops are NOT YET available for pickup*** Directions: Here are the three simple steps to complete  BEFORE early laptop pick up or August 10th at the latest  to ensure your student receives their laptop. Step 1: Complete Required Forms in Genesis Students:  Log into  Genesis Student Access  to complete your required annual forms. Parents/Caregivers:  Log into  Genesis Parent Access  to complete your separate set of required annual forms. Step 2: Submit the Annual Technology Fee A  $60 Technology Usage Fee  is required annually for each student. The easiest way to pay  is online through  MySchoolBucks .  Instructions can be found here Alternatively, you may bring a check (payable to PVRHSD) or exact cash to your school's early laptop pickup day. We will not have change available at the schools. Step 3: Watch for Laptop Pickup Information We will be sending out the schedule for our early laptop distribution days soon. Please keep an eye on your email! Early Laptop Distribution Daily Schedule is posted here. For New and Incoming 9th Grade Students:  Parents/Caretakers will have received a separate email (today, Friday, July 11th) with your district login information. This information will no longer be mailed. Please make sure to complete all the steps above  before  coming to pick up your laptop. Stay Connected with ParentSquare All our important district and school-wide communications are sent through ParentSquare. It’s our primary tool for keeping you informed. Two Quick Actions to Take: Update Your Contact Info:  Please log into  Genesis Parent Access  and ensure all your contact information (phone, email, emergency contacts) is up-to-date. ParentSquare syncs directly with this information. Activate Your ParentSquare Account: Incoming 9th Graders & New Families:  You will have received an invitation via email or text today, Friday, July 11th. Please click the link in that message to activate your account. It only takes a minute! Returning Families:  If you haven't already, take a moment to download the ParentSquare app (available on the  App Store  and  Google Play ) and customize your notification preferences (email, text, app) and preferred language. Need Help? We're Here for You! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school's technology team. Emailing the address below is the fastest way to get a response, as it notifies our entire tech department. Pascack Hills High School Support:   phsupport@pascack.org   Pascack Valley High School Support:   pvsupport@pascack.org   Para español, pueden contactar a la Ms. Michelle Ramirez:  mramirez@pascack.org Thank you for your partnership in getting our students ready for another fantastic school year. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Sincerely, Mrs. Tracy Leigh Director of Technology  Pascack Valley Regional High School District

Friday, Jul 11 2025

Summer Reading 2025

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians, We are excited to share the 2025 PVRHSD Summer Reading Program with you: click here for the details ! Based on survey data from past summer reading programs, which indicate that students value choice in their summer reading selections, and the need for suggestions for students and families around book titles, we are offering thematic, curated choice of text for each course. The librarians have created resources for you to use to choose your summer read (see page 2). We expect that students and families will use summaries, reviews, and the free preview of sample chapters/pages available on sites such as Amazon or Good Reads to make reading decisions that best fit their needs, interests and abilities. Each book title on the list is linked to a site where the text is briefly summarized. Students should feel free to access an audio version of their chosen book if it is available in audiobook format.   Check out your local libraries or your favorite bookstore! All English teachers will be using the students’ summer reading material within the first two weeks of school as a springboard into our robust independent reading program that spans the school year. Short-form oral and/or written assessments will be given according to teacher discretion in all classes. Annotations of the summer reading texts will also be checked in the first week of school. This information will be posted on the district English site for your reference. Research shows that reading increases vocabulary, comprehension, verbal skills; acts as preparation for assessments such as the ACT/SAT; and is a great way to recover attention span taken by digital devices!  Students are encouraged to read as much as they can over the summer. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.  Enjoy your summer and your summer reading! Sincerely, Valerie Mattessich Supervisor of English, Art & Libraries How to search in the public library system

Friday, Jun 27 2025

Graduation Commencement Ceremonies 2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Commencement ceremonies for Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley High Schools will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Weather permitting, the ceremonies will be held outdoors with all members of the public invited to attend. If there is inclement weather, tickets will be issued to graduates.   Complete information for attending our ceremonies, including YouTube live stream links, are listed below. Commencement Ceremony  - The ceremony will begin at 6:30pm on the football field (weather permitting). Tickets (Outdoors)  - There is unlimited seating, no tickets are necessary if the ceremony is held outdoors as planned. Please note that we do not have reserved seating for graduation. Tickets (Indoors) -  Each graduate will be issued two tickets in the event that weather forces the ceremony to be held in the main gym. Each senior will receive two additional tickets for the air conditioned auditorium to watch the ceremony “live streamed” on the large screen. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for additional tickets as maximum capacity for the gym and auditorium are established by local fire officials and must be strictly adhered to in both indoor locations.  Remote Viewing  -  Our graduation ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube  starting at 6:15pm. General Parking  - Please use the main PHHS lot for all general parking purposes. We encourage everyone to car pool as this is a huge event and parking is limited. All graduates should be dropped off and not park on campus. Handicapped Parking  - There are a limited number of handicapped parking in the upper campus adjacent to the tennis courts. Graduates who requested a handicapped space were issued parking passes during graduation practice. Shuttle Bus from the Main PHHS Parking Lot  - There will be a shuttle bus available from the main parking lot to the Akers Avenue entrance beginning at 5:15 PM. In addition, there will be limited golf cart service from the main lot for anyone in need of assistance navigating “The Hill.” Commencement Ceremony  - The ceremony will begin at 6:00 pm on the lower grass field (weather permitting). Ticke ts  (Outdoors) - There is no limit to the number of guests each graduate may bring, and tickets are unnecessary if the ceremony is outdoors. Please note that we do not have reserved seating for attendees. Although seating will be provided, it cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is recommended that guests bring their own seating.   Ticke ts  (Indoors) - Unfortunately, if the weather does not cooperate, our graduation ceremony will occur inside the main gymnasium. Each graduate has been issued two tickets for guests to spectate in the main gymnasium (white tickets). They have also received two additional tickets for the auditorium for guests to watch the ceremony “live-streamed” (green tickets).   Remote Viewing  -  Our graduation ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube  starting at 6:00pm.  General Parking  - Parking will be available at Meadowbrook School and Pascack Bible Church. Alternate side parking will be in effect on side streets surrounding the high school.  Only individuals with reserved handicapped parking will be permitted on campus. Handicapped Parking -  There are a limited number of reserved handicapped parking spaces in the back of the school. Graduates who requested a handicapped space were issued parking passes during graduation practice. Shuttle Bus from Meadowbrook School —We will have a shuttle bus from Meadowbrook School to Pascack Valley, which will run back and forth starting at 4:45.

Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Fall 2025 Athletic Medical Registration

June 10, 2025 Pascack Valley Community, We are pleased to announce the online Fall Registration for medical clearance is now open via  ArbiterSports  (formerly known as FamilyID).  All Incoming Freshmen (regardless if they play a fall sport), Transfers students, and Fall Athletes must register through ArbiterSports  by Friday, August 1, 2025.     If you used ArbiterSports in previous school years to register your student, please login to  ArbiterSports    to complete the registration process for the Fall season using your login credentials. If you have never used ArbiterSports before, please follow the instructions on the landing page for Pascack Valley High school at ArbiterSports ( Use this link ) and complete the registration process for the Fall season using a current email address and creating a password.  All ArbiterSports Fall Athletic Registrations are due by  Friday, August 1, 2025  in order to be cleared for participation.   Please click on this NEW  Physical Packet  for the NEW NJ State required physical forms packet. ONLY the  Medical Eligibility Form  will be required to be uploaded into the Arbiter Registration. The remaining parts of the physical packet, including The Health History form, and the Physical Exam form, will remain w/ the physician who performed the exam. Parents should also keep a copy for their records. All incoming Freshmen, Transfer Students, and Fall Athletes must register in ArbiterSports, complete the requirements within the registration, and upload the  Medical Eligibility Form  in their account. Physicals are valid for 1 full year from the date of exam. Physicals must be valid on the first official practice date for Fall Athletes, or the first day of school (for freshmen/transfers not participating in Fall sport) in order to be cleared. Our school physician must approve all ArbiterSports registrations and  Medical Eligibility Forms  once they are reviewed by the nursing staff.  If registration is late or not complete, students run the risk that they may not be cleared for the first day of practice.   ALL FORMS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 1, 2025 . Eligibility and Registration Reminders: All Medical Forms MUST be completed using ArbiterSports In order to participate on a Pascack Valley athletic team and/or to register as a new student at PVHS (Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students), both the student and parent/guardian must read and sign all consent forms listed within the ArbiterSports registration All Freshmen, Junior and Transfer athletes (as well as any students participating in athletics for the first time, regardless of grade level) must complete SWAY Concussion Testing for the school year.  The test is valid for the entire 2025-2026 school year and only needs to be completed once. The testing sessions will be arranged and the beginning of the season.  Important Links for additional information: Below are links to a number of websites including the Nurse’s Office and the PVHS Athletics website, which contains schedules, contact info, forms, deadlines, and practice information for the Fall Season.  If you have questions about a specific sport, please reach out to the Head coaches. Contact information is on the  Pascack Valley Athletics website. If you need help with the ArbiterSports registration, please reach out to ArbiterSports at  support@arbitersports.com   or 1-800-311-4060 If you have specific questions regarding Pascack Valley registration and/or Athletics, please contact  the Nurse’s Office  or Athletic Director’s Office. You can visit the Nurse’s office webpage by clicking this  LINK  for more detailed information and forms.   Sincerely,  William VanKersen Pascack Valley Athletic Director/Supervisor of Physical Education and Health

Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

Fall 2025 Athletic Medical Registration

Pascack Hills Community, We are continuing to offer the convenience of online medical registration for all 2025-2026 fall and transfer athletes through Arbiter Sports (link available on the PH School Nurse’s Website). All medical registration requirements (Transfer Students and all Athletes) and New Jersey required Athletic consent forms will strictly go through the Arbiter Sports platform. The Pascack Valley Regional District uses Arbiter Sports to register all medical forms and New Jersey Athletic consent forms.  The Pascack Valley Regional District is still using Genesis for certain school related registration steps (including technology required consent forms, Guidance Department forms, etc.). ***Please Note: Effective July 1, 2024 – There will be a new Physical Form as per the NJ Dept. of Education for your physician to fill out.  Only physicals conducted after July 1 will use this form and it can be found on the School Nurse’s website. *** Arbiter Sports is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to sign-up and complete all medical registration requirements for athletics and new students.  By utilizing Arbiter Sports, families will no longer be required to drop off completed medical physicals and/or other related medical forms in person.  Arbiter Sports allows you to submit all the required medical forms and signed consent forms electronically. Also, Family ID helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible as we now transition to a “paperless” medical registration process, which can be completed entirely online.  When you register through Arbiter Sports, the system keeps track of your information in your Arbiter Sports profile. You enter your information only once for each family member for multiple uses and multiple programs. REGISTRATION PROCESS: A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this link: Pascack Hills - https://www.familyid.com/pascack-hills-athletics   Follow these steps: To find your program, click on the link provided by the Organization above and select the registration form under the word Programs . Next click on the blue Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Create Account/Log In blue buttons. If this is your first time using Arbiter Sports, click Create Account . Click Log In , if you already have a Arbiter Sports account. Create your secure Arbiter Sports account by entering the account owner First and Last names (parent/guardian), E-mail address and password. Select I Agree to the Arbiter Sports Terms of Service . Click Create Account . You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your email filters (spam, junk, etc.). Click on the link in your activation email, which will log you in to Arbiter Sports Once in the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with a red * are required to have an answer. Click the Continue button when your form is complete. Review your registration summary. No Payment Required or Alternate Payment Method (check, cash, non-Arbiter Sports payment site)  Locate the blue Submit button. After selecting Submit, the registration will be complete. You will receive a completion email from Arbiter Sports confirming your registration.   At any time, you may log in to update your information and to check your registration(s). To view a completed registration, select the Registrations tab in the blue menu bar at the top of your screen. SUPPORT: How-to registration video:   please click here . If you need assistance with registration, contact Arbiter Sports at: support@ArbiterSports.com or 781-205-2800 x1. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly. Eligibility and Registration Reminders: All Medical Forms MUST be completed using Arbiter Sports . In order to participate on a Pascack Hills athletic team and/or to register as a new student at Pascack Hills (incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students) a student and parent must also read and sign all consent forms listed in Arbiter Sports . All consent forms MUST be completed using Arbiter Sports . All Freshman, Junior, and Transfer athletes (as well as any individuals coming out for athletics for the first time - regardless of their grade) must complete Impact Concussion Testing for the school year.  The test is good for the entire school year and only needs to be completed once for 2025-2026.  The testing sessions will be arranged at the beginning of the season for the specific athletes. Important Links for additional information: As parents of incoming freshmen, transfer students, and/or athletes, we wanted to help make this transition to Arbiter Sports as smooth as possible. Below are links to a number of websites including the Nurse’s Office, PHHS Athletics website with schedules, contact info, forms, deadlines, and practice information for the Fall Season.  Pascack Hills Athletics: pascack.org/athletics Pascack Hills Nurse’s Office: hills.pascack.org/services/nurses-office Pascack Hills Athletics Eligibility Info: hills.pascack.org/athletics/seasonal-info-eligibility If you have questions about a specific sport, please reach out to the head coaches. If you need help with the Arbiter Sports registration, please reach out to Arbiter Sports using the contact information listed above. If you have specific questions regarding Pascack Hills registration and/or Athletics, please call or email the Nurse’s Office or Athletic Director’s Office. Sincerely,  Steven Papa Director of Athletics Supervisor of Health and Physical Education

Monday, Jun 09 2025

Important: Laptop Collection Information & Turn In S...

Dear Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, and respective Parents/Guardians, We have purchased new student laptops for the 2025-2026 school year.  The new MacBook Air laptops are similar to the ones we have now, but will have an upgraded processor, operating system, and applications.  We call this a “refresh year” and it usually occurs every 3 years. Our staff will be very busy this summer preparing the new machines. In a “refresh year,” we need to collect  ALL student machines prior to the last day of school.  Please note that all underclassmen are to return their laptop to their respective Technology Room following their last final exam.  Please find the collection schedule along with the checklist below to help you through the process. Laptop Collection Thursday, June 12 Grades 9, 10, 11 - PE Classes (If device is not needed for exams) Friday, June 13 (Last Day of Exams) Grades 9, 10, 11 - After Exams Monday, June 16 Grades 9, 10, 11 - PE Classes Frequently Asked Questions: “Can we purchase the old laptop?”   Unfortunately, due to both legal and technical reasons, the units are not available for purchase. “Will the district provide me with a laptop over the summer?”   The district will not be providing students with laptops over the summer.  For those students in our on-site summer programs , we will issue loaner machines for the duration of the respective program.  We plan on having the new laptops ready for pick-up in late July/early August. Students with questions about returning the laptop are encouraged to visit the Tech Room.  Parents/Caregivers with questions are also welcome to submit a support ticket to our Technology Specialists: Pascack Hills: phsupport@pascack.org Pascack Valley: pvsupport@pascack.org We hope everyone enjoys the remaining days of the school year! Sincerely, Tracy Leigh Director of Technology   Laptop Collection Checklist Before Turning in the Laptop Assure the laptop is in good working order. If your laptop has issues, better to address them now than to have a surprise on collection day when laptops are inspected for damage. Save all needed files to an external drive (personal Google Drive or USB device, etc…). Completely clear out the laptop case, removing any papers or other debris. Once handed in, students will not be able to retrieve anything from the laptop or case. Collection Day   Please make sure you have the following components: Laptop Clear plastic case (both top and bottom) Black zippered laptop carrying sleeve Laptop Charger (both “brick” and cable) MUST BE an Apple brand Charger as was issued with machine 3rd party/non-Apple brand chargers will not be accepted Missing/Damaged Components: If a student is missing any of the following items, a check made payable to PVRHSD must accompany the laptop as these items are not covered by the Technology Fee: Apple Charger “brick” - $36 (Apple Part 661-16295) Apple Charger cable - $18 (Apple Part 661-06670) Black Zippered Carrying Sleeve - $15.00 Clear plastic case (top and/or bottom) - $25.00

Thursday, Jun 05 2025

Course Requests Available for Next Year

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student, Each year at this time, the school counseling department makes available to you a listing of the courses requested for the upcoming school year. You may now log onto your Web Access account at any time to view this course listing. It should be noted that for current students some level placements may have been changed as a result of the student's performance and his or her teacher's recommendation.  Please note the following: This list represents course requests and is not a schedule of courses for next year. The actual schedule will be available to you through your Web Access account in August. Lunch may not yet be listed on the course request verification page at this time. Lunch will appear when schedules are developed over the next few months. It may have been necessary to place some students into their alternate course selection. If you have a question about the change in level placement, please contact the current subject teacher. If you wish to discuss these current course selections, please reach out to your school counselor. Please be aware these discussions should occur before Monday, June 9, 2025, to allow sufficient time to finalize schedules for the next school year. If we do not hear from you by that time, we will assume the program meets with your approval.    To view course requests, simply log into Parent Access and click the "Scheduling" tab.  This tab is not available for Seniors.   If you are logging onto Parent Access for the first time and need assistance, please reference the Parent Access User Manual located under the Parent link on our district website. Thank you, Sean Struncis, Ed.D District Supervisor of School Counseling

Monday, Jun 02 2025

Final Exam Preparation - Extra Support Centers for M...

Dear Pascack Hills Parents & Students, As we approach final exam week (June 10th–13th), we want to ensure that all students have the support they need to be as successful as possible. To assist with this, we are offering extra support centers for math, science, and ELA. These centers will provide  drop-in  opportunities for students to receive additional help in preparation for their exams. The support centers will be available   as outlined below: Math: Science: ELA:   The Writing Center is open  every day during lunch in the ​library. While students are always welcome to schedule one-on-one help with their teachers, these additional hours provide a flexible, drop-in option for anyone who is interested. We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Our goal is to help students feel prepared and confident for the exams. Sincerely, Mrs. Megan Graziano - District Supervisor of Science and Technology Education Dr. Mark Russo - District Supervisor of Mathematics, Computer Science, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Mrs. Valerie Mattessich - District Supervisor of English, Art, & Libraries

Friday, May 30 2025

Final Exam Preparation - Extra Support Centers for M...

Dear PV Parents & Students, As we approach final exam week (June 10th–13th), we want to ensure that all students have the support they need to be as successful as possible. To assist with this, we are offering extra support centers for math, science, and ELA. These centers will provide  drop-in  opportunities for students to receive additional help in preparation for their exams. The support centers will be available   as outlined below: Math: Science: ELA:   The Writing Center is open every day during lunch in  room 224 . While students are always welcome to schedule one-on-one help with their teachers, these additional hours provide a flexible, drop-in option for anyone who is interested. We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Our goal is to help students feel prepared and confident for the exams. Sincerely, Megan Graziano - District Supervisor of Science and Technology Education Dr. Mark Russo - District Supervisor of Mathematics, Computer Science, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Mrs. Valerie Mattessich - District Supervisor of English, Art, & Libraries

Friday, May 30 2025

Annual PHHS Art Festival

Come celebrate the incredible talent of our students at the annual PHHS Arts Festival – it's an experience you won't want to miss! Tuesday, June 3rd 7PM - 9PM

Friday, May 30 2025