The Trailblazer

The meeting has adjourned.

Board president Debra Stephans congratulated the Pascack Players on their performance of the Addams Family and thanks the members of the community for soaking

Stay tuned for coverage of tonight's Board of Education meeting, which will begin at 7:30pm. The meeting is being held in-person in the Pascack Hills auditorium, and the public can also watch on the district’s YouTube channel.

The Board is now open to take comments from the public.

Board member Micheal Weaver now shares on the matter, expressing continued concern with privatizing the custodial and ensuing that they are exploring every solution.

2026-2027 budget is being discussed by the Board. The district is considering outsourcing their custodial services because of healthcare prices rising, affecting the district’s budget. At this time the Board is looking at options, but deeply care about the custodial staff.

The Pascack Hills Boys Wrestling Team was recognized for earning the title of Bergen County Group E Wrestling Champions.

The Board continued their student recognition with athletic achievements. Ariana Soto was recognized for becoming the Bergen County Girls' Wrestling Champion.

The Board recognized Miriam Rozman for her acceptance into the 2025-2026 Bergen County Band.

The Board recognized a few students for each receiving an acceptance from a variety of different choirs. Students recognized were Ilyas Alizade, Ayan Swain, and Joshua Lee.

Many students were recognized for their acceptance into the Bergen County Choir. The Hills students recognized were Fiana Fitzgerald, Rebecca Kaplin, Gowri Nair, Anna Shabani, Ayan Swain, and Maya Zillion.

Students Agrima Verma and Navya Pathak were recognized for their respective achievements in the 2025-2026 Terra North Jersey STEM Fair.

Jupiter Tamagny was recognized by the Board for earning the Bergen County Unsung Heroes Award. This award is given to student-athletes who provide great leadership that usually goes unnoticed.

Students Justin Yoo and Nathan Jeong were recognized for their achievement of the National Merit Scholarship.