Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

Hillsdale Scouts Make Eagle

Bergen County Clerk John Hogan visited the scouts to congratulate them.

Julie Keating Appointed to Westwood Regional School Board

Keating works in education and is a member of the Washington Township Library Board.

Connelly Named Westwood Regional Middle School Principal

Frank Connelly has been the school's assistant principal for the past two years

School Board, Administrators Honor Retired Longtime Member

Barbara Gregory was on the Westwood Regional Board of Education for 24 years.

Seipp, McQuaid Leaving Westwood Regional Schools

The school board voted to accept the resignations of Charles Seipp, Liz McQuaid and Rory McCourt during their meeting Thursday.

McCourt Leaving Westwood Regional Schools For River Vale

Rory McCourt has been serving as the interim superintendent of Westwood Regional Schools since December.

Westwood Regional Class of 2013 Graduates [PHOTOS]

The school held its 99th commencement ceremony Tuesday.

Hillsdale School Board Approves Smith School Canopy Contract

The canopy will be built this summer.

Pascack Valley Students Plan Solar Charging Station

The students participating in the two-school Climate Stewards Project hope to reduce the schools' energy use and teach their peers about climate change.

Pascack Valley Class of '13 Graduates [PHOTOS]

Share your Pascack Valley High School graduation photos here.

Brookside School Holds 'Field Day'

Students at the Westwood school participated in a variety of physical activities.

Pascack Valley Schools to Employ Regional Curriculum

The Regional Curriculum Office recently completed its first new curriculum, in social studies, to be used in Hillsdale and other towns.

Westwood Regional Schools Get 'Outstanding' Score on Evaluation

Schools in Westwood and Washington Township got perfect scores in four of five categories.

Westwood Regional Schools Appoint New Interim Superintendent

James M. Sheerin starts July 1.

School Board Appoints Cascone as New Westwood High Principal

Scott Cascone, who is currently serving as the interim principal of Westwood Regional High School, will take the position permanently July 1.

Cascone to be Appointed Westwood High Principal

The Westwood Regional Board of Education is scheduled to appoint Scott Cascone, the interim principal, as the permanent principal for next school year and appoint a new interim superintendent at their meeting Thursday.

Two Seek Unexpired Hillsdale School Board Seat

Board President James Hayden is also running unopposed to claim a new full term.

Open Westwood School Board Seat Draws Two Candidates

Michael DeSena and Julie Keating have both put their names in for the position.

Hillsdale School Eliminates Assistant Principal, Creates Two Positions

New dean of students and district supervisor of curriculum, instruction and assessment positions were created and the assistant principal position at George G. White Middle School was eliminated.

Westwood Regional's New Superintendent Poll Ends Friday

The school board is seeking public input in their search for a new superintendent of Westwood Regional Schools.

County Superintendent Blocks Pacack Valley School Split

Woodcliff Lake officials are seeking a voter referendum for all four district towns on the issue.

Westwood School Board Seeking Public Input on Superintendent Search

Residents and staff can take an online survey to share their opinions with the Westwood Regional Board of Education.

Westwood Regional Schools Closing on Primary Election Day

Officials said they hoped to have polling removed from schools for student safety.

Westwood High Students Accepted into All-State Choir

Jackie Romeo and Daniel Robertson were picked from more than 1,000 students who auditioned.

Hillsdale Mayor Reaffirms Opposition to Pascack Valley School Split

The authors of a study commissioned by Woodcliff Lake said splitting the regional school district would save their residents money, but cost Hillsdale and River Vale residents.

Barbara Gregory Resigning From Westwood Regional School Board

She's retiring from the board in order to spend more time with her family and traveling.

Authors of Pascack Valley School Split Study Answering Public's Questions

Taxes could rise by $500 per year for the average Hillsdale homeowner if the district is dissolved.

Hillsdale United Nursery School Hosts 'Hedgehog Day'

The program educated children about hedgehogs and rabbits.

Hillsdale School Board Approves $112K Fiber Optic Installation

The work to install a fiber optic network at the borough's elementary and middle schools will allow them to share Internet service with Pascack Valley High School.

Westwood High Students Appear on 'Good Morning America'

Students from Jody Lazarski's media studies class visited the show's Times Square Studios last week.

Westwood Regional Interim Superintendent Search Nearing Finish

Current Interim Superintendent Rory McCourt is set to hold the position through June 30.

Westwood High Principal Certo Resigns

Matthew Certo will be leaving the school due to "personal and family reasons," according to a letter sent to district parents.

Pascack Valley Regional Robotics Team Heading to World Championships

Students from Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills High Schools will compete in the event in St. Louis.

Pascack Valley Schools Adopt New Teacher Evaluation System

The Kim Marshall Evaluation System comes at a "minimal cost" to Pascack Valley Regional Schools.

Pascack Valley High School's Academic Achievement 'Very High'

The New Jersey Department of Education released School Performance Reports comparing every school in the state.

Student Growth 'Very High' at Westwood Middle School

The New Jersey Department of Education released School Performance Reports comparing every school in the state.

State: Westwood High Scores OK, Participation in Tests Too Low

The New Jersey Department of Education released School Performance Reports comparing every school in the state.

Keep Dogs Off School Grounds, Board President Says

Pets are not allowed on Westwood Regional Schools property.

Westwood Special Services Director Cerco Resigns

The Westwood Regional Board of Education voted to accept Dr. Robert Cerco's resignation effective June 30.