TABLE OF CONTENTS - Pascack Valley Regional School District

HistoryIn 1955, Pascack Valley High School opened with an enrollment of 650 students fromthe towns of Hillsdale, Montvale, River Vale, and Woodcliff Lake.During the next several years enrollment increased and so did the faculty and buildingcapacity. Additional classrooms were added and the program of studies wasexpanded. Increased enrollments in l963 resulted in double sessions. In September of1964 Pascack Hills High School opened up to students living in Montvale, WoodcliffLake, and a portion of Hillsdale. Pascack Valley had the balance of Hillsdale studentsand all of the River Vale students.By 1970, the enrollment was again up to capacity and building construction wasnecessary to house approximately 1,800 students. This expansion provided additionalclassrooms, expanded department areas, another gymnasium and a new cafeteria andlibrary. The projected enrollment for 2013-2014 is approximately 1250 students.The school colors for Pascack Valley are green and white, and the school symbol isthe "Indian."Code of ConductStatement of Philosophy“We believe that mutual respect and order are essential to ensure a positive, safeschool environment. Each member of the school community must take responsibilityfor consistently modeling the principles of good citizenship.”RESPECTWORDS TO LIVE BYEveryone works toward respecting the property, opinion, and self-worthof others.Everyone works toward being empathetic and understanding.Everyone works toward maintaining a safe and supportive schoolenvironment.Everyone works toward keeping a positive attitude and being betterlisteners.Everyone works toward accepting each of us as we are.Everyone works for a caring environment through open communicationand compromise.Take every opportunity to live these words.5