Clubs

An opportunity for students to compete academically...

Advisor: Mr. Volk and Mr. Hildum

The United States Academic Decathlon® is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. Students hone their academic, speech, and interview skills via regional competitions for individual and team recognition.

An opportunity to sing at all major school events........

Advisor: Ms. Elkin

This auditioned A Cappella vocal ensemble is open to any students in grades 9-12 who love to sing a variety of songs in comtemporary styles. This mixed ensemble meets once a week after school and performs at all major school events.

An opportunity for students to promote awareness about animal care...

Advisor: Dr. Whitfield

The Animal Rights Club is an exciting and beneficial as it raises money for animal care and promotes awareness about animal cruelty. The club provides students with information regarding animal rights and allows them to voice opinions.

An opportunity for students to express themselves through art...

Advisor: Ms. Angela Rossi

Art Club provides students with an open studio environment where students can develop their own art projects with the teacher’s guidance. Group projects based on basic art skills are also offered.

An opportunity to explore and develop a greater understanding of the various Asian Cultures........

Advisor: Ms. Yeam

The Asian Culture Club promotes awareness of the different Asian cultures that are a part of the Pascack Hills community and throughout the vast continent of Asia. Various Asian cultures, identities, and social issues are addressed, and a supportive space is provided for Asian, Asian American, and students of all cultural backgrounds to develop greater understanding and community with one another. The ACC strives to explore, connect, and deepen the PHHS community's understanding of the Asian American narrative and cultural heritage.

An opportunity for students to learn how to work audio-visual equipment for events...

Advisor: Mr. Dore

AV Students are trained to provide assistance at all events in the auditorium during the day and evening. Student provide sound, lighting, run videos by computer to the projector, and assistance with the projection of power point presentations.

An opportunity for students to donate dresses to deserving high school girls with financial need...

Advisor: Ms. Adams

Becca’s Closet is a national non-profit organization that has been making homecoming, military ball & prom accessible to tens of thousands of U.S. young people since 2003 by donating dresses to deserving high school girls with financial need. PH chapter has donated 100’s of dresses over the past couple of years to local high school students in need.

Love to read and discuss great literature?

Advisor: Ms. Scheck & Ms. Pettigano

Join the Pascack Hills High School Book Club! We explore a variety of genres, meet new friends, and share our passion for books. Whether you're a bookworm or just enjoy a good story, we welcome you!

An opportunity to interact with special needs students...

Advisor: Ms. Downes and Ms. Szabo

The goal of Camp Raspberry is to provide opportunities for recreation and socialization to special needs students. Students will also benefit from volunteering as they learn more about students with special needs and gain understanding and ability to interact with them.

A competitive chemistry competition held at NJIT...

Advisor: Ms. Pugliese, Mr. Soltmann

Students participate in a variety of chemistry events, such as performing research, delivering chemical demonstrations, and solving problems using advanced laboratory techniques. The team practices regularly in preparation for the New Jersey Chemistry Olympics competition, in which schools from around the state compete against each other at the NJIT campus.

An opportunity for students to compete in organized debates...

Advisor: Ms. Horn

The debate team is a great place for students to explore the art of "organized arguing." Speech and debate skills help students to thrive academically and provide them with an advantage in college and in their careers. The club's purpose is to:
· Teach and train students in the fundamentals of debate research and public speaking.
· Develop research, reasoning and organizational skills
· Foster confident public speaking skills
· Help students build leadership skills and improve individual responsibility
· Compete with other high school debate teams in the area

A competitive business club that focuses in the area of marketing, finance...

Advisor: Ms. Apanosian, Ms. Gamgort

DECA is a competitive business club that focuses in the area of marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Students have the ability to compete in different business events to solve problems for local businesses.

An opportunity to plan schoolwide events to celebrate diversity.........

Advisor: Ms. Franceski

The District Equity Team is a districtwide team committed to promoting inclusion within our school community. Our team analyzes data from the school climate survey and makes recommendations to the administration as well as plans schoolwide events to celebrate diversity.

An organization dedicated to raising awareness of environmental issues...

Advisor: Ms. Schwartzman

This club works to learn about and take action on local and regional environmental issues. The club runs a yearly bike recycling collection, sends letters to Congress, organizes school clean-ups, distributes energy efficient light bulbs and re-useable water bottles and leads education campaigns on topics like climate change. Currently the club is spearheading a campaign to improve the school’s performance at effectively separating recyclables from garbage in the waste stream.

An opportunity for students to discuss gender studies and fundraise...

Advisor: Ms. Pfleging

This club is always open for visitors. Discussion of relevant topics related to the study of gender that affect the growing population of student leaders at PH. Plan to fundraise for women’s shelters and develop a voice and mission to educate the community in the new school year.

For all who are interested in learning about the sport of fishing...

Advisor: Mr. Lampert & Mr. Volk

The Fishing Club is a place for all who are interested in learning about the sport of fishing. We take local freshwater fishing outings to target bass in the fall and spring. We also take saltwater fishing outings to the Jersey Shore to target Striped Bass and Bluefish. During the winter months we hold meetings and discuss topics like rod building, tying rigs, and different types of bait. All experience levels are welcome to join our fishing community!

A service club in which high school students work with elementary students...

Advisor: Ms. Mahaffey, Ms. B. Schwartzman

Future Educators of America (FEA) is a fun and exciting community service club offered at PH. Students work together to develop lessons and activities for elementary aged school children. In the past, FEA has collaborated with the Montvale Public Library to assist with their “Story Hour” and Memorial Elementary School, in which we have taught a lesson and led an activity using the Star Lab. Students that are interested in pursuing education or enjoy working with younger children are encouraged to participate in the club.

A student run club that focuses on equality and acceptance...

Advisor: Ms. Franceski, Ms. Marootian-Miller

Gay/Straight Alliance is a student run program that fosters discussions focusing on equality and acceptance for all Pascack Hills students, regardless of one’s race, background, sexual orientation, or beliefs. GSA is dedicated to creating a more welcoming school climate.

Join the Pascack Hills High School Gardening Club and get your hands dirty!

Advisor: Ms. Mazan

Learn to grow plants, beautify the school grounds, and connect with nature-loving peers. We welcome all experience levels, so come grow your green thumb with us!

An opportunity for students to expand history knowledge and awareness..........

Advisor: Mr. Volk

Students will explore history, local and beyond, by actively participating in several community-based events throughout the year. Additionally, the club will introduce the Hills community to individuals who share historical significance through an engaging guest speaker series. Along with history chats, fundraisers, and field trips, this club will open further opportunities to expanding history knowledge and awareness for Pascack Hills.

A community service club that helps local families in need...

Advisor: Ms. Pettigano and Ms. Scheck

The Interact Club is a community service-based club affiliated with the Rotary Club,
helping local families in need. The club motto is "service above self." Club members
participate in several projects throughout the year including, but not limited to: Rotary
and Halfway Hounds 5K run/walk, Mother’s Day baskets for the Center for Hope and
Safety, Thanksgiving food drive, fundraising for community outreach projects (dunk
tank) at Montvale Street Fair and Rise Against Hunger food packaging event.

An opportunity for students to learn more about investing...

Advisor: Ms. Gamgort

Everyone wants to take the money they currently have and turn it into more. The Investment Club is designed to teach the fundamentals of investing in a fun manner. Students will not only learn about different types of investments, but what investments are right for them.

An opportunity for students interested in exploring Judaism...

Advisor: Ms. Lutz

We welcome all students interested in exploring Judaism, building friendships, and participating in fun activities. Join us for social events, cultural exploration, and learning opportunities!

An opportunity for students to create and/or add to PV’s Literature and Art magazine...

Advisor: Ms. Donahue, Ms. Garretson

Echoes, PH’s Literature and Art magazine, works throughout the year to solicit, evaluate, and present creative student work through a variety of formats.   The traditional annual print magazine, is delivered every spring.  Echoes encourages all PH students to submit their creative writing, photography and visual art, to the print magazine of the school. 

An opportunity for students to spread awareness about school safety...

Advisor: Ms. Yeam

Make Our Schools Safe Club. School safety is a complex issue that requires the support of many people working together in our schools and communities. The MOSS club was founded by Lori Alhadeff whose daughter, Alyssa was killed in the Parkland school shooting in 2018. The MOSS club's purpose is to spread awareness about school safety and help students and staff maintain a culture of awareness and vigilance in a secure school environment.

An opportunity for students to learn about marketing strategies, develop campaigns, and participate in real-world projects...

Advisor: Ms. Gamgort

Boost your business skills and unleash your creativity! Join the Pascack Hills High School Marketing Club to learn about marketing strategies, develop campaigns, and participate in real-world projects at Hills and your community. Discover your inner marketer and get a head start on your business career!

An opportunity for students to test their math knowledge and compete against other schools...

Advisor: Ms. Bucco

The Pascack Hills Math League takes part in mathematics competitions with other schools. Questions in the competitions include a variety of mathematical topics from algebra to geometry to discrete mathematics.

An opportunity for students to take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses and jurors...

Advisor: Ms. Yeam

Using an original case the NJSBF’s Mock Trial Committee prepares, student teams take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses and jurors. The program helps students develop skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork.

An opportunity for students to explore world issues and enact United Nations scenarios...

Advisor: Ms. Yeam

Model UN provides students the opportunity to research, analyze and better understand world issues.  Students participate in competitions in which they replicate the United Nations and represent various nations on issues ranging from nuclear proliferation to immigration to international trade. 

We are welcoming all students Muslim or not to join the MSA (Muslim Student Association)! This club involves volunteering, having important discussions, and building lifelong friendships. Join us for cultural appreciation and more.

Advisor: Ms. Yeam

Model UN provides students the opportunity to research, analyze and better understand world issues.  Students participate in competitions in which they replicate the United Nations and represent various nations on issues ranging from nuclear proliferation to immigration to international trade. 

A club for students who want to break the stigma around mental health...

Advisor: Ms. Gaeta, Ms. Sachs-Serfess

The PH Cares Club aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and raise funds for donations to benefit any worthy PH Community member and/or mental health charity.

A club for students to explore their healthcare interests… 

Advisor: Ben Chianchiano
The Med Club is a student-run organization that focuses on exposing students to new opportunities, educating students on possible career paths, and encouraging community outreach. The club includes… 

• Learning basic medical terminology through informational meetings
• Interacting with a diverse range of health care professionals
•  Participating in healthcare-related activities (i.e. labs, Kahoots, etc.)
•  Giving back to the community (fundraisers)

An opportunity for students to write for the student-run newspaper...

Advisor: Ms. Apanosian

The Trailblazer is Pascack Hills’s student-run newspaper. The publication’s primary focus is its website that is committed to providing new and timely news, sports, arts, and other relevant content every single day and in a variety of different media, including written articles, video content, blogs, podcasts, infographics, and the like. The Trailblazer also publishes occasional (usually themed) print issues.

An opportunity for students to travel to Paterson and assist elementary students there...

Advisor: Ms. Mahaffey, Ms. Lutz

Project Paterson is a fun and exciting community service club offered at PHHS.  Several times throughout the school year, students travel to a K-4 school in Paterson to assist with an after school program.  Students also have the opportunity to volunteer their time by helping out with school functions that typically take place over the weekend.  Our two major events that include the entire school community are the Toy Drive and the School Supply Drive.

An opportunity for juniors/seniors to mentor underclassmen...

Advisor: Ms. Sachs-Serfess, Ms. Marootian-Miller, Mr. Casamento

Juniors and seniors work together to discuss various issues that affect teens, and adults, today. Groups then work with freshmen to help acclimate the students to high school and to school’s culture. The Peer Leaders act as advocates for the underclassmen and as moderators among the students. Peer Program advisors work a guide for the students, helping plan activities and workshops.

A club for students interested in current events...

Advisor: Mr. Goodman

This club focuses on current events as well as the most up to date issues of the day.  The club uses an open discussion forum.

An opportunity for students to test their knowledge for science...

Advisor: Ms. Macke and Mr. Uhl

Students are invited to represent PH at regional competitions related to their knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at the advanced level.  Students are eligible for scholarships and individual awards.

An opportunity for students to design and research science experiments...

Advisor: Dr. Edelberg

The Science Research Club is a club where students work on authentic research projects of their own design and learn modern laboratory techniques. In the first year of membership students also work on a project in collaboration with Rutgers University in the Waksman Student Scholar Program where they use modern molecular genetic techniques and bioinformatic software for data analysis.  Enrollment in the Research in Molecular Genetics Class is required for membership into the club.

A competition for students interested in engineering...

Advisor: Mr. Ostrowski

The Panasonic Challenge is a premier science and technology competition where teams of NJ high school students put their engineering and technical skills to the test.

An opportunity for students to be elected in Class Council...

Advisor: Ms. Bucco

Student Government enables students to be leaders on the class, as well as school level.  Through elected and appointed positions, students can get involved with helping shape the building climate and goals.  Class Council members raise money and awareness for their Class Causes, in addition to hosting fundraisers to help offset class expenses, including the Junior and Senior Proms.  Class Council members work directly for their grade.  Executive Council members organize programs for the entire building, including Hills Cup competitions, Spirit Week and Pep Rally, and all elections, plus many other school wide activities. Executive Council members are the voices for the entire school.  Elections for both Class and Executive Councils are held in the spring each year, except for the incoming Freshman Class Council, which has its own election in the fall.

An opportunity for students to fight against cancer through fundraising...

Advisor: Ms. Martinez and Ms. Olshalsky

This program empowers students by helping in the fight against cancer. Various fundraising, such as bake sales, poster session, t-shirt design, Dig Pink, and many other activities. Skin Cancer & prostate cancer awareness, Relay for Life. Attending Relay.

An opportunity for students to learn more about foreign cultures...

Advisor: Ms. Guardabascio

Students engage in activities/events that promote the cultures of countries around the world, and expand students’ views of foreign cultures and traditions.

An opportunity for students to design the school yearbook...

Advisor: Ms. Schultz and Ms. Gamgort

Students meet weekly to plan, design, and construct the school yearbook.  The committee is comprised of students from all grade levels.