On the surface, prom seems like the most magical experience of high school.
But for a lot of juniors, the thought of prom has gone from exciting to exhausting.
The stress starts early, with drama on...
Ms. Simunovich started teaching in 2017 at Pascack Valley High School. The next year, she moved to New Milford before finally settling at RD in the 2023–24 school year. She describes teaching here as...
‘Abbey Road’ by the Beatles. ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson. ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ by Kanye West. All great records. But only one album can stand at the top.
‘Before the Crowd’...
Last week, on Wednesday, March 11th, the Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted a magical Disney-themed Open Mic Night that brought performers and audience members together to enjoy iconic Disney songs. Tri-M...
Some teachers have a favorite band. Others casually mention a song now and then. And then there is Mrs. DiVincenzo, whose appreciation for The Beatles feels less like a preference and more like a full-time...
Ms. Metts has been a math teacher here at RD since the turn of the century (2000). We interviewed her to learn a little bit about what it’s like to be a teacher for such a long time.
“I’ve always...
2026 kicked off with unforgettable beats, from viral hits to enchanting melodies. Discover the stories behind Billboard's top 10 songs that are defining the start of the year—and make sure to add them...
Teenagers all around the world face challenges and topics, including academics, social media, and making friends. These are the top three things students at River Dell High School worry about:
Grades
Most...
Forget studying for midterms, students at River Dell are mastering a different type of test: surviving the Ticketmaster queues.
Last month, Bruno Mars announced his The Romantic Tour following his...
Students at River Dell have probably had, or at least seen, Mrs. Annecchino. She teaches everything from computer science to photography to sculpture, and she runs both the Human Rights Club and the...
River Dell head wrestling coach Coach Baranello traces his involvement in the sport back to family and early exposure.
“My two older brothers wrestled. My dad was their coach,” Baranello said. “I...
An adventure like no other waits for a group of 19 River Dell students as they will venture into the frozen tundra of Iceland from February 12th through the 17th. The trip being hosted by Mr. Drywa with...
