The sixth grade just completed their L.E.A.D. training. L.E.A.D. stands for Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence. It's a program where police officer are trained to teach young people about the consequences of drugs, alcohol, smoking/vaping...

Have you ever heard the quote, “May the force be with you?” It's a line from the movie Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. This week is May 4 (fourth), and Star Wars lovers are going crazy. "May the fourth be with you," is a fun phrase often used on...

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all forms of motherhood and the sacrifices that most mothers make to help their children learn and grow.  Donna Kaufman, an Emerson resident, shares what Mother’s Day means to her. “I guess it means, it’s...

Taking care of our planet is important. There are many ways to do it. For example, you can donate to organizations that remove plastic from the ocean. Making the Earth clean can be as easy as throwing your leftovers into the trash. Earth Day on April...

All eyes turned to the sky on April 8, 2024, for a rare sighting of a solar eclipse. Students at Patrick M. Villano School watched from the lower field through special glasses purchased by the Emerson Public School District. “It was really an amazing...

The Social Studies textbook came to life for fourth graders at Patrick. M. Villano Elementary School. They visitied the Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. It was a working farm when Bergen County was at the Crossroads of the American Revolution. It's...

Whether is was a beautiful vacation out of this country or free time at home with family, most students at Patrick M. Villano School say their recent spring recess was wonderful. “I'm [went] to England for spring break because just to see the beauty...

Women's wrestling has been recognized as an Olympic sport since 2004. This year, two local female wrestlers helped bring attention to this fast growing sport by placing at the recent state tournament. The tournament was held on March 9, 2024, at Cure...