Paramus Public Schools 

Paramus High School’s 65th commencement took place on the evening of June 20, 2024, on the Paramus High School football field.

West Brook Principal Dr. Spollen-LaRaia had so much fun learning from and visiting with Mrs. DiGirolamo’s students as they completed their environmental research posters!

Two students in Mrs. Douglas’ class redeemed coins during their money unit and became teachers for a day!

Midland Elementary School students harvest their lettuce to prepare for the school-wide salad day!

Through the dedicated hard work of the Memorial Elementary School PTA, a new kindergarten playground was debuted and dedicated to Principal Mrs. O’Boyle on May 30!

Ridge Ranch fourth graders, Adriana Alfano, Gemma Raguseo, and Kenzie Casatelli, under the guidance of their academic advisor, Ms. Kim Clancey, raised $1,000 for the Animal Enrichment Program at the Van Saun Zoo.

Parkway Elementary School's third and fourth graders did a fantastic job in their recent production of Willy Wonka Kids.

Congratulations to PHS Music Department juniors and seniors who were inducted into the prestigious Tri-M Music Honor Society on Wednesday, June 5.

On the evening of June 10, Stony Lane Elementary School held its official ribbon cutting of a new playground!

Donuts with a Dude at Stony Lane Elementary was a hit!

The eighth grade bands from East Brook and West Brook joined forces with the PHS Band to perform in the Trills & Thrills music festival at Neptune HS.

Midland Elementary School’s third graders had a special visit from the Bergen County K-9 Unit.

Dr. Kinoian presented two Midland Elementary School fourth graders, Alina and Reina, with the Maryann Kinoian Memorial Scholarship, recognizing outstanding achievement and dedication to music and art!

The Early Childhood Center 3-year-old program at PHS participated in its annual St. Jude’s Trike-a-Thon on Friday, May 31.

Memorial Elementary School recently collected donations for the Bergen County Animal Shelter.

In a heartwarming display of kindness and positivity, students from Ridge Ranch Elementary have taken to spreading joy through a simple yet impactful method: clothespins with written inspiration.

Second graders at Ridge Ranch Elementary School celebrated their learning of fairytales, folktales, and fables by having a Fairytale Festival! 

On May 17, Ridge Ranch had a school assembly for students to learn about the importance of community and community service.

Congratulations to the new Paramus High School Class of 2025 National Honor Society members who were inducted on Friday, May 17.

Memorial Elementary School had a new principal for the day! 

Memorial Elementary School 3rd graders learned about fire safety and prevention thanks to the efforts of the Paramus Fire Department. 

On Saturday, May 18, orchestra students from East Brook and West Brook participated in the first annual Region I Middle and High School Honors Orchestra Festival.

Reading at Ridge Ranch is a real treat!

Ian Park ’24, Paramus High School Valedictorian, attended the annual valedictorian recognition breakfast sponsored by the Bergen County Coalition of School Administrators on June 4!

Our graduates are headed to a variety of wonderful places next year!

On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 4, two Paramus High School senior athletes officially signed to their chosen colleges and universities.

Congratulations to all eleven of the Paramus High School Class of 2024 graduating Spartans who signed to their chosen colleges and universities during the 2023–24 school year to continue their athletic careers in college.

Parkway Elementary School Class of 2016, now PHS graduating seniors, went back to their roots for a senior homecoming! 

Eight Paramus High SchoolDECA student finalists recently competed at the DECA International Career Development Competition (ICDC), and two students earned a top 20 medal!

Parkway Elementary School art and poetry night showcased the works of students in preschool through grade four.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 1 seven Paramus High School senior athletes officially signed to their chosen colleges and universities on the third and final signing day of the 2023–2024 school year.

On Friday, April 26 the 3rd graders at Midland Elementary School got to meet the mayor!

Ridge Ranch 2nd graders visited the Turtle Back Zoo as an extension to their science unit on habitats.

Take Your Child to Work Day was full of fun at Parkway Elementary School!

On Wednesday, April 3 Memorial Elementary School students received a special visit from published author, Ms. Meghan McCarthy.

As a culminating activity of Ridge Ranch second graders’ study of the regions of the United States, Mrs. Clancey and her students created a United States region cake.

Orchestra students from Memorial, Midland, Stony Lane, Ridge Ranch Elementary Schools, and West Brook Middle School were selected to participate in this year’s Region I Elementary Honors Orchestra.

Congratulations to our dedicated musicians of Paramus High School symphony orchestra for achieving the highest honor, gold, at the NJSMA Region 1 Orchestra Adjudication Festival on April 24, 2024!

Congratulations to our Paramus High School music ensembles for stellar performances at the Music in the Parks competition at Hershey Park from April 20–21!

To celebrate Earth Day, Ms. Rice’s Parkway Elementary School kindergarten students learned how to plant seeds for their how-to writing unit!

Memorial Elementary School 3rd and 4th graders performed in their own rendition of Willy Wonka on April 4, 2024!

Midland Elementary School students enjoyed a visit from author Janet Wong!

Parkway Elementary School’s think tank is comprised of a group of 4th grade students that meet weekly to discuss ideas.

Congratulations to Paramus music teachers, MPAA, administration, and students for earning the Best Community for Music Education award from The NAMM Foundation!

4th graders at Midland Elementary welcomed spring and studied animal adaptations by camouflaging butterflies to blend into the classroom environment.

The seniors are so excited to see all their favorite staff members chaperoning senior prom.