High School Makes Top 100 Ranking, School Improvements Top News This Week

Hasbrouck Heights High School rises from #107 up to #72 on the New Jersey Monthly top public schools list.

Superintendent Mark Porto says the district is considered high performing by state QSAC standards but curriculum must be updated.

An engineer will do a survey of the Euclid and Lincoln playgrounds, a first step towards renovation.

Joseph Mastropietro has been focusing on rewriting curriculum, character education and anti-bullying efforts and more as he prepares for the new school year.

The Hasbrouck Heights-based singer/songwriter has just released a new single "Let Freedom Ring" and plans to perform at local venues soon.

Johnny Capozzi and friend Bharadwaj Chirravuri of Boy Scouts Troop 17 led the annual chess tournament at the library this week as an effort to earn merit badges.

Heights Below Average in Giving 

According to a study done by the Chronicle of Philanthropy that shows how towns rank when it comes to giving to charitable organizations, Hasbrouck Heights is below average county-wide, state-wide and nation-wide.

Hasbrouck Heights High School marching band has already hit the field, back to work learning the routine for the upcoming game and competition season.

For the first time in more than five years, Heights will have student-athletes participating in volleyball this fall.

Patch's weekly communty spotlight featured Hasbrouck Heights' Kevin Ketcho who started an annual golf outing eas a way to bond with his sons and is now a growing annual fundraiser event to benefit leukemia.