Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance

Rhee's art will be on display at the New Jersey Department of Education building in Trenton.

Post-Pandemic Paintings

Olivia Connell, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

Freshman Ina Rhee has always expressed herself and her perspective of the world through her unique artwork. But when COVID-19 hit, it opened a new door of creativity for Rhee: hopeful art.  The New...

Mask On...Mask Off?

Mask On…Mask Off?

The Lance Staff March 4, 2022

On Monday, February 7, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the mask mandate will be lifted effective Monday, March 7. With the mandate going away in a few days, The Lance is checking in on the NVOT...

School will remain virtual through 4/1 due to multiple COVID-19 cases.

Breaking News: NVOT moves to all virtual classes until April 1

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor March 17, 2021

On March 17, Superintendent James Santana announced via email that NVOT will switch to all virtual classes through April 1. This decision comes after NVOT had seven students test positive for COVID-19...

COVID-19 Tracker

COVID-19 Tracker

Tala Areiqat and Amir Attal February 25, 2021

The Lance brings you the latest cases of COVID-19 in NVOT and New Jersey. For more information on COVID-19 cases in Northern Valley visit the NVRHS Restart website. For more information regarding...

Gen Z is “Sick” of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gen Z is “Sick” of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer January 22, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

School will remain virtual through 4/1 due to multiple COVID-19 cases.

Breaking News: NVOT fully remote through 2/3

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor January 20, 2021

On January 20, Superintendent James Santana communicated via email to the district that NVOT will hold all classes virtually through February 3 after three individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The...

School will remain virtual through 4/1 due to multiple COVID-19 cases.

Breaking News: NVOT scheduled to return to in-person learning 12/14

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor December 11, 2020

12/11/20 Update: Superintendent James Santana announced via twitter at 1:08 pm that NVOT is scheduled to return to in-person learning on 12/14. A follow up email has been sent out to the school community.                 12/5/20...

Having dinner outside is a great way to stay safe and still spend time with family.

Maintaining Gratitude During a COVID Thanksgiving

Emily Galiano, Staff Writer November 25, 2020

The holidays are usually times that we primarily spend around family. To most of us, Thanksgiving allows us to gather around a dinner table and hear hilarious stories from that one uncle we haven’t seen...

NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

Brooke Ackerman, Siena Griffin, and Olivia Klein November 17, 2020

Two hybrid learning students tested positive for COVID-19 as of November 10. Classes were held virtually on November 11 to allow for contact tracing, and the school announced its decision later that night...

NVOT Announces Virtual Learning Through 11/18

NVOT Announces Virtual Learning Through 11/18

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer November 12, 2020

In an email sent to the NVRHS community, Superintendent James Santana announced that NVOT will hold all classes virtually until November 18 after several students tested positive for COVID-19.  After...

Breaking News: NVOT to go all virtual 11/11

Breaking News: NVOT to go all virtual 11/11

Tala Areiqat, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

On November 10 Principal Bruce Sabatini announced on a telephone call to all families and staff that NVOT will hold all classes virtually on Wednesday, November 11. During this time, the high school will...

New Hybrid Schedule for Quarter 2

New Hybrid Schedule for Quarter 2

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer October 30, 2020

In an email sent to the NVOT community on October 24, principal Bruce Sabatini announced the new phase 2 hybrid schedule that will take effect on November 9.  This new hybrid schedule brings some changes...

Load More Stories