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Del Val Student Council offers new "Pumpkin Chuckin'" event.

Student Council holds new Pumpkin Chuckin’ event

Senior Sunrise will be held on the Del Val football field. Seniors will return to the school to participate in the scheduled activities and stations.

Students to participate in Senior Sunrise and PSATs

Students dress up as superheroes while helping at the table for Week of Respect. The table had markers to color the windows, hero pledges and candy for students to enjoy.

Del Val clubs celebrate week of respect

A bulletin board set up in the Hutch Gym details the Kill Hunger event. The bulletin board was put together by a member of Del Val's Adaptive Teaching Methods Class. (photo via Erin Grady)

Kill Hunger volleyball fundraiser aims to restock local food pantries

Milford Alive! is canceled in anticipation of the dangers the nor'easter brings to the safety of both the vendors and the community.

Milford Alive! canceled due to nor’easter, fire company fundraiser carries on

Junior Austyn Hackmann learns more about the referendum on the Del Val website.

Del Val puts referendum on the ballot

Senior Abigail Simpson achieves 100 kills and 300 assists. Simpson has been playing volleyball for eight years and is co-captain.

Volleyball celebrates its 2027 seniors

The Dawg Pound is out in force for the homecoming game. Tonight's theme is Pink Out.

LIVE COVERAGE: Del Val plays Bernards for Homecoming Game

The cast of "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" outside the chocolate factory. Wilson and his mother participated in the social experiment for a chance at a lifetime supply of money. (photo via Garrison Wilson)

Alum Garrison Wilson gets golden ticket access to Netflix’s chocolate factory

Del Val's future Terriers gathered before the game.

LIVE COVERAGE: Del Val youth night against Warren Hills

Master of Ceremonies for the dedication ceremony, Dan Torrone, stands on the stage and looks out at the crowd while two event officials pose for a picture. Every seat at the ceremony was filled, and half of the crowd stood and watched from a distance.

Hunterdon County remembers 25th anniversary of 9/11

A dark cloud casts a shadow over Alexandria Township School's welcome sign. The wet weather that the clouds indicate has been considered a possible contributing factor for the fungal growth.

BREAKING: Mold growth temporarily shuts down Alexandria Township School

Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore" on Sept. 25, adding four unique and interesting songs to her discography.
(photo via Republic Records)

Taylor Swift releases “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore”

The cover art for Green's new album, "That's Just Me", features Green sitting in a single-cab truck.
(Photo via Nashville Harbor Records and Entertainment)

“That’s Just Me:” the perfect mix of heartbreak, memories, longing to be loved

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is a global hit

Clue is a murder mystery featuring both comedy and suspense. The production will perform on Nov. 20 and 21.

Clue comes to DVRHS Stage

The new album hit worldwide on Sept. 18.

Kim Petras takes a turn with album release: “Detour (Rare N’ Deluxe)”

The cast of "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" outside the chocolate factory. Wilson and his mother participated in the social experiment for a chance at a lifetime supply of money. (photo via Garrison Wilson)

Alum Garrison Wilson gets golden ticket access to Netflix’s chocolate factory

The cover art for Green's new album, "That's Just Me", features Green sitting in a single-cab truck.
(Photo via Nashville Harbor Records and Entertainment)

“That’s Just Me:” the perfect mix of heartbreak, memories, longing to be loved

The new album hit worldwide on Sept. 18.

Kim Petras takes a turn with album release: “Detour (Rare N’ Deluxe)”

The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.

Golden Regiment places first in opening competition

Bruno Mars pours raw emotion into the microphone at MetLife Stadium during his song "It will Rain." Fake rain and vibrant blue lights filled the stage and the audience's eyes.

Bruno Mars brings vibrant performance to MetLife Stadium

The brass quintet includes Levi Buzckowski and Luciano Zeppieri in the front. Baxter Vitale and Rohan Calliste positioned behind Tyler Crowl.

Five voices, one vision: Tyler Crowl brings brass quintet to the stage

Young vocalists rehearsed with high schoolers to prepare for the night's performance. Sending district students visited Del Val to practice and bond with high school performing groups.

Video: Young artists shine at District Arts Festival

Clue is a murder mystery featuring both comedy and suspense. The production will perform on Nov. 20 and 21.

Clue comes to DVRHS Stage

The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.

Golden Regiment places first in opening competition

The Golden Regiment Marching Band performs for the first time this year.

Golden Regiment marches into new season

Del Val arts students posed in front of the Rocky Statue. (Photo via Sarah Ruppert)

Slideshow: Arts students explore Philadelphia

The Unified Theater poster, designed by Natalie Brennan. (Photo via Bessy Kapetanakis)

Unified Theater program encourages inclusion for all

Young vocalists rehearsed with high schoolers to prepare for the night's performance. Sending district students visited Del Val to practice and bond with high school performing groups.

Video: Young artists shine at District Arts Festival

Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore" on Sept. 25, adding four unique and interesting songs to her discography.
(photo via Republic Records)

Taylor Swift releases “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore”

The cover art for Green's new album, "That's Just Me", features Green sitting in a single-cab truck.
(Photo via Nashville Harbor Records and Entertainment)

“That’s Just Me:” the perfect mix of heartbreak, memories, longing to be loved

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is a global hit

The new album hit worldwide on Sept. 18.

Kim Petras takes a turn with album release: “Detour (Rare N’ Deluxe)”

Bruno Mars pours raw emotion into the microphone at MetLife Stadium during his song "It will Rain." Fake rain and vibrant blue lights filled the stage and the audience's eyes.

Bruno Mars brings vibrant performance to MetLife Stadium

The poster for season two of The Pitt, highlighting Noah Wyle exclusively. The style of the poster reflects that of the season: a lack of the ensemble. (Photo via Warner Bros. Discovery)

‘The Pitt’ is a medical show, not the Noah Wyle show

The Del Val auditorium is flooded after malfunctions with the water effects. There was no proper clean-up plan in place prior to the show.

HUMOR: Special water effects for SpongeBob cause damage to auditorium

A future Del Val student uses a plasma cannon to help battle the aliens.

HUMOR: Aliens invade the Commons

Punxsutawney Phil is unprepared for what’s coming for him. After predicting a long winter, the cafeteria ladies finally took justice against the groundhog.

HUMOR: Cafeteria serves Punxsutawney Phil after predicting long winter

Ms. Val posing for a student, teaching them a confident pose before walking the runway. (Photo via Val Bart)

HUMOR: Ms. Val transforms school hallways into fashion runway

Del Val’s own Ms. Val receives her first Frizzy of the night. Ms. Val swept the categories Best Ms. Val and Best Hall Monitor.

HUMOR: Del Val needs a teacher award show

A baseball that located in Mr. Gessner’s room, taped to the lab window

HUMOR: An investigation: paper baseballs invade Del Val

Senior Abigail Simpson achieves 100 kills and 300 assists. Simpson has been playing volleyball for eight years and is co-captain.

Volleyball celebrates its 2027 seniors

Players Allison Harvey, Hope Dermody and Rylee Hintenach celebrate after a goal. All three players contributed to the game offensively. Dermody scored two goals and both Harvey and Hintenach had an assist.

SLIDESHOW: Girls soccer takes down Belvidere 6-0

The Del Val Terriers together in their pre-game huddle before the homecoming game begins. This is a tradition for the team, after they run through the banner. Despite a tough loss the team stayed motivated through the game.

Del Val football faces Bernards at homecoming game

A fantasy football manager checks their lineup on their phone while watching the game unfold on TV.

The Basics of Fantasy Football

The varsity team poses with signs highlighting the team's accomplishments.

Girls volleyball reaches milestones during youth night

The Dawg Pound is out in force for the homecoming game. Tonight's theme is Pink Out.

LIVE COVERAGE: Del Val plays Bernards for Homecoming Game

Emmy Rea Hotz pins her opponent at the team's home match. Rea Hotz fell short of a post season championship, but she is motivated to wrestle even better next year.

Record-setting wrestler Emmy Rea Hotz recognized as athlete of the month

Senior Jacob Edwards defeats Manville wrestler Valentino Velando by major decision in the Group 1 Sectional finals. Del Val's win over Manville left them the only undefeated public school in the state.

2025-26 wrestling team concludes historic season

Team USA defeats Canada in the Olympic gold medal game 2-1. The win ended the team's 46-year Olympic gold medal drought.

U.S. men’s hockey earns Olympic gold medal after 46 year drought

Del Val Cheerleading traveled to Orlando, Florida for their national competition. The team finished in 11th place out of 62 groups. (Photo via Delaware Valley Cheerleading on Instagram)

From Frenchtown to Orlando: Cheerleading Nationals 2026

Cooper Fransen steals the ball from Tyler Small. The two teams went head-to-head in the semifinal round of Hoops for Hunger.

Video: Hoops for Hunger nets $3,750 for local food pantries

Inside the Huddle is Del Val's first sports podcast, hosted by managing/sports editor Ella Genovese.

Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 undefeated wrestling team

Junior Amel Bontempo watches as his ball flys through the air after he hit it. Amel is a returning member of the boys golf team.

Golf team finishes historic 2025-2026 season

The team celebrates getting their first out against Hackettstown. Del Val wins with a score of 7-0.

Slideshow: 2026 Softball Senior Night

The girls lacrosse seniors and family members stand together for a photo. They are sharing a heartwarming moment before their game.

2026 Girls Lacrosse Senior Night

Senior Gwen Taffera stands ready at the goal during a lacrosse match against Voorhees. Taffera has been playing lacrosse for twelve years, four as a goalie.

Out of the net: lacrosse player Gwen Taffera surpasses 400 saves

Luke Cyphert blocking a shot on goal. Cyphert is a four year varsity lacrosse player with over 500 saves in his career. Along with playing lacrosse, Cyphert is a two year varsity wrestler.

Milestone moment: Luke Cyphert reaches historic 500th career save

Junior Cole Fritsche cradles the ball as he gets ready to pass it. Cole got his 100th career goal a little while later during the boys lacrosse senior night.

Cole Fritsche nets 100 career goals

Celebrating Columbus Day on the second Monday of October has been controversial for decades, and not without reason.

Columbus Day needs an update

A Del Val student watches the trailer for a new true crime documentary called "The Crash." Everyone who has seen the case wonders what really happened.

The murder of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan: What really happened?

Student journalists Margot Husson, Emma Haig and Julia Hirsch use their personal cellphone to film their TikTok series, "The Delphi Detectives," during class. The segment has switched to being recorded on an iPad after the new policy was put into place.

New Jersey’s cellphone ban harms journalism education

Junior Sophia Flaccavento stares into the mirror surrounded by negative reminders. Many high school students struggle with negative inner dialogue.

Breaking the habit of negative self-talk

To pass one part of the Presidential Fitness test, 15 year old girls are required to run a mile in 7:59 seconds or do 50 laps on the 20m beep test. 15 year old boys have 6:21 seconds for a mile or 80 laps on the 20m beep test. If students do not meet the requirements, they fail that section of the test.

Presidential Fitness Test sets unrealistic expectations

Del Val student checks out the AP Prep books available in the Commons. Students use various resources to study for the AP exam to ensure a good score.

Concurrent enrollment or AP testing

Cadence Wojcik works on an environmental science assignment with the help of teacher Stacy Grady. Wojcik noted Grady as one of her biggest supporters throughout her high school career.

Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with Cadence Wojcik

James Lechner shoots a deep shot at senior night. Lechner reflected on his time at Del Val on this episode of "Four Years Later."

Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with James Lechner

Senior Gianna Roberts is a four-year journalism student and the current Editor-in-chief of The Delphi.

Podcast: “Four Years Later” episode 2: Gianna Roberts

Inside the Huddle is the Delphi's first sports podcast. In this episode Host Ella Genovese sits down with Thomas Denvir and David Hudock to discuss Boys Basketball.

Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 varsity boys basketball team

Podcast: What is the Hunterdon Military Academy?

Inside the Huddle is Del Val's first sports podcast, hosted by managing/sports editor Ella Genovese.

Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 undefeated wrestling team

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