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The state of New Jersey will be mandating that all internet enabled devices be banned in school devices. DV's policy will require students to put their phones in lockers, leave them at home, or in a car.
Breaking News: Del Val announces New Jersey’s ’26-’27 cell phone policy
The cast of "The SpongeBob Musical" sways during "Best Day Ever." (Photo via Brian Smith)
Hooked on success: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ dominates with seven Paper Mill Playhouse nominations
Students play Hacky Sack during their study hall period. Students have been playing during their study halls and unit lunch.
Retro trend inspires Del Val Hacky Sack Tournament
Canvas users were met with a "issues" screen when they logged in during the hacking incident.
BREAKING NEWS: Notorious hacking group commits cyberattack on Canvas
International Club students pose in front of a stone mural at one of the RVCC entrances. The trip took place on April 29. (Photo via Debra Billmann)
Slideshow: RVCC introduces Latino students to college process
Founder Craig Dubitsky speaks to Del Val students about happy coffee. The presentation was given to students in the business academy during second block and lunch.
Business academy visited by co-founder of happy coffee
The cast of "The SpongeBob Musical" sways during "Best Day Ever." (Photo via Brian Smith)
Hooked on success: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ dominates with seven Paper Mill Playhouse nominations
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
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
Business administrator Teresa O'Brien and superintendent Scott McKinney work on the 2026-27 school year budget. Years of state funding cuts have forced Del Val to constantly reassess its offerings for students.
Schools are underfunded: states must do better
The Del Val Performing Arts Academy takes a group picture in front of the Tree of Life. This magical trip won the hearts of many with activities shared and memories made. (Photo via Heather Fleischman)
Slideshow: Performing Arts Academy takes the stage at Disney
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
A picture of the exterior of The MET in New York City. The MET hosts the MET Gala on the first Monday of May every year.
‘Fashion is Art’ at the 2026 Met Gala
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
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 album cover for "HADES" features the new artistic aesthetic for Martinez's most recent era. (Photo via Atlantic Records)
Melanie Martinez debuts dystopian album ‘HADES’
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
Singer Conan Gray introducing his band during his “Wishbone World Tour” at the Prudential Center. The tour celebrates Gray's fourth album, "Wishbone," released on Aug. 15, 2025.
Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone World Tour’ is everything a fan could wish for
Twenty One Pilot's played at Hershey stadium on Sept. 27. Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show, the energy never faltered.
Twenty One Pilots performs at Hershey Park Stadium
Deftones makes a comeback while still producing the music fans love. (Photo via Reprise Records)
Deftones returns with bold new album
Taylor Swift released her newest album, the Life of a Showgirl, on October 3.(Photo via Universal Music Publishing Group)
Taylor Swift’s new album showcases her musical versatility
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
"The SpongeBob Musical" hits the stage at Del Val. This fun and energetic musical captivated audiences during its opening weekend.
Del Val students make waves with ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
The Golden Blues Jazz Band rehearses for their next performance in Del Val's band room. The group have been practicing their repertoire for the upcoming competition season.
Where gold meets the blues: inside this year’s Golden Blues Jazz Band
The cast of SpongeBob rehearsing “When the Going Gets Tough” after school on the auditorium stage.
Bikini Bottom comes to Del Val’s auditorium
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 album cover for "HADES" features the new artistic aesthetic for Martinez's most recent era. (Photo via Atlantic Records)
Melanie Martinez debuts dystopian album ‘HADES’
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” was released on April 1. The movie stunned audiences with both humor and vibrant visuals. (Image via Universal Pictures)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: an out-of-this-world testament to Mario franchise
Singer Conan Gray introducing his band during his “Wishbone World Tour” at the Prudential Center. The tour celebrates Gray's fourth album, "Wishbone," released on Aug. 15, 2025.
Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone World Tour’ is everything a fan could wish for
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” was released by Harry Styles on March 6. Styles will be performing the album as a part of his world tour, starting May 16.
Harry Styles’ new album showcases growth and vulnerability
"The SpongeBob Musical" hits the stage at Del Val. This fun and energetic musical captivated audiences during its opening weekend.
Del Val students make waves with ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
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
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
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
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
Homeschooled hobbit being observed in her natural habitat.
HUMOR: A day in the life: homeschooled hobbit embarks on first high school experience
Freshman Unified soccer player Max Schwartz drives the ball down the field in the second half of the game. The Unified-Buddies soccer game has become an annual celebration of the end of the soccer season and a start to the holidays.
Buddies, Unified soccer team up for end of season finale
The boys soccer team celebrated its first sectional championship after a hard-fought victory on the turf.
Boys soccer makes Del Val history with first sectional championship
The six seniors gathered together to celebrate their time in volleyball. They were honored by their team and Del Val at their Senior Night.
Del Val Volleyball Senior Night finishes in a tight game
Schulze and the boys soccer team celebrate Schulze's 300 career save, breaking the school's saves record. (Photo via @dvallsportsbooster)
Lucas Schulze breaks his second school soccer record
Families all around the country gather on Sundays to watch their favorite team. The Super Bowl has always been a big event for people and their families.
Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles continue hopeful Super Bowl journey
The field hockey team celebrated its senior night on the turf at Tapp Webb Memorial Field.
Del Val’s Field Hockey senior night ends in a close 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
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
Senior parents gather around the seniors in recognition of their season.
Photos: Baseball celebrates senior night
The vibrant nighttime light show on Cinderella Castle highlights one of the main attractions visitors look forward to when deciding if a Disney trip is worth it.
The ‘Disney Magic’ may not be worth it anymore
This year's New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment should not count toward the Class of 2027's graduation requirement.
Editorial: NJGPA-A should not count as graduation requirement for 2027 junior class
A shelf of NeeDoh boxes sits empty on a Target shelf. The NeeDoh craze has affected every part of the country, due to factors like the internet, clout and retail therapy.
Money can’t buy happiness, stop overconsuming
Business administrator Teresa O'Brien and superintendent Scott McKinney work on the 2026-27 school year budget. Years of state funding cuts have forced Del Val to constantly reassess its offerings for students.
Schools are underfunded: states must do better
Throughout the entire country, student voices are being stifled constantly, meaning their First Amendment rights are being taken away on a regular basis.
Students need New Voices now more than ever
ChatGPT scores a student’s AP Literature essay. New Jersey has become one of the 20 states to implement AI use in grading. Prior to this, essays written by students in standardized tests were scored by human graders.
To grade or not to grade with AI
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
Dr. Ariel Gilbert shares her story as a veteran and her involvement supporting students who are seeking careers in the military.
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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ChatGPT scores a student’s AP Literature essay. New Jersey has become one of the 20 states to implement AI use in grading. Prior to this, essays written by students in standardized tests were scored by human graders.
To grade or not to grade with AI
Kaylee Lubitz, Reporter • April 3, 2026

As students wait to get their results on standardized testing, it was recently announced that New Jersey is having AI grade all essays on the...

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Keep the classics ‘classic:’ why ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ should stay in 2006
Cecilia Fransen, Reporter • March 27, 2026

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