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Governed-elect Mikie Sherrill has shared her plans for the first 100 days of her administration. (Photo via nj.gov)
Mikie Sherrill’s predicted agenda for her first one-hundred days in office
The year-long food drive is new at Del Val this year. The annual Wing Bowl helped to raise funds for local food banks, and that event will return on Jan. 7, 2026. (Image via Amanda Matlee)
School-wide, year-long food drive begins at Del Val
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
A sophomore participant winds up to throw a "snowball." His team will eventually take third place.
Del Val’s “Snowball Fight” ends predictably
There are four Toys for Tots boxes wrapped in colorful wrapping paper. Anyone looking to donate can find any of the four boxes throughout the school.
Giving back with Toys for Tots
Students in the Peer Leaders club help eighth graders at the biomedical academy session during their visit to Del Val. The standardized club schedule allowed all Peers to attend the planning meeting before the visit.
New club meeting schedule sparks multiple reactions
The year-long food drive is new at Del Val this year. The annual Wing Bowl helped to raise funds for local food banks, and that event will return on Jan. 7, 2026. (Image via Amanda Matlee)
School-wide, year-long food drive begins at Del Val
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
A sophomore participant winds up to throw a "snowball." His team will eventually take third place.
Del Val’s “Snowball Fight” ends predictably
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
Carolyn Wolsiefer devoting her time teaching freshman. Throughout Wolsiefer’s 19 years at Del Val, she has mostly taught 7th through 10th graders.
End of the equation: math teacher Carolyn Wolsiefer to retire at year’s end
All the inductees pose together for a photo. Everyone greatly appreciated the opportunity to be recognized for the arts.
Celebrating the arts: 10 honorees inducted into Arts Hall of Fame
After 50 years preconceptions about sharks formed by "Jaws" still persist.
50 years of ‘Jaws:’ fact and fiction about sharks
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" hit theaters on Dec. 5. The public and Del Val students both have expressed various opinions on changes within the movie. (Photo via IMDb)
Two takes on ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’
Bella Diaz plays the role of the professor. She delivered a standout performance bringing laughter to the audience. (Photo via Del Val Business Academy)
Del Val’s fall play ‘Back to the 80s’ brings high energy, laughs and nostalgia
The Little York is a restaurant known for its wings, burgers and steaks along with great service.
The Little York serves up big flavors
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
A student watching season two of "Arcane." The season was released one year ago, and fans throughout Del Val expressed their opinions on the show.
Arcane season two: One year later
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
Kendrick Lamar performing at the Grand National tour, celebrating his album "GNX," at MetLife Stadium.
Kendrick Lamar rolls out to MetLife Stadium for two nights
After the announcement of Beyoncé's new Cowboy Carter Tour, tickets look to be selling slowly despite the artist's apparent popularity.
Beyoncé’s tour sales might be “flopping”
The album cover of "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead." The deluxe addition of this album includes six new tracks, which combine well with the original album. (Photo via Spotify)
Ariana Grande holds space for ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’
Bella Diaz plays the role of the professor. She delivered a standout performance bringing laughter to the audience. (Photo via Del Val Business Academy)
Del Val’s fall play ‘Back to the 80s’ brings high energy, laughs and nostalgia
The poster for Del Val's production of "Back to the 80s," which premiers on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. (Photo via Del Val Thespian Society)
Del Val cast prepares to take audience ‘Back to the 80s’
The poster for Del Val Thespians' murder mystery night. This year, the theme is Wild West.
Del Val Thespians to host Halloween ‘whodunnit’
The "Back to the 80's" cast getting ready for first read through of a hilarious blast to the past.
Del Val theatre back with hilariously nostalgic play
Students working on choreography for the Unified Theatre program. The Buddies and performing arts programs collaborate for an inclusive enviornment. (Photo via Heather Flesichman)
Unified Theatre program ready to perform
Some of the student-made artworks featured at the District Arts Festival in the Commons.
Students display their talents at Del Val’s District Arts Festival
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" hit theaters on Dec. 5. The public and Del Val students both have expressed various opinions on changes within the movie. (Photo via IMDb)
Two takes on ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’
The Little York is a restaurant known for its wings, burgers and steaks along with great service.
The Little York serves up big flavors
Del Val students wait impatiently by the stage doors of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre before the performance. "The Outsiders" won the Tony Award for best musical in 2024.
The inside scoop on Broadway’s ‘The Outsiders’
A student watching season two of "Arcane." The season was released one year ago, and fans throughout Del Val expressed their opinions on the show.
Arcane season two: One year later
“The Conjuring: Last Rites” released on Sept. 5, 2025. (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Watch ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ on Halloween night
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
Angry Del Val students getting ready to protest the bathroom closures and restrictions.
HUMOR: Del Val boys burn down B-Hall bathroom in protest
Students at Del Val enjoying some of Duff’s delicious cookies
HUMOR: The secret behind the school cookies
Del Val has expanded its education to another planet.
HUMOR: Federal grant allows new Del Val campus on Mars
Due to safety concerns, the NJSIAA has replaces bats in softball and baseball with pool noodles beginning in the 2025 season.
HUMOR: Del Val baseball and softball replace bats with pool noodles for safety
Del Val teacher replica of Michael Fortino, teaching students how to write essays.
HUMOR: Teacher replaced by AI Robot
Never trust the Furbys…
HUMOR: Journalism teacher’s alarming Furby trauma
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
Del Val wrestlers shake hands with Pompton Lakes after match on Dec. 14, 2025.
Terriers to take on Hunterdon Central at Gold Rush
Senior Maggie Simpson dribbling past an opponent from North Hunterdon High School in the 2024-25 season. Simpson is one of four seniors returning for her final season.
Lady Terriers enter season with young roster
Tommy Denvir fights off a defender from Bernards High School in the 2024-25 season. Entering his junior year, Denvir has been hard at work preparing with the rest of his team for the coming year.
Del Val Boys Basketball team looks toward 2025-26 season
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.
Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs
Del Val wrestler, Lydia Bagley, wrestling against Warren Hills in the first girls home match at Del Val. Bagley, a freshman, and 1 of 2 female participants, wrestled in Atlantic City, and placed 7.
Six Del Val wrestlers attend the Atlantic City wrestling tournament
The Girls Wrestling team photo after their first home match.
Del Val Girls Wrestling finish impressive season
All the seniors get together to get a photo with their families and share a heartwarming moment before their senior night game.
Girls Lacrosse celebrate 2025 senior night
The girls lacrosse team huddled following their division win. The girls have a record so far of 16-1 this season.
Del Val girls lacrosse secures division championship
Del Val's softball team following their division title win. The girls will now go onto states and the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex tournament. (Photo via @dvsoftball on Instagram)
Lady Terriers softball team clinch division title
Two Del Val Terriers, lacrosse player Taylor Tavernite and cheerleader Izzy Shuey, commit to Division I programs.
Two Del Val female athletes commit to Division I programs
View of Yankee stadium. Home of one of the most valuable franchises of all time. And home to one of the highest paid MLB players Aaron Judge.
Are MLB players overpaid?
Just finishing up their junior season, these four captains are preparing for an even better senior season.
Girls lacrosse captains wrap up 2024 season
Common Sense for Animals' shelter cat, Vonnie, wakes up from a nap on a nearby chair. Vonnie, along with a variety of other animals, are in need of rescuing by loving families.
Shop or adopt? Why you should rescue a pet
The battle between the first two amendments is a conflict in the U.S. that needs to be resolved.
Constitutional clash
Recently, Jimmy Kimmel, a late-night television show host, had his show suspended by Disney due to comments made by Kimmel. The suspension raised questions about the First Amendment, and the legality of the suspension.
We should feel threatened by the cancelation of late night show hosts
Del Val’s Buddies and Unified students enjoying time outside during the school day.
Blue skies bring better grades
Student Chelsea Coffin using ChatGPT to create a personalized, in-depth study guide for her Hungarian language studies. ChatGPT is a common AI tool used by students.
Growing up in an AI world
Many students find using personal Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, as a helpful study tool. This new policy affects their usage within the classroom.
New Del Val cell phone policy may be causing more harm than good
This episode of The Oracle focuses on the new, adaptive version of the NJGPA graduation exam for New Jersey high school students.
The Oracle: New state graduation exam set for New Jersey
Ella and Ellie are back for a third season of Book Yappers, and this year they are kicking off their book talk with "A Thousand Splendid Suns."
Book Yappers: A Thousand Splendid Suns
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
Many students find using personal Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, as a helpful study tool. This new policy affects their usage within the classroom.
New Del Val cell phone policy may be causing more harm than good
The Oracle presents: Mending the Mental
The Oracle presents: Mending the Mental
The Hunterdon County Student Media Convention hosted 15 guest speakers and over 70 students from four different New Jersey high schools.
The Oracle: episode five
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A team consisting of Britney Pena Guevara, Camila Pena Guevara and Marelyn Agustin worked on their gingerbread house design for Korea.

Competing for candy: International Club hosts annual Gingerbread House Making contest

Austyn Hackmann and Doris Cruz Alvarado
December 12, 2025
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

Gianna Roberts, Riley Nelson, Agnes Hughes, Austyn Hackmann, Alex Roberts, Mason Patkochis, Doris Cruz Alvarado, Ellie Lyons, Abby Eckert, Neha Sethi, Maggie Davis, Audrey Burns, Cecilia Fransen, and Yulissa Jacinto
November 26, 2025
Members of Del Val's "Drowsy Chaperone" meet in the Commons to celebrate the play's award. This musical has continued to be an audience favorite for over a decade.

[Photo] 2025 Arts Hall of Fame Inductees

November 19, 2025
All the inductees pose together for a photo. Everyone greatly appreciated the opportunity to be recognized for the arts.

Celebrating the arts: 10 honorees inducted into Arts Hall of Fame

Austyn Hackmann, Emma Haig, and Doris Cruz Alvarado
November 21, 2025
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Delphi editor, Ella Genovese, donates her blood at the NHS blood donation in the Commons.

National Honor Society blood drive returns to Del Val

Austyn Hackmann, News Editor
November 17, 2025
A variety of country flags hang from string garland. Hunterdon County’s first World Fair occurred on Sept. 20, in Milford, NJ to honor different cultures from around the globe.

World Fair provides community with multicultural experience

Alyssa Deets and Austyn Hackmann
September 26, 2025

[Video] Del Val hosts first volunteer fair

Gianna Roberts, Juliana Findeis, Austyn Hackmann, and Ella Genovese
September 26, 2025
A Descendants Brewing Company waitress takes a customers order. The brewery will host the Hunterdon County World Fair on Sept. 20.

Descendants Brewing Company prepares to host World Fair in Milford

Alyssa Deets and Austyn Hackmann
September 1, 2025
Totally the student debaters on the stage in their gold medals and NOT Alyssa deets…

Del Val’s new SHADOW Program was introduced from Feb. to April of the 2024-2025 school year.

Del Val’s Shadow program introduces middle schoolers to high school academies

Austyn Hackmann, Assistant News Editor
May 12, 2025
The newest model of the 1980s Cold War is back in business in the 21st century.

The Cold War in 2025

Austyn Hackmann, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2025
Never trust the Furbys…

HUMOR: Journalism teacher’s alarming Furby trauma

Austyn Hackmann, Assistant News Editor
March 31, 2025
The U.S. has recently discussed plans towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.

US, Ukraine, Russia discuss cease-fire deals

Alyssa Deets and Austyn Hackmann
March 22, 2025
We tested out the most popular chocolate chip cookie recipe on the internet.

Bake It Or Leave It: chocolate chip cookies

Alyssa Deets, Claire Hitchcock, and Austyn Hackmann
February 28, 2025
Photo by Quarrie Photography via World Health Organization

How can we slow down climate change in a warming world?

Levi Buczkowski and Austyn Hackmann
February 12, 2025
Presidential pardons in the U.S.

Presidential pardons in the U.S.

Ella Genovese and Austyn Hackmann
January 17, 2025
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A closer look at the 2024 presidential election

Gianna Roberts and Austyn Hackmann
November 4, 2024
For the 2024-2025 school year, students will be using a new program, Delta Math.

New math program, Delta Math, introduced to students

Alyssa Deets and Austyn Hackmann
November 2, 2024
The poster advertising Del Val's 2024 homecoming with the theme "Neon Light." (Poster via Student Council)

Homecoming 2024 lights up the weekend

Alyssa Deets, Ella Genovese, Austyn Hackmann, Norbert Hirst, Illy Mavraj, Gihon Warren, and Gianna Roberts
September 26, 2024
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