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Sisters Signature Crafts hosts the 4th annual holiday bazaar at Del Val. Come out to support your local businesses Nov. 14, 9 a.m-4 p.m. (Photo via DVRHS website).
Sisters Signature Crafts LLC hosts fourth annual Holiday Bazaar
The Delphi is looking at multiple sources to relay accurate information to it's readers regarding the midterms. The Delphi's coverage ends at 11 p.m., and will continue to be updated throughout the week.
LIVE COVERAGE: 2026 midterm elections
The Midterm Elections is set for Nov. 3, 2026. New Jersey will be holding both House and Senate votes, along with DVRHS holding a vote on their referendum and Board of Education.
New Jersey Midterm Elections preview
Washington D.C.'s Capitol Hill. This years election with focus on House and Senate members in multiple states (photo via visitthecapitol.gov).
Zooming out on the 2026 midterm elections
Del Val's Student Council and Sports and Spirit Club announce their first Halloween Hoist to students
Del Val hosts first Halloween Hoist
Kapetanakis announces the return of the math league. He was excited to bring back the contest after five years.
Math League makes comeback
Student reads "Anger is Only a Shadow" at Frenchtown Bookshop. The novel was published on Sept. 15 with signed copies of the book available for purchase at the bookshop.
“Anger is Only a Shadow”: A suspenseful story of second chances
Golden Regiment Marching Band performs in front of friends and family at Mount Olive High School. The ensemble achieved fourth place with a score of 83.3.
Golden Regiment takes the field at states
Tuffy discovers the aftermath of Del Val's Pumpkin Chuckin' contest.
Tuffy the Terrier in “A Pumpkin Chuckin’ Halloween”
The Golden Regiment finishes their halftime performance.
One band, one sound: Golden Regiment’s season in review
Five must-watch Halloween movies before the end of October.
Five movies to watch before Halloween
Xfinity Mobile Arena projects a photo of Phoebe Bridgers' "The Lost Tour". Fans were lined up outside of the venue for both merch and to enter.
“The Lost Tour” is everything a Phoebe Bridgers fan could want
The Golden Regiment finishes their halftime performance.
One band, one sound: Golden Regiment’s season in review
Xfinity Mobile Arena projects a photo of Phoebe Bridgers' "The Lost Tour". Fans were lined up outside of the venue for both merch and to enter.
“The Lost Tour” is everything a Phoebe Bridgers fan could want
Zach Bryan and band performs their set. This night happened to be a record breaking crowd.
Zach Bryan makes a statement without saying a word
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
Golden Regiment Marching Band performs in front of friends and family at Mount Olive High School. The ensemble achieved fourth place with a score of 83.3.
Golden Regiment takes the field at states
The Golden Regiment finishes their halftime performance.
One band, one sound: Golden Regiment’s season in review
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
Student reads "Anger is Only a Shadow" at Frenchtown Bookshop. The novel was published on Sept. 15 with signed copies of the book available for purchase at the bookshop.
“Anger is Only a Shadow”: A suspenseful story of second chances
Five must-watch Halloween movies before the end of October.
Five movies to watch before Halloween
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
"Spiderman: Brand New Day" claims first place above "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with a $937 million box office in North America. (Photo via Marvel Studios)
“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)”
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
Homeschooled hobbit being observed in her natural habitat.
HUMOR: A day in the life: homeschooled hobbit embarks on first high school experience
After the game, junior Emilly Trincan and Julia Hirsch hold their signs and pose with the volleyball team. Both girls had major achievements during the NJSIAA playoffs.
Volleyball kills its way through playoffs
Maggie Prouty with the ball as she runs up the field. Prouty uses field hockey as a way to practice life skills like leadership, consistency and composition, reflecting in her play as she beats season assists record
Maggie Prouty sets single season assists record
Del Val boys soccer seniors stands with their families before the game. The athletes celebrated with their supportive families and coaches in a ceremony dedicated to their attributions.
Boys Soccer celebrates Senior Night with a victory
Senior captains Allison Harvey (#15), Kasey Simon (#13) and Regina Totten (#2) walks across the soccer field at their home game against Belvidere. Del Val won the game 6-0.
Girls soccer captains lead with unity
All four seniors Regina Totten, Kasey Simon, Nicole Schneider and Allison Harvey stand together for a group photo before their game.
SLIDESHOW: 2026 Girls Soccer Senior Night
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
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
ICE Agents seen taking individual into custody. (Photo via ice.gov)
ICE fragments families
Jane Doe is loved by many women on the internet supporting her in order to keep her anonymity. Jane Doe represents a women who was harmed to the point of wanting to keep her identity secluded.
Seven men, five essays, two expulsions
Senior Amel Bontempo's MacBook Neo screen fills with Gaggle tabs. This has been a common experience for Del Val students this year. (photo via Amel Bontempo)
Editorial: The shared frustration of being “gaggled”
A Flock camera nearby Holland Township School. The camera watches the road leading up the school, presumably to see if people are speeding in a school zone.
Dear Flock cameras, please fly away
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?
Nolen Petty sits in the Del Val dance room holding his favorite tap shoes. Petty has been dancing for over a decade.
Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with Nolen Petty
Junior Austyn Hackmann learns more about the referendum on the Del Val website.
Del Val puts referendum on the ballot
Senior Caleb Parham uses ChatGPT as a study tool for math. AI can be used in multiple positive ways, such as how Parham is using it to prepare for his math exam.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence in schools
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
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