On October 31st, 2022, for the second time since the pandemic, Bergen County Academies celebrated Halloween with many events returning for the first time in over three years. Featuring several BCA traditions,...
Throughout the school year, many Bergen County Academies (BCA) clubs and organizations hold bake sales in the lower lot during dismissal to fundraise for trips, equipment, grade-wide activities and more.
Not...
BCA’s renowned Haunted Mansion has made a comeback! On October 28th, 2022, the AVPA Visual students put together a spectacular haunted house on the auditorium stage. This BCA tradition has been put on...
Today, a student’s grades and performance in high school play a major role in determining their future. While this can cause stress to students, some are not as negatively affected by this system. A...
Historically, BCA hasn’t exactly been known for its sports — unless you count the math and debate team, that is. Yet many academy students still partake in these organized athletic activities both...
As of September 6th, 2022, Miss Ivy Wang began teaching at BCA, she took over teaching several classes that were formerly taught by Mr. Respass, Mr. Isecke, and Mr. Wang. Miss Wang now teaches several...
Are BCA traditions such as hallway privileges, trips, and more here to stay after a two-year hiatus? As BCA returns to normalcy after two years of masks, strict health measures, and assigned study halls,...
On September 19th, 2022, for the first time since the pandemic, Bergen County Academies held its annual Convocation assembly to welcome students to the upcoming school year. Even if the initial excitement...
To an onlooker, it can appear that students at the Bergen County Academies—who already selected an academy (major) when applying to the school—are certain about their future careers. However, this...
BCA English teacher, Mr. Wilson, has a piggy bank that has traveled across the world and been present at some of the world’s most influential events. It all started in 2008 when Joyce June, a student...
One of the most well-known psychological phenomena is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which induces emotions of depression within certain seasons due to climate and sunlight differences between them....
On June 7th, BCA’s Spring Concert showcased talented student musicians who performed music of many different genres. From Star Wars to percussion on garbage cans to Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, the Spring...
