One of our favorite times of the year! 🎃 Our Pre-K students filled the high school halls with smiles, excitement, and adorable costumes. A wonderful Halloween tradition and a great experience for everyone involved! ❤️🖤 Go Cards!
Our Westwood STEM League team took on the Pumpkin Chuckin’ Challenge at Mahwah High School! Congratulations to seniors Sydney Chan, Kezia Gunawan, Alphonsa Alexander, Nico Doell, Nick Hronopoulos, and Jake Faggello for representing WRHS and putting their STEM skills to the test! Way to go, Cardinals! ❤️🖤 Go Cards!
Our talented cast and director, Mrs. Florek, recently visited WCTV to share their excitement about the upcoming production of “Witches!? In Salem?!”
Catch the show in Campbell Auditorium at Westwood Regional High School on:
📅 November 11 & 12 at 7:00 PM
📅 November 14 at 2:00 PM
📺 Tune in to the Exit 168 interview on WCTV (Verizon FiOS Channel 24) Friday at 8:00 AM, with additional airings at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.
Come out and support our talented Cardinal performers! We can't wait to see you there!
❤️🖤 Go Cards!
Catch the show in Campbell Auditorium at Westwood Regional High School on:
📅 November 11 & 12 at 7:00 PM
📅 November 14 at 2:00 PM
📺 Tune in to the Exit 168 interview on WCTV (Verizon FiOS Channel 24) Friday at 8:00 AM, with additional airings at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.
Come out and support our talented Cardinal performers! We can't wait to see you there!
❤️🖤 Go Cards!
During World Language Classes, Senora Pinton and students enjoyed papel picado, a traditional Mexican folk art, by cutting colorful sheets of paper into beautiful and detailed patterns.
Congratulations to Ms. Keller and Mrs. Duffus for representing Westwood so well at this week’s Art Educators of New Jersey Conference in Princeton! Ms. Keller presented her master’s research, AI vs. Artist: Why the Human Always Wins and How to Teach It, and both Ms. Keller and Mrs. Duffus presented Unfolding Creativity: Concertina Sketchbooks for Playful Expression. Great job!
Making a difference, one cleanup at a time! Forty WRHS Environmental Club students teamed up with Veolia representatives to clean up the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir, collecting an incredible 491 pounds of garbage! We’re proud of our Cardinals for protecting our environment!
The Westwood School Counseling department is excited to announce that we are hosting our annual college admissions panel for students and parents on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:30pm in Hurley Theater.
This panel will feature college admissions directors from Iona University, Stevens Institute of Technology and William Paterson University, who will discuss the steps students can take now to prepare for the college application process.
Please see Genesis for full etter sent on 10/26/2026
The debate team killed it at their second tournament of the season at North Bergen High School. A huge congratulations to Juliemy Reyes and Leah Tatis for winning best judge awards, to Jacob Mahataban for winning 3rd place speaker of the day, and to Jacob Mahataban and Nico Zaccone for winning 3rd place best team of the day. We cannot wait for our next tournament, which will take place here at Westwood High School next month!!! GO CARDS!
Our 5th graders had a special visitor today! Mr. Kenduck came into our Social Studies classes to teach our students about the election process and the various branches of our government. Our students enjoyed this lesson, asked great questions, and learned a lot. . #BrooksidePride #BuildingBrightFutures
Kean University will be hosting a STEM College & Career Fair on
Saturday November 14 @ 1-4pm
Nearly 100 college reps with STEM focused programs will be on hand to answer your questions.
Register online: https://www.nacacattend.org/26stemnewjersey
Saturday November 14 @ 1-4pm
Nearly 100 college reps with STEM focused programs will be on hand to answer your questions.
Register online: https://www.nacacattend.org/26stemnewjersey
Corey Bernstein is gaining valuable hands-on experience through our daily Work-Based Learning (WBL) program @ Ivy Rehab, where he shadows a physical therapist and explores the field. After graduation, Corey plans to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Way to go, Corey! Go Cards!
Rilynn Kenny is gaining valuable real-world experience through our Work-Based Learning program at the Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, a division of Children’s Aid and Family Services. With plans to study Social Work/Psychology after graduation, Rilynn is exploring her passion for helping others. We’re proud of our community partnerships that help Cardinals prepare for their future! Go Cards!
Thank you Ms. Astudillo for hosting our Multilingual Families to help exchange valuable information and feedback about our school, district, and our community.
Grades 10-12: October 27 and October 28 visits from US Navy and NJ Army National Guard will be visiting WRHS. Visit dates and times are in the flyer. Please sign up in school counseling office.
Westwood Regional High School Represented at NJSBA Workshop 2026! 🎥
Today, WRHS Emmy Award-winning TV/Film Production teacher Joan Petrocelli served as a panelist at the New Jersey School Boards Association's (NJSBA) 2026 Workshop at the Atlantic City Convention Center!
The panel brought together educators and film and television industry professionals following the Student Film Showcase, which featured short films created by high school students from across New Jersey. Sponsored by Netflix, the showcase celebrated emerging student filmmakers and highlighted opportunities in New Jersey's growing film and television industry.
Earlier this year, WRHS film students Aria Gill and Gavin Pereira had their hometown documentary, Peace4Paws, selected for the Garden State Film Festival. Their film was screened at the workshop today as well, along with 20 other student films selected by NJSBA.
We are proud to see Ms. Petrocelli representing WRHS and contributing to conversations about the future of film education in New Jersey. Congratulations to our talented students and their teacher on this continued recognition! 🎥👏
Today, WRHS Emmy Award-winning TV/Film Production teacher Joan Petrocelli served as a panelist at the New Jersey School Boards Association's (NJSBA) 2026 Workshop at the Atlantic City Convention Center!
The panel brought together educators and film and television industry professionals following the Student Film Showcase, which featured short films created by high school students from across New Jersey. Sponsored by Netflix, the showcase celebrated emerging student filmmakers and highlighted opportunities in New Jersey's growing film and television industry.
Earlier this year, WRHS film students Aria Gill and Gavin Pereira had their hometown documentary, Peace4Paws, selected for the Garden State Film Festival. Their film was screened at the workshop today as well, along with 20 other student films selected by NJSBA.
We are proud to see Ms. Petrocelli representing WRHS and contributing to conversations about the future of film education in New Jersey. Congratulations to our talented students and their teacher on this continued recognition! 🎥👏
Colonel our therapy dog came to visit us again! I am not sure who enjoyed his visit more...the students, staff, or Colonel! #BrooksidePride #BuildingBrightFutures
Thank you Berkeley PSO for our 'Abracabully' assembly, which reminded us how to show kindness and respect to each other.
Grades 11 and 12: Westwood Regional HS Alumni will be returning back to the halls of WRHS to share her career with the FBI on October 23rd. See flyer for details
Maya Goldman is gaining valuable hands-on experience through our daily Work-Based Learning (WBL) program at Valley Hospital’s Kireker Center for Child Development! She assists and observes physical and occupational therapists while supporting office operations. After graduation, Maya plans to study nursing. Way to go, Maya! Go Cards!
Ritikka Jeyachandran is gaining valuable hands-on experience through our daily Work-Based Learning (WBL) program as a patient coordinator at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in Westwood! With plans to study Health Administration after graduation, this opportunity is helping her build skills for her future career. We love partnering with local businesses to provide meaningful experiences that prepare our students for success! Go Cards!
