Westwood Regional School District

Congratulations again to our Mrs. Hogle, recipient for Berkeley School for the Bergen County Teacher/Paraprofessional Recognition Award! We love you Mrs. Hogle!

Amazing job by our High School Concert Band, Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Singers, and Jazz Band at last night’s “POPS” Concert! Congratulations to Mr. Pena and Mr. Fritz on another outstanding performance. Thank you to all of our talented student musicians and vocalists for an incredible evening of music and entertainment!

Westwood Regional High School Health and Wellness Club will participate in the American Heart Challenge, and it’s time to sign up to become part of the Nation of Lifesavers! This will kick it off on May 21 & finish on June 5. In addition, CPR and AED Awareness Week is from June 1 - June 5.

By using the flyer and completing the 7 steps in Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, earn up to 8 service learning hours, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets! In addition, Seniors are eligible to apply for a $1,000 American Heart Association scholarship! (scholarship dealine- May 29).

We will continue our partnership with the American Heart Association in the upcoming school year. Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers.

A big congratulations to High School Digital Media Student Lindsey Xelhua! She was a finalist this weekend in the Drama category at the Montclair Film Festival's 'Emerging Screenwriter Competition'!

Mental Health Month: Movement is an important tool for supporting well-being. Finding ways to move that you enjoy can make a difference in supporting both your mental and physical health. See our school counseling site for a link Movement for Mental Health on our main page.

Mental Health Month: Pause and name what you’re feeling right now. Labeling emotions can help you respond with care. If you feel stuck, the worksheet on our website can help you identify how you’re really feeling.

Class of 2026: Continue to check your google classroom announcements and Naviance for scholarship opportunities. The following local scholarships have deadlines this week Local scholarships with deadlines this week: Thank you to our donors for their generosity.
Golden Seniors of Township. of Washington Scholarship
Westwood Softball Association Scholarship
Knights of Columbus-James Picarella Mem. & Mother Seton Mem. Scholarships
Joseph Shewciw Educ.Schol.- DSC United
Woman's Club of Westwood

For the past few months, the High School Environmental Club has been growing various plants and vegetables in the greenhouse. This year, they planted lots of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, sunflowers, watermelon, parsley, radishes, corn, lettuce, marigolds, etc.

CALLING ALL INCOMING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!

Be sure to join us on Tuesday, May 12th to meet the district administrative staff and learn more about the kindergarten experience.

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hurley Theater, Westwood Regional High School

(Please note this was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th)

🌸 A Blooming Surprise for Brookside!
There is nothing quite like the lasting bond between a teacher and a student! Today, our Brookside mailboxes were filled with some extra sunshine thanks to a very special alumna.

Isabella (Bella) Cassai, a former Brookside student now at the high school, has been pouring her heart into a beautiful initiative called "The Crochet Project." To show her gratitude for the teachers who supported her journey, Bella hand-crocheted a unique flower for every single teacher in our building!

Seeing our former students give back with such thoughtfulness is a powerful reminder of the impact our educators have every day. We are so proud of Bella and her incredible talent!

Follow Bella’s journey and see more of her amazing work at @crochetflowerproject.

Mental Health Month: Affirmations can improve people’s overall well-being, help them feel better about themselves, and reduce anxiety. Pick a supportive phrase from this list of affirmations on our website and repeat it throughout the day.

Parents and Community Members, please review the attached flyer from Westwood Stigma Free. These mental health trainings are important as we continue building awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening our community. Details in the flyer.

We keep celebrating all week...thank you Berkeley PSO for even more tasty events and prizes! We are definitely spoiled!

Yesterday, the high school welcomed The Black Poster Project, a powerful and moving program dedicated to honoring the lives lost to substance use and raising awareness about addiction, recovery, and prevention. Through hundreds of memorial posters featuring the faces and stories of loved ones, students and staff were reminded that substance use disorder impacts real people, families, and communities.

The presentation encouraged important conversations about mental health, stigma, and the importance of support and prevention. By sharing personal stories of love, loss, and resilience, The Black Poster Project helped foster empathy, understanding, and hope while reminding students that no one is alone in their struggles. The program left a lasting impact on our school community and inspired all of us to continue promoting kindness, awareness, and support for one another.

Our district counseling InHabit Professional Development turned into action. Thank you Ms. Massaro, Berkeley School Counselor for creating and sharing breathing exercises with our staff and students.

Ice cream on a rainy day? YES PLEASE! Thank you Berkeley PSO for making our day a little sweeter!

Alwats a great event! May 12-13: Art, Media and Design Expo from 5:30-7:30 PM in the upper gym

NJ4S is offering a vaping program tonight at 7pm. Join this virtual session for the latest information about the vaping crisis impacting our youth. This session will utilize the Don't Get Vaped In curriculum to introduce the dangers of vaping, and what to look out for, with a stronger emphasis on strategies that parents can use/share with their kids for how to quit vaping.
Learn about the truths they don’t tell you. Learn how nicotine primes the brain for addiction, serious health risks linked to use, and eye-opening stats to build a caring, stigma free culture.

Happy National School Nurse Day to two of the best at the high school. Thank you for all you do to keep our school healthy, safe, and supported. Your care goes far beyond the nurse’s office, and we are truly grateful.