WBL + WRHS School Counseling welcomed NJLICA to WRHS today. Land Improvement Contractors of America LICA spoke to students about various careers in the construction industry, as well as the apprenticeship opportunities they offer. Students also had the opportunity to work on excavator simulators, which was a great hands-on experience.
For more information visit www.NJLICA.org and contact Ms. Murray.
Thank you Hugo, Bob and Buddy for your time!
For more information visit www.NJLICA.org and contact Ms. Murray.
Thank you Hugo, Bob and Buddy for your time!
In our school counseling quarterly newsletter pay attention to this page with opportunities for our students especially our local Westwood and Washington Township Scholarships for Class of 2026
A special thank you to Bergen's Promise and Rev. Jackson for extending the invite to our Director of School Counseling to attend the 3rd annual Bergen County Legislative Breakfast "Better Together for Youth Mental Health". A heartfelt thank you to the Defensive Line for being so open with their story and the work they do to prevent suicide by transforming the way we communicate & connect about mental health. See images to follow their mission.
Reminder for tomorrow, April 21st
WRHS will host a visit on April 21st at 9am in School Counseling Office from NJLICA. Discover what the trades offer. This visit will introduce students to real career paths in construction through an engaging, hands-on presentation. Please sign up by emailing Ms. Murray dina.murray@wwrsd.org
WRHS will host a visit on April 21st at 9am in School Counseling Office from NJLICA. Discover what the trades offer. This visit will introduce students to real career paths in construction through an engaging, hands-on presentation. Please sign up by emailing Ms. Murray dina.murray@wwrsd.org
High School Digital Media student Lindsey Xelhua has been chosen as a finalist in the Montclair Film Festival Emerging Screenwriter Competition! All finalists will receive an award at the 2026 ESC Awards Ceremony on Saturday May 16th at Montclair Film. Great job!
Name something we love about kindergarten? We are READERS!
WRHS and School Counseling Class of 2026 Decision Day for Students - May 1, 2026. See flyer for more information.
Class of 2027 College Essay Workshop
April 22nd at 6:30pm
See flyer for details and check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
Common Application Essay Prompts released for the 2026-2027 application season:
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts
April 22nd at 6:30pm
See flyer for details and check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
Common Application Essay Prompts released for the 2026-2027 application season:
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts
Proud to recognize our newest National Honor Society inductees! Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence have earned you this incredible honor. Keep striving, leading, and making a positive impact! We are proud of you!
Thank you WRMS JPAC for the preview of The Little Mermaid; performances are next weekend at WRHS.
Class of 2026: William Magee Borgersen Memorial Fund Scholarship
The William Magee Borgersen Memorial Fund was created to award a graduating Westwood High School student with a $5,000 scholarship to pursue a technical or trade school, culinary or art institute, certificate or vocational program, or an experiential learning program. Our family values the personal growth a traditional college can provide, but we recognize it is not for everyone and hope to see non-traditional educational paths normalized and celebrated options for high school students.
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eks8v7vFvjZRRIBg9lz4nJ42uu8FfjmE/view?usp=sharing
The SUNY Tuition Match- offers tuition matching to help make SUNY’s excellent education more accessible and affordable for students outside New York State.
As an NJ resident you are able to attend a SUNY college or university for the tuition and fees at your in-state public flagship.- New Jersey: Rutgers – New Brunswick
https://www.suny.edu/smarttrack/tuition-match/
As an NJ resident you are able to attend a SUNY college or university for the tuition and fees at your in-state public flagship.- New Jersey: Rutgers – New Brunswick
https://www.suny.edu/smarttrack/tuition-match/
Fairleigh Dickinson University presents Transition to College Workshop on April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm on Zoom with Dawn Dennis, MEd, MA.
Please join FDU for an insider's guide to making a successful transition to college for students with an IEP or 504 Plan. High School Students and Families Welcome to Attend. See the flyer for details to register.
Please join FDU for an insider's guide to making a successful transition to college for students with an IEP or 504 Plan. High School Students and Families Welcome to Attend. See the flyer for details to register.
Our hallways were in excellent hands today as Principal CJ and Principal Avery took over the front office! These two hit the ground running and didn't stop until the final bell.
Here’s a look at their very busy "To-Do" list:
📢 Safety First: They successfully hosted a school-wide fire drill.
📋 Site Inspection: They completed a full facilities walk-through to keep our school sparkling.
🍕 Executive Lunch: They enjoyed a well-earned pizza party in the Principal's office with a friend.
🥗 Cafeteria Duty: They kept the peace (and the energy high!) during the lunch rush.
🏀 Gym Class Heroes: They headed to the mats to assist Mr. Holl and Ms. Riedel with PE.
Huge thanks to our guest administrators for their hard work and leadership. The future looks bright with these two in charge! 🌟#BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Here’s a look at their very busy "To-Do" list:
📢 Safety First: They successfully hosted a school-wide fire drill.
📋 Site Inspection: They completed a full facilities walk-through to keep our school sparkling.
🍕 Executive Lunch: They enjoyed a well-earned pizza party in the Principal's office with a friend.
🥗 Cafeteria Duty: They kept the peace (and the energy high!) during the lunch rush.
🏀 Gym Class Heroes: They headed to the mats to assist Mr. Holl and Ms. Riedel with PE.
Huge thanks to our guest administrators for their hard work and leadership. The future looks bright with these two in charge! 🌟#BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Westwood Regional HS School Counseling Slides for Up-to-Date flyers and opportunities for our students. New scholarships for the Class of 2026 have been added to this presentation as well added to Naviance.
Copy link or visit our WRHS School Counseling Site https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5n-miiwppzrAhWNVU5r23jyuEZAuM356vMkw6l_IYc/edit?usp=sharing
Copy link or visit our WRHS School Counseling Site https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5n-miiwppzrAhWNVU5r23jyuEZAuM356vMkw6l_IYc/edit?usp=sharing
Our WRHS School Counseling document has been updated. Please copy link and/or check your Genesis Portal for the letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xoy33KMaEnenB67BXmTtGd-KaJAcH2v2GKz4KnEcP5k/edit?usp=sharing
Join us in celebrating our school year with tonight's Open House, Book Fair, and Art Show from 6-8 pm!
Class of 2027: STEM Interest Meeting on April 2nd. See flyer and link for details
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmcpu-CJmxvynbyva8Enlt7BUbdF_ftY2eQBPRlnHw0/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmcpu-CJmxvynbyva8Enlt7BUbdF_ftY2eQBPRlnHw0/edit?usp=sharing
Class of 2027.- Common App announced the Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2026-27.
The prompts are available, students can begin reflecting on their experiences and thinking about the stories they want to share.
Please check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts
The prompts are available, students can begin reflecting on their experiences and thinking about the stories they want to share.
Please check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts
Class of 2026: We are pleased to share that the Bergen County School Counselors Association will once again be offering scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to pursue a degree in education, psychology, or counseling at the college level.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Graduating senior (Class of 2026)
• Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Currently residing in and attending high school in Bergen County
• Intends to pursue a degree in Education, Psychology, or Counseling
• School counselor must be a current, active member of BCSCA
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
1. Official high school transcript — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
2. BCSCA Counselor Recommendation — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
3. Completed Google Form Application (Copy the link below to your students.)
All application materials must be submitted by: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No exceptions will be made.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Graduating senior (Class of 2026)
• Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Currently residing in and attending high school in Bergen County
• Intends to pursue a degree in Education, Psychology, or Counseling
• School counselor must be a current, active member of BCSCA
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
1. Official high school transcript — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
2. BCSCA Counselor Recommendation — must be emailed directly from the counselor to Ms. Shereese Beckford at hbeckford@dumontnj.org
3. Completed Google Form Application (Copy the link below to your students.)
All application materials must be submitted by: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No exceptions will be made.
