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
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/
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.
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
Copy link or visit our WRHS School Counseling Site https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5n-miiwppzrAhWNVU5r23jyuEZAuM356vMkw6l_IYc/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmcpu-CJmxvynbyva8Enlt7BUbdF_ftY2eQBPRlnHw0/edit?usp=sharing
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
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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.
History officially came to life today at our amazing 3rd Grade Wax Museum!
Our talented students didn’t just research history, they became it! From authors and inventors to athletes, musicians, and inspiring historical figures, Brookside was filled with some of the legends who have shaped our world.
A huge thank you to all the families and staff who came out to "push the button" and hear these incredible stories. We are so proud of our young historians and their hard work!
#BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Registration is now live for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 5.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wwsummer26
High School Digital Media students are diving into the world of podcast production—learning how to create, direct, and film their own shows! From writing scripts and practicing teleprompter delivery to managing sound engineering, students are building real-world media skills. They’re also gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard software like Riverside, preparing them for careers in today’s digital content landscape.
Huge congrats to all our mini-researchers for their hard work and "Eureka!" moments. The future is looking bright (and very scientific)! 💡🧪
Shoutout a Brookside scientist who crushed it today! 👇
#BrooksideElementary #ScienceFair #STEM #FutureScientists #BuildingBrightFuturesAt Brookside
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmcpu-CJmxvynbyva8Enlt7BUbdF_ftY2eQBPRlnHw0/edit?usp=sharing
