Westwood Regional School District

Through engaging activities and consistent practice, they are developing accuracy, speed, and confidence on the keyboard, skills that support their learning across all subjects. It’s exciting to watch their growth as they become more independent and prepared for the digital world! #JustFocusonGrowing

Our Kindergarten Camp Day was a wonderful success!

Students brought their learning to life through a fun camping theme! Building teamwork with tent activities, strengthening literacy through storytelling, and practicing math with hands-on “camp” tasks. It was great to see their confidence, curiosity, and cooperation shine!

Proud of our young learners and grateful to our teachers for creating such a meaningful experience! #JustFocusonGrowing

WRHS Counseling partnered with Ithaca College and University of New Hampshire this Wednesday to bring our Class of 2027 professional guidance on the essay used in the admissions process. All who attended shared how valuable this was to start the writing process early. Thank you Ms. Walsh and Ms. Watson. Visit our website under high school counseling and grade 11 resources for the slide presentation: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/high-school-9-12/grade-11-junior-resources?authuser=0

RISE (Reflections InterACTive Summer Experience)
Summer experience which addresses a variety of issues through the use of improvisational theatre. Reach out to the email to request an application.
This is a FREE program, funded by the County of Bergen.
Teens can earn volunteer hours and acquire leadership skills and have fun, all at the same time. RISE 2026 will be on Tuesday nights, starting on July 7 until August 25, 2026.
TIME: 5:45pm-7:45pm
WHERE: 1 Bergen County Plaza – Hackensack, NJ
We will also have other opportunities for RISE participants to earn volunteer hours by attending workshops that we will be leading.
Students in Grades 8-12 and must be Bergen County residents.
Contact: SBlock@bergencountynj.gov
Fact sheet:

Take Your Child to Work Day! It was great to see so many young visitors spending the day with us at the high school.

Happy National Administrative Assistant Day to our amazing high school staff. Thank you for everything you do!

WWRSD School Counseling Department participated in a workshop, Proactive Mental Health: The Believe in You Empowerment Program, offered through the American Heart Association,. The following scholarship is available to Class of 2026. See link and flyer for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m83skS2yRTx-7frBzWiNgRAOsz5WiYQb/view?usp=sharing

WRHS School Counseling would like to share FDU Summer 2026 for High School entering Grades 10-12 in Neuroscience. Engineering. Cybersecurity. Psychology. Global Issues. Coding. Al. Graphic Design. Criminal Justice. Filmmaking. And More! See flyer for details

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!

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

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

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.