Student growth and progress is measured in many ways; look at the same writing samples from Mrs. Percarpio's Grade 3 class from September and February. WOW!
Laura Robertson is part of the daily Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program, and Kayla Caiafa, who participates in the weekly program, are both placed at The Chelsea in the Township of Washington.
Laura assists with the dementia program, where she helps facilitate socialization activities and supports residents in a variety of meaningful ways. The department is extremely grateful for her dedication, compassion, and willingness to help wherever needed. Laura will be attending Bergen Community College in the fall.
Kayla works with Fox Rehabilitation at The Chelsea, where she has the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting. Through this placement, she is developing valuable skills while working alongside rehabilitation professionals and supporting residents during occupational therapy sessions. Kayla will be attending Quinnipiac and majoring in Occupational Therapy. Amazing experience!!!
Laura assists with the dementia program, where she helps facilitate socialization activities and supports residents in a variety of meaningful ways. The department is extremely grateful for her dedication, compassion, and willingness to help wherever needed. Laura will be attending Bergen Community College in the fall.
Kayla works with Fox Rehabilitation at The Chelsea, where she has the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting. Through this placement, she is developing valuable skills while working alongside rehabilitation professionals and supporting residents during occupational therapy sessions. Kayla will be attending Quinnipiac and majoring in Occupational Therapy. Amazing experience!!!
Northern Highlands will be hosting an in-person Summer 2026 Artificial Intelligence Program through Inspirit AI, developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni. The program will run Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 24, weekdays only, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The program is open to all Bergen County students, grades 6 (entering) through 12 (exiting).
The program is open to students entering grades 6 through graduating seniors and includes 30 hours of hands-on, project-based learning in AI. Students will explore foundational AI concepts, gain insight into generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, learn introductory Python programming, examine ethics and bias, and complete a collaborative group project. No prior experience is required.
If you feel this may be a good fit for students in your district, we would be grateful if you could share the attached document. If not, no worries. Information about cost, etc is included.
For specific program questions, please feel free to contact Jared Greene at jaredgreene@inspiritai.com. Flyer link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jvj8z_7sHskKzLnafPpvi-_73pncv73/view?usp=sharing
The program is open to all Bergen County students, grades 6 (entering) through 12 (exiting).
The program is open to students entering grades 6 through graduating seniors and includes 30 hours of hands-on, project-based learning in AI. Students will explore foundational AI concepts, gain insight into generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, learn introductory Python programming, examine ethics and bias, and complete a collaborative group project. No prior experience is required.
If you feel this may be a good fit for students in your district, we would be grateful if you could share the attached document. If not, no worries. Information about cost, etc is included.
For specific program questions, please feel free to contact Jared Greene at jaredgreene@inspiritai.com. Flyer link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jvj8z_7sHskKzLnafPpvi-_73pncv73/view?usp=sharing
Huge thank you to Mr. Danny, Mr. Robert, and WWRSD Maintenance Staff for keeping our areas cleared and safe, especially during the last few days.
Woodington Players Present: "Mean Girls" on March 12, 13, & 14 @ 7:00 PM and March 12 @ 2:00 PM. Looking forward to a great performance!
Check out the WRHS School Counseling Slides with updates and opportunities available for students of WRHS. The slides are also available on our school counseling website. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5n-miiwppzrAhWNVU5r23jyuEZAuM356vMkw6l_IYc/edit?usp=sharing
Less than a month away. Scan and register for the 2026 Bergen County Directors of Guidance College Fair at Ramapo Colleges.
Thank you to Dr. McQueeney and the Board of Education for recognizing some of our student-athletes last night. Anthony Greco: Young man of the Year Award presented by the Super Football Conference, Mia Spadavecchia: Athlete of the Week for Wrestling, and Our Football Team for their North 1 Group 2 State Sectional Championship! Go Cards!
Class of 2026 Reminder- Graduation Requirement for FAFSA/ Waiver Letter sent. Please complete by February 26th if you have not done so already. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-pAiH1cTjP5DMaShqGdYZC6fGPMKUFr3IS495mjFPlI/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder: Tuesday, February 24th at 6;30pm Virtual Presentation by MS/HS School Counseling Departments
Class of 2030- The Genesis Parent/Student portal letter has been shared. Please check your inbox/Genesis as well as our middle school counseling site to review the information. Save the Date: February 24th for a virtual workshop (see flyer). https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/middle-school-6-8
Class of 2030- The Genesis Parent/Student portal letter has been shared. Please check your inbox/Genesis as well as our middle school counseling site to review the information. Save the Date: February 24th for a virtual workshop (see flyer). https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/middle-school-6-8
We are celebrating all things 100 today! Berkeley PSO also catered lunch from a local Berkeley family and business, EightyTwenty, which also equals 100!
PHocus: A Summer Experience for High School Students, offered by the Rutgers School of Public Health in Summer 2026
The program is transitioning to an MPH student-run model, creating a meaningful experiential learning opportunity that also fulfills the MPH Applied Practice Experience (APE) requirement.
PHocus: A Summer Experience for High School Students (Public Health: Outbreaks, Communities, and Urban Studies), an interdisciplinary summer educational program organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health.
During PHocus, students will explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology. Students can expect a variety of experiences including mock outbreaks, hands-on population health and community disease activities, and conversations with public health scientists and practitioners.
July 27 - July 31, 2026 - At Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ (9am-4pm each day)
Accepting applications from interested high school students now through April 3 (early decision) and through May 22 (regular deadline).
For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://go.rutgers.edu/phocus
The program is transitioning to an MPH student-run model, creating a meaningful experiential learning opportunity that also fulfills the MPH Applied Practice Experience (APE) requirement.
PHocus: A Summer Experience for High School Students (Public Health: Outbreaks, Communities, and Urban Studies), an interdisciplinary summer educational program organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health.
During PHocus, students will explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology. Students can expect a variety of experiences including mock outbreaks, hands-on population health and community disease activities, and conversations with public health scientists and practitioners.
July 27 - July 31, 2026 - At Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ (9am-4pm each day)
Accepting applications from interested high school students now through April 3 (early decision) and through May 22 (regular deadline).
For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://go.rutgers.edu/phocus
Class of 2026: Local scholarships get updated in Naviance this month and throughout the early spring. There are also several other scholarships under the "scholarship search" category available to view.
Instructions:
Go to “Colleges” across the top of the screen in Naviance.
“Scholarship Search” (under Scholarships & Money)
Click on “Match and Filter”
Click on “Scholarship Requirements,”scroll down to “Counselor Categories,” search Categories (Top categories: Updated for 2025-2026, Local/for WRHS Students, Bergen Cty, etc.)
Please do not forget to check regularly and feel free to stop in to the Guidance Office.
Good Luck!
Instructions:
Go to “Colleges” across the top of the screen in Naviance.
“Scholarship Search” (under Scholarships & Money)
Click on “Match and Filter”
Click on “Scholarship Requirements,”scroll down to “Counselor Categories,” search Categories (Top categories: Updated for 2025-2026, Local/for WRHS Students, Bergen Cty, etc.)
Please do not forget to check regularly and feel free to stop in to the Guidance Office.
Good Luck!
The High School Little Loves Club raised funds and collected donations to create care packages for families in the NICU. Some of the members proudly delivered the packages to Valley Hospital, sharing kindness and support with families when they need it most. Go Cards!
Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunity through NJAEL:
The New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a student leadership scholarship opportunity designed to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Each will be worth approximately $4,000 ($2500 cash, a new laptop, and first semester school materials paid.)
NJAEL’s mission is to cultivate and support leadership at all levels of education. NJAEL seeks to invest directly in students who exemplify the values of leadership, initiative, and civic engagement, and who plan to continue their education beyond high school.
Application Link: NJAEL Scholarship Application Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKz8vWnZ1s_kv_uhAzkWuUYZvCZlUjjsQVR3Tey-OoAcv9Jw/viewform
Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
The New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a student leadership scholarship opportunity designed to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Each will be worth approximately $4,000 ($2500 cash, a new laptop, and first semester school materials paid.)
NJAEL’s mission is to cultivate and support leadership at all levels of education. NJAEL seeks to invest directly in students who exemplify the values of leadership, initiative, and civic engagement, and who plan to continue their education beyond high school.
Application Link: NJAEL Scholarship Application Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKz8vWnZ1s_kv_uhAzkWuUYZvCZlUjjsQVR3Tey-OoAcv9Jw/viewform
Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
Our Grade 2 students wrapped up their Money Unit with an exciting hands-on shopping experience, transforming our classrooms into three vibrant student-run stores: Chick-fil-A, Target, and Starbucks. They received a budget and enthusiastically explored the stores, using their money-counting skills to make spending choices. They engaged in real-world math by calculating totals and counting bills and coins. It was a fun, educational adventure that highlighted the power of creative teaching. We are incredibly proud of our Grade 2 learners and dedicated teachers for bringing math to life! #JustFocusonGrowing
Thank you to our Grade 1 Team for spreading some love while celebrating writing with our families.
Building a healthier community, one heartbeat at a time! ❤️👟
In honor of Heart Health Month, our dedicated Brookside teachers are leading the way! Every Wednesday morning in February, Mr. Holl is hosting our staff in the Media Center to kick off the day with a heart-healthy activity.
We love seeing our staff step up to keep Brookside moving and thriving. Huge thanks to Mr. Holl for spearheading this initiative!
#BrooksideStrong #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Bergen County Technical Schools – Adult and Continuing Education visited WWHS and reviewed the many programs they offer, including both full-time and part-time options, as well as day and evening classes. Some of the programs include cosmetology, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and many others. In addition, they offer free ESL courses and GED programs.
If you need any additional information, please see Ms. Murray.
If you need any additional information, please see Ms. Murray.
Bergen County Technical Schools – Adult and Continuing Education visited WRHS and reviewed the many programs they offer, including both full-time and part-time options, as well as day and evening classes. Some of the programs include cosmetology, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and many others. In addition, they offer free ESL courses and GED programs. Parent/student tours on-site are available on weekdays at 1pm.
If you need any additional information, please contact Ms. Murray.
If you need any additional information, please contact Ms. Murray.
