Ms. Murray recently toured Universal Technology Institute in Bloomfield NJ. They have 16 campuses across the country that offer housing. UTI offers skilled trades, automotive, diesel, collision, marine, motorcycle, HVAC, & welding in various transportation industries all achievable in less than 18 months. UTI offers financial aid and has partnered with many dealerships that offer tuition reimbursement. https://www.uti.edu/locations/new-jersey/bloomfield
If you are interested in any of these areas of study please email to schedule a tour or visit from a representative. Murray dina.murray@wwrsd.org.
Class of 2026 Students and Parents: Sign Up for your junior family conference starting the end of January. These meetings are two-fold to plan a meaningful senior year schedule while also discussing your individual post-graduation plans. Our school counselors have set up calendar appointments in the links shared on our website. Copy/click this link to access. https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/high-school-9-12/grade-11-junior-resources
Reminder:
Starting with the Class of 2025, parents/students may either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or be exempted from the requirement in accordance with procedures outlined in the law. This is a graduation requirement.
For more information, check your email for a senior letter outlining next steps. You can also visit: https://www.nj.gov/education/finaid_waiver.shtml
We are so proud of our middle school musicians for their outstanding performance at the winter concert! Their months of hard work and dedication truly paid off, showcasing their passion and talent. Kudos to Mr. Barbieri, Ms. Peterson, and Ms. Yoo, as well!
Attention High School Students: The National Summer Program Fair -a free event for high school students and families on January 28th from 4:30-7:00PM at the Bogota Bank (Rothman) Center @ Fairleigh Dickinson University , Hackensack.
This in-person event will showcase over 100 ways high school students can spend summer 2025, including on-campus pre-college programs at the nation's most prestigious universities, study abroad opportunities, STEM programs, teen travel, art/portfolio prep, test prep, and local nonprofits seeking summer volunteers.
Students and parents need to pre-register to attend. Students and parents will receive a QR code to show at the event for easy access.
For any questions, please visit www.summerprogramfair.com or email - info@summerprogramfair.com
The Middle School Counseling Department is collaborating with NJ4S- Statewide Student Support Services. This is one of NJ4S Tier 2 services which includes early identification and focused prevention interventions for middle school students. NJ4S programming is student-centered, with evidence-based prevention and intervention programming.
Scholarships were discussed at our Class of 2026 Counseling Presentation. Naviance is one platform to visit to view scholarships as is FastWeb. Please visit this link to see FastWeb's list of Class of 2026 Scholarships available now. https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-high-school-juniors?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_nlet2025
Jessica Kenyon is a senior who partakes in our Work Based Learning Program at "All The World’s A Stage" as well as Oradell Public School. She is working in the music department as well as assisting in the productions. Jessica will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison NJ, where she will be pursuing degrees in both English & Theater.
Mr. Chen's Honors and AP Physics students are flying! Students measured their frontal surface area to calculate how fast the wind speed would need to be to support their weight before testing it in iFLY's indoor wind tunnel.
What is in your sports drink? Ms. McKaba's AP Chemistry class investigated the phenomena where, when combined with a strong base, pink berry Gatorade goes from its lovely pink color to green through a titration experiment.
Join us for the Annual Art Fest on January 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the high school cafeteria (snow date: January 25). This creative event welcomes participants of all ages! Come and make art with the High School Art Department!
Our fourth graders kicked off their Details and Synthesis reading unit in style—with a book tasting, Starbucks-style! They explored a menu of fiction genres, sampling everything from mystery to fantasy to discover their favorites. #BESTatBrookside
Our 4th graders are kicking off the new year with creativity and purpose! Each student chose one word to guide their focus for 2025 and designed a vibrant poster to showcase their goal. Their words reflect the powerful mindset they’re bringing to school and life! #BESTatBrookside
The message was clear: Every choice we make shapes our future. Challenges make us stronger to chase our dreams, and success isn't about talent, it's about heart and perseverance! Our students are champions in shaping their future, and we support them every step of the way!
Come and see 'Peter and the Princess' tonight, Friday, 1/10/25 at 7 pm at WRHS! I'm so proud of our students and thank you to Miss Michelle/Better than Broadway, Berkeley PSO, and our parent volunteers!
Yesterday, we honored Officer Nick for his dedication and courage that keep our school safe. His efforts, along with all law enforcement professionals, are truly appreciated! Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
Exciting things are happening in Grade 2! We're embracing Building Thinking Classrooms to spark curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking in math. Students are working together, solving problems in creative ways, & building confidence every step of the way. BESTatBrookside
CarePlus mental health clinicians engaged with our students to discuss the profound impact of social media on mental health. Together, we hope to foster awareness and encourage healthy online habits for a brighter, healthier future!
Our fourth graders are loving conducting inquiries about extreme weather in Reading Workshop! Students chose topics of interest and are working in collaborative groups to research them. This group taught me all about hurricanes! #WeAllShine@Washington
Congratulations to this month's Cool Cardinals who went above and beyond to display kindness, good sportsmanship, and citizenship to their teachers and classmates! Keep up the great work! 😀 #WeAllShine@Washington
