Congratulations to WRHS Film Student Emma Lagatol! She was the only student from Bergen County nominated in the Garden State Film Festival's Hometown Documentary Short Category for her film 'Forever A Cardinal'! Amazing job Emma! We're so proud of you! Good luck!
A HUGE heartfelt thanks to Mr. Lipnick and Ms. Kim for their unwavering dedication and hard work! Your genuine passion for teaching has empowered our 4th and 5th graders to shine brightly in this morning's concert! What an incredible display of talent! BRAVO!
Our 4th and 5th graders amazed us with their incredible talent this morning! They showcased powerful singing, jaw-dropping tumbling and flips, beautiful piano pieces, and electric guitar solos that rocked the house. The future is bright for these rising stars! #JustFocusonGrowing
Thank you to our amazing PSO for brightening up our teachers' lounge with all our favorite goodies! Your thoughtful gesture means the world to us, and we feel so lucky to have such a supportive community behind us! Thanks for making our day a bit sweeter! #JustFocusonGrowing
Our Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Ms. Murray has set up a visit to the Mahwah campus of Lincoln Technical Institute. The visit to Lincoln Tech will take place on April 25, 2025. There is a 20 student limit at this time (first-come, first serve). Please email dina.murray@wwrsd.org to sign up and receive a permission slip. Any questions, contact Ms. Murray.
Our Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Ms. Murray has set up a visit with Universal Technical Institute on January 29th at 10am. Please email dina.murray@wwrsd.org if you are interested in attending. Visit their website @ https://www.uti.edu/ to learn more about the programs they offer (see picture of programs).
For our Cardinals in College: FBI Honors Internship Program is a 10-week paid internship that allows you to discover job opportunities that match your career interests and develop the skills you need to face some of today’s most pressing issues and advance
your career. Application: February 10- March 5, 2025 Visit: FBIJOBS.GOV/STUDENTS-AND-GRADUATES
Undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of study and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens, full-time students, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
WWRSD honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we remember his powerful message that true education cultivates both intellect and empathy. #MLKDay #Education
"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
WWRSD honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we remember his powerful message that true education cultivates both intellect and empathy. #MLKDay #Education
"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Ms. Danielle from Valley Hospital visited our K and 1st grade students today to teach them all about their skeletons and how to grow strong, healthy bones! Thank you, Ms. Danielle, for making learning about health and wellness so fun and engaging! #BESTatBrookside
Thank you to Isabella LaMotta for hosting Westwood Regional High School's first "CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD LIVE AT LUNCH". Thank you to the staff who participated, Mrs. Petrocelli (Digital Media Teacher), and all of the students behind the scenes. TEAM Connelly with the win!
Students had the opportunity to interact with neurosurgeons and surgical team members observing a live neurosurgery in real time at the Liberty Science Center. They had the chance to ask questions as the surgery took place. This valuable experience also exposed our students to various career opportunities in science and medicine. Great experience!
Ayden Abreu is participating in the High School's Work Based Learning Program @ Valley Hospital. He has been rotating through departments, focusing on the recruitment department. Ayden will be majoring in psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Great experience!
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
