Westwood Regional School District

Every year, our Science Honor Society packs shoeboxes filled with school supplies, personal care items, gently used books and small toys to be delivered to middle school students in Newark. Not only are our students volunteering to spread kindness, hope and support to other young people, but they are collaborating with teens from other districts to do so. So many "life lessons" packed into one project. All of our kids have an opportunity to help out in whatever capacity they can. Some buy items for the boxes, others save and donate empty shoe boxes, others donate their time to sort, pack and wrap the boxes, and still others clear out their shelves and donate their favorite middle school "reads". There's something for everyone to do regardless of their own personal circumstance. This year, more than 500 boxes total were collected and delivered by Rutherford's NHS. We donated more than 25 of them.

📢 Reminder for Families: The Kindergarten Registration link is now live and available for families to begin the registration process. Please visit the district website to review requirements, submit documents, and access important dates.

This week- Class of 2027: Junior Family Night for Students and Parents hosted by the Westwood Regional HS Counseling Department on January 8th at 6:30pm. See letter for more information.

Class of 2030 Incoming Grade 9 Open House at Westwood Regional High School on January 12, 2026 @ 6;30pm. See letter for details

Thank you to Mr. Fritz and our Chamber Singers for bringing some holiday cheer to the high school! Happy Holidays!!!!

Brookside students were greeted in the most cheerful way this morning by some very special visitors! ❄️🎄

On a snowy start to the day, Buddy the Elf and our Brookside Gingerbread People welcomed students in the car line and into the building, spreading smiles and holiday cheer. What a fun way to kick off our last day before winter break! Happy Holidays everyone!

We had a nice turnout of students attend today's session. Thank you Ashley Molina for taking time over your winter break to share your firsthand experiences at Boston College with our current students.

Through collaboration, our buddies poured their hearts and hands into a project meticulously crafted with care, curiosity, and passion. We can all treasure the final product as a beautiful reminder of the pride and strength that come from teamwork! #JustFocusonGrowing

Berkeley PSO continues to spoil us! All students received Cardinal winter gloves as staff enjoyed a catered lunch....and our ML Families provided warm sandwiches, desserts, and tacos. We are full of gratitude and humbled by everyone's generosity.

Thank you Mr. Douthat and his traveling holiday ensemble, spreading joy to our classrooms!

Sergeant Keller with United States Marine Corps will visit Westwood Regional High School on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Thank you to the High School Student Council for organizing our Winter Pep Rally! Go Cards!

Mrs. Hogle won a gift card to Al Dente and Mrs. Preciado can't wait to take Mr. Fiorello's parking spot!

WRHS welcomes back Ashley Molina, Class of 2024 to provide a presentation for students interested in Boston College. Please see flyer for details. Students in grades 10-12, if you are interested in attending, please email kelly.riedel@wwrsd.org

Class of 2026 Scholarships
Please start to search for scholarships in Naviance. Most of the local scholarships get updated starting in February/March, but there are several other scholarships under the "scholarship search" category available to view now. 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” and scroll down to “Counselor Categories” and search Categories (Some top categories are: Updated for 2025-2026, Local/for WRHS Students, Bergen County…)

Please do not forget to check regularly and feel free to stop in to the School Counseling Office if you have any questions.

Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunity:
The Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus, organized and singing since 1909, is again pleased to offer our Roland L. Meyer $2,000 scholarship this Spring to a high school senior who will pursue music at an institution of higher learning.

The Orpheus Club also administers the $1,000 Harriet and Edward Levy Memorial Scholarship Award. Students need not apply separately for these awards as winners are chosen from the same pool of applicants. The application and instructions are on our website, www.ridgewoodorpheusclub.org, select the “Scholarship” tab from the menu bar.

The deadline for applications is March 7, 2026, and we plan to announce the winners on or about April 7, 2026

Westwood Regional School District is excited to highlight our new staff for the 2025-2026 school year! Meet Stephanie Fiorentino, our new Special Education Teacher at Brookside School!