Westwood Regional School District

Reminder: Our district is pleased to invite you to an evening presentation in partnership with InSite Health:
Understanding Children’s Mental Health Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 6:30 PM Westwood Regional High School, Hurley Theater. Please reference letter sent for more information. We look forward to seeing you on October 14th.

We kicked off our Week of Respect with the Omega Man Superhero Assembly to reinforce positive character traits and decision making. Thank you Berkeley PSO for providing this experience to Berkeley School!

Our WRHS School Counseling document has been updated with 4 letters for high school students/parents. Please copy link / check your Genesis Portal for the letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xoy33KMaEnenB67BXmTtGd-KaJAcH2v2GKz4KnEcP5k/edit?usp=sharing

University of Vermont visiting the high school today. Reminder to grades 10, 11, & 12 to look in Naviance to see and register for upcoming visits. See your counslor with any questions.

GRADES 10-12 - Universal Technical Institute (UTI) will be visiting on Thursday, November 14th at 10:00am, School Counseling Office. During the presentation, students will learn about the wide range of programs UTI offers in the auto industry, including: Automotive training, Engine repair, Welding Collision repair and painting. Motorcycle and marine repair
UTI will also provide information on tuition, tuition reimbursement, job placement, and the many financial aid opportunities available to students. To sign up, see your school counselor or Ms. Murray (dina.murray@wwrsd.org)

Our district will recognize and celebrate Week of Respect from Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, 2025. The Anti-Bullying Bills of Rights set aside this week to promote positive character education and allow for activities designed to prevent harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Our school counselors are encouraging students to come together and promote school spirit and positive peer interactions. Check your email and/or our website for Week of Respect newsletter.

Today, our students, families, and staff celebrated healthy habits, community spirit, and a love for the environment by participating in our 4th annual Walk and Roll to School Day! Surrounded by sunshine and smiling faces, the energy and enthusiasm of our school community were absolutely unforgettable! A heartfelt shoutout to the Township of Washington Police Department for their participation and unwavering commitment to ensuring our safety! #JustFocusonGrowing

Apply for free to The University of Alabama during the week of October 6- 10, 2025. https://stories.ua.edu/undergraduate-admissions-free-app-week/index.html

Our Penguin Assembly was a tremendous success, filled with laughter, learning, and plenty of waddling fun! Students discovered fascinating facts about penguins, and we are thankful to our PSO for organizing such a fantastic assembly! #JustFocusonGrowing

Our annual Walk to School helped warm everyone up to start the day!

Representatives from the Bergen County Board of Elections trained 36 high school students to work at the polls. Approximately, 70 students are slated to work on Election Day at the polls in Westwood and Township of Washington.

The Westwood Regional High School Counseling Department would like to invite you to attend our annual financial aid presentation on October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm. This presentation will be delivered virtually and recorded. Our program is presented by Ed Zamora with Principia Prep. Please refer to the letter posted on Genesis to register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

🌟 Big shoutout to our amazing 5th graders! 🌟

This year, our 5th grade team made the exciting switch to a departmentalized model, and our students are thriving! 🎉 They’re building independence, navigating different classrooms and teachers with confidence, and diving deeper into each subject area.

We’re so proud of the way they’ve embraced this new structure — showing responsibility, flexibility, and a love of learning every step of the way. 💪📚✨

HOBY We are now accepting SOPHOMORE nominations for our state leadership seminars on May 30- June 1, 2026.

Since 1958, HOBY Youth Leadership has provided transformative leadership development training to over 500,000 high school students around the world. Our seminars guide students through three phases of leadership—personal, group, and service. These seminars educate students each year as they embrace a better sense of their leadership abilities, tangible ways to lead diverse groups, and a challenge to serve their communities.

Learn more —watch the video below https://vimeo.com/756532321

Please see your school counselor if you are interested in this program.

NHS Tutoring available during lunch starting September 30th. See flyer for more information.

Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise! Go Cards!

Reminder for the Class of 2026: Last day to register for school day SAT is September 29th. A letter was reshared via Genesis Portal today.

Students in Grades 9-12: “Lead the Change” BERGEN COUNTY EQUITY
THINK TANK (BCETT) hosted by Ramapo College Teacher Education.

Students who register via the QR code should also email kelly.riedel@wwrsd.org

Lead the change in your school and community. The Bergen County Equity Think Tank brings together high school students for a powerful, student-driven experience that tackles issues of equity and belonging.