WRSD is Hiring! Join us at the BCASA Job Fair on Saturday, April 5 to learn about our amazing district and how you could join our team! Current openings are posted on our website, but we are accepting resumes for all certification areas!
Our colleagues at Ramapo Indian Hills have invited us to attend a webinar with Rob Frankek as the Editor-in-Chief of the Princeton Review. The topic is AI Meets Admission: Navigating Innovation and Uncertainty in College Essay
The presentation is Wednesday evening (March 26th) beginning at 7pm-8pm
The presentation will focus on how AI is used in college admissions. Rob Franek will discuss AI tools available to students and offer support on how to navigate the changing landscape of college admissions. While this presentation is best for members of the Class of 2026, students and parents of all grade levels are invited to register and listen.
Registration Required! Link is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xcAvWdk-RjCAgNUfzeod9w
This March Madness, we transformed our passion for basketball into something greater! There’s nothing more powerful than a community that stands together and works hand in hand for a worthy cause. Great job, Washington and JFG dads! #JustFocusonGrowing
WRMS AV Club got an exclusive look at the WRHS WTV/Film studio classroom during a recent visit. Digital Media Teacher, Joan Petrocelli and her students demonstrated live TV production, and interviewed the middle schoolers for WTV's newest show, 'THE NEST'!
📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for our Summer Enrichment Program for incoming K–5 students!
☀️🎒 Secure your child’s spot for a summer of learning and fun.
Visit our website for more information: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/summerenrichment2025/home
We're thrilled to announce that our students raised an impressive $13,122 in the Kids Heart Challenge! Kudos to our top fundraiser, Timothy Kehoe! In honor of his dedication, our multipurpose room will be named after him for the month. Thank you to everyone who participated!
A huge shoutout to our talented student artists and to Mrs. Portelli for bringing their masterpieces to life. We are so proud of the incredible artwork on display and can’t wait to showcase even more at our upcoming Art Show during Open House on April 3rd! #BESTatBrookside
Our students had an unforgettable time celebrating Absolutely Incredible Kid Day! These heartwarming moments inspire us to honor the remarkable talents, dedication, and bright futures of our young stars. Keep going and growing, JFG! #JustFocusonGrowing
Thank you WRMS JPAC for a sneak peek of 'The Sound of Music' for our fifth graders. It was also a treat to see our Berkeley Alumni!
Thank you to Ms. Cornell, Student Assistance Counselor, for hosting a virtual program last evening on Teen Mental Health First Aid to the parents in the Class of 2028. To view the presentation click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DxyV84SuOmfQeWRoCzKwCLqo94n0Gn_5/view?usp=sharing
We had a special WRMS visitor thanks to Ms. Garcia! Author Craig Grossi, the voice behind "Craig and Fred," spoke to our 6th-grade students about his moving memoir. "Craig and Fred" recounts the true journey of a U.S. Marine and his unlikely companion, a stray dog found in Afghanistan. Craig's story is a testament to the power of love, hope, and unwavering positivity. A huge thank you to Craig for sharing his story! You can discover more about Craig, his work, and his books at fredtheafghan.com. #AuthorVisit #CraigGrossi #CraigAndFred #6thGradeELA #LoveAndHope #InspiringStories
New Jersey School Counselors Association (NJSCA) annually nominates their peers and select a counselor to be chosen as the Bergen County School Counselor of the Year.
Westwood Regional Middle School Counselor, Caitlin Fabrocini, was selected as the Bergen County School Counselor of the Year recipient by the NJSCA for all her work in school counseling innovations, effective school counseling programs, leadership skills, and contributions to student achievement. Thank you to our Board of Education and Superintendent for recognizing Ms. Fabrocini at last night's meeting.
High School World language students enjoyed exploring medieval art at The MET Cloisters in New York City on Friday. A beautiful day for a great trip!
Congratulations to the champions of the 2024-2025 debate season, Angel Morales and Daniel Shotkin, who came in first place at Friday’s varsity championship tournament here at Westwood High School. Angel and Daniel had a perfect debate record this season, and now for the first time in Westwood history, have brought home a championship title to our school. An equally impressive shout-out to Leah Tatis who was selected as Best Judge of the tournament. What a fabulous way to end Westwood debate’s best season yet. Anyone interested in joining our school’s debate team should see Ms. Vallorano. Our team looks forward to begin preparations for next year!
Thank you to our Board of Education for recognizing our students for receiving the Seal of Biliteracy given to students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and one other language. 8 students for French, 1 for German, 1 for Russian, 2 for Italian, and 24 for Spanish.
Brookside students had a special treat today as the Bergen County Pipes and Drums filled our school with the sounds of tradition and celebration! The students were captivated by the incredible performance. Thank you for visiting! #BESTatBrookside
Grade 9 Parents; Teen Mental Health First Aid Meeting on Thursday, March 20 at 7:00pm. Virtual meeting link included in letter sent via Genesis. Should you have any questions, please attend this evening to learn more about the program offered this spring.
Thank you Grades 1-3 for celebrating Music in our Schools Month with an enjoyable concert this morning. Special thanks to Ms. Maresca and Mr. Douthat!
Our kindergarteners put their creativity to the test building leprechaun traps! While that sneaky leprechaun got away, we had so much fun trying to catch him! Great job, little engineers! #BESTatBrookside
We’re feeling extra lucky today! Check out all the green around our school as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day together. Wishing you a day filled with joy, luck, and a little bit of Irish cheer! #BESTatBrookside
