Grades 10-12
College Admissions Counselors Visits begin September 11th throughout November 2025.
We would like to inform and encourage you to sign up for college admissions representative visits available in Naviance. College admissions counselors visit Westwood Regional High School throughout September, October and November to meet and speak with our students.
These visits offer valuable opportunities for students in grades 10–12 to explore potential colleges in a familiar setting. They allow students to learn directly from admissions representatives about academic programs, campus life, and the application process. Attending helps students ask personalized questions, make connections with admissions staff, and begin to envision their post-secondary path—whether they’re just starting to explore or narrowing down their list of schools.
When you attend a college admissions visit at WRHS, we ask that you:
Communicate early with your teacher that you have a visit scheduled for a particular date/time and would like to be excused. Ideally, you should not be missing an assessment to attend a visit.
If you miss a class for a visit, please know that your attendance will be taken during the visit. Failure to take place in the college visit while missing class will result in a “cut” from that class.
Be respectful and ask appropriate questions during the college visit.
We hope you’ll join us at the Bergen County Directors of Guidance College Fair on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:30 pm
Ramapo College, Bradley Center (505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430)
More than 200 colleges, universities, and trade schools will be in attendance, making this a great opportunity to explore post-secondary options and connect directly with representatives.
Important: Please register in advance at www.StriveFair.com.
During the fair, college representatives will scan your personal barcode to share information with you. The day after the event, you will receive a report listing the institutions you connected with.
Ramapo College, Bradley Center (505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430)
More than 200 colleges, universities, and trade schools will be in attendance, making this a great opportunity to explore post-secondary options and connect directly with representatives.
Important: Please register in advance at www.StriveFair.com.
During the fair, college representatives will scan your personal barcode to share information with you. The day after the event, you will receive a report listing the institutions you connected with.
The National Precollege & Summer Program Fair: NJ is a free event for high school students and their families looking to discover their summer 2026. This in-person event will showcase over 100 ways high school students can spend this summer, including on-campus pre-college programs at the nation's most prestigious universities, study abroad opportunities, STEM programs, entrepreneurship mentorships, teen travel, visual arts, test prep, local nonprofits seeking summer volunteers, and much more!
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from: 4:30-7:00PM
Location: Bogota Bank (Rothman) Center @ Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack.
Students and parents need to pre-register to attend, and should do so now to reserve their place and receive event reminders.
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 reach out to info@summerprogramfair.com
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from: 4:30-7:00PM
Location: Bogota Bank (Rothman) Center @ Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack.
Students and parents need to pre-register to attend, and should do so now to reserve their place and receive event reminders.
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 reach out to info@summerprogramfair.com
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.
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.
AP Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Foundations of Chemistry Students attended The Live From Surgery Program at the Liberty Science Center. Our Students observed an open heart bypass surgery in real-time, taking place at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. Students interacted with the surgical team while viewing the team performing the operation. This powerful learning experience exposed our students to careers in medicine, biotechnology, and medical science.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Bloomfield, NJ visited our high school today. UTI has campuses located across the country, and students had the opportunity to learn about the various programs they offer, including Automotive, HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Diesel, Motorcycle Technology, and Collision Repair. UTI also offers financial aid, scholarships, and has many partnerships with corporations to support students in their career pathways. Juniors they do offer a summer program !
If you would like more information, please see Ms. Murray.
If you would like more information, please see Ms. Murray.
Class of 2027: The deadline to register for the SAT exam has been extended to Feb.11th due to some technical glitches with Regismart. Both exams now are open for registration until Feb. 11th.
Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on his message of equality, justice, and service. “The time is always right to do what is right.” Let’s continue to lead with kindness and courage—today and every day.
Westwood Regional High School's artists stole the show at the Young Expressions Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Art Center of Northern New Jersey. Six talented students showcased their creativity, bringing home a stunning array of awards.
Toma Amirbekova’s creative self-portrait represented us in the Drawing category, while Olivia Russo’s digitally manipulated landscape showcased our work in Photography. Elizabeth Whyard’s acrylic still-life acrylic earned an Honorable Mention in Painting, and Jonas Martinez’s original mixed-media digital drawing secured 2nd Place in Digital Art. Emily Boyce’s block print earned a well-deserved 1st Place in Printmaking, and Isabella Cassai wowed the judges with her innovative mixed-media self-portrait, securing 1st Place BEST IN SHOW.
Congratulations to all these exceptional artists for representing Westwood Regional with such distinction.
Toma Amirbekova’s creative self-portrait represented us in the Drawing category, while Olivia Russo’s digitally manipulated landscape showcased our work in Photography. Elizabeth Whyard’s acrylic still-life acrylic earned an Honorable Mention in Painting, and Jonas Martinez’s original mixed-media digital drawing secured 2nd Place in Digital Art. Emily Boyce’s block print earned a well-deserved 1st Place in Printmaking, and Isabella Cassai wowed the judges with her innovative mixed-media self-portrait, securing 1st Place BEST IN SHOW.
Congratulations to all these exceptional artists for representing Westwood Regional with such distinction.
Hands-on learning in action! Our Sports Medicine and Anatomy class explored anatomy through a Cow Eye Dissection Lab.
Thank you to Ms. Mangione, Student Assistance Counselor for organizing our grade 11 Alternatives to Domestic Violence presentations which started today during our health classes. Thank you to Ms. Traphagen for presenting through the Bergen County Dept of Human Services on this topic and to our PE department for their partnership in delivering such programs.
Save the Date: January 29, 2026.
The Westwood Regional High School Counseling Department invites Class of 2027 to attend an Option II Program.
This evening is designed to provide important information regarding Option II programs for the 2026–2027 school year, including eligibility, application requirements, timelines, and expectations. A letter will follow on Genesis when we return from holiday break.
The Westwood Regional High School Counseling Department invites Class of 2027 to attend an Option II Program.
This evening is designed to provide important information regarding Option II programs for the 2026–2027 school year, including eligibility, application requirements, timelines, and expectations. A letter will follow on Genesis when we return from holiday break.
Students in grades 9-12 please see flyers for Research Programs at Columbia University and Harvard University this summer 2026.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Class of 2030 Open House! We’re excited to welcome you to our Cardinal Family. ❤️🖤 Go Cards!
REMINDER for the Class of 2027:
Westwood Regional High School will be hosting two standardized testing opportunities for the junior class during the school day in February and March.
Each exam will last approximately two and a half hours, and students will return to their regularly scheduled classes upon completion. They will be responsible for any missed work during the testing period.
The SAT & ACT exam are optional tests and if your child chooses not to take it, they will attend school as usual. Check your Genesis for registration letter.
Westwood Regional High School will be hosting two standardized testing opportunities for the junior class during the school day in February and March.
Each exam will last approximately two and a half hours, and students will return to their regularly scheduled classes upon completion. They will be responsible for any missed work during the testing period.
The SAT & ACT exam are optional tests and if your child chooses not to take it, they will attend school as usual. Check your Genesis for registration letter.
Thank you to our parents and students who attended last night's Open House program. We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to our high school this upcoming school year. We have posted last night's presentation to our school counseling site as well as linked it here for you to view: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mGwkCjXd0NuEvNcUkeWpXW_1JleHw0RtTpw3nYt46Eg/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Westwood Regional High School which has been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll! Westwood Regional High School is a SILVER member of the Honor Roll. Westwood Regional High School had 65% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 35% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 10% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams!
Tomorrow during lunch: Sergeant Keller with United States Marine Corps will visit Westwood Regional High School on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Our varsity high school debate team continues to have an amazing season! Congrats to Olivia Morales for winning best judge, to Zachary Risbud for winning first place speaker & to Ritikka Jeyachandran for winning third place speaker!! GO CARDS!!!!
Class of 2027: Thank you to our school counseling department and all who were able to attend our program. Please check your Genesis Parent Portal to view a letter sent today with essential resources including a copy of our slides.
