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.
Congratulations to the Westwood Regional High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Ben Rabinowitz! Congratulations on your hard work and commitment to excellence! Amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations to the Westwood Regional High School Class of 2026 Salutatorian, Sawyer Donnis! Congratulations Sawyer! Your hardwork has paid off!
Congratulations to High School Film students Aria Gill and Gavin Pereira on their hometown documentary 'Peace4Paws' being accepted into the Garden State Film Festival! It will be screened at The Berkeley Continental in Asbury Park on Saturday, March 28th beginning at 9am. Tickets are available through this link:
https://gardenstatefilmfestival.ticketspice.com/garden-state-film-festival?t=BC24
Aria was also interviewed by the Garden State Film Festival about the film. Here's the YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47yCRy5lw-M&list=PLYTUdRi6WHDQfk0FXT-_Ai3Mc5oT74rvH&index=41
https://gardenstatefilmfestival.ticketspice.com/garden-state-film-festival?t=BC24
Aria was also interviewed by the Garden State Film Festival about the film. Here's the YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47yCRy5lw-M&list=PLYTUdRi6WHDQfk0FXT-_Ai3Mc5oT74rvH&index=41
Sarah Ayoub, a senior in the Work-Based Learning Program, works at Dairy Queen, where she continues to build valuable skills while learning about the day-to-day operations of a business. Through her experience, Sarah has developed strong customer service skills, responsibility, and teamwork. After graduation, Sarah will be attending Bergen Community College, where she plans to study Ultrasound Technology.
Our varsity debate team had their best tournament yet on Friday at Cresskill High School. A huge congratulations to Natalia Mayhew and Justin Abella for winning 1st place team of the day! Additionally, Natalia Mayhew won 1st place speaker, Zachary Risbud took home second place speaker, and Andrew Gavenko secured 3rd place speaker of the tournament. Juleimy Reyes was selected as best judge!! Our team looks forward to the varsity invitational tournament later this month. GO CARDS!!
Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunity through NJAEL:
The New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a student leadership scholarship opportunity designed to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Each will be worth approximately $4,000 ($2500 cash, a new laptop, and first semester school materials paid.)
NJAEL’s mission is to cultivate and support leadership at all levels of education. NJAEL seeks to invest directly in students who exemplify the values of leadership, initiative, and civic engagement, and who plan to continue their education beyond high school.
Application Link: NJAEL Scholarship Application Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKz8vWnZ1s_kv_uhAzkWuUYZvCZlUjjsQVR3Tey-OoAcv9Jw/viewform
Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
The New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a student leadership scholarship opportunity designed to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and communities. Each will be worth approximately $4,000 ($2500 cash, a new laptop, and first semester school materials paid.)
NJAEL’s mission is to cultivate and support leadership at all levels of education. NJAEL seeks to invest directly in students who exemplify the values of leadership, initiative, and civic engagement, and who plan to continue their education beyond high school.
Application Link: NJAEL Scholarship Application Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKz8vWnZ1s_kv_uhAzkWuUYZvCZlUjjsQVR3Tey-OoAcv9Jw/viewform
Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
Glen Rock School Counseling Department has shared the following with us and WRHS is invited to attend.
Upcoming: Parent Workshop on Healthier College Admissions, March 23rd
Please join us on Monday, March 23rd at 7 PM in the Glen Rock Middle/ High School Auditorium for this informational and engaging presentation delivered by Stanford University’s Challenge Success Program.
This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from students and their parents and guardians. Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support student well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
Upcoming: Parent Workshop on Healthier College Admissions, March 23rd
Please join us on Monday, March 23rd at 7 PM in the Glen Rock Middle/ High School Auditorium for this informational and engaging presentation delivered by Stanford University’s Challenge Success Program.
This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from students and their parents and guardians. Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support student well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.
Great job by Coach Thomas and our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA) at Saturday's State Tournament at Westwood Regional High School. We took 3rd at the Super Quiz after an intense tiebreaker round. Full results at the dinner on 3/9. Go Cards!
At American Dream, our high school visual arts and engineering students are showing what the arts and creativity can achieve as part of Bergen County Canstruction® 2026!
Canstruction is a design-build competition where teams create large-scale sculptures entirely from canned goods, which are later donated to local food banks to help fight hunger. After building overnight on Thursday, February 26, the structures will be on display for the public from Friday, February 27 through Thursday, March 5 as an immersive art walk experience. There will also be a judging and awards ceremony on Thursday, March 5.
This year, our team used more than 3,200 cans and 70 jars of peanut butter for their creation. Every single item will be donated, turning art and engineering into meaningful support for families in need.
Our students planned, engineered, collaborated, and brought their vision to life — and now you can come see and vote for your favorite before the awards are announced!!
Canstruction is a design-build competition where teams create large-scale sculptures entirely from canned goods, which are later donated to local food banks to help fight hunger. After building overnight on Thursday, February 26, the structures will be on display for the public from Friday, February 27 through Thursday, March 5 as an immersive art walk experience. There will also be a judging and awards ceremony on Thursday, March 5.
This year, our team used more than 3,200 cans and 70 jars of peanut butter for their creation. Every single item will be donated, turning art and engineering into meaningful support for families in need.
Our students planned, engineered, collaborated, and brought their vision to life — and now you can come see and vote for your favorite before the awards are announced!!
Laura Robertson is part of the daily Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program, and Kayla Caiafa, who participates in the weekly program, are both placed at The Chelsea in the Township of Washington.
Laura assists with the dementia program, where she helps facilitate socialization activities and supports residents in a variety of meaningful ways. The department is extremely grateful for her dedication, compassion, and willingness to help wherever needed. Laura will be attending Bergen Community College in the fall.
Kayla works with Fox Rehabilitation at The Chelsea, where she has the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting. Through this placement, she is developing valuable skills while working alongside rehabilitation professionals and supporting residents during occupational therapy sessions. Kayla will be attending Quinnipiac and majoring in Occupational Therapy. Amazing experience!!!
Laura assists with the dementia program, where she helps facilitate socialization activities and supports residents in a variety of meaningful ways. The department is extremely grateful for her dedication, compassion, and willingness to help wherever needed. Laura will be attending Bergen Community College in the fall.
Kayla works with Fox Rehabilitation at The Chelsea, where she has the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting. Through this placement, she is developing valuable skills while working alongside rehabilitation professionals and supporting residents during occupational therapy sessions. Kayla will be attending Quinnipiac and majoring in Occupational Therapy. Amazing experience!!!
Students in Ms. Avendano’s Period 2 Honors Physics class used an Electrophorus, a device to explore and understand charge interactions and the different processes of charging objects which include Friction, Conduction, Induction and Polarization. Students were able to see the transfer of electrons either into or out of the material through a flash of light released by a small light bulb.
Northern Highlands will be hosting an in-person Summer 2026 Artificial Intelligence Program through Inspirit AI, developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni. The program will run Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 24, weekdays only, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The program is open to all Bergen County students, grades 6 (entering) through 12 (exiting).
The program is open to students entering grades 6 through graduating seniors and includes 30 hours of hands-on, project-based learning in AI. Students will explore foundational AI concepts, gain insight into generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, learn introductory Python programming, examine ethics and bias, and complete a collaborative group project. No prior experience is required.
If you feel this may be a good fit for students in your district, we would be grateful if you could share the attached document. If not, no worries. Information about cost, etc is included.
For specific program questions, please feel free to contact Jared Greene at jaredgreene@inspiritai.com. Flyer link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jvj8z_7sHskKzLnafPpvi-_73pncv73/view?usp=sharing
The program is open to all Bergen County students, grades 6 (entering) through 12 (exiting).
The program is open to students entering grades 6 through graduating seniors and includes 30 hours of hands-on, project-based learning in AI. Students will explore foundational AI concepts, gain insight into generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, learn introductory Python programming, examine ethics and bias, and complete a collaborative group project. No prior experience is required.
If you feel this may be a good fit for students in your district, we would be grateful if you could share the attached document. If not, no worries. Information about cost, etc is included.
For specific program questions, please feel free to contact Jared Greene at jaredgreene@inspiritai.com. Flyer link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12jvj8z_7sHskKzLnafPpvi-_73pncv73/view?usp=sharing
Woodington Players Present: "Mean Girls" on March 12, 13, & 14 @ 7:00 PM and March 12 @ 2:00 PM. Looking forward to a great performance!
Check out the WRHS School Counseling Slides with updates and opportunities available for students of WRHS. The slides are also available on our school counseling website. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5n-miiwppzrAhWNVU5r23jyuEZAuM356vMkw6l_IYc/edit?usp=sharing
Less than a month away. Scan and register for the 2026 Bergen County Directors of Guidance College Fair at Ramapo Colleges.
Thank you to Dr. McQueeney and the Board of Education for recognizing some of our student-athletes last night. Anthony Greco: Young man of the Year Award presented by the Super Football Conference, Mia Spadavecchia: Athlete of the Week for Wrestling, and Our Football Team for their North 1 Group 2 State Sectional Championship! Go Cards!
Class of 2026 Reminder- Graduation Requirement for FAFSA/ Waiver Letter sent. Please complete by February 26th if you have not done so already. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-pAiH1cTjP5DMaShqGdYZC6fGPMKUFr3IS495mjFPlI/edit?usp=sharing
PHocus: A Summer Experience for High School Students, offered by the Rutgers School of Public Health in Summer 2026
The program is transitioning to an MPH student-run model, creating a meaningful experiential learning opportunity that also fulfills the MPH Applied Practice Experience (APE) requirement.
PHocus: A Summer Experience for High School Students (Public Health: Outbreaks, Communities, and Urban Studies), an interdisciplinary summer educational program organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health.
During PHocus, students will explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology. Students can expect a variety of experiences including mock outbreaks, hands-on population health and community disease activities, and conversations with public health scientists and practitioners.
July 27 - July 31, 2026 - At Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ (9am-4pm each day)
Accepting applications from interested high school students now through April 3 (early decision) and through May 22 (regular deadline).
For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://go.rutgers.edu/phocus
The program is transitioning to an MPH student-run model, creating a meaningful experiential learning opportunity that also fulfills the MPH Applied Practice Experience (APE) requirement.
PHocus: A Summer Experience for High School Students (Public Health: Outbreaks, Communities, and Urban Studies), an interdisciplinary summer educational program organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health.
During PHocus, students will explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology. Students can expect a variety of experiences including mock outbreaks, hands-on population health and community disease activities, and conversations with public health scientists and practitioners.
July 27 - July 31, 2026 - At Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ (9am-4pm each day)
Accepting applications from interested high school students now through April 3 (early decision) and through May 22 (regular deadline).
For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://go.rutgers.edu/phocus
Class of 2026: Local scholarships get updated in Naviance this month and throughout the early spring. There are also several other scholarships under the "scholarship search" category available to view.
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,”scroll down to “Counselor Categories,” search Categories (Top categories: Updated for 2025-2026, Local/for WRHS Students, Bergen Cty, etc.)
Please do not forget to check regularly and feel free to stop in to the Guidance Office.
Good Luck!
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,”scroll down to “Counselor Categories,” search Categories (Top categories: Updated for 2025-2026, Local/for WRHS Students, Bergen Cty, etc.)
Please do not forget to check regularly and feel free to stop in to the Guidance Office.
Good Luck!
