Students had the opportunity to interact with neurosurgeons and surgical team members observing a live neurosurgery in real time at the Liberty Science Center. They had the chance to ask questions as the surgery took place. This valuable experience also exposed our students to various career opportunities in science and medicine. Great experience!
Ayden Abreu is participating in the High School's Work Based Learning Program @ Valley Hospital. He has been rotating through departments, focusing on the recruitment department. Ayden will be majoring in psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Great experience!
Ms. Murray recently toured Universal Technology Institute in Bloomfield NJ. They have 16 campuses across the country that offer housing. UTI offers skilled trades, automotive, diesel, collision, marine, motorcycle, HVAC, & welding in various transportation industries all achievable in less than 18 months. UTI offers financial aid and has partnered with many dealerships that offer tuition reimbursement. https://www.uti.edu/locations/new-jersey/bloomfield
If you are interested in any of these areas of study please email to schedule a tour or visit from a representative. Murray dina.murray@wwrsd.org.
Class of 2026 Students and Parents: Sign Up for your junior family conference starting the end of January. These meetings are two-fold to plan a meaningful senior year schedule while also discussing your individual post-graduation plans. Our school counselors have set up calendar appointments in the links shared on our website. Copy/click this link to access. https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/high-school-9-12/grade-11-junior-resources
Ms. Florek's English classes came to the media center for a "Speed Dating with a Book" activity. Students participated in multiple rounds of 5 minute "dates" getting to know books from seven different genres and identifying any that they would like to spend more time with.
Reminder:
Starting with the Class of 2025, parents/students may either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or be exempted from the requirement in accordance with procedures outlined in the law. This is a graduation requirement.
For more information, check your email for a senior letter outlining next steps. You can also visit: https://www.nj.gov/education/finaid_waiver.shtml
Attention High School Students: The National Summer Program Fair -a free event for high school students and families on January 28th from 4:30-7:00PM at the Bogota Bank (Rothman) Center @ Fairleigh Dickinson University , Hackensack.
This in-person event will showcase over 100 ways high school students can spend summer 2025, including on-campus pre-college programs at the nation's most prestigious universities, study abroad opportunities, STEM programs, teen travel, art/portfolio prep, test prep, and local nonprofits seeking summer volunteers.
Students and parents need to pre-register to attend. 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 email - info@summerprogramfair.com
Scholarships were discussed at our Class of 2026 Counseling Presentation. Naviance is one platform to visit to view scholarships as is FastWeb. Please visit this link to see FastWeb's list of Class of 2026 Scholarships available now. https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-high-school-juniors?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_nlet2025
Jessica Kenyon is a senior who partakes in our Work Based Learning Program at "All The World’s A Stage" as well as Oradell Public School. She is working in the music department as well as assisting in the productions. Jessica will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison NJ, where she will be pursuing degrees in both English & Theater.
Mr. Chen's Honors and AP Physics students are flying! Students measured their frontal surface area to calculate how fast the wind speed would need to be to support their weight before testing it in iFLY's indoor wind tunnel.
What is in your sports drink? Ms. McKaba's AP Chemistry class investigated the phenomena where, when combined with a strong base, pink berry Gatorade goes from its lovely pink color to green through a titration experiment.
Westwood Regional High School, mark your calendars and meet our new superintendent, Dr. Patrick McQueeney, on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30 p.m. in our Media Center.
Join us for the Annual Art Fest on January 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the high school cafeteria (snow date: January 25). This creative event welcomes participants of all ages! Come and make art with the High School Art Department!
Mr. Tresvalles' High School Principles of Engineering class testing their CO2 dragsters to see which one is the fastest.
Tomorrow, January 8, 2025-Class of 2026 School Counseling Presentation. Please check your email for a letter with details sent out yesterday. We look forward to seeing our students and parents in attendance this evening.
Mrs. Menken’s Physics class actively working on a fun lab using marbles that shows the students momentum and conservation in real time.
Mrs. Kemple’s Biology class learning about enzymes and how they work in different environments using potatoes and hydrogen peroxide.
Wishing you a year of happiness and good health as this year comes to a close. Happy New Year!!!!
🎶✨ Today, the WRHS Chamber singers brought the holiday spirit to central office with their stunning performance of beautiful holiday songs! Their talent and passion for music truly brightened our day and reminded us of the joy this season brings. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! 🌟
Thank you to Mr. Fritz and our Chamber Singers for bringing some holiday cheer to the high school! Happy Holidays!!!!
