Andy Xhillari, a senior in our Work Based Learning program, has been interning at CH Technologies in Westwood. He recently assisted on a project that will be presented to Johns Hopkins University. After high school, Andy will be pursuing a career in engineering.
Congratulations to our October Student of the Month, Sean Morrison (Grade 11). Nominated by Ms. Polzer. Great job!
Westwood Regional High School acknowledged Veterans Day by honoring local veterans from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6192. The school facilitated a panel discussion with veterans who served in The Gulf War and the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Commander Jim Gerbig, a Naval Academy graduate, who served in the Gulf War participated in the panel along with Army Veterans Shaun Hutchinson (Master Sergeant) and Vincent Tirri (Lieutenant Colonel). Both Hutchinson and Tirri served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Also, included in the panel discussion was Mrs. Cheryl Hodges, mother of Marine Sergeant Christopher Hrbek who graduated from Westwood Regional High School and was killed serving in Afghanistan. The panelists answered questions about their service from students. The personal accounts shared by the local veterans had a meaningful impact on our students. Our students were fully engaged as the panelists offered their insights and reflections on the war through their unique lens as direct participants. True heroes, thank you for your service!
Staff Chili "Cook off" competition! Tough to pick just one, delicious!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Free registration for the 2024 Summer Pre-College VIRTUAL Fair on November 16th from 7-9:00pm. You can connect with representatives from leading colleges/univ. to learn more about upcoming summer academic programs.. Register@ https://shorturl.at/lIVZ8
The high school debate team attended a competition at River Dell High School on Friday, 10/27. This competition was our team's best - EVERY SINGLE pair of debaters won at least one round of the day. Additionally, Angel Morales won a second-place speaker trophy and Sofia Suits won a best judge award. The team's hard work is paying off & we are looking forward to our next tournament later in November. GO CARDS!!!!
During their presentation at the Art Educators of New Jersey Conference, High School teachers Pamela Duffus and Michele Keller showcased their innovative teaching methods and techniques. They demonstrated how they incorporated Sketchbooking into their art lessons, engaging their students and fostering creativity. Additionally, they shared their experiences collaborating with other teachers and community organizations to provide unique learning opportunities for their students. The teachers' passion for art education was evident throughout their presentation, inspiring their fellow educators to explore new ways to engage their own students in the creative process and encourage higher level thinking. Great job!
Class of 2024: Message from Rutgers University regarding application deadline.
Our favorite part of the day! Our annual Pre-K Halloween Parade throughout the building! Always brings a smile to our faces!
Students in Mr. Chen's Physics class are feeling the connection between forces and motion by going bowling. Did you know that an unbalanced force changes the motion of objects?
180 of our students attended the Bronx Zoo Field Trip. Students toured exhibits throughout the entire zoo. One of the points of emphasis of the Bronx Zoo/World Conservation Society is to educate students as it relates to wildlife and the impact on habitats on a global scale.
Students in Mr. Gunneson’s High School Digital Electronics class are honing their soldering skills while assembling various electronic circuit kits.
Mr. Krebs' physics class building roller coasters out of cardboard to test out the effects of turns on how a marble accelerates down the roller coaster.
Bergen Community College Open House on November 2nd from 3:30-6:30pm. Scan to register or visit openhouse.bergen.edu
The HIgh School debate team had a successful tournament on Friday. Multiple debaters beat their personal records and won several rounds throughout the day. Additionally, a big congratulations to Emma DePeola for winning "Best Judge"! Go Cards!!!!
BigFuture School ~ a free app for students who've taken in-school digital assessment like the PSAT/NMSQT. You can use the app to get your test scores quickly, connect with colleges, and get customized college/ career guidance. Learn more @ www.bigfutureschool.org
The National Honor Society is pleased to once again provide free peer tutoring throughout the academic year for High School students. Students will arrange scheduling directly and meet as needed. If you are having difficulty in a particular class, want to review before an assessment, or need help with a particular topic, NHS students are here to help. NHS students are seniors who have taken many of the same classes as you and can provide explanations and advice directly from their experiences. Please complete the 2023-2024 NHS Tutor Request form and we will do our best to find an available student tutor. Please allow for 72 hours (3 days) from when you send a request to hear back. If you do not receive a response within 3 days, please email Mrs.Wren and Ms. Palozzola directly. This form is also available on the NHS website and was emailed to students. Please complete a new request for each subject in which you wish to receive tutoring. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you,
Mrs. Wren & Ms. Palozzola
WIDA2023 Annual Conference took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this year. It is the leading conference for teachers of multilingual students in Pre-K through Grade 12, providing educators worldwide with the chance to exchange best practices and find novel methods of instruction. Pictured is Mrs. Cardona, High School teacher.
Dr. Matt Bellace delivered an entertaining and informative presentation to all students in grades 9-12 as part of our Red Ribbon Week celebration. Dr. Bellace focused on achieving "natural highs" and expressed the importance of leading a drug-free lifestyle. Dr. Bellace then delivered a parent version of the program in the evening which was open to all parents of students in grades 6-12.
Westwood Regional High School Assistant Principal, Michael Kenduck, presented on the use of artificial Intelligence in education at Rutgers University as part of the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference. Westwood Social Studies Instructors Ms. Palozzola and Mr. Nelson attended the conference. Westwood Psychology Instructor, Mrs. Wren, who serves as an At-Large Director of the NJCSS, attended the conference and helped plan the workshops for the cohort of Psychology Instructors.
