High School Algebra I students in Mrs. Martello's class used linear regression to predict the number of rubber bands for Barbie to bungee jump from the top of the stairwell.
It was a big day for Ms. McKaba's AP Chemistry class as this was the first time they were asked to complete a titration. What a relief that all titrations worked and the "pink of death" of phenolphthalein was nowhere to be seen!
Westwood Regional High School French and History students had a fantastic experience exploring European Renaissance art at The MET NYC. It was a great way for students to gain insight on the material learned in class and connect it to the real world.
Mr. DeBlasio's Honors Design Thinking class put together an impressive presentation that included future plans involving social media marketing towards the American Dream Mall. The students have been working towards satisfying the American Dream Team by coming up with different ideas on ways to attract people to the mall. This presentation included explaining to Mr. Connelly different reasons as to why the students should go back to the mall to create content to post on their new social media accounts in an attempt to show the American Dream Team how effective social media marketing can be. Don’t forget to follow the accounts!
Tiktok: @project_dream_23_24
Instagram: @project_.dream
Mrs. Reich (Spanish Teacher and advisor of the world cultures club at the high school) gave a $100 Donation Check to the Westwood Food Pantry on behalf of the World Cultures Club "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week/Turkey Gram" Fundraiser. Great job!
For the 10th year, High School Peer Pals has collaborated with Hackensack's Salvation Army in making local families holidays a little brighter!
Looking forward to our High School Spirit Week! Go Cards!
Congratulations to our High School November Student of the Month, Aidan Dugan (Grade 11), nominated by Bethany Kazimir. Great job Aidan!
Ms. Kemple and the her students in the High School Science National Honor Society completing the 2023 Shoebox Project. The goal was to pack 10 shoe boxes with books, footballs, small stuffed animals, highlighters, and anything else that would easily fit into a shoebox. They are then hand-delivering them to 3-8th grade classes in Newark for the holidays. This year they surpassed their goal and are sending 20 boxes! Great job!
Amazing job by our high school Concert Band, Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Singers at last night's Winter Concert! So much talent! Thank you Mr. Pena and Mr. Fritz for for your leadership and expertise!
Our high school counselors are meeting with the Class of 2025 this week into next. Counselors will guide students through the junior year process while utilizing Naviance to complete surveys & explore career/college opportunities that meet their needs and interests.
Today at our high school coding club meeting, we hosted 4 former students and 2 working professionals on a zoom to talk about coding in college and in the workforce. Students were able to ask questions and hear about the world of computer science!
We are excited to announce the Westwood Regional High School Educator of the Year, Mr. Ray Piskadlo and our Educational Specialist of the Year, Mrs. Irene Zito. Thank you for everything you do for our students. We are very fortunate to have you both. Congratulations!
Ms. Calderon attended the AI Literacy Summit @NV to work with other educational leaders on ways to support AI into the classroom. Our WRHS A.P. Mr. Kenduck presented a session on AI and Chat GPT in the Social Studies classroom! Great job Mr. Kenduck!
Spring 2024 digital SAT registration is open: https://shorturl.at/agt78 (to register). Visit https://shorturl.at/vGPSW to learn more about the digital SAT. Students in grades 10 and 11 practiced a digital standardized test when they completed the PSAT this October.
Four students represented the Westwood Regional High School GSA Club at the 5th Annual LGBTQ+ Bergen County Leadership Summit. This event, sponsored by the county, unites GSAs from all around Bergen and gives them the opportunity to learn leadership skills and connect with students with similar goals.
Ms. Kemple’s AP Biology class learning animal behaviors using Pill bugs and different stimuli.
Chloe Wozny is participating in our Work Based Learning Program. As part of the program, she assisted in 1st grade with Ms. Mazanec at George School. Chloe is pursuing a degree in elementary education. Great experience!
The WRHS World Language Dept attended the part two workshop with Dr. Goebel, Ms. Calderon, and Mr. Kenduck on how to model output activities at any level. With special emphasis given to the role of input, the critical element in language acquisition, this follow-up workshop explored output, the other side of the equation!
Amazing opening night for our Woodington Players Fall performance of "Clue" last night! Still time to come out and see a great show on December 1st @ 7 :00 PM and December 2nd @ 1:00 PM. Great job by everyone involved. So much talent!
