Westwood Regional High School

Congratulations to Mary Affinito for being recognized as Westwood Regional High School's 2025 Unsung Hero at last night's ceremony at Bergen Community College! Great job Mary!

From Common Application Class of 2026: Common App Essay Prompts will remain the same for 2025–2026. Students will also see 2 changes to the optional “Additional information” questions as of August 1, 2025. First, the current “Community disruption” question will be updated to a “Challenges and circumstances” question to capture a broader range of impacts students may experience. Second, the “Additional information” question word limit will be reduced. By sharing these updates now, students will have the time they need to reflect on their personal stories and begin thinking about what they want to share with colleges.

Westwood's varsity debate team crushed it at the last regular tournament of the season this past Friday at Northern Valley Demarest High School. A huge shout out to Angel Morales and Daniel Shotkin for being awarded 1st place team of the day. Additionally, Westwood swept the Best Speaker category with Natalia Mayhew taking home the third-place trophy, Angel Morales earning the second-place trophy, and Daniel Shotkin bringing home the first-place speaker award! The team has had an incredible season and cannot wait to show off their hard work on Friday, 3/14 at the varsity championship tournament, here at Westwood High School.

Class of 2025: 90% of our seniors have submitted applications to 2-year/4-year colleges/universities. For students who are undecided about their plans post-graduation, please contact your school counselor to discuss your individual plans.

Good luck to Coach Thomas and our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA) in the state tournament today at Westwood Regional High School. The Super Quiz begins around 3:30 PM. Let's Go! Go Cards!

Robert Moss is employed at Bethany Community Center in the Township of Washington as part of our Work Based Learning Program. Robert assists in various areas of the facility and plans on pursuing a career in the trades after high school.

Congratulations to the Westwood Regional High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Aaron Zeiler! Congratulations on your hard work and commitment to excellence! Amazing accomplishment!

Congratulations to the Westwood Regional High School Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Beatrice Mitchell! Congratulations Beatrice! Your hardwork has paid off!

Hey 11th graders! The NJGPA is coming up on March 11th and 12th. We encourage our students to review the attached posting for key information and ways to support and prepare for this important assessment. For more information please visit our NJGPA Parent Hub website on our C&I webpage! #NJGPA #Testing #HighSchool #ParentSupport

Arianna Ragno has been supporting Brookside Elementary School through our Work Based Learning Program. She has been learning about the different facets of teaching & assists in developing lessons & seeing them through to completion. She plans on majoring in elementary education.

Jessica Campos, a senior in our Work Based Learning Program, is interning at Care One of Ridgewood as a recreation assistant. She assists the recreation director with the residents' social programs. After graduation, Jessica plans to pursue a nursing degree.

We may be in the 2024-2025 school year but our counseling department alongside administration are preparing students for next year scheduling. This week our high school counselors met with all grade 9 and 10 students to review their transcripts as well as select/prioritize courses for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information on our school's offerings check out our Program of Studies linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P1vN0YGTLYP5qPNyL1RFzc_w1vuPNEyTOan-BXuPnNU/edit?usp=sharing and view our High School Electives Video https://youtu.be/4UMFk53OLbc

Students in Mr. Gunneson's High School Materials Science 2 class put the finishing touches on bistro tables for the Woodington Players' upcoming production of "Mamma Mia".

Congratulations to all of our Content Area National Honor Society Inductees (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, French, Spanish, and Italian). Go Cards!

Attention Middle and High School Students: Bergen County Stigma Free Sticker Contest~ Artwork should represent what it means to be stigma-free or what “Proud to Be Stigma-Free” looks like. Rules and entry details are available in the link provided below. All artwork must be original. • Entries may be hand drawn or digitally designed. • Entries must include artwork and consent form. All entries must be received by FRIDAY, MARCH 28th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lkbvLp7p05oc_d2EDlpFKnbvv5J19NZg/view?usp=sharing

Barbara Montes-Ocelotl has been working at the Westwood Borough Hall in the social services department through our Work Based Learning Program. She intends to take this experience and major in Social Work to become a Clinical Social Worker. Great experience!

Jordan Miceli and Gabrielle Kopp are both interning at Oradell Animal Hospital through our Work Based Learning Program. In addition to actively caring for the animals at the hospital, they have observed several operations and as well as other procedures. Gabrielle will be majoring in environmental science and Jordan intends to major in veterinary science.

Bergenfield High School invites students and parents in Bergen County to their College Fair on February 26, 2025 to meet with college/university representatives from over 90+ institutions. College fair takes place in Bergenfield HS Gym from 7-9:00pm.

Rutgers NJ Medical School Summer Youth Scholars Program (SYSP), an enriching academic journey designed for rising 11th and 12th grade students who have a passion for STEM. SYSP offers a comprehensive blend of academic enhancement and medical immersive experiences. https://njms.rutgers.edu/education/hcoe/sysp.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawIl8EFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf7MPK-gibv0Yy47fP5ayoHSFaLdzxBEeTYSOprtBtiXQwbvhcz4FfM2FA_aem_oqnSjLEqhQ4OWf8BH8NbCQ Throughout the program, participants delve into SAT preparation, learn about anatomy and physiology, engage in research presentations, explore college, engage in wellness activities, and gain insights into the field of medicine. 2025 Program Date and Duration In-person from June 30 - August 8, 9 am to 3:30 pm. Participants must commit to the program's schedule for the entire six weeks without exception. Acceptance into the program is on a rolling basis, meaning spaces may fill up before the official deadline. Therefore, we encourage applicants to submit their materials promptly. Application Deadline is April 18, 2025 Supporting documents should be sent to the Office of Primary Care, Diversity, and Community Engagement via email at sysp@njms.rutgers.edu (preferred) or by mail to the following address: ATTN: SYSP 2023 185 South Orange Ave, B624 Newark, NJ 07103 https://njms.rutgers.edu/education/hcoe/sysp.php

Congratulations to our High School Cheer Team! 2025 ALL-MUSIC SMALL DIVISION & GROUP 2 STATE CHAMPIONS!!!! Go Cards!