The World Cultures Club explored the significance of Ramadan. Students learned about how the holiday is celebrated by around the world. Members created a lantern to mimic decorated streets and homes during this holy month.
High School student Olivia Larsen was accepted into Harvard University! Congratulations!
Mr. Welfel's French students learned about how April 1st is celebrated differently in francophone culture. Children try to put a paper fish on the back of others without their knowledge, when discovered, the prankster shouts out ‘poisson d’avril!’ Happy April Fool’s Day!
All high school students in grades 9-12 will attend a workshop presented by members of a non-profit organization called Alumni in Recovery. Alumni in Recovery is composed of young adults who are living in recovery and abstinent from all drugs and alcohol. This wonderful organization strives to heighten awareness, hope, and resources for local communities by sharing their personal stories with addiction and how they overcame them. Students will view the workshop on Thursday, April 7th or Friday, April 8th during their P.E./Health class. Additionally, we will also be offering a parent program on this same topic on Thursday, April 7th at 6:30PM in Hurley Theater. This program is free and open to all parents in our community.
Thank you to CarePlus for educational presentations on How to Be an Ally. Students walked away with a greater understanding and ways to be kind and respectful to help all students feel welcome!
WRMS Health teachers met with renowned expert Judy LoBianco, Executive Director of SHAPE NJ (Society of Health and Physical Educators of New Jersey) today to learn strategies for teaching the NJDOE's Health and Physical Education standards. LoBianco is among an elite group of school district leaders recognized in Education Week‘s annual Leaders To Learn From report.
Mr. Andrew Kramar will begin his position as the WWRSD Director of Technology on May 31, 2022. Mr. Kramar has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Administration from New York University. He is coming to us from the Morris Plains School District, where he serves as the Director of Informational Technology and a Principal. We sincerely look forward to welcoming him to the District!
Beginning April 1, the Westwood Regional School District will pay substitute teachers $150 per day if they posses a Bachelor's Degree and $140 for 60 college credits. We will also raise our pay for sub nurses to $200 per day. Please contact HR for more information.
M. Welfel’s 8th grade French students received pen pal letters from our sister school in Toulouse, France. They connected with them with what they like to do, where they live, and how many people are in their family. All are looking forward to replying back!
Don't forget, 8th grade raffle tickets are due on Monday, March 21st!!
Mrs. Adams’ 6th grade Engineering students are testing their cars to see whose travels the furthest. Lots of different creative designs and great teamwork!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the WRMS faculty and staff!
Don’t forget to register for the Color Run on April 24th! It’s a great event for students, friends and families! Check your email and our newsletters for information. Hope to see you there!
Creative Writing took inspiration from “Beast Feast” to create their own creepy and gross recipes! An entree of Stinky Sushi with some Chocolate Bug Cake for dessert. Yum?
The Business Office is in the St. Patrick's Day spirit today!
Any guesses as to what the high school's International Cuisine students were making this afternoon when Dr. Mortimer popped in?
Other fun activities included recess with hot chocolate and donut treats (thank you PSO!), a scavenger hunt, Scattergories, teacher trivia Kahoot, team games in the gym, and more!
The final products of the bulletin boards inspire and brighten our halls!
In honor of National Social Emotional Learning Day, we celebrated our second Advisory Happy Day with lots of fun community building activities for students and staff! The day started with bulletin board decorating!
The snowy weather is perfect and fun timing to swing our psychrometers in 6th grade science to measure dew point and relative humidity!
