
The first meeting of the new JPDC Dance Club this week was a success! There was so much creativity and excitement for all styles of dance! We can't wait for our Spring Performance!


Grade 8 students interested in Ninth Grade Honors Art, please see the flyer for an information session on March 4, 2025. For all students, our high school counseling department will be visiting WRMS next Thursday and Friday for 2025-26 course scheduling.


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




The Students in Ms. Morrison's World History class dove into the Middle Ages this past month! Students were asked to design their own stained glass windows turning the classroom windows into beautiful "cathedral like" windows.




Level up your library experience! The Westwood Public Library is starting a new Nintendo Switch Club for students in grades 6-8. Come play games and meet other gamers. See the flyer for dates and times. Register at www.westwoodpubliclibrary.org. #NintendoSwitch #Gaming #LibraryFun #AfterSchool #WRMS #middleschool #GoCards


8th graders went to Segovia Restaurant to experience a traditional Spanish meal of Paella. Students had a great time sampling a taste of Spain!




7th graders enjoyed a Hispanic Flamenco Ballet show in Tarrytown, NY. The students were able to practice the dance moves with the interactive portion of the performance. Fun was had by all as they were dancing in the aisles and clapping along to the dances!




Proud of our Westwood Middle School students for their participation and hosting of the Brain Busters competition! It was a stimulating battle of minds against Leonia, Hillsdale, Eastbrook, and Westbrook. A sincere thank you to our teachers Mrs. Patusco and Ms. Buccola for their planning, preparation, and support of our WRMS team! #WRMS #brainbusters #middleschooleducation


During our staff professional development day, our K-12 Physical Education Teachers, 6-12 Nurses and 6-12 Counselors received full-day training on Mental Health First Aid. All participants are now certified Mental Health First Aid Responders. The is one aspect of our partnership with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey. More to follow...


Our partners at NJ4S are offering a virtual parent workshop- Social Media and Its Impact on Youth. Bergen County parents will learn current trends and share best practices for effective discussion about the impacts of technology and social media use with your tweens/teens. February 19th at 7:00pm. Scan QR code to register.


Congratulations to 7th graders Grace H, Anaya A and Eve S; and 8th graders Hayden S, Caylynn H and Matthew G for being accepted into the prestigious North Jersey Regions 1 Choir. We are very proud of their accomplishments!



Dr. Calderón witnessed some creativity in 8th grade ELA today with Mr. Barbarito and Mrs. Lehrer! Students explored the author's voice by channeling fictional characters to write about their school experiences. Love seeing students connect with literature in such a personal way and choosing a wide range of characters such as Elsa and Batman! #ELA #Education #AuthorsVoice #CreativeWriting #StudentEngagement



Congratulations to the girls’ basketball team on their nail-biting semifinal win over Rivervale 41-40. They will be playing for the league championship tomorrow at home. Please come and cheer them on. Go Cards!

Great Kindness Challenge continues... Kindness + Coffee. Students at Westwood Regional Middle School decorated coffee sleeves to add cheer to our local shops, Flynns and Freyja's in Westwood..


Quarter 2 School Counseling Newsletter is available to view on the district counseling/wellness web page and linked here :https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ir3LC_HDTVSg08EkMbcsLT6TtaABNRYa/view?usp=sharing



Quarter 2 School Counseling Newsletter is available to view on the district counseling/wellness webpage and linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnNErVjIy9VB7Oa24ancr_ID5lEn68bw/view?usp=sharing



Our partners at NJ4S are offering a virtual parent workshop- Social Media and Its Impact on Youth. Bergen County parents will learn current trends and share best practices for effective discussion about the impacts of technology and social media use with your tweens/teens.
February 10th or February 19th at 7:00pm. Scan QR code to register.


School Counseling Week: February 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Our school counselors have a tremendous impact on our schools and communities.
A very special and heartfelt thank you to our counselors❤️


Bergen County Task Force for interested students in grade 8-12
Register using QR code or https://form.jotform.com/2
50083610874152


Thank you to our talented students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families for three outstanding Winter Concerts at the Middle School. We are proud to showcase our singers and musicians!

