We're so proud of our students who show such appreciation and well wishes to the special adults in their lives -- especially those who help get the balls off the roof!
March Madness is in full effect at the middle school. How well do you know your college trivia? Thank you to the many colleges and universities for donating such cool swag!
We had a special WRMS visitor thanks to Ms. Garcia! Author Craig Grossi, the voice behind "Craig and Fred," spoke to our 6th-grade students about his moving memoir. "Craig and Fred" recounts the true journey of a U.S. Marine and his unlikely companion, a stray dog found in Afghanistan. Craig's story is a testament to the power of love, hope, and unwavering positivity. A huge thank you to Craig for sharing his story! You can discover more about Craig, his work, and his books at fredtheafghan.com. #AuthorVisit #CraigGrossi #CraigAndFred #6thGradeELA #LoveAndHope #InspiringStories
New Jersey School Counselors Association (NJSCA) annually nominates their peers and select a counselor to be chosen as the Bergen County School Counselor of the Year.
Westwood Regional Middle School Counselor, Caitlin Fabrocini, was selected as the Bergen County School Counselor of the Year recipient by the NJSCA for all her work in school counseling innovations, effective school counseling programs, leadership skills, and contributions to student achievement. Thank you to our Board of Education and Superintendent for recognizing Ms. Fabrocini at last night's meeting.
What would your dream room look like? Dr. Calderón witnessed 6th grade engineers in Catalano's class tackling this question by designing their very own dream rooms! They're sketching floor plans and carefully considering how items fit proportionally within the space. So inspiring to see these young designers at work! #StudentDesign #EngineeringForKids #DreamItBuildIt #6thGrade #LearningByDoing
French students at WRMS explored the meaning of 'Mardi Gras' by making colorful masks learning how it is celebrated throughout the world. Festival fun was had by all.
The WRMS World Cultures Club had a great day visiting The United Nations in NYC where students explored how caring about humanity makes all the difference in the world. Remember the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Thank you to our current 8th grade/ incoming 6 counselor for meeting with our fifth grade students at each elementary school this week. Ms. Androulakis spoke to students about the transition to middle school. The presentation is linked here and can be found on the middle school counseling.
website.https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sgZpOZjC5rwhxXNT-YpupxL6-7uObzPhXfZ--sNdfVA/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you to the High School for opening up their doors to so many interested middle school students. We had a blast at Theater Day!
The Theater Day Trip to the high school was a resounding success. WRMS theater students and JPAC members explored the high school theater program and enjoyed a sneak preview of the spring musical, Mamma Mia!
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.
