Westwood Regional High School

Chemistry students visited The American Museum of Natural History focusing on the Earth and Planetary Science Halls, particularly in the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, showcasing minerals, meteorites, and gems, offering insights into planetary processes and the formation of Earth materials. Students attended a space show at the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium as an entire group.

May is Mental Health Month. Today take time to notice what brings us pleasure, peace, and pride. Visit our website for a worksheet to explore the activities and memories that help you feel good. You can look back
on these reflections on hard days for ways to feel better.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/home

Westwood Regional High School Decision Day! Today we celebrate our incredible seniors as they take the next big step in their journeys. We are so proud of all of you! Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future is bright!

WRHS and School Counseling Class of 2026 Decision Day for Students - May 1, 2026. See flyer for more information.

Remember, success isn’t one single destination, it’s the courage to keep moving forward, to learn, to adapt, and to chase what matters most to you. We are proud of all of you!

Thank you to our town alliance partners for sharing this opportunity with our students. The LMTI is hosting open sessions for students to discuss substance use factors on May 4 and June 12, 2026.

Please see the attached flyers for more information.

Working Papers 2026 all online at myworkingpapers.nj.gov
A minor must have a job offer before applying for working papers.
Employers visit MyWorkingPapers.nj.gov to register and receive a unique eight-digit Employer Unique Code (EUC).
The minor completes the online application for working papers, which includes entering their caregiver’s contact information and their potential employer’s eight-digit code.
The minor can begin working once their application has been approved.

WRHS Counseling partnered with Ithaca College and University of New Hampshire this Wednesday to bring our Class of 2027 professional guidance on the essay used in the admissions process. All who attended shared how valuable this was to start the writing process early. Thank you Ms. Walsh and Ms. Watson. Visit our website under high school counseling and grade 11 resources for the slide presentation: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/high-school-9-12/grade-11-junior-resources?authuser=0

RISE (Reflections InterACTive Summer Experience)
Summer experience which addresses a variety of issues through the use of improvisational theatre. Reach out to the email to request an application.
This is a FREE program, funded by the County of Bergen.
Teens can earn volunteer hours and acquire leadership skills and have fun, all at the same time. RISE 2026 will be on Tuesday nights, starting on July 7 until August 25, 2026.
TIME: 5:45pm-7:45pm
WHERE: 1 Bergen County Plaza – Hackensack, NJ
We will also have other opportunities for RISE participants to earn volunteer hours by attending workshops that we will be leading.
Students in Grades 8-12 and must be Bergen County residents.
Contact: SBlock@bergencountynj.gov
Fact sheet:

Westwood Regional has been named a 2026 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation – our 12th consecutive year receiving this national honor. The BCME program recognizes districts that demonstrate a sustained commitment to music education. Selection is based on analysis of data including instructional time, student participation rates, teacher qualifications, facilities, curriculum, and district support. This year, only 70 districts in NJ received this recognition!

Take Your Child to Work Day! It was great to see so many young visitors spending the day with us at the high school.

Happy National Administrative Assistant Day to our amazing high school staff. Thank you for everything you do!

WWRSD School Counseling Department participated in a workshop, Proactive Mental Health: The Believe in You Empowerment Program, offered through the American Heart Association,. The following scholarship is available to Class of 2026. See link and flyer for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m83skS2yRTx-7frBzWiNgRAOsz5WiYQb/view?usp=sharing

WRHS School Counseling would like to share FDU Summer 2026 for High School entering Grades 10-12 in Neuroscience. Engineering. Cybersecurity. Psychology. Global Issues. Coding. Al. Graphic Design. Criminal Justice. Filmmaking. And More! See flyer for details

WBL + WRHS School Counseling welcomed NJLICA to WRHS today. Land Improvement Contractors of America LICA spoke to students about various careers in the construction industry, as well as the apprenticeship opportunities they offer. Students also had the opportunity to work on excavator simulators, which was a great hands-on experience.
For more information visit www.NJLICA.org and contact Ms. Murray.

Thank you Hugo, Bob and Buddy for your time!

In our school counseling quarterly newsletter pay attention to this page with opportunities for our students especially our local Westwood and Washington Township Scholarships for Class of 2026

Reminder for tomorrow, April 21st
WRHS will host a visit on April 21st at 9am in School Counseling Office from NJLICA. Discover what the trades offer. This visit will introduce students to real career paths in construction through an engaging, hands-on presentation. Please sign up by emailing Ms. Murray dina.murray@wwrsd.org

High School Digital Media student Lindsey Xelhua has been chosen as a finalist in the Montclair Film Festival Emerging Screenwriter Competition! All finalists will receive an award at the 2026 ESC Awards Ceremony on Saturday May 16th at Montclair Film. Great job!

WRHS and School Counseling Class of 2026 Decision Day for Students - May 1, 2026. See flyer for more information.

Class of 2027 College Essay Workshop
April 22nd at 6:30pm
See flyer for details and check your Genesis account for an invitation to WWRSD School Counseling Essay Workshop with College Admissions to help you with the upcoming essay.

Common Application Essay Prompts released for the 2026-2027 application season:
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2026-2027-common-app-essay-prompts?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260227-Counselors-February%252BCounselor%252BNewsletter&utm_campaign=20260327-Counselors-March%2BCounselor%2BNewsletter&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_source=CA_SFMC&utm_content=Common%252BApp%252Bessay%252Bprompts&utm_content=Common%2BApp%2Bessay%2Bprompts