All students in grades 9-12 viewed our Week of Respect assembly titled, "Digital Dilemma." The presenter, Tim Shoemaker, gave students information and tips on how to best protect their privacy on their cell phones and social media. The workshop also covered topics such as cyberbullying and the importance of respecting others. All parents are welcome to attend the parent version of the program tonight at 6:30pm in the Hurley Theater.
Ms. Gilbert's Chemistry class works on their Mole Day projects. Mole Day is a celebration of chemistry in general. The animal mole has become a mascot for the chemistry unit (the mole).
Our annual Pumpkin Carving and Painting event will take place on October 16th in our cafeteria from Noon to 3:00 PM. Sponsored by our National Art, International Thespian, and Tri-M Honor Societies. Always a great event to bring the kids!
Congratulations to our High School September Student of the Month, Taylor Moses (Grade 12), nominated by Dr. Bruce Thames! Great job Taylor!
New Acoustic Panels as well as new paint for our High School Band Room! Looks Great! Go Cards!
Wearing Blue for Bullying Prevention Month!
Thank you to our amazing custodians and buildings & grounds crew! We appreciate everything you do!
Students in Mr. Chen's Physics class are playing a review game called Physics Among Us. The groups are given a task to represent motion with multiple representations but there are some imposters that are trying to trick the other groups into believing their wrong answers.
Great day for the High School Club Fair outside today during lunch!
Srs. Jazlyn Munoz & Natalie Ocotl are participating in our Work Based Learning Program at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. Both students are enrolled in the 5- day a week program, where the students attend school in the morning & their WBL internship each afternoon.
Thank you to our amazing PSO at the high school for a fabulous luncheon for our staff!
Safety First!!!!! Mr. Greco's Baking & Pastry class practicing their knife skills!
Students in Ms. Hartwick’s Biology classes are learning about stimulus and response of various organisms. To demonstrate this, students are calculating their reaction times.
Mr. DeBlasio’s Honor’s Design Thinking Class were designing different wearable objects to represent the various “design thinking” mindsets. The goal of the activity is to use these mindsets to help the students with the design process throughout the rest of the semester.
Students in Mr. Chen's Physics class use whiteboards (affectionately named Thinkboards) to answer questions and share with the class. The boards help the class see what everyone is thinking and allows the class to reflect and learn from their mistakes more efficiently.
Riley Ehrenfels, a senior at Westwood High School, started his Work Based Learning at Hywel Plumbing. Riley plans to further his plumbing career after graduation. Great experience for our students!
Charlotte Beinert, a senior participant in the Work Based Learning Program, is interning/working at Rispoli's Bakery in Emerson. Charlotte is working alongside the bakers in daily activities. She will be pursuing a career in baking/pastry in the culinary sector after graduation.
Great job by our Guidance Department presenting to seniors and their parents last night discussing a wealth of information regarding the college application process.
Ms. McKaba's Chemistry class takes on not one but three labs to get their minds thinking scientifically for this year in Chemistry: the Mystery Egg Lab, the Rainbow Volume Lab, and the M&M Percent Error Lab.
Marist College visiting the high school today! Washington & Jefferson College, Rockland Community College, Univ. of Maine, Babson Collège, Virginia Polytech Institute, & Univ. of Rochester all visiting this week. Gradees 10,11,12 sign up for college visits through naviance.
