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Great to have our students back! Love the energy and enthusiasm!
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month! If you are feeling overwhelmed or depressed please speak to someone...your parent, a teacher, a counselor, or call the suicide prevention hotline! There is always someone available to help.
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In time for the start of the school year, we’re thrilled to announce Westwood Regional School District‘s new app! It’s Everything Westwood Regional, in your pocket. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/2IxQxfB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Ix8ZVO.
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School starts tomorrow, September 5! Please Drive Carefully and obey all traffic signs in and around school! Have a great year!
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Our amazing staff is all ready to greet students tomorrow! Have a great school year everyone!
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Universal Design for Learning Professional Development for teachers! Thank you to our amazing staff for their professionalism! Looking forward to a great year!
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Senior College Information Night! Not sure when to apply and/or speak with your counselor about life after Westwood? Don't stress! Meet us at 7pm in Hurley Theater on 9/10 to get all of the answers to your post-secondary questions! If you have any questions, see your counselor!
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Happy Labor Day!!!
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Welcome Back Mrs. Danielle Sommerville who will be teaching Biology!
"I had hoped to always come back to Westwood and I am glad the opportunity presented itself! I am grateful to be back in this role!
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Welcome back Mrs. Courtney Morphing who will be teaching 8th grade Science!
"Thrilled to be back in the district where my career began, teaching a subject that drives curiosity and sharing my passion with my students."
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Welcome Ms. Kristin Maul who will be joining our Special Education Department!
"I'm so excited to be joining an excellent staff and working with students from the community I love and am proud of."
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Welcome Mrs. Wendi Kaplan (guidance counselor leave replacement) "Excited to start this chapter as a Westwood Cardinal. Through social, emotional, and academic support, I look forward to helping students achieve their goals and work with a fantastic team of colleagues".
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Welcome Ms. Riley Clark who will be serving as a Social Studies Leave Replacement until November!
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Welcome Mrs. Marissa Hughes who will be joining our guidance department!
“I am extremely excited to be welcomed into the Cardinal family and look forward to supporting and mentoring the current and future students of Westwood Regional Jr/Sr High School.”
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Welcome Ms. Summer Lengyel who will be teaching English 8, 10, and 11!
Quote: “I’m so happy and grateful for the opportunity to become a part of such a wonderful school district and community! I’m looking forward to an exciting year!”
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Welcome Mr. Robert McQuade who will be teaching Chemistry!
"Excited about the opportunity to work in such a great school district with a supportive staff and hard-working students. I have heard that Westwood has great CHEMISTRY!"
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Welcome Ms. Lauren Resnikoff who will be teaching Intro to Acting, Acting Workshop, Improvisational Acting, and English II!
“Looking forward to joining the Westwood Regional community and showing students all that Theater and English Language Arts have to offer!”
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Welcome Mr. Patrick Brennan who will be teaching Digital Media, Television Production & Film Making! He brings over 25 years of experience to the Jr./Sr. High School!
"Happy to be in a new district which supports the arts and looks to further their Digital Media program."
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Nearly 100 People Have Reported Lung Diseases That May Be Linked to Vaping, and the CDC Is Getting Involved! http://mag.time.com/1pwn1K3
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The steel is on site and being erected at the Middle School. You can really see it starting to take form now!
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