Please join our department in welcoming, Ms. Rebecca Cornell , Student Assistance Counselor, WRHS.
Class of 2025: Today is not only the first day of August but also the opening of the 2024-2025 Common Application. This is your reminder to log into www.commonapp.org and create an account or sign back in to work on your application. School specific information including fall/winter deadlines and supplemental essays are now up-to-date for Class of 2025.
Class of 2024 Graduates: If you have not yet completed your FAFSA application there is still a little time and a lot of help. New Jersey is now offering students FREE 1:1 FAFSA completion consultations. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting free online consultations through August to help more New Jersey students complete the federal application to access any available financial aid. This summer FAFSA completion initiative will run until August 25, 2024 or until all funds are expended – whichever comes first. Sign up here: https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/FAFSAScheduler.aspx
Dual Enrollment: New Jersey students have multiple pathways to earn both secondary and post-secondary course credits. WWRSD offers dual enrollment to our students and allows them to simultaneously earn high school and college credits.
Visit our program of studies for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwyBKlPj9XNsVI3xSckQr6XoOIW7GxkwMKBY3YHV4ws/edit?usp=sharing
ACT Updates for 2025:
1. Similar to the optional writing section, the science section is now optional. English, reading, and math remain as the core sections of the ACT test that will result in a college-reportable score. Students can choose to take the ACT, the ACT plus science, the ACT plus writing, or the ACT plus science and writing.
2. Three hours to two hours- The new core test will be just 2 hours, compared to 3 hours. To achieve this, the test will include shorter passages on the reading and English sections and fewer questions in each section.
Visit link for full press release: https://leadershipblog.act.org/2024/07/test-enhancements.html
The Westwood Regional School District's Summer Ed-Venture program is in full swing! Here is a peek of a few activities going on this week: Kindergarteners in our Little Picasso's course are creating self portraits inspired by Picasso's blue period. Students in our Nature Stem course are using their 5 senses to make artistic creations using materials found in nature.
Collegeboard has released the school data reports for the May 2024 Advanced Placement Administration. Students can access the AP scores through their Collegeboard account as of July 9th.
Please see the attached charts for Westwood Regional High School 5-Year Score Summary and AP Exam Total 5 Year Summary.
Congratulations to our students and teachers. Thank you to all involved for ensuring a successful test administration throughout the month of May.
Attention Class of 2025 Seniors and Families...Please check your email for information regarding Student Parking for the upcoming school year as well as due dates to submit everything.
Westwood Regional School Counseling Department Hosts: Cardinal College Camp Summer 2024. Seniors in the Class of 2025, please check your email for a letter with more information and registration details.
Happy 4th of July!!!! Enjoy the day!
Our High School French students at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and visiting our sister school. Amazing experience for our students!. Go Cards!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! I am so proud of each and everyone you. It is an honor to serve as your principal and to be part of this amazing community. I refuse to allow anything to take away from that. Go Cards!
A message to our Class of 2024 as you prepare for this evening's graduation ceremony and begin the next chapter...
Thank you to Mrs. Meringolo, Mr. Welfel, and Mrs. Cardona for taking our students on an amazing trip to France offering an incredible opportunity for personal growth and cultural exploration. The first half of the trip will be a culturally authentic experience by embracing the day to day life of a typical French family. The second half of the trip will be exploring some important cities and cultural sites that are important to understanding French culture. They will also explore cultural landmarks that have a significance for both French and American cultures such as a visit to the D-Day beaches and museums. Have a great trip!
Class of 2024 Senior Barbecue! Thank you to Flynn's Deli for barbecuing and The Fresh Grocer for their generous donations. Go Cards!
Class of 2024 Yearbook distribution and ice cream. Looking forward to our barbecue tomorrow. Go Cards!
Happy Father's Day! Enjoy the day!
Congratulations to the many students, staff, and parent organizations who were recognized at the June 13, 2024 Board of Education meeting for various awards, accomplishments, and dedicated service and contributions to the district!
Our 2023/24 NJ Science League teams successfully competed against students throughout New Jersey in selected science areas of study. Their hard work and dedication paid off. Among the accolades received were a fourth place finish for our AP Physics2 team and an individual honor in the AP Chemistry category. CONGRATULATIONS to Aaron Zeiler for placing among the top 20 AP Chemistry competitors. We are very proud of you all! Go Cards!
Comfort Zone Camp, a 501(c)3 nonprofit offers upcoming overnight weekend grief camps for families this fall of children ages 7-17. Enrollment is open for October 25-27 – Camp Mason, Hardwick, NJ and space available. Free of Charge (travel scholarships also available) Helpful Links for Families: Refer a camper family here: https://comfortzonecamp.campintouch.com/ui/forms/client/referral/Form Learn more about sending your child to Comfort Zone Camp: https://comfortzonecamp.campintouch.com/v2/family/inquiryForm.aspx
