Waldwick High School Principal's Blog

For the  seventh consecutive yea r, Waldwick High School and the Sean Fisher Memorial Foundation have teamed up with the Gift of Life Foundation and CardiacScan Imaging to promote an education and screening program on healthy lifestyle.   In past six years over 530 students have been screened.   The screening program is offered at no cost to the  Freshman class ONLY  and will take place at Waldwick High School throughout the week of March 7, 2016 during school hours.  Screenings include:  blood pressure, electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, height, weight, oxygen saturation, waist measurement and body mass index. In order for a freshman to take advantage of this opportunity, two forms must be filled out and returned to the main office before Tuesday, March 1.  The forms can be found by clicking the link below:  Link to Heart Screening Forms If you have any question please see/call/email  ...

For the sixth consecutive yea r, Waldwick High School and the Sean Fisher Memorial Foundation have teamed up with the Gift of Life Foundation and CardiacScan Imaging to promote an education and screening program on healthy lifestyle.   Over the six years 432 students have been screened.   The screening program is offered at no cost to the  Freshman class ONLY  and will take place at Waldwick High School throughout the week of March 23, 2015 during school hours.  Screenings include:  blood pressure, electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, height, weight, oxygen saturation, waist measurement and body mass index. In order for a freshman to take advantage of this opportunity, two forms must be filled out and returned to the main office before Monday, March 16.  The forms can be found by clicking the link below:  Link to Heart Screening Forms If you have any question please see/call/email Mr. Carroll o...

Great day of learning and sharing at  EdCamp Waldwick! Thanks to all the presenters and the Professional Development Committee for putting together an amazing day! Thank you to the NHS members that helped out today with setup, music, pictures, popcorn, cleanup and directions.     Edcamp 2015 - Course Catalog EdCamp 2015 - Course Catalog  (Google Apps Only Account)

Winter Spirit Week+ sponsored by Student Council  Monday 12/15 Pajama Day Tuesday 12/16 Dress your age Day Freshmen & Sophomores - Baby Theme Juniors & Seniors - Elder Theme  Faculty - Student Look Wednesday 12/17 Formal Day Thursday 12/18 Color Day Seniors - Red Juniors - Green Sophomores - White Freshmen - Blue Staff - Red & White  Friday 12/19 Warrior Day Monday 12/22 Pajama Day Tuesday 12/23 Ugly Sweater Day  **Pep Rally - Tuesday at 11:45 - 12:36 Students will be called down from period 8.  

On Friday, November 14, a tree planting ceremony was held in honor of Police Officer Christoper Goodell.  This strong Copper Beech tree will be great reminder of Chris's strength, determination and courage.  The poem below was selected by the Goodell family and read at the ceremony.   PLANT A TREE By David H. Wright If when I am gone Thou Would'st  honor me Then plant a tree. Some highway, bleak and bare, Make green with leaves. So radiant and fair And full of leaves my monument will be, So ever full of tuneful melody. My monument will be  A sight most rare- Trees planted everywhere. A highway broad from city to the sea- Plant this in memory of me. Article from the Bergen Record - Tree planted to honor fallen Waldwick police officer 

On Tuesday, November 11, Waldwick High School will be hosting a STEM meet with five other high schools.  Students will be presented with a "Design Problem Task" and be given a few hours to brainstorm, design, and create the task.  Students will be using: Lego pieces (2) NXT Mindstorms bricks (6) Touch sensors and cables Batteries for NXT brick and/or recharging unit BYOD for any research ( iphones, laptops) The five high schools involved with this meet are: Bloomfield, Fairlawn, Northern Highlands, Old Tappan and Waldwick.  Each school will have two teams of five students competing.  In addition, each school will bring two extra students who will create two additional exhibition teams comprised of one student from each of the five high schools. Twelve teams will be competing throughout the day on various tasks which include: Creating a "Design Document," Prototype Development, STEM Connections Document, Testing Prototypes and Final Presentation/Demonst...

Jean Day for Goodell - Friday, September 26th  Next Friday, the Waldwick School District will be taking part in a fundraiser for the Christopher Goodell Scholarship Fund .  Any student/parent who would like to be involved is more than welcome.  Students are encouraged to wear jeans.  A donation envelope will be available in homeroom for anyone wanting to make a donation.   Below is also information about purchasing a T-Shirt for the Christopher Goodell Scholarship Fund.  If you are interested in purchasing a T-shirt, please fill out the online order form and send your check to Waldwick High School, Attention:  Mr. Carroll. In Memory of Officer Goodell

Congratulations to the twelve student-athletes who have committed to play college sports next year.   From Left to Right  Nick Bradley, Men's Tennis, The Citadel Brianna Denyko, Women's Track & Field, Bloomsburg University Christina Favo, Women's Soccer, William Paterson University Brianna Gallagher, Women's Soccer, William Paterson University Matt Gimelli, Men's Soccer, Bergen Community College Shane Hurley, Football, Castleton State Luke Jimenez, Football, Springfield College Mike Markman, Men's Track & Field, Salisbury University Doug Palmadessa, Men's Basketball, Kean University James Serafin, Football, Albright College Sean Toms, Baseball, Penn State Hazleton Connor Walsh, Baseball, Ramapo College

Pictures from last weeks Festival of the Arts and Spring Concert

On Friday, May 2, students from the Physical Education classes, Child Development classes and members of the HS Track & Field Team assisted the Forum School students with their annual walk-a-thon to raise awareness for students with special needs.   The Forum School student’s walked/ran around the WHS track (assisted by WHS Students).   After the walk-a-thon, members of the HS Track Team demonstrated several track and field events for the Forum School students.   Special thanks to: Mr. Clark for coordinating this special event Mr. Wizemann and the Track & Field Athletes Mrs. Taylor and her Child Development Students  

  The High School Concert Band will join the Waldwick Community Band for their May 4th concert at the Village School in Waldwick. High School students will give a pre-concert prelude performance at 2:30 p.m.  When the Waldwick Band has concluded their portion of the concert, both bands will combine for an exciting encore! The concert is free and open to the public.  The Village School is located on the corner of Hopper Avenue and West Prospect Street in Waldwick.

More images from the Brighton Gardens Event   Watch the Jazz Band perform: Video Song 1 Video Song 2 Video Song 3

Come one, come all!  WHS celebrates -  World Language Week Week of March 17-21, 2014 This week we celebrate our rich and diverse heritage with different activities for all to enjoy! Monday  - Irish- St. Patrick’s Day -  Irish Food served in the cafeteria, Irish music playing in the cafeteria, and over the PA, wear green and orange.  Irish trivia questions during HR announcements. Tuesday  - French Day - Crêpes will be sold in the cafeteria for staff and students alike, from 7:20-8:00 am.  French food served in cafe; wear a baret and/or French colors, French music over the PA and in the Cafeteria.  French History Trivia questions during HR announcements. Wednesday  -  Italian Day - Italian Food served in the cafeteria, Italian music over the PA system.  The movie, “Life is Beautiful” will be shown in the Cafeteria during lunch periods. Thursday  - Spanish Day - Caribbean/Spanish Food se...

For the fifth consecutive year, Waldwick High School and the Sean Fisher Memorial Foundation have teamed up with the Gift of Life Foundation and CardiacScan Imaging to promote an education and screening program on healthy lifestyle. The screening program is offered at no cost to the  Freshman class ONLY  and will take place at Waldwick High School throughout the week of March 24, 2014 during school hours.  Screenings include:  blood pressure, electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, height, weight, oxygen saturation, waist measurement and body mass index. In order for a freshman to take advantage of this opportunity, two forms must be filled out and returned to the main office before  Monday,   March 17.  The forms can be found by clicking the link below:  Link to Heart Screening forms If you have any questions please see/call/email  Mr. Carroll  or the school nurse,  Mrs. Willer . For more in...