Waldwick High School Principal's Blog

Image from www.impacttest.com Waldwick High School will be providing all athletes with the Impact Baseline Test. This is a preventative measure that will help reduce prolonged brain injury.   Impact provides a computerized neurocognitive assessment that measures levels such as reaction time and memory.   When a head injury occurs, the baseline score will be compared to a post test that the athlete would have to take.   A doctor will not allow an athlete back on the playing field until the post test score is at an acceptable level when compared to the athlete’s baseline test.   Additional information on Impact Testing can be found on the website www.impacttest.com .   The baseline test will be administered by the Athletic Trainer beginning August 12 th .   Because the impact test is good for two years, we will be testing all incoming freshman, juniors, and new athletes.  This will help us get on a two year cycle.   This is an online t...

Guest post by the Waldwick High School 2013 Salutatorian, Jessica Lind .   Jessica will be attending  University of Connecticut  in the fall.   She will be majoring in Biology, on a pre-med Track.  Welcome. I would first like to take this moment to give a special thanks t o Dr. Raupers, members of the board of education, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Clancy, honored guests, parents, family, and friends for being here on this special occasion. On behalf of the class of 2013 I would like to thank you for everything that you have done for us over the past four years. I would also like to thank my family, especially my parents, who have raised me to be the person that I am today and who have been by my side throughout this entire journey.          For as long as  I can remember, my mom and I have bonded over the television show Gilmore Girls and one of our favorite episodes is when the main character, Rory graduates ...

Guest post by the Waldwick High School 2013  Valedictorian ,  Mayumi Skorski .    Mayumi  will be attending  Duke University   in the fall.  She will be majoring in  International Business. Good evening Dr Raupers, members of the board of education, Mr. Carroll, Mr.Clancy, faculty, family and friends.   As in any speech I would like to start off with a few thank yous.   Thank you grandpa, grandpa, and grandpa only because he told me he would give me $100 each time I mention his name.   That’s   $300 right there and I haven’t even really started yet.   In talking to my mom about the end of high school, she told me how in Japan each class plants a tree for their graduation.   They are able to come back to the tree years later and think nostalgically about their times in school, the memories they shared together and how they have grown, together and as individuals.  That made ...

Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council Officers for the 2013 - 2014 school year.    Nicole Fundaro - President Armando Gonzalez - Vice President Adam Badalamenti - Treasurer Ali Reynolds - Secretary Ms. Ruch and I are looking forward to next year and excited to have the four of you leading our Student Council.  #makeithappen

Nick Bradly moves on to the finals of NJSIAA Tennis State Singles Final. Image via Northjersey.com Two great articles on Nick are posted below: Waldwick's Nick Bradley lands spot in final via Northjersey.com NJ.com article on Nick  

Congratulations to the  May Students of the Month ACADEMICS ELLIE DeIANNI - Ellie has done outstanding work this year in  her A.P. Psychology and U.S. History 2H classes.    She strives to  improve her studies in these challenging and demanding classes.   Ellie has a good sense of commitment in all her classes.   She is  not a quitter and does not get discouraged with minor setbacks.  Ellie is a team player and is goal-oriented. ATHLETICS COLIN SHERMAN – Colin ran as hard as he could so that the  boy’s team could qualify for the 4 x 800 relay at the State Group Championships.  This is a brand new event and Colin’s efforts helped  us create some new school history.  Mostly a quiet leader on the  team, Colin lead through his actions by sacrificing for his teammates and helping the team improve to 9:05 from 9:21. If the team  advances to the State Meet of Champions, it will be because of  C...

Students from Mr. Meltzer's TV Production classes created awareness on a few important issues by producing "Public Service Announcements".   You can watch the videos here or checkout them out on the Waldwick High School Youtube Channel (Warrior Broadcast Center). Link to:  Warrior Broadcast Center High School Dropout PSA Hearing loss PSA Heart Screening PSA Drug Awareness PSA Flu PSA