#WHe had a busy week in RamCountry! Students participated in a band festival, coding competition, and museum field trip and even got to be principals for a day—diverse experiences enriching their minds and talents. Kudos to the educators for fostering such well-rounded growth!
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Today, @EdwardRa19 visited @WHGWashington to engage with students on the workings of state government. Students had a chance to learn about the legislative process, roles of different branches, & how laws are made. A great way to inspire the next generation of civic leaders! #WHe
As state law requires, I want to remind families of the district's lottery process for prekindergarten placements. Education Law 3602-e and the Commissioner's Regulations stipulate that when there are more eligible children than available prekindergarten seats for a given school year, we must use a random selection lottery. This ensures all children have an equal chance at being admitted to our prekindergarten programs. We will run the lottery to fill forty (40) available prekindergarten slots for our community collaborators. Once those seats are filled (22 and 18) based upon the Board of Education approved RFPs), the lottery will establish a waitlist order should additional placements become available. While we aim to accommodate as many families as possible, the lottery process is designed to be fair and equitable when demand exceeds capacity. We appreciate your understanding as we follow these state guidelines.
Families interested in having their child considered for a prekindergarten placement for the upcoming school year must complete the UPK Interest Survey during the open window. The survey will be available online starting Friday, June 14th, and must be submitted by the close date of June 21st. No entries will be accepted before or after those dates. Completing the interest survey is mandatory. After the lottery, the receiving school will contact families of children who received a placement to complete the final registration paperwork and enrollment process. Don't delay - fill out the interest survey between June 14th and June 21st if you want your child considered for prekindergarten this fall.
Congratulations to our exceptional scholars, Valedictorian Aden Palmer and Salutatorian Eduardo Leon Lotero! We're proud to honor their outstanding academic achievements at the NCCSS Celebrating Excellence Breakfast. #NCCSSExcellence #ClassOf2024 #WHe @wh_secondary
Congratulations to our outstanding 9-12 band! 🎉 Their exceptional performance at the NYSSMA Majors event earned them a prestigious Level 4 Gold rating. We're so proud of their hard work and dedication! 🎼✨ #MusicEducation #BandLife #NYSSMA #WHe @FPCAWest @wh_secondary #3rdGold
#WHe extend our congratulations to our remarkable student-athletes for their dedication, hard work, and outstanding achievements this year. Your commitment to excellence both on and off the field has brought immense pride to our school. #WHe would also like to express our deepest gratitude to our coaches, whose unwavering support, mentorship, and leadership have been instrumental in guiding our teams to success. Together, you have exemplified the true spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork. Thank you for unforgettable seasons and for continuing to inspire us all.
#WHe are thrilled to announce that we are forming new community partnerships to expand our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program. #WHe believe that every child deserves access to high-quality early education, and these partnerships will help us provide more families with this invaluable opportunity.
Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels as we work closely with our partners to finalize the details. #WHe can't wait to share the next steps with you soon!
Together, we are committed to giving our youngest students the best possible start on their educational journey. Get ready for an exciting expansion of our UPK program that will benefit families across our community.
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It is with great pleasure that I introduce our incoming principal, Ms. Robyn Milliner, who will join us on August 1st. Ms. Milliner brings invaluable experience and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence that will enrich our school district.
Over the past nine years, Ms. Milliner has served as a school leader throughout New York City public schools, where she has garnered a well-deserved reputation for fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. Her approach to leadership is rooted in promoting academic achievement, cultivating strong relationships between students and teachers, and encouraging personal growth for all.
Ms. Milliner's impressive background includes spearheading initiatives that have yielded remarkable results. As principal of a single-gender school, she piloted a phonics curriculum aligned with best practices, resulting in 98% of her kindergarteners reading at or above grade level by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. This achievement is a testament to her ability to coach and develop teachers in implementing innovative practices that drive student success.
Furthermore, Ms. Milliner's experience as a turnaround school leader showcases her expertise in change management and collaborative problem-solving. She has successfully led teams in enhancing mindsets and practices, resulting in improved academic outcomes and a four-year charter renewal for her previous school.
With her wealth of knowledge, passion for education, and commitment to creating inclusive and supportive environments, Ms. Milliner is poised to lead George Washington Intermediate School into an exciting new chapter. Please join me in welcoming her to our community and extending your full support as she embarks on this new journey.
Sincerely,
Dan Rehman
Superintendent if Schools
Let us extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the dedicated staff members celebrating twenty years of service, those being granted tenure, and the exceptional educators who will soon embark on a well-deserved retirement. Their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions have left an indelible mark on RamCountry. #WHe
Students take the lead! 🙌 Approximately 20 juniors @wh_secondary formed a club called "Next Gen Med" and taught valuable lessons to younger students @WHGWashington. Today, they ran 5 sessions for the 6th grade, inspiring the next generation. #StudentLeadership #WHe @whufsdd
Financial Literary Seminar Class - June 13, 2024
Kudos to our 10th graders for nailing the PBAT! Their research, autonomy, and presentation skills were top-notch. Proud of their hard work showcasing these essential life skills. #StudentSuccess #PBAT #ProjectBasedLearning @wh_secondary @WHHumanities
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Beginning in Summer 2024, New York State is implementing Summer EBT, a new federal program to help low-income households with children purchase food over the summer when school is out of session and children can no longer rely on access to free/reduced price school meals.
Estimadas Familias,
El verano ofrece una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes fomenten su amor por la lectura. Los niños que leen durante el verano mantienen o incluso mejoran sus habilidades de alfabetización mientras exploran nuevos mundos disponibles para ellos a través de libros. Estamos feliz de informarles que nuestro distrito escolar continua ser asociado con la Bibioteca Pública de West Hempstead a través del programa, La Aventura Empieza a su Biblioteca, una campaña de lectura de verano.
Alentamos a nuestros alumnos de primaria a leer todos los días. Su hijo podrá registrar su tiempo de lectura con el rastreador de minutos de lectura, Read Squared, de la Biblioteca de West Hempstead. En reconocimiento al compromiso de su hijo con la lectura, la biblioteca está otorgando incentivos emocionantes a los estudiantes que alcanzan sus hitos de lectura. Su hijo tendrá acceso a material de lectura auto-seleccionado, tanto digital como en papel, a través de los recursos de la Biblioteca de West Hempstead. Las experiencias de lectura exitosas comienzan cuando los niños pueden acceder a libros de gran interés. Alentamos que los niños seleccionan cualquier libro que le interesan. En el caso de que a su hijo le gustaría leer detenidamente una lista sugerida de títulos de libros, llamen la biblioteca de West Hempstead para ayuda.
Todos los libros, de la biblioteca, están disponibles para las familias que tienen una tarjeta de la Biblioteca de West Hempstead. Muchos títulos de libros están disponibles tanto en copia impresa como en versión digital. Si aún no lo ha hecho, comuníquese con la biblioteca para inscribirse como miembro y para participar en la campaña de lectura del verano.
En nombre de toda nuestra facultad y personal del Distrito Escolar de West Hempstead, le deseo un verano relajante y agradable.
Sinceramente,
Dina Reilly
Dear Families,
Summer provides an excellent opportunity for our students to foster their love of reading! Children who read over the summer maintain or even improve their literacy skills while exploring new worlds available to them through books. We are pleased to share that our school district is continuing our partnership with the West Hempstead Public Library through the Adventure Begins at Your Library summer reading campaign.
We encourage our elementary students to read each and every day. Your child will be able to log his/her reading time with the West Hempstead Library’s Read Squared minutes tracker. In recognition of your child’s commitment to reading, the library is awarding exciting incentives to students who reach their reading milestones. Your child will have access to self-selected reading material, both digitally and in hardcopy, through the West Hempstead Library resources. Successful reading experiences begin when children can access high-interest books. We encourage students to read books that are engaging and of interest to them. In the event your child would like to peruse a suggested list of book titles, you can contact the West Hempstead Library staff.
All books, at the library, are available to families who have a West Hempstead Library card. Many book titles are available both in hardcopy and in digital versions. If you have not done so yet, please contact the library to sign up for membership
On behalf of our entire West Hempstead School District faculty and staff, I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer.
Sincerely,
Dina Reilly
STEAM Night this Thursday, 6 pm @wh_secondary
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On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and protecting our freedoms. Their courage and patriotism will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful.
Congratulations to everyone who was honored this evening by the PTA, PTSA, & SEPTA! We are proud of all you have done for the students and district.
I am writing to express my gratitude for your participation and support in the recent school budget vote and board of education trustee election. The success of these important events would not have been possible without the involvement of our dedicated community and hard-working staff.
To our community members, thank you for taking the time to make your voices heard at the polls. Your approval of the school budget is a resounding affirmation of our district's commitment to providing a high-quality education for every school-aged student in West Hempstead. Your votes for our board of education trustees ensure that we will have strong leadership and representation in the decision-making process.
To our staff, thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and for your efforts in promoting the budget and trustee election. Your passion for education and tireless work to engage our community played a vital role in the successful outcome of these important events.
The support and participation of our community and staff are the cornerstones of our district's success. Together, we have demonstrated our commitment to ensuring our schools have the resources and leadership necessary to provide an exceptional educational experience for all students in the West Hempstead community.
As we move forward, I am confident that our district will continue to thrive and achieve new heights with the backing of our community and the hard work of our staff. Thank you again for your support, and let us continue working together to create a brighter future for all our school-aged students.
Dan Rehman
Superintendent of Schools
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The district would like to thank all of the residents who participated in the 2024-25 budget vote. The budget passed by a vote of 2,277 yes votes to 1,629 no votes. We would also like to congratulate Andrea Shinsato and Kurt Rockensies on being re-elected to the Board of Education. #WHe appreciate the community’s continued support!
