🚌 STUFF THE BUS Food Drive! 🥫
West Hempstead Secondary School's Key Club needs YOUR help! Join us Sat, Oct 4th (1-2:30pm) at the football field or drop donations early at ANY school.
Non-perishables needed!
Help our students SUCCEED! #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive #WHeRiseTogether
West Hempstead Secondary School's Key Club needs YOUR help! Join us Sat, Oct 4th (1-2:30pm) at the football field or drop donations early at ANY school.
Non-perishables needed!
Help our students SUCCEED! #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive #WHeRiseTogether
✨ Why Join the RamFam?
* Be the support that changes a student's day (and future!)
* Work in a vibrant, community-focused school district
* Flexible K-12 positions available
* Make a difference right in your own backyard
Who We're Looking For: Passionate individuals who love working with students, bring patience and creativity to the classroom, and want to be part of a supportive educational community.
These are PROBATIONARY positions – your opportunity to build a meaningful career in education!
📍 Location: West Hempstead, NY
💼 Ready to apply?
👉 Visit: https://olasjobs.org/WestHempsteadUFSD
📞 Call: 516-390-3100
Don't just work a job – be part of something bigger. Our students are waiting for YOU!
#WHeAreHiring #TeachingAssistant #EducationJobs #WestHempstead #MakeADifference #EducationCareers #NowHiring #TeachingJobs #RamPride #WHeRiseTogether
* Be the support that changes a student's day (and future!)
* Work in a vibrant, community-focused school district
* Flexible K-12 positions available
* Make a difference right in your own backyard
Who We're Looking For: Passionate individuals who love working with students, bring patience and creativity to the classroom, and want to be part of a supportive educational community.
These are PROBATIONARY positions – your opportunity to build a meaningful career in education!
📍 Location: West Hempstead, NY
💼 Ready to apply?
👉 Visit: https://olasjobs.org/WestHempsteadUFSD
📞 Call: 516-390-3100
Don't just work a job – be part of something bigger. Our students are waiting for YOU!
#WHeAreHiring #TeachingAssistant #EducationJobs #WestHempstead #MakeADifference #EducationCareers #NowHiring #TeachingJobs #RamPride #WHeRiseTogether
Incredible week visiting classrooms @CornwellAveES! From interactive carpet lessons to hands-on learning, our teachers are creating amazing experiences where every student thrives. Thank you to our dedicated educators! #WHeRiseTogether 🍎📚
🏈 HOMECOMING GAME & PARADE! 🏈
Join us Oct 4th as the West Hempstead Rams take on Lawrence!
📍 Parade lineup: Chestnut St 12:30pm
🎉 Parade starts: 1:00pm
🏟️ Kickoff: 3:00pm at WH Football Field
Bring non-perishable food for our pantry! #Homecoming2025 #WHeRiseTogether
Join us Oct 4th as the West Hempstead Rams take on Lawrence!
📍 Parade lineup: Chestnut St 12:30pm
🎉 Parade starts: 1:00pm
🏟️ Kickoff: 3:00pm at WH Football Field
Bring non-perishable food for our pantry! #Homecoming2025 #WHeRiseTogether
🔍 Our Chestnut Street detectives are on the case! Students explored words, practiced handwriting, shared weekend news & sang classroom rules together. Building strong foundations every day! 📚✏️ @WHChestnut #WHeRiseTogether
📚 College tour season is here! Our West Hempstead Rams are exploring amazing opportunities across the region. From RIT to Utica University, the journey to higher education starts now! Keep growing, keep going! Hat tip to Ms. Tammany!🌟 @wh_secondary #WHeRiseTogether
🚌 STUFF THE BUS Food Drive! 🥫
West Hempstead Secondary School's Key Club needs YOUR help! Join us Sat, Oct 4th (1-2:30pm) at the football field or drop donations early at ANY school.
Non-perishables needed!
Help our students SUCCEED! #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive #WHeRiseTogether
West Hempstead Secondary School's Key Club needs YOUR help! Join us Sat, Oct 4th (1-2:30pm) at the football field or drop donations early at ANY school.
Non-perishables needed!
Help our students SUCCEED! #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive #WHeRiseTogether
🎓 Success isn't magic—it's a formula! S = A + E + R (Attendance + Effort + Resources). Every day you show up is a step toward your goals. Your presence matters, your effort counts, and your future is built one day at a time. #WHeRiseTogether 💡✨
🏈 HOMECOMING GAME & PARADE! 🏈
Join us Oct 4th as the West Hempstead Rams take on Lawrence!
📍 Parade lineup: Chestnut St 12:30pm
🎉 Parade starts: 1:00pm
🏟️ Kickoff: 3:00pm at WH Football Field
Bring non-perishable food for our pantry! #Homecoming2025 #WHeRiseTogether
🚌 STUFF THE BUS Food Drive! 🥫
West Hempstead Secondary School's Key Club needs YOUR help! Join us Sat, Oct 4th (1-2:30pm) at the football field or drop donations early at ANY school.
Non-perishables needed!
Help our students SUCCEED! #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive #WHeRiseTogether
West Hempstead Secondary School's Key Club needs YOUR help! Join us Sat, Oct 4th (1-2:30pm) at the football field or drop donations early at ANY school.
Non-perishables needed!
Help our students SUCCEED! #StuffTheBus #FoodDrive #WHeRiseTogether
INTERSCHOLASTICS - Boys Basketball Coach, JV - $6,040
Minimum Requirements:
All coaches must possess a provisional or a permanent coaching license to coach an interscholastic sports team in New York State. The coach who possesses a provisional coaching license must be taking the necessary preparation toward permanent certification to coach in the West Hempstead School District. Coaches must be certified and recertified in First Aid every two years to be eligible to coach in New York State. Each coach must also be certified in CPR and AED and have a concussion management certificate. A copy of your First Aid and CPR! AED cards must be attached to your application when applying. The Board of Education will not appoint a coach unless they possess valid First Aid and CPR certification. AED certifications are required before the beginning of each sports season.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To meet the performance expectations of a coaching position, the coach must possess and demonstrate the following for selection and retention:
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of the sport.
• Understanding of child growth, development, and behavior.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete's efforts,
performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Motivational techniques and strategies to improve individual and team performance.
• An appreciation of the unique individual differences and maturation (physically, intellectually, emotionally) of the players.
• Ability to provide training and coaching to improve individual players and team performance.
• Ability to effectively organize and supervise practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with both students and parents.
Applications can be picked up in the athletic office at the secondary school.
RESPONSES SENT TO: Jonathan Gill-Athletic Director (jgill@whufsd.com)
Responses due by October 8, 2025
Minimum Requirements:
All coaches must possess a provisional or a permanent coaching license to coach an interscholastic sports team in New York State. The coach who possesses a provisional coaching license must be taking the necessary preparation toward permanent certification to coach in the West Hempstead School District. Coaches must be certified and recertified in First Aid every two years to be eligible to coach in New York State. Each coach must also be certified in CPR and AED and have a concussion management certificate. A copy of your First Aid and CPR! AED cards must be attached to your application when applying. The Board of Education will not appoint a coach unless they possess valid First Aid and CPR certification. AED certifications are required before the beginning of each sports season.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To meet the performance expectations of a coaching position, the coach must possess and demonstrate the following for selection and retention:
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of the sport.
• Understanding of child growth, development, and behavior.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete's efforts,
performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Motivational techniques and strategies to improve individual and team performance.
• An appreciation of the unique individual differences and maturation (physically, intellectually, emotionally) of the players.
• Ability to provide training and coaching to improve individual players and team performance.
• Ability to effectively organize and supervise practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with both students and parents.
Applications can be picked up in the athletic office at the secondary school.
RESPONSES SENT TO: Jonathan Gill-Athletic Director (jgill@whufsd.com)
Responses due by October 8, 2025
⏰ Too busy for reading? Try these quick wins: Read during car rides, while dinner cooks, in waiting rooms, or Saturday morning in bed. Even 5 min counts! Visit your library, use apps like Libby!
Learn more: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy #WHeRiseTogether
Learn more: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy #WHeRiseTogether
🌟 Multilingual families: Reading in ALL your languages counts toward daily reading time! Celebrate your heritage while building literacy. Alt lang, share cultural stories. Multilingualism is a superpower!
Learn more: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy #WHeRiseTogether
Learn more: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy #WHeRiseTogether
"I like that we get to make a bunch of friends here in West Hempstead. We also got to do a lot of fun activities in gym during our summer learning program. All of the games that we played helped us to learn about teamwork."
🍎🍯 L'Shanah Tovah! 🍯🍎
Wishing students, families, community, & staff celebrating Rosh Hashanah a sweet & joyful New Year! May this year bring new opportunities for learning, growth, & building wonderful memories.
WHe're grateful for the diversity that makes us stronger.
INTERSCHOLASTICS - Boys Basketball Coach, JV - $6,040
Minimum Requirements:
All coaches must possess a provisional or a permanent coaching license to coach an interscholastic sports team in New York State. The coach who possesses a provisional coaching license must be taking the necessary preparation toward permanent certification to coach in the West Hempstead School District. Coaches must be certified and recertified in First Aid every two years to be eligible to coach in New York State. Each coach must also be certified in CPR and AED and have a concussion management certificate. A copy of your First Aid and CPR! AED cards must be attached to your application when applying. The Board of Education will not appoint a coach unless they possess valid First Aid and CPR certification. AED certifications are required before the beginning of each sports season.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To meet the performance expectations of a coaching position, the coach must possess and demonstrate the following for selection and retention:
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of the sport.
• Understanding of child growth, development, and behavior.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete's efforts,
performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Motivational techniques and strategies to improve individual and team performance.
• An appreciation of the unique individual differences and maturation (physically, intellectually, emotionally) of the players.
• Ability to provide training and coaching to improve individual players and team performance.
• Ability to effectively organize and supervise practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with both students and parents.
Applications can be picked up in the athletic office at the secondary school.
RESPONSES SENT TO: Jonathan Gill-Athletic Director (jgill@whufsd.com)
Responses due by October 8, 2025
Minimum Requirements:
All coaches must possess a provisional or a permanent coaching license to coach an interscholastic sports team in New York State. The coach who possesses a provisional coaching license must be taking the necessary preparation toward permanent certification to coach in the West Hempstead School District. Coaches must be certified and recertified in First Aid every two years to be eligible to coach in New York State. Each coach must also be certified in CPR and AED and have a concussion management certificate. A copy of your First Aid and CPR! AED cards must be attached to your application when applying. The Board of Education will not appoint a coach unless they possess valid First Aid and CPR certification. AED certifications are required before the beginning of each sports season.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To meet the performance expectations of a coaching position, the coach must possess and demonstrate the following for selection and retention:
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic and advanced aspects of the sport.
• Understanding of child growth, development, and behavior.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete's efforts,
performance, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Motivational techniques and strategies to improve individual and team performance.
• An appreciation of the unique individual differences and maturation (physically, intellectually, emotionally) of the players.
• Ability to provide training and coaching to improve individual players and team performance.
• Ability to effectively organize and supervise practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with both students and parents.
Applications can be picked up in the athletic office at the secondary school.
RESPONSES SENT TO: Jonathan Gill-Athletic Director (jgill@whufsd.com)
Responses due by October 8, 2025
📚✨15 min of reading w/your child daily => 1 MILLION words per year! Transform their journey w/simple bedtime stories, car ride audiobooks, or morning reads. You don't need to be perfect - just be present!
Learn more: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy #WHeRiseTogether
Learn more: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy #WHeRiseTogether
Get Involved - Make a Difference!
Join your local PTA and connect with SEPTA to strengthen our school community! The PTA brings together parents, teachers, and community members who are passionate about supporting our students' success. Whether it's organizing events, advocating for educational resources, or building connections between families and educators, your involvement makes a real impact.
And don't forget about SEPTA - your reliable public transportation partner that helps families stay connected to school activities, community events, and educational opportunities throughout the region. Together, we're building stronger communities one school, one family, one student at a time.
Ready to join? Visit your school's main office or attend the next PTA meeting to learn how you can get involved. Every voice matters, and every contribution - big or small - helps create the supportive environment our children deserve.
Because when #WHeRiseTogether, our students thrive!
🎼 Meet Jason! He's been quietly mastering the bassoon through dedicated practice, bringing back an instrument #WHe haven't seen for years. While not yet performing publicly, his commitment to the craft promises to fill our halls with beautiful, woody tones! 🎶✨ #WHeRiseTogether
15 Minutes Changes Everything: A Parent's Literacy Guide
The Power of 15 Minutes
Just 15 minutes of reading together each day can transform your child's entire educational journey. Research shows that children who are read to for just 15 minutes daily are exposed to over 1 million words per year, compared to only 282,000 words for children who aren't read to regularly.
The Magic Happens When:
Neural pathways strengthen in your child's developing brain
Vocabulary expands exponentially (up to 1,000 new words per year)
Reading comprehension skills develop naturally
Parent-child bonds deepen through shared stories
Love of learning becomes a lifelong habit
Age-Appropriate Reading Guidelines
Babies & Toddlers (0-2 years)
What to Read: Board books with simple pictures, nursery rhymes, books with textures
How to Read: Use animated voices, point to pictures, let them touch and explore the book
Key Benefits: Language development, sensory exploration, routine building
Quick Tips:
Make it interactive - let them turn pages (even if not in order!)
Repeat favorite books - repetition builds neural pathways
Read throughout the day, not just at bedtime
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
What to Read: Picture books with simple stories, books about their interests, alphabet books
How to Read: Ask questions about the story, let them predict what happens next
Key Benefits: Pre-reading skills, vocabulary growth, story comprehension
Quick Tips:
Follow their lead - if they're obsessed with dinosaurs, read dinosaur books
Point to words as you read to show how text flows
Act out stories together after reading
Early Readers (6-8 years)
What to Read: Easy chapter books, books they can partially read themselves
How to Read: Take turns reading pages, discuss characters and plot
Key Benefits: Reading fluency, confidence building, critical thinking
Quick Tips:
Celebrate their reading attempts, even with mistakes
Choose books slightly above their reading level for read-alouds
Let them see you reading your own books
Independent Readers (9+ years)
What to Read: Chapter books, series, non-fiction on their interests
How to Read: Discuss themes, ask their opinions, share your thoughts
Key Benefits: Complex thinking, empathy development, academic success
To learn more visit: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy
The Power of 15 Minutes
Just 15 minutes of reading together each day can transform your child's entire educational journey. Research shows that children who are read to for just 15 minutes daily are exposed to over 1 million words per year, compared to only 282,000 words for children who aren't read to regularly.
The Magic Happens When:
Neural pathways strengthen in your child's developing brain
Vocabulary expands exponentially (up to 1,000 new words per year)
Reading comprehension skills develop naturally
Parent-child bonds deepen through shared stories
Love of learning becomes a lifelong habit
Age-Appropriate Reading Guidelines
Babies & Toddlers (0-2 years)
What to Read: Board books with simple pictures, nursery rhymes, books with textures
How to Read: Use animated voices, point to pictures, let them touch and explore the book
Key Benefits: Language development, sensory exploration, routine building
Quick Tips:
Make it interactive - let them turn pages (even if not in order!)
Repeat favorite books - repetition builds neural pathways
Read throughout the day, not just at bedtime
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
What to Read: Picture books with simple stories, books about their interests, alphabet books
How to Read: Ask questions about the story, let them predict what happens next
Key Benefits: Pre-reading skills, vocabulary growth, story comprehension
Quick Tips:
Follow their lead - if they're obsessed with dinosaurs, read dinosaur books
Point to words as you read to show how text flows
Act out stories together after reading
Early Readers (6-8 years)
What to Read: Easy chapter books, books they can partially read themselves
How to Read: Take turns reading pages, discuss characters and plot
Key Benefits: Reading fluency, confidence building, critical thinking
Quick Tips:
Celebrate their reading attempts, even with mistakes
Choose books slightly above their reading level for read-alouds
Let them see you reading your own books
Independent Readers (9+ years)
What to Read: Chapter books, series, non-fiction on their interests
How to Read: Discuss themes, ask their opinions, share your thoughts
Key Benefits: Complex thinking, empathy development, academic success
To learn more visit: https://www.whufsd.com/page/district-literacy
