"I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed." - Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), who founded Bethune-Cookman University and served as an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
True success isn't about reaching a specific destination – it's about the character you build along the way. Every challenge you face is an opportunity to develop persistence, creativity, and resilience. These qualities will serve you far better in life than any single achievement. Consider how your struggles have shaped you into a stronger, more capable person.
From classroom to boardroom! Our students toured @NYLife's iconic HQ, exploring the golden dome & getting an inside look at one of America's largest insurance companies. Real-world learning at its finest! 🏢✨ #CareerEducation #WHe @HomeNCareers11 @whufsdd @wh_secondary
#WHe are proud to celebrate our nine student musicians who participated in the Nassau Music Educators Association’s All-County ensembles! In addition to their All-County accomplishment, three students were also selected to perform in the Long Island String Festival Association’s festivals!
🌟 Our PreK & K students are blossoming – learning letters, exploring math, building friendships, and discovering the joy of learning through play. Curious minds are growing academically, physically, and emotionally every single day! 📚🧩👥 #WHe @whChestnut
We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." - Maya Angelou (1928-2014), an award-winning author, poet, and civil rights activist whose memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" became a groundbreaking work of literature.
Life will present us with setbacks and disappointments – this is a universal truth that everyone experiences. The key difference lies in how we respond to these moments. Each setback can be viewed as a learning opportunity, a chance to grow stronger and wiser. When you face a challenge, remember that it's not the failure that defines you, but your willingness to stand up, learn from the experience, and try again.
From our earliest days, Black history has always been American history – and Black folks have profoundly shaped our American culture through music, art, literature, sports, and beyond. One month a year is not sufficient to celebrate the power of the movements and the people who have fought for the rights we enjoy today. That’s something that we have to do each and every day, as we strive to live up to their example and make sure our children and grandchildren remember their stories. - Barack Obama https://x.com/BarackObama/status/1885712803534700566/video/1
Kick-off Super Bowl Sunday w/pancakes & community spirit! 🥞🎉 Join the WH Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 9th from 8:30-11:30 AM @wh_secondary (South Campus Cafe).
✅ All-you-can-eat breakfast
✅ Raffle baskets
✅ Bring a toiletry item for @TheINNLongIsland
#WHLionsClub 🦁
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🎉🌙 Wishing our community a joyful #LunarNewYear! As #WHe celebrate new beginnings, let's embrace the values of family, growth, and unity. Here's to a year filled with prosperity, good health, and learning! 🐉✨
📚✨ Courage on display as our 8th graders transformed the cafeteria into a poetry café! Students shared powerful memoir poems about heritage, dreams & personal journeys. Proud of these young voices finding strength in storytelling! #StudentAgency #WHe @wh_secondary @WHHumanities
🌱 Magic happens @WHChestnut! Watching students grow from storytellers to problem-solvers, sharing snacks & encouragement. Their words of wisdom: 'Let's try a different way!' These bright minds aren't just learning—they're blooming into tomorrow's compassionate leaders. 📚✨#WHe
🧥 Clean out those closets for a cause! WHSEPTA is collecting gently used clothing, accessories & more on Jan 25th, 8 AM-12:30 PM @wh_secondary. Support special education students while decluttering! Accepting everything from shoes to stuffed animals. 🧸
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🌍🌕 Amazing to see students coding Ozobots to simulate Earth-Moon rotation! Hands-on #STEM learning in action @djperlow @mottola_science @WHRamTech @WHGWashington @AmplifyScience @Ozobot #WHe
This week @WHGWashington: 🏸 Students honed teamwork & skills in badminton, 💻 collaborated on research in the library, and 📚 engaged in interactive, creative lessons in the classroom. Growth & connection are at the heart of our learning! 🌟 #WHe #StudentSuccess
"Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education."
Martin Luther King Jr. penned these words in his 1947 article, "The Purpose of Education." This article was published in the student newspaper of Morehouse College.
🧥 Clean out those closets for a cause! WHSEPTA is collecting gently used clothing, accessories & more on Jan 25th, 8 AM-12:30 PM @wh_secondary. Support special education students while decluttering! Accepting everything from shoes to stuffed animals. 🧸
🌟 Join WH Chiefs Soccer Club for a fun-filled clinic at West Hempstead Secondary! Kids K-8 welcome this Sunday, Jan 19. Learn new skills, make friends & discover the beautiful game! Equipment provided if needed. Visit our website for details! ⚽️ #YouthSoccer #WHChiefs #Community
