West Hempstead Secondary School

Good morning, The boys junior lacrosse game against Academy Charter is canceled today. A make up date has not been determined yet. This afternoon there will be practice at 3:15pm at Eagle Ave large field.

The students in Ms. Perri’s Chemistry class determined whether the reactions were endothermic or exothermic. The students were engaged in deep conversations trying to support their claims.

The students engaged in an activity during PE to kick off Habits of Mind week. Communicating with clarity and precision were on full display in the gym today.

Students in Ms. Layburn’s class were busy using the overhead projector to create beautiful artwork. Can’t wait to see the final product.

Our World Language students had an awesome trip to Rinconcito Salvadoreno in Port Chester, NY. Thank you to Ms. Mejia and Ms. Weinstein for chaperoning.

Hello, Any students interested in joining the girls flag football team there will be a meeting this Wednesday at 2:45pm in the high school cafeteria. If you are interested in playing this season please submit your paperwork to the high school nurse this week since the season begins on Wednesday, March 30th.

Congratulations to Victoria Guerrier for being recognized by Newsday as one of the Top 25 Track and Field athletes in Long Island. Victoria won the the 600 meters at the Nassau indoor state qualifier in 1:36.66 and placed sixth in the event in 1:35.95 at the state meet.

Freaky Friday!! What a great opening performance. Don’t miss the performances tomorrow and Saturday at 7PM.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the HS. Thanks to Mr. Dan Hamilton for providing the music during lunch periods.

The HS play starts tonight! The students and staff have been working so hard and are excited to show off their hard work. The play is tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday at 7. Tickets are $12 at the door. Don’t miss out.

Our 11th Grade mentors met with their 8th Grade mentees today for the first time. Such an awesome experience for our students.

The students in Ms. Dempsey’s class made their dog treats for their upcoming fundraiser. They made over 1,200 treats!

Mr. McEntee talking to our students about interpersonal skills during his push-in lesson. The students discussed how they would handle various social situations.

Good afternoon, The spring season for high school athletics begins tomorrow ( dress warm) for most sports with the exception of boys tennis and girls badminton which begin on March 21st. In order for your child to try out, your child must be academically eligible. Eligibility is based on your child's second-quarter grades. If your child had two failures they would be on academic probation; more than two failures your child would be deemed academically ineligible. If your child needs a physical the school doctor will be in on Wednesday, March 16th. If you want your child to see the school doctor please submit the parental consent form to the high school nurse by Monday, March 14th. If you have not submitted your paperwork yet please submit your paperwork to the high school nurse by 9:00am tomorrow. It will take time for the nurse to review and process all paperwork tomorrow. If your paperwork is brought to the high school nurse after school (2:40pm) you will not be cleared until Tuesday to tryout. All forms are located on the high school website. It is very important to submit your child's paperwork on time in order for your child to be eligible to participate in the first contest. All sports require 6 practices prior to the first game/contest with the exception of baseball which requires 10 practices. As a reminder to all students and parents, student/athletes cannot wear jewelry for practices or games/contests. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association and the National Federal of High School Sports has a strict jewelry rule, unless there is a medical reason for the piercing no accommodations can be made for a student to participate while wearing jewelry. If you have any questions please contact the athletic office at 390-3253. Thank you.

Hello, Today, Victoria and Gloria Guerrier from the girl's varsity winter track team will be competing at New Balance Indoor National Championship at the Armory in Manhattan. Both sisters had an exceptional indoor season, earning several honors from Nassau County and New York State for their achievements. The school district would like to wish both students good luck today as they compete against some of the fastest high school athletes in the Nation in the 400m dash. Good Luck!!!!

Good evening, The spring season for high school athletics begins on March 14th for most sports with the exception of boys tennis and girls badminton which begin on March 21st. In order for your child to try out, your child must be academically eligible. Eligibility is based on your child's second-quarter grades. If your child had two failures they would be on academic probation; more than two failures your child would be deemed academically ineligible. If your child needs a physical the school doctor will be in on Wednesday, March 16th. If you want your child to see the school doctor please submit the parental consent form to the high school nurse by Monday, March 14th. Please submit all your paperwork to the high school nurse by tomorrow. All forms are located on the high school website. It is very important to submit your child's paperwork on time in order for your child to be eligible to participate in the first contest. All sports require 6 practices prior to the first game/contest with the exception of baseball which requires 10 practices. As a reminder to all students and parents, student/athletes cannot wear jewelry for practices or games/contests. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association and the National Federal of High School Sports has a strict jewelry rule, unless there is a medical reason for the piercing no accommodations can be made for a student to participate while wearing jewelry. If you have any questions please contact the athletic office at 390-3253. Thank you.

Hello, Tomorrow, Victoria and Gloria Guerrier from the girl's varsity winter track team will be competing at New Balance Indoor National Championship at the Armory in Manhattan. Both sisters had an exceptional indoor season, earning several honors from Nassau County and New York State for their achievements. The school district would like to wish both students good luck tomorrow as they compete against some of the fastest high school athletes in the Nation in the 400m dash. Good Luck!!!!

Our World Language Honor Society celebrated Foreign Language Week with some authentic cuisine from different cultures. The food was delicious!

The students in Ms. Casto’s English 9 class collaborating and discussing the book, Speak. Each group member was actively involved in sharing their ideas. Great discussions!

The students in AP Capstone: Seminar utilizing the newly renovated media center to collaborate on their presentations.