West Hempstead Secondary School

Good morning, Congratulations to Jordan DeJesus, Gloria Guerrier, and Victoria Guerrier for qualifying and competing in the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championship on Saturday, March 5th. All three athletes represented Nassau County in their respective events and competed against the fastest runners in New York State. Victoria Guerrier finished 5th overall in the Public School Division and 6th in the Federation Division for the 600m dash. She also earned All-State, as well as, All Federation honors. Gloria Guerrier earned All Federation honors as she represented Nassau County in the New York State Intersectional Relay. Gloria and Victoria girls will be competing at New Balance National Championships this week. Great job Rams!!!

Thank you to the Student Council for organizing a mindful lunchtime activity for our students. A great way to end the week.

Make sure you order your tickets for the HS play! So excited to see the finished product.

The school counselors met with our 11th Graders to start the college process. Three extremely informative presentations! Juniors, make sure you schedule your individual meetings with your counselor.

Our 11th Grade peer mentors getting trained today in preparation for their upcoming mentee assignments. Such a powerful program that our students have the opportunity to be a part of.

The students in Ms. Wojno’s class did a literary walk to discuss their current novel with different classmates. The students were engaged in great conversations.

Our mini theater is up and running. Ms. Lind’s class is taking advantage of the collaborative work space.

A really creative Black History Month project completed by one of our talented students! A great way to represent a Nigerian computer scientist.

Good luck to the Girls Varsity Basketball team as they take on CSH in their playoff game!!

Congratulations to the following athletes for qualifying for the New York State Indoor Track & Field Championship on Saturday, March 5th at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, NY. Next to each students name is the event they will be participating in. Jordan DeJesus - 55m Victoria Guerrier - 600m Gloria Guerrier - 600m on Intersectional Medley Relay (1000, 200, 600, 1600) Good Luck!!!

The students in Ms. Wojno’s English class had a quality discussion around diction and tone.

Students in Ms. Perri’s Chemistry class tested different variables and the effect on solubility. The students had complete control over the experimental design. Great inquiry based lab!

Congratulations to the girls' varsity basketball team. The team has a playoff game (semi-final game) on Monday, February 21st at Hofstra University at 11:00 am. The team will be playing against Cold Spring Harbor High School. There is a fee to enter the game. To purchase tickets you must use the app. https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAA8 Tickets are $10 each plus a $1.00 service fee. Tickets cannot be bought the day of the game by paying cash or using a credit card. The only way to purchase tickets is to use the app. Also, masks must be worn. Come support the team. GO RAMS!!!!

The HS staff and students celebrating P.S. I Love You Day!! Positive vibes all day.

The students in US History working on their Black History Month projects for the virtual museum.

Hello, Please view the varsity cheerleading (7:00 pm) senior send-off tonight. You can view the team's cheer routine prior to attending the Nationals trip to Disney tomorrow. Here is the live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhbMUUo5kVucpN4SHAxgpA

Hello, Upcoming events this week. This week come celebrate our graduating seniors in the athletic program. We would like to recognize and congratulate our seniors with pre-game pictures and a ceremony with their parents/ guardians. Please arrive thirty minutes prior to the start time. Tuesday, February 8th Varsity cheerleading (7:00pm) senior send off/ viewing of the teams cheer routine prior to attending the Nationals trip to Disney Wednesday, February 9th Boys varsity basketball game at 5:00pm against Cold Spring Harbor Both events will be live streamed. Masks must be worn at all times and four spectators per student athlete will be allowed to attend. Come show your support!!!

Congrats to Belinda Rodriguez, Eduardo Leon, Brandyn Rosales, A’Lorenz Chatman, Anthony Cornejo Gutierrez, and Jenny Retana Gomez for being the recipient of this month’s Principal’s Pick for demonstrating the Habits of Mind! Keep up the good work.

Students in our new African American Culture Club met for the first time today!! The students were really excited to get underway!

Congrats to Elvis Romero-Martinez, Emily Badette, Angel Beltram, and Matthew Mariani on having their artwork selected to the 15th Annual APE Advanced Placement Student Exhibition. Fantastic work.