WEST ESSEX REGIONALSchool District

The Masquers of West Essex are proud to announce that tickets are available for their production of The Wizard of Oz here at the West Essex High School Auditorium! Click below to read more and purchase your tickets now.

WERSD is happy to invite parents and community members to our Knight of Knowledge event—a night dedicated to empowering families! This special evening will feature engaging information sessions designed to support and guide parents in raising confident, successful children.

On Thursday, February 6, the West Essex Dance Team presented their Winter Showcase entitled Holiday Knights. The event featured 16 wonderful dances, some of which were choreographed by WE students, on the High School stage. The team is composed of 18 high school and middle school students under the direction of coaches Sarah Blake, Gia Maayan, and Melissa Mooney. The team is also led by Senior Captains Samantha Kopec and Mia Russotto.

As Marking Period 3 begins, West Essex students have already begun thinking about next year's course offerings. At the High School, students can explore their interests through dozens of elective opportunities. When trying to make a decision about what courses to take, students might find themselves overwhelmed with so many options!

On Monday, January 27, Holocaust survivor Ruth Millman and members of '2GNJ: Descendants & Friends of Holocaust Survivors' delivered a presentation entitled “Advancing Holocaust Awareness” to our High School students. Ruth told her story of how she and her family survived the Holocaust, endured unbelievable hardships, and started a new life in America.

West Essex Regional School District is once again participating in ADL’s “No Place for Hate Initiative.” The Middle School and High School Culture & Climate Committees have been hard at work planning activities to create more inclusive, respectful, and equitable school environments.

On Monday, January 6th, the West Essex Regional School District Board of Education held its yearly Reorganization Meeting with the swearing in of new and returning board members.

The Fall 2024 season for the West Essex Athletics Department will certainly be one to remember as teams, coaches, and student athletes all received prestigious recognitions. The season began with an impressive ranking: Niche.com ranked West Essex as the #1 Best School in the County for Student Athletes. And the success did not stop there!

The West Essex Arts Department hosted their Winter Concert series featuring the West Essex Middle and High School bands, choirs, and orchestras. The HS auditorium was packed for all 3 performances as family and friends cheered on our talented students.

Leading up to Winter Break, it’s been a Winter Wonderland at West Essex! From holiday parties, ugly sweater contests, and gingerbread house competitions, there’s been no lack of exciting events going on in our halls.

On Monday, December 9th, the West Essex Arts Department unveiled its recent renovations to the Arts Wing of the High School. Beginning with a ribbon cutting, West Essex Board Members, Administrators and representatives from Di Cara Rubino Architects had the opportunity to tour the new facilities: a brand new robotics classroom and two state-of-the-art culinary classrooms. All 3 rooms contain the latest and greatest technology and equipment.

At the December 9th Board of Education meeting, Board Members and District Administration honored teachers, students, and outgoing board members for their time and dedication to West Essex.

The West Essex Middle and High School Student Councils honored Support Staff this year with Holiday Luncheons. The events featured delicious catered food and performances, as student council and district leaders thanked the staff for all that they do to keep West Essex running smoothly.

West Essex Middle and High School Field Hockey Teams have both had tremendous success this fall, earning top accolades and recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder.

WEHS students have elected Senior Emily Boksz to represent them on the West Essex Board of Education. Emily is ready to bring her thoughts to the table, & hopes to spread her love of WE to her peers through her new role.

Join us as the West Essex Marching Knights host and compete in the Tournament of Bands Chapter X Championship Competition! Come support our performers and musicians as they compete against other bands across the region.

The Masquers of West Essex Theater Club is hard at work on their production of the brand new play Witches?! In Salem!? which will be held on Friday, November 1st and November 2nd at 7:00pm at the high school auditorium.

WERSD is ranked among the best school districts in NJ. Congratulations to our outstanding faculty & staff, our dedicated Board of Education, and our supportive families for their exceptional commitment to our school district. Read more to see where WERSD ranks.

Did you know a time capsule was hidden in the walls of WEMS for nearly 50 years?! This past Thursday, September 26th, WEMS alumni returned home to open the capsule they placed in the wall almost 5 decades ago! Keep reading to hear how it was discovered, and to see what was inside…

On Friday, September 20 the WEFB Knights defeated Lakeland 40-7, as the Marching Band hosted their annual Band Knight.

13 new faculty members have joined the West Essex family as the 2024-25 school year begins. Get to know these new educators.

Welcome back, students and staff, as we kick off the 2024-25 school year!

The West Essex School District announces the following changes in the district administration for the upcoming 2024 - 25 school year.