🎓 It's hard to believe the big day has finally arrived — Class of 2026, this is your moment! 🎉

This final week of school has been all about celebrating this incredible senior class and recognizing their hard work, achievements, and lasting impact on West Essex.

🌅 Senior Sunrise kicked off the week on Monday as students gathered on the turf at 5:30 a.m. for breakfast, yearbook signings, and time with friends as the sun rose on their final days as Knights.

🍔 Senior BBQ followed on Tuesday after graduation rehearsal, with students enjoying a delicious meal prepared by our talented Culinary Arts instructors and students.

☕🎓 Caps & Coffee, a new tradition launched this year, brought seniors and their families together for breakfast, conversation, yearbook signings, and special memories. Thanks to the West Essex PTO for generously sponsoring this event!

💌 During Caps & Coffee, students opened letters they had written to themselves back in middle school, a meaningful reminder of how far they have come.

And now, in just a few short hours, this outstanding class, one that has truly left its mark on West Essex, will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. 🎓

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what comes next.

📺 Visit www.westex.org/graduation to watch the graduation livestream.

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