Watchung Hills Regional High School is a comprehensive secondary school serving Warren Township, Long Hill Township, Green Brook Township, and Watchung Borough. The focal point of the educational program is the student. Students are taught to think logically and critically and to achieve their fullest academic potential. The school encourages individual self-realization along with social and civic responsibility. The educational program strives to create an awareness of and a tolerance for other cultures and an understanding of moral and aesthetic values.
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Update: Scheduling
Please be advised of a change in our waiver policy. Due to significant budget cuts, class sizes have become large and space is limited. As of July 7th and continuing throughout the school year (2010-2011) waivers for class placements will only be considered when space is availableand on a case by case basis. Movement is limited and based on a horizontal period for period switch only. This information overrides any previous statements regarding deadlines for August 13th.
Track Closed
The track will be closed from Thursday 07/08/10 thru Tuesday 07/13/10 for repair.
Head for the hills to lightning and robots; hands-on explorations with young
WHRHS students/teachers are gearing up to participate in the USA Science and Engineering Festival by hosting and exhibit booth at the Expo on The National Mall on October 23 and 24, 2010. The set-up time is Friday evening, October 22 and break down is Sunday night, October 24. Departure from school is on Friday October 22 about noon time, and return departure from DC for school late is on Sunday night, October 24. Dr. Gershman and her Experimental Research and Design course will be presenting their research at this forum.
The Inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival, hosted by Lockheed Martin, will be the country's first national science festival and will descend on the Washington, D.C. area in the Fall of 2010. The Festival promises to be the ultimate multi-cultural, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary celebration of science in the United States. The culmination of the Festival will be a two-day Expo in the nation's capital that will give over 500 science & engineering organizations from all over the United States the opportunity to present themselves with a hands-on, fun science activity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
For more information, visit: http://www.usasciencefestival.org
Special BOE Meeting 7/6/2010
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00 A.M. at Watchung Hills Regional High School in the Media Center. The purpose of the meeting is to approve finance and personnel items. Action will be taken.
CNN Coverage of Pennies for Peace
Greg Mortenson’s Pennies For Peace organization came to Watchung Hills Regional High School on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to present a program throughout the day for our students and in the evening for the community. As a result of a school-wide service learning project spear-headed by Watchung Hills teachers, Mary Sok, Jamie Lott-Jones, Patricia Kelly, and All Student Council Advisor Maureen Kelly, our learning community raised over $25,000.00 to help build schools and purchase supplies for children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. CNN’s show hosted by Campbell Brown filmed our students discussing the significance of our year long Pennies for Peace initiative. Please click on the following link to watch the clip of the CNN broadcast.
Click here to watch CNN segment
Regional Communities Reach Agreement on WHRHS Budget Cuts
On May 13, 2010, representatives from the governing bodies of the regional communities met and agreed upon budget cuts totaling $518,000. They will individually prepare resolutions for action by their respective township committees to approve them prior to the required deadline of May 19, 2010. Read More
Report Cards
Report Cards are available on Parent Access. If you need assistance with your account, please email parentconnect@whrhs.org.
PTO Website
Check out the new PTO Website, with current information about the organization and upcoming activities. The address is: http://www.whrhs.org/pto The PTO Website can also be accessed from the “About” pull-down menu at the top of this home page. Be sure to take a look at the Volunteer Form link, as we are always looking for help on the various activities the PTO performs in support of our students. We are also looking for people to serve as President and Vice-President next year, so think about volunteering your time and talent to lead this organization. Together we can achieve so much.
2010-2011 Budget
The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education adopted the 2010/2011 budget on March 29, 2010. Click here for detailed information including enrollments, revenues, expenditures, staff changes and tax impacts.
To view the 2010/2011 Budget PowerPoint presentation click here.
For the User Friendly Budget information click here.
To view the Budget Newsletter click here.
Why Children Count Too
Children have been undercounted in every census since the first one in 1790. Local communities rely on census information in planning for schools, child care, health and other critical services. Babies need to be counted today, so they can benefit tomorrow from community services. Read More
Points of Pride
New feature to Watchung Hills website, "Points of Pride" Click Here to view
Novel H1N1 Virus update
H1N1 Update December 22, 2009.pdf
Parent_Notification.pdf
November Flyer with sites for vaccinations.pdf
2009 Influenza Vaccine What you need to know.pdf
Superintendents Message regarding H1N1 Virus.pdf
US Govt H1N1 Flu Resources for Schools.pdf
Swine Flu 10 things you need to know.pdf
2009-2010 Letter to Parents regarding H1N1 Virus.pdf
Flu Action Steps for Families.pdf
Flu Action Steps for High Risk Children.pdf
Routine Frequency of Cleaning and Sanitation.pdf
State of New Jersey H1N1 Influenza Update.pdf
Cafeteria Online Payment System
WHRHS Receives Great Marks
NCAA Information
WHRHS Students Recognized by Newsweek Magazine
Click on http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380 for the details.
Students Moving Between Sending Districts
Information for students moving to and from Green Brook. Read More