Hearts & Minds: Empathy, Innovation, and Joy at Cornwell Avenue
This week, WHe visited Cornwell Avenue School and witnessed education at its finest—where academic excellence meets character development in powerful ways.
In one particularly moving classroom visit, students gathered on the floor for an engaging lesson about empathy, exploring what it means to understand and care for others' feelings. "Watching these young learners dive into such important character-building work showed me that our educators aren't just teaching content—they're building compassion that will last a lifetime," shared Ms. Reilly.
Throughout the building, technology integration was seamlessly woven into the learning experience. Students collaborated on laptops, engaged in interactive literacy activities, and participated in digital learning experiences while teachers expertly blended traditional and modern approaches through small group instruction and whole-class discussions.
What stood out most during the visit was the focus and determination visible on students' faces—whether they were working independently at their desks, collaborating with peers, or participating in engaging read-aloud sessions. The school's pajama day added an extra layer of comfort and joy to the learning environment, reinforcing that school should be a place where students feel safe, valued, and excited to grow.
"Thank you to the entire Cornwell community for creating such a nurturing, dynamic learning environment," said Ms. Sinito. "Your dedication to developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—is the foundation of everything we do."
#WHeRiseTogether
This week, WHe visited Cornwell Avenue School and witnessed education at its finest—where academic excellence meets character development in powerful ways.
In one particularly moving classroom visit, students gathered on the floor for an engaging lesson about empathy, exploring what it means to understand and care for others' feelings. "Watching these young learners dive into such important character-building work showed me that our educators aren't just teaching content—they're building compassion that will last a lifetime," shared Ms. Reilly.
Throughout the building, technology integration was seamlessly woven into the learning experience. Students collaborated on laptops, engaged in interactive literacy activities, and participated in digital learning experiences while teachers expertly blended traditional and modern approaches through small group instruction and whole-class discussions.
What stood out most during the visit was the focus and determination visible on students' faces—whether they were working independently at their desks, collaborating with peers, or participating in engaging read-aloud sessions. The school's pajama day added an extra layer of comfort and joy to the learning environment, reinforcing that school should be a place where students feel safe, valued, and excited to grow.
"Thank you to the entire Cornwell community for creating such a nurturing, dynamic learning environment," said Ms. Sinito. "Your dedication to developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—is the foundation of everything we do."
#WHeRiseTogether
LITERACY SPOTLIGHT: Building a Community of Readers
West Hempstead UFSD is committed to developing strong readers at every grade level. This year, literacy is our focus, and we invite everyone in our community to join us in this important work.
The Power of Reading:
• Improves academic performance across all subjects
• Builds vocabulary and language skills
• Develops empathy and understanding
• Sparks imagination and creativity
• Prepares students for college and career success
District-Wide Literacy Goals:
✓ Every student reading at or above grade level
✓ Increased access to diverse literature
✓ Strong home-school literacy partnerships
✓ Cultivating a love of reading that lasts a lifetime
Get Involved:
• Attend our upcoming literacy events
• Volunteer in our libraries
• Donate books to our schools
• Share what you're reading with the hashtag #WHeRiseAbove
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." - Kofi Annan
Let's build that bridge together for every child in West Hempstead.
#WHeRiseTogether #CommunityReading #LiteracyGoals #EducationExcellence
West Hempstead UFSD is committed to developing strong readers at every grade level. This year, literacy is our focus, and we invite everyone in our community to join us in this important work.
The Power of Reading:
• Improves academic performance across all subjects
• Builds vocabulary and language skills
• Develops empathy and understanding
• Sparks imagination and creativity
• Prepares students for college and career success
District-Wide Literacy Goals:
✓ Every student reading at or above grade level
✓ Increased access to diverse literature
✓ Strong home-school literacy partnerships
✓ Cultivating a love of reading that lasts a lifetime
Get Involved:
• Attend our upcoming literacy events
• Volunteer in our libraries
• Donate books to our schools
• Share what you're reading with the hashtag #WHeRiseAbove
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." - Kofi Annan
Let's build that bridge together for every child in West Hempstead.
#WHeRiseTogether #CommunityReading #LiteracyGoals #EducationExcellence
"I am proud to be part of the West Hempstead School District community. At Chestnut Street School, I enjoy being surrounded by a nurturing environment dedicated to early childhood education. It is inspiring to watch our youngest learners grow each day as they build the foundational skills that set them up for future success. The district’s commitment to helping every child thrive makes this a truly special place to learn, grow, and work!"
Tonight's the night! 🌍📚
Rams Around the World Literacy Night starts at 6:30 pm. Bring your family. See your student light up. Experience the magic when a community rises together around reading.
#WHe can't wait to see you.
#WHeRiseTogether #RamsAroundTheWorld
Rams Around the World Literacy Night starts at 6:30 pm. Bring your family. See your student light up. Experience the magic when a community rises together around reading.
#WHe can't wait to see you.
#WHeRiseTogether #RamsAroundTheWorld
Creativity & Commitment: A Week Inside George Washington School
This week, Superintendent [Name] visited classrooms at George Washington School and witnessed the incredible learning taking place throughout our building. From engaging collaborative work sessions where teachers and students connect around shared goals, to dedicated educators bringing superhero and Disney magic to their learning spaces, GW is alive with creativity and commitment.
Students were observed deeply engaged in research and presentations, exploring topics like early humans and prehistory with curiosity and focus. In another classroom, young learners worked together on geography projects, demonstrating the power of teamwork and hands-on learning.
These moments remind me why we do what we do—to inspire, challenge, and support every student in reaching their full potential.
The dedication of GW staff continues to shine through in everything they do. Whether it's creating welcoming, inspiring classroom environments or fostering collaboration among colleagues, our educators go above and beyond every day to ensure our students thrive.
Thank you to our entire George Washington community for your continued partnership in making it a place where students love to learn and staff are empowered to do their best work. Together, we are building bright futures.
#WHeRiseTogether
This week, Superintendent [Name] visited classrooms at George Washington School and witnessed the incredible learning taking place throughout our building. From engaging collaborative work sessions where teachers and students connect around shared goals, to dedicated educators bringing superhero and Disney magic to their learning spaces, GW is alive with creativity and commitment.
Students were observed deeply engaged in research and presentations, exploring topics like early humans and prehistory with curiosity and focus. In another classroom, young learners worked together on geography projects, demonstrating the power of teamwork and hands-on learning.
These moments remind me why we do what we do—to inspire, challenge, and support every student in reaching their full potential.
The dedication of GW staff continues to shine through in everything they do. Whether it's creating welcoming, inspiring classroom environments or fostering collaboration among colleagues, our educators go above and beyond every day to ensure our students thrive.
Thank you to our entire George Washington community for your continued partnership in making it a place where students love to learn and staff are empowered to do their best work. Together, we are building bright futures.
#WHeRiseTogether
See You Tomorrow! 🌍
Rams Around the World Literacy Night is just around the corner. Bring your family, bring your curiosity, and be part of something special.
One day to go. One night to inspire. One community rising together.
Oct 23 | 6:30-8:00 pm | West Hempstead Secondary School
Rams Around the World Literacy Night is just around the corner. Bring your family, bring your curiosity, and be part of something special.
One day to go. One night to inspire. One community rising together.
Oct 23 | 6:30-8:00 pm | West Hempstead Secondary School
Board of Education Appreciation WHe are RamProud to honor the extraordinary contributions of our Board members. These devoted public servants donate personal time to advance educational excellence in our district, wrestling with complex challenges that shape our students' educational journey. Beyond board meetings, our Board members remain deeply engaged—attending school events, pursuing professional growth opportunities, and championing our district's mission with unwavering advocacy. Their leadership is woven into the fabric of our schools, influencing every lesson taught, every program offered, and every student we serve. Tonight, we celebrate not just their official roles, but their genuine commitment to our students, educators, and entire community. The ripple effects of their service—their principled decision-making, their vision, and their steadfast support—strengthen our district daily. WHe are grateful to offer our collective thanks to each Board member. On behalf of our teachers, administrators, staff, students, and families, we recognize and deeply appreciate your remarkable service and your enduring commitment to educational excellence. #WHeRiseTogether
WHUFSD & That's My Brick created a legacy walk at the @wh_secondary athletic complex gateway. Show your #RamPride by purchasing a personalized brick! Info: https://www.whufsd.com/article/2471164 #WHeRiseTogether
Rams Around the World: Literacy Night | October 23rd
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating reading, imagination, and global citizenship!
Explore. Imagine. Read your way around the globe with West Hempstead Secondary School.
📅 Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
⏰ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
🌟 Special Guests: J. Coles Hip Hop Kids
This is more than an event—it's a celebration of what's possible when students see reading as an adventure, when imagination has no limits, and when a whole community gathers around literacy.
Free admission | Bilingual | Family-Friendly
#WHeRiseTogether #LiteracyNight #RamsAroundTheWorld
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating reading, imagination, and global citizenship!
Explore. Imagine. Read your way around the globe with West Hempstead Secondary School.
📅 Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
⏰ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
🌟 Special Guests: J. Coles Hip Hop Kids
This is more than an event—it's a celebration of what's possible when students see reading as an adventure, when imagination has no limits, and when a whole community gathers around literacy.
Free admission | Bilingual | Family-Friendly
#WHeRiseTogether #LiteracyNight #RamsAroundTheWorld
🎙️ A huge thank you to Mr. Bob Vecchio (@bobvecchio21), Executive Director of N-SSBA (https://www.facebook.com/NSSBA22/), for hosting members of our #RamFam on the latest edition of Spotlight On Schools!
We're grateful to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Dina Reilly, Executive Director of PPS Ms. Bridget Karis, and Director of ENL & Instructional Technology Dr. Katie DiGregorio for sharing their insights and expertise.
🔗 Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/jvcbroadcasting/spotlight-on-schools-10-18-25-west-hempstead
#SpotlightOnSchools #NSSBA #EducationLeadership #ProudRams
We're grateful to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Dina Reilly, Executive Director of PPS Ms. Bridget Karis, and Director of ENL & Instructional Technology Dr. Katie DiGregorio for sharing their insights and expertise.
🔗 Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/jvcbroadcasting/spotlight-on-schools-10-18-25-west-hempstead
#SpotlightOnSchools #NSSBA #EducationLeadership #ProudRams
🪔 Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! Today we honor the Festival of Lights and its beautiful themes of hope, new beginnings, and the triumph of light over darkness. Wishing our students, families, and staff joy and prosperity. ✨
The West Hempstead Community Support Association, in conjunction with the Town of Hempstead’s Quality of Life Task Force, will be hosting a Community Clean-Up Project in West Hempstead on Sunday, October 19th at 9:00 AM.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19th
🕣 Meeting Time: 8:45 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Parking lot between the Auxiliary Police Booth and the PAL Building
🧤 Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves and cleanup tools (rakes, pickers, etc.)
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19th
🕣 Meeting Time: 8:45 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Parking lot between the Auxiliary Police Booth and the PAL Building
🧤 Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves and cleanup tools (rakes, pickers, etc.)
WHe are RamProud to let you know that literacy continues to be a central focus across our district. Strong literacy skills are the foundation for success in every academic area and in life beyond school.
Why Literacy Matters: Reading proficiency by third grade is one of the strongest predictors of graduation and career success. Students who read well have better opportunities, stronger critical thinking skills, and greater confidence.
Our Commitment:
· Enhanced literacy instruction across all grade levels
· Professional learning opportunities for our teachers in evidence-based reading strategies
· Increased access to diverse, high-quality books
· Family engagement to support reading at home
How You Can Help: Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, you can support our literacy initiative:
· Encourage daily reading (15 minutes makes a difference!)
· Model reading behavior
· Discuss books and stories
· Support our school libraries and literacy programs
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." - Margaret Fuller
Together, we can ensure every student in West Hempstead UFSD becomes a confident, capable reader ready to rise above.
Why Literacy Matters: Reading proficiency by third grade is one of the strongest predictors of graduation and career success. Students who read well have better opportunities, stronger critical thinking skills, and greater confidence.
Our Commitment:
· Enhanced literacy instruction across all grade levels
· Professional learning opportunities for our teachers in evidence-based reading strategies
· Increased access to diverse, high-quality books
· Family engagement to support reading at home
How You Can Help: Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, you can support our literacy initiative:
· Encourage daily reading (15 minutes makes a difference!)
· Model reading behavior
· Discuss books and stories
· Support our school libraries and literacy programs
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." - Margaret Fuller
Together, we can ensure every student in West Hempstead UFSD becomes a confident, capable reader ready to rise above.
Rams Around the World: Literacy Night | October 23rd
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating reading, imagination, and global citizenship!
Explore. Imagine. Read your way around the globe with West Hempstead Secondary School.
📅 Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
⏰ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
🌟 Special Guests: J. Coles Hip Hop Kids
This is more than an event—it's a celebration of what's possible when students see reading as an adventure, when imagination has no limits, and when a whole community gathers around literacy.
Free admission | Bilingual | Family-Friendly
#WHeRiseTogether #LiteracyNight #RamsAroundTheWorld
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating reading, imagination, and global citizenship!
Explore. Imagine. Read your way around the globe with West Hempstead Secondary School.
📅 Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
⏰ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
🌟 Special Guests: J. Coles Hip Hop Kids
This is more than an event—it's a celebration of what's possible when students see reading as an adventure, when imagination has no limits, and when a whole community gathers around literacy.
Free admission | Bilingual | Family-Friendly
#WHeRiseTogether #LiteracyNight #RamsAroundTheWorld
"Some of the things that I have read about before working here or have seen and like about the West Hempstead School District are that it stands out for its commitment to strong academics, social-emotional growth, and a welcoming, safe environment that benefits staff, students, families, and the wider community. The district offers a robust literacy and academic programs, diverse courses and extracurriculars across STEM, Business, Arts, and Humanities, and provides exceptional special education and multilingual support. The students can also enjoy extensive enrichment opportunities, from athletics and clubs to nature activities, performing and visual arts, leadership roles, and life-skills programs, along with events that bring the community together. Through its focus on kindness, inclusivity, and mental-health awareness, West Hempstead makes a positive impact both in and beyond the classroom."
Real Learning Requires Real Challenge: Inside Chestnut Street's Classrooms
Where intentionality meets growth and teachers meet students exactly where they are.
This week, step inside @WHChestnut Street and you'll immediately feel the difference. From small-group instruction circles to individualized reading conferences, our educators are creating something remarkable: the conditions where real thinking happens.
What makes it work? Intentionality. Teachers aren't just teaching to the middle. They're meeting each student where they are, differentiating in real time, and providing the precise support to help them reach higher. Guided reading groups. One-on-one coaching. Learning stations where collaboration and challenge coexist.
This is what engaged learning looks like. This is what "mental sweat" actually means—students working hard, asking authentic questions, making connections, and tackling challenges that push their capabilities.
Here's what parents should know: Real growth isn't always comfortable. But our incredible team at Chestnut Street understands that discomfort is often the doorway to breakthrough. By combining challenge with the right support, we're building not just stronger readers and thinkers, but confident learners who embrace difficulty as part of the process.
The culture at Chestnut Street says: You're capable of more than you think. We believe in you. And we're here to help you get there.
That's the Chestnut Street difference.
Ready to learn more about what's happening in our classrooms? Connect with @WHChestnut Street or reach out directly. We'd love to share your student's story.
#WHeRiseTogether #ChestnutStreet #IntentionalTeaching #MentalSweat #RealLearning
Where intentionality meets growth and teachers meet students exactly where they are.
This week, step inside @WHChestnut Street and you'll immediately feel the difference. From small-group instruction circles to individualized reading conferences, our educators are creating something remarkable: the conditions where real thinking happens.
What makes it work? Intentionality. Teachers aren't just teaching to the middle. They're meeting each student where they are, differentiating in real time, and providing the precise support to help them reach higher. Guided reading groups. One-on-one coaching. Learning stations where collaboration and challenge coexist.
This is what engaged learning looks like. This is what "mental sweat" actually means—students working hard, asking authentic questions, making connections, and tackling challenges that push their capabilities.
Here's what parents should know: Real growth isn't always comfortable. But our incredible team at Chestnut Street understands that discomfort is often the doorway to breakthrough. By combining challenge with the right support, we're building not just stronger readers and thinkers, but confident learners who embrace difficulty as part of the process.
The culture at Chestnut Street says: You're capable of more than you think. We believe in you. And we're here to help you get there.
That's the Chestnut Street difference.
Ready to learn more about what's happening in our classrooms? Connect with @WHChestnut Street or reach out directly. We'd love to share your student's story.
#WHeRiseTogether #ChestnutStreet #IntentionalTeaching #MentalSweat #RealLearning
🌍✨ All aboard for RAMS AROUND THE WORLD! Join us Thursday, Oct 23 (6:30-8pm) for a literacy adventure featuring special guest Jaison Coles of J Coles Hip Hop! Stories, games & global fun await. Pack your imagination—we're traveling the world through reading! 🚂📚 #LiteracyNight
This Week at Secondary School: Where Learning Meets Leadership 🎯
Our students came ready to learn, lead, and laugh this week. From collaborative problem-solving to meaningful discussions to moments of pure joy, Secondary School is where young leaders are discovering their voices and supporting each other every step of the way.
Because the best education isn't just about academics—it's about growing into the people we want to become.
Our students came ready to learn, lead, and laugh this week. From collaborative problem-solving to meaningful discussions to moments of pure joy, Secondary School is where young leaders are discovering their voices and supporting each other every step of the way.
Because the best education isn't just about academics—it's about growing into the people we want to become.
This Week at George Washington: The Power of Teamwork 🤝
Our hallways buzzed with collaboration this week! Whether students were harmonizing in our music program, partnering on literacy activities, or working side-by-side on creative projects, one thing was clear: together, we achieve more.
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, hardworking students, and supportive families who make George Washington a place where teamwork thrives.
#WHeRiseTogether
Our hallways buzzed with collaboration this week! Whether students were harmonizing in our music program, partnering on literacy activities, or working side-by-side on creative projects, one thing was clear: together, we achieve more.
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, hardworking students, and supportive families who make George Washington a place where teamwork thrives.
#WHeRiseTogether
WHUFSD & That's My Brick created a legacy walk at the @wh_secondary athletic complex gateway. Show your #RamPride by purchasing a personalized brick! Info: https://www.whufsd.com/article/2471164 #WHeRiseTogether
