🍕 Support West Hempstead seniors! Dine at Gino's Pizzeria on the 1st Wednesday of each month (Jan 7-May 6) & 10% of proceeds go to WHCSF scholarships. Present this flyer—excludes delivery/coupons. 619 Woodfield Rd | (516) 292-0062 #CommunityFirst
Small Group Learning: Where Every Student Shines
This week, WHe celebrated one of the most powerful instructional strategies in education—small-group learning—and observed it in action at @CornwellAveES.
When you walk into our classrooms, you'll see students gathered around tables with their teachers, diving deep into texts during guided reading. You'll notice collaborative work sessions in which peers support one another's learning. You'll find cozy corners where focused instruction happens at eye level, with teachers and students building genuine connections.
Why Small Groups Matter:
Personalized Attention: Every student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs and learning level
Meaningful Engagement: Students are active participants in their learning, not passive observers
Relationship Building: Teachers connect with students on a deeper level, fostering trust and confidence
Differentiated Support: Educators can provide targeted interventions and enrichment simultaneously
What stands out most in these learning moments is the genuine connection between our educators and students. Whether working at tables, sitting on classroom rugs, or huddled in learning centers, our teachers are creating spaces where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to take risks.
Small group instruction is more than a teaching strategy—it's a commitment to seeing each child as an individual and meeting them exactly where they are on their learning journey.
Thank you to our incredible staff at @CornwellAveES and across the district for your dedication to personalized learning. These moments matter. These connections last. This is how WHe Rise Together. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
This week, WHe celebrated one of the most powerful instructional strategies in education—small-group learning—and observed it in action at @CornwellAveES.
When you walk into our classrooms, you'll see students gathered around tables with their teachers, diving deep into texts during guided reading. You'll notice collaborative work sessions in which peers support one another's learning. You'll find cozy corners where focused instruction happens at eye level, with teachers and students building genuine connections.
Why Small Groups Matter:
Personalized Attention: Every student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs and learning level
Meaningful Engagement: Students are active participants in their learning, not passive observers
Relationship Building: Teachers connect with students on a deeper level, fostering trust and confidence
Differentiated Support: Educators can provide targeted interventions and enrichment simultaneously
What stands out most in these learning moments is the genuine connection between our educators and students. Whether working at tables, sitting on classroom rugs, or huddled in learning centers, our teachers are creating spaces where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to take risks.
Small group instruction is more than a teaching strategy—it's a commitment to seeing each child as an individual and meeting them exactly where they are on their learning journey.
Thank you to our incredible staff at @CornwellAveES and across the district for your dedication to personalized learning. These moments matter. These connections last. This is how WHe Rise Together. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
Mental Sweat: The Commitment Behind Excellence at George Washington
Success doesn't happen by chance—it's cultivated through dedication, effort, and what WHe call "mental sweat." This week at @WHGWashington, that commitment was visible in every corner of our building, from classrooms buzzing with discovery to collaborative planning sessions where educators refine their practice.
Student Engagement and Growth
Walk into any classroom at George Washington, and you'll see students fully immersed in meaningful learning experiences:
Science Simulations: Students are exploring complex concepts through hands-on technology, actively discovering rather than passively absorbing information
Math Mastery: Collaborative problem-solving sessions where students develop critical thinking skills and build mathematical confidence
Physical Wellness: Recognition that an active body supports an active mind, with students engaging in movement that energizes their learning
Educator Collaboration and Excellence
Behind every successful classroom is a team of dedicated professionals producing their own mental sweat:
Data-Driven Planning: Teachers and administrators gathering in preparation meetings to analyze student performance and strategize targeted support
Professional Learning Communities: Educators collaborating to develop their craft, share innovative practices, and hold one another accountable to the highest standards
Continuous Improvement: A culture where every educator is both a teacher and a learner, constantly refining their approach to meet student needs
Community and Connection
Perhaps most importantly, WHe're celebrating the return of valued colleagues to our George Washington family. These moments remind us that behind all the strategies, data, and lesson plans are real people who care deeply about our students and one another. The continuity and experience they bring back to our classrooms enriches the entire community.
The Mental Sweat Mindset
Mental sweat is more than effort—it's purposeful, focused work directed toward meaningful goals. It's the understanding that excellence requires commitment from everyone: students willing to tackle challenges, educators dedicated to continuous growth, and a community that supports both.
This week at George Washington, WHe witnessed this mindset in action. Whether students are grappling with new concepts or teachers are collaborating to refine their practice, everyone is producing the mental sweat necessary to fulfill their potential.
This is what it means to Rise Together. This is the foundation of
excellence. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
Success doesn't happen by chance—it's cultivated through dedication, effort, and what WHe call "mental sweat." This week at @WHGWashington, that commitment was visible in every corner of our building, from classrooms buzzing with discovery to collaborative planning sessions where educators refine their practice.
Student Engagement and Growth
Walk into any classroom at George Washington, and you'll see students fully immersed in meaningful learning experiences:
Science Simulations: Students are exploring complex concepts through hands-on technology, actively discovering rather than passively absorbing information
Math Mastery: Collaborative problem-solving sessions where students develop critical thinking skills and build mathematical confidence
Physical Wellness: Recognition that an active body supports an active mind, with students engaging in movement that energizes their learning
Educator Collaboration and Excellence
Behind every successful classroom is a team of dedicated professionals producing their own mental sweat:
Data-Driven Planning: Teachers and administrators gathering in preparation meetings to analyze student performance and strategize targeted support
Professional Learning Communities: Educators collaborating to develop their craft, share innovative practices, and hold one another accountable to the highest standards
Continuous Improvement: A culture where every educator is both a teacher and a learner, constantly refining their approach to meet student needs
Community and Connection
Perhaps most importantly, WHe're celebrating the return of valued colleagues to our George Washington family. These moments remind us that behind all the strategies, data, and lesson plans are real people who care deeply about our students and one another. The continuity and experience they bring back to our classrooms enriches the entire community.
The Mental Sweat Mindset
Mental sweat is more than effort—it's purposeful, focused work directed toward meaningful goals. It's the understanding that excellence requires commitment from everyone: students willing to tackle challenges, educators dedicated to continuous growth, and a community that supports both.
This week at George Washington, WHe witnessed this mindset in action. Whether students are grappling with new concepts or teachers are collaborating to refine their practice, everyone is producing the mental sweat necessary to fulfill their potential.
This is what it means to Rise Together. This is the foundation of
excellence. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
Join us TONIGHT at 8PM for "The Empowered Child" with Shimmy Trencher, LCSW! Learn about nurturing self-esteem & positive discipline. HANC Reinstein Campus, 240 Hempstead Ave. RSVP: dloike@hanc.org #WestHempstead #Parenting
This American Heart Month, join the Nation of Lifesavers. CPR can save lives—especially for infants and children. Be ready when it matters most. Learn CPR today: https://www.whufsd.com/page/american-heart-association
Snowed in at @WHChestnut Street! ❄️ Students, teachers & administrators had a blast turning learning into play with sight word snowballs. When winter keeps us inside, we make it educational AND fun! 📚⛄ #SnowDay #LearningThroughPlay #WHeRiseTogether @jeannine_scully
⚽ FREE West Hempstead Soccer Clinic!
📅 Sunday, Feb 1
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School South Gym
⏰ K-3rd: 10-11am | 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
Bring sneakers & a ball! Sign up now! 🔥
A Night Under the Stars Shines Bright!
The West Hempstead Union Free School District community came together Thursday evening for an unforgettable celebration of student talent at "A Night Under the Stars," our districtwide talent show held at the WHSS Auditorium.
Our students delivered phenomenal performances that showcased the depth and breadth of talent across our district. From beautiful vocal performances and impressive piano solos to dynamic dance numbers and captivating cultural presentations, each act demonstrated the incredible dedication, creativity, and confidence of our Rams.
The evening was a testament to the power of the arts in education and the importance of providing platforms for students to express themselves and share their gifts with the community. The energy in the auditorium was electric as families, staff, and community members filled the seats to support our young performers.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Fine, Performing, and Culinary Arts (FPCA) Department and the PTSA Parents Supporting the Arts for organizing this wonderful event. Their commitment to celebrating and nurturing student talent creates opportunities that inspire and empower our students.
Thank you to all the families who attended and showed such enthusiastic support for our performers. Your presence made the evening even more special and meaningful.
Congratulations to all our talented students who participated in "A Night Under the Stars." You truly shined and made our entire West Hempstead community RamProud.
Keep reaching for the stars, Rams!
The West Hempstead Union Free School District community came together Thursday evening for an unforgettable celebration of student talent at "A Night Under the Stars," our districtwide talent show held at the WHSS Auditorium.
Our students delivered phenomenal performances that showcased the depth and breadth of talent across our district. From beautiful vocal performances and impressive piano solos to dynamic dance numbers and captivating cultural presentations, each act demonstrated the incredible dedication, creativity, and confidence of our Rams.
The evening was a testament to the power of the arts in education and the importance of providing platforms for students to express themselves and share their gifts with the community. The energy in the auditorium was electric as families, staff, and community members filled the seats to support our young performers.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Fine, Performing, and Culinary Arts (FPCA) Department and the PTSA Parents Supporting the Arts for organizing this wonderful event. Their commitment to celebrating and nurturing student talent creates opportunities that inspire and empower our students.
Thank you to all the families who attended and showed such enthusiastic support for our performers. Your presence made the evening even more special and meaningful.
Congratulations to all our talented students who participated in "A Night Under the Stars." You truly shined and made our entire West Hempstead community RamProud.
Keep reaching for the stars, Rams!
6th Grade Digital Citizenship Success: Students Lead the Way in Online Safety Education
George Washington School's library was filled with pride and innovation today as 6th-grade students presented their self-created digital safety videos during our Digital Citizenship Safety Video Publishing Party.
Throughout the day, students from six different homerooms showcased their independent projects designed to teach 4th graders how to stay safe online. The presentations covered essential topics, including scam identification, personal information protection, and responsible digital behavior.
What makes this initiative particularly powerful is the peer-to-peer learning model. By positioning 6th graders as educators and role models, WHe are fostering leadership skills while reinforcing critical digital literacy lessons that will serve students throughout their lives.
The creativity, confidence, and knowledge demonstrated by our young digital citizens reflect our district's ongoing commitment to preparing students for success in an increasingly connected world. This project exemplifies how West Hempstead UFSD integrates real-world skills into meaningful learning experiences.
Congratulations to all our 6th-grade students and their teachers on this stellar achievement!
George Washington School's library was filled with pride and innovation today as 6th-grade students presented their self-created digital safety videos during our Digital Citizenship Safety Video Publishing Party.
Throughout the day, students from six different homerooms showcased their independent projects designed to teach 4th graders how to stay safe online. The presentations covered essential topics, including scam identification, personal information protection, and responsible digital behavior.
What makes this initiative particularly powerful is the peer-to-peer learning model. By positioning 6th graders as educators and role models, WHe are fostering leadership skills while reinforcing critical digital literacy lessons that will serve students throughout their lives.
The creativity, confidence, and knowledge demonstrated by our young digital citizens reflect our district's ongoing commitment to preparing students for success in an increasingly connected world. This project exemplifies how West Hempstead UFSD integrates real-world skills into meaningful learning experiences.
Congratulations to all our 6th-grade students and their teachers on this stellar achievement!
📚✨ Our students brought "Dreamers" to life today during an interactive read aloud! They courageously shared their own experiences and connected deeply with the story. RamProud of these amazing young voices! 💙 #DreamersBook #InteractiveReading #StudentVoices #WHeRiseTogether
📖 Literacy in Action at @WHChestnut 🖤💛
Strong readers are built through strong instruction—and this week, learning was happening on every level at Chestnut. Our K–2 Professional Learning Community partnered with our literacy coach and staff developer for a collaborative literacy learning lab focused on foundational reading skills.
Teachers observed strategies in real time, exchanged ideas, and reflected on best practices that directly support student success. This shared learning experience empowers educators and strengthens instruction across classrooms.
#WHe are proud of our staff’s dedication to continuous growth and grateful to the Chestnut team for modeling collaboration and excellence. Together, #WHe are building brighter literacy futures for our students.
#WHeRiseTogether
Strong readers are built through strong instruction—and this week, learning was happening on every level at Chestnut. Our K–2 Professional Learning Community partnered with our literacy coach and staff developer for a collaborative literacy learning lab focused on foundational reading skills.
Teachers observed strategies in real time, exchanged ideas, and reflected on best practices that directly support student success. This shared learning experience empowers educators and strengthens instruction across classrooms.
#WHe are proud of our staff’s dedication to continuous growth and grateful to the Chestnut team for modeling collaboration and excellence. Together, #WHe are building brighter literacy futures for our students.
#WHeRiseTogether
TONIGHT!
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Aud
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Aud
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
🎭🎨 Learning Comes Alive Through the Arts
Our Learning in & Through the Arts (LITA) pilot is officially underway, and the excitement is already building. This interdisciplinary initiative connects classroom learning with visual and performing arts, giving students new ways to engage with literacy, social studies, and critical thinking.
Teachers are collaborating with professional Teaching Artists to design meaningful, creative lessons, while students experience learning beyond the classroom through live theater, museum visits, and hands-on artistic exploration. As a pilot, LITA allows WHe to document authentic moments of collaboration, creativity, and curiosity—starting at @CornwellAveES.
This is more than a program—it’s a celebration of how students learn best. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether @FpcaWest
Our Learning in & Through the Arts (LITA) pilot is officially underway, and the excitement is already building. This interdisciplinary initiative connects classroom learning with visual and performing arts, giving students new ways to engage with literacy, social studies, and critical thinking.
Teachers are collaborating with professional Teaching Artists to design meaningful, creative lessons, while students experience learning beyond the classroom through live theater, museum visits, and hands-on artistic exploration. As a pilot, LITA allows WHe to document authentic moments of collaboration, creativity, and curiosity—starting at @CornwellAveES.
This is more than a program—it’s a celebration of how students learn best. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether @FpcaWest
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
🙏 Huge shoutout to our Facilities Team! Thank you for your incredible work clearing pathways, entrances & parking after the snowstorm. Your dedication to keeping our schools safe & accessible means everything to us. You went above & beyond! 🖤💛 #WHeRiseTogether
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
Join us Feb 2 at 8PM for "The Empowered Child" with Shimmy Trencher, LCSW! Learn about nurturing self-esteem & positive discipline. HANC Reinstein Campus, 240 Hempstead Ave. RSVP: dloike@hanc.org #WestHempstead #Parenting
📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: West Hempstead Rams will be CLOSED Monday, January 26. We'll make up this day on May 22, 2026. Mark your calendars! 📅 #WHeRiseTogether #SchoolClosure
Dear School Community,
Due to the weather conditions, all schools in our district will be closed on Monday, January 26.
This closure includes:
All regular school instruction
Before-school programs
After-school activities and programs
Evening events
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
WHe will now have school on Friday, May 22nd.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The West Hempstead UFSD
🌟 Shine bright! Join us for "A Night Under the Stars" - a districtwide talent show featuring West Hempstead's finest performers!
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
📅 Thursday, Jan 29 @ 6 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium
Come celebrate our students' amazing talents in music, dance, culinary arts & more! ✨
#WHeRiseTogether
