🔍 READ BETWEEN THE LINES 🔍
There’s Always More to the Story.
West Hempstead, a mystery is afoot... 🐏 Who stole the Ram?
Join us for Literacy Night 2026 and follow the clues, solve the case, and discover the power of literacy together.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
Explore. Solve. Discover. Create. Belong. 📚
Same school. New story. Bring your family, bring your curiosity, and bring your detective skills!
#RamFam #WHLiteracyNight #ReadBetweenTheLines #WestHempsteadUFSD
There’s Always More to the Story.
West Hempstead, a mystery is afoot... 🐏 Who stole the Ram?
Join us for Literacy Night 2026 and follow the clues, solve the case, and discover the power of literacy together.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
Explore. Solve. Discover. Create. Belong. 📚
Same school. New story. Bring your family, bring your curiosity, and bring your detective skills!
#RamFam #WHLiteracyNight #ReadBetweenTheLines #WestHempsteadUFSD
During a recent visit to Cornwell Avenue School, WHe saw students at every level building the habits of strong readers, writers, and problem solvers. Across classrooms, the thinking was visible and the learning was purposeful.
In Mr. Pappas's third grade classroom, students dug into a story and its answer choices. Mr. Pappas read the next question aloud and asked students to "make it dirty" by underlining the key words. He then broke the problem down and had students work through each of the four answer choices to find the correct one. Next, he asked which choice they thought didn't fit, a great way to teach students to reason through a question rather than guess.
In Ms. Cousins's reading group, two students practiced sounding out letters and letter combinations (ab, an, at), then added a letter to build three-letter words like pat and sat. Ms. Cousins used a mirror so students could see how their mouths form each sound, and she asked them to use new words in sentences to connect sounds to meaning. She then moved on to a trickier word, said, where two letters make a different sound. It was explicit, supportive, and responsive instruction.
In Ms. Caines's first grade classroom, the class chorally read a math story problem together: Mrs. E. had 9 marbles and gave 4 to Sam. How many does she have left? Students then solved it, showed their work and answer, and had Ms. Caines check it before returning to their seats. Reading, reasoning, and showing your thinking all came together in one routine.
Thank you to our Cornwell Avenue teachers for meeting students where they are and moving them forward every day.
In Mr. Pappas's third grade classroom, students dug into a story and its answer choices. Mr. Pappas read the next question aloud and asked students to "make it dirty" by underlining the key words. He then broke the problem down and had students work through each of the four answer choices to find the correct one. Next, he asked which choice they thought didn't fit, a great way to teach students to reason through a question rather than guess.
In Ms. Cousins's reading group, two students practiced sounding out letters and letter combinations (ab, an, at), then added a letter to build three-letter words like pat and sat. Ms. Cousins used a mirror so students could see how their mouths form each sound, and she asked them to use new words in sentences to connect sounds to meaning. She then moved on to a trickier word, said, where two letters make a different sound. It was explicit, supportive, and responsive instruction.
In Ms. Caines's first grade classroom, the class chorally read a math story problem together: Mrs. E. had 9 marbles and gave 4 to Sam. How many does she have left? Students then solved it, showed their work and answer, and had Ms. Caines check it before returning to their seats. Reading, reasoning, and showing your thinking all came together in one routine.
Thank you to our Cornwell Avenue teachers for meeting students where they are and moving them forward every day.
WHUFSD Families, Adelphi University will be hosting Saturday Enrichment Program. See attached
Early Literacy in Action at @WHChestnut 🖤💛
Imaginary rubber bands, ST Math stations, and handwriting practice: our youngest Rams are learning, growing, and loving school! During a recent visit, WHe saw teachers, aides, and specialists bring early literacy to life through small groups, centers, and whole-class phonics. Every adult and every student was actively engaged.
#WHeRiseTogether
Imaginary rubber bands, ST Math stations, and handwriting practice: our youngest Rams are learning, growing, and loving school! During a recent visit, WHe saw teachers, aides, and specialists bring early literacy to life through small groups, centers, and whole-class phonics. Every adult and every student was actively engaged.
#WHeRiseTogether
We're hiring Teacher Assistants at West Hempstead UFSD! 🐏
West Hempstead Union Free School District has immediate openings for Teacher Assistants (probationary positions, K–12).
If you love working with students and want to be part of a close-knit PreK–12 community where every adult plays a role in helping kids grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Details:
📍 West Hempstead UFSD, Long Island, NY
🎓 NYS certification required
📅 Apply by October 16, 2026
How to apply: Submit a letter of interest, updated resume, and your certification online at www.olasjobs.org
Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post. Teacher assistants make a real difference in our classrooms every day, and we'd be glad to welcome new members to the RamFam.
#WHeRiseTogether
"For the past 10 years, I have been incredibly fortunate to call West Hempstead home professionally. I am deeply honored to now serve in an administrative role and continue giving back to a community that is truly special to me. West Hempstead is more than a school district—it is a community built on connection, care, and a shared commitment to our students."
This week, WHe visited classrooms and meetings across @wh_secondary and left energized by the work happening every day. Virtual Enterprise students presented their company roles, Broadcasting students planned interviews for the newest edition, and students rotated through stations reflecting on their relationship with technology. Our Special Class students also prepared The Haven, our school store, putting life skills into practice.
Planning. Teamwork. Responsibility. That is what learning looks like here.
#WHeRiseTogether
Planning. Teamwork. Responsibility. That is what learning looks like here.
#WHeRiseTogether
Literacy in Action: Our Students Lead the Way 🖤💛
This week, WHe stepped into classrooms to see literacy at work, and WHe saw students who take ownership of their learning. From choosing how they read, to partner conversations about character traits, to routines that are already second nature, our readers are thinking deeply and speaking with confidence.
Thank you to our teachers for making this possible. Ask your child about their reading tonight. WHe think you'll love what you hear.
#WHeRiseTogether
This week, WHe stepped into classrooms to see literacy at work, and WHe saw students who take ownership of their learning. From choosing how they read, to partner conversations about character traits, to routines that are already second nature, our readers are thinking deeply and speaking with confidence.
Thank you to our teachers for making this possible. Ask your child about their reading tonight. WHe think you'll love what you hear.
#WHeRiseTogether
To the incredible teachers of West Hempstead — WHe couldn't let the day end without thanking you for shaping futures, inspiring minds, and making our community stronger every single day. ❤️📚
Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and our entire community.
Thank you for all that you do! 🍎
Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and our entire community.
Thank you for all that you do! 🍎
We're hiring: School Psychologist (Leave Replacement) at West Hempstead Secondary School 🐏
West Hempstead UFSD has an immediate opening for a School Psychologist leave replacement at our Secondary School (grades 7–12).
If you're a certified school psychologist who wants to support students at a pivotal stage, working with a collaborative team in a close-knit Long Island community, we'd love to hear from you.
Details:
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
📜 NYS certification required
📅 Apply by October 19, 2026
To apply: Please send a letter of interest, updated resume, and copy of your certification to Dina Reilly, Assistant Superintendent, West Hempstead UFSD, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Please share this post or tag them below. Our students are lucky to have strong support around them, and we'd love to add one more great colleague.
#SchoolPsychology #NowHiring #EducationJobs #LongIslandJobs #WestHempstead #RamFam #K12Education
West Hempstead UFSD has an immediate opening for a School Psychologist leave replacement at our Secondary School (grades 7–12).
If you're a certified school psychologist who wants to support students at a pivotal stage, working with a collaborative team in a close-knit Long Island community, we'd love to hear from you.
Details:
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
📜 NYS certification required
📅 Apply by October 19, 2026
To apply: Please send a letter of interest, updated resume, and copy of your certification to Dina Reilly, Assistant Superintendent, West Hempstead UFSD, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Please share this post or tag them below. Our students are lucky to have strong support around them, and we'd love to add one more great colleague.
#SchoolPsychology #NowHiring #EducationJobs #LongIslandJobs #WestHempstead #RamFam #K12Education
🌱 Planting Seeds of Change 🌱
Today, about 20 of our 10th graders from West Hempstead Secondary School walked over to Cornwell Avenue to partner with our second graders on a special lesson about tolerance, kindness, and the power of small actions.
Our high school students introduced their younger neighbors to Mahatma Gandhi and his legacy of peaceful change. Then, together, they planted seeds as a symbol of how our own choices can help positive change grow.
This spring, those seedlings will find a permanent home in the Garden Circle at Cornwell Avenue, a lasting reminder that kindness takes root and grows over time.
Proud of our students for leading, learning, and growing together. This is what #RamFam is all about. 💚
#WHUFSD #PlantingSeedsOfChange #DayOfNonviolence #StudentLeadership #KindnessMatters
Learning in Action at West Hempstead Secondary School
From constitutional questions to the science of density, WHe saw curiosity in action this week at @wh_secondary.
WHe visited classrooms where students debated the powers of the President and the impact of the media in Mr. Hanna's Economics/Government class, explored what floats and why in Ms. Kayaian's Earth Science class, practiced metric conversions in Mr. Trupia's 7th grade Science class, and studied the history and technology of the Civil War in Mr. Paul's 8th grade Social Studies class.
Thank you to our teachers for creating classrooms where students think critically, ask questions, and connect learning to the world around them. Read the full weekly update for more highlights, and check back soon to see where WHe visit next. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
From constitutional questions to the science of density, WHe saw curiosity in action this week at @wh_secondary.
WHe visited classrooms where students debated the powers of the President and the impact of the media in Mr. Hanna's Economics/Government class, explored what floats and why in Ms. Kayaian's Earth Science class, practiced metric conversions in Mr. Trupia's 7th grade Science class, and studied the history and technology of the Civil War in Mr. Paul's 8th grade Social Studies class.
Thank you to our teachers for creating classrooms where students think critically, ask questions, and connect learning to the world around them. Read the full weekly update for more highlights, and check back soon to see where WHe visit next. 🖤💛
#WHeRiseTogether
📸 Picture Day is FRIDAY! Photos taken will be used in the 6th Grade Yearbook! Parents: join the 6th Grade Committee to help fund Fun Day, the dance & more. Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
@WHChestnut @WH_Cornwell @WHGWRams
#WHeRiseTogether
@WHChestnut @WH_Cornwell @WHGWRams
#WHeRiseTogether
🍎🍂 Hello, October! 🍂🍎
New month, new adventures, and SO many opportunities to learn and grow! 📚✨ WHe are ready for colorful leaves, curious minds, big smiles, and lots of exciting discoveries along the way. 🍁🔍💡
Let’s make it a wonderful October filled with learning, laughter, creativity, and plenty of moments to shine! 🌟
WHe are inspiring minds every day! 💙
New month, new adventures, and SO many opportunities to learn and grow! 📚✨ WHe are ready for colorful leaves, curious minds, big smiles, and lots of exciting discoveries along the way. 🍁🔍💡
Let’s make it a wonderful October filled with learning, laughter, creativity, and plenty of moments to shine! 🌟
WHe are inspiring minds every day! 💙
“I appreciate the welcoming and collaborative spirit of the people I’ve met so far. There is a genuine commitment to supporting one another and doing what is best for students. I appreciate how deeply student needs are at the center of the work. There is a strong desire to provide students with the support, opportunities, and services they need to be successful. I appreciate being part of a department and district that is open to growth and new ideas. I’m excited about the opportunity to listen, learn, build relationships, and contribute in meaningful ways as we continue moving forward together.”
Active Learning on Display at George Washington Intermediate School
This week's classroom walkthroughs at @WHGWashington highlighted the many ways our teachers keep students engaged and thinking critically. In one classroom, small group instruction combined story comprehension questions with an interactive literacy bingo game. In a 5th grade classroom, students conducted text-based research on constellations, searching for specific information while their teacher provided ongoing support throughout the lesson. Nearby, students worked independently on a Neolithic Age assignment, with individualized support available as needed.
In a 6th grade classroom, students responded to a Do Now prompt asking them to explain how to find the area of a rectangle to a younger student, reinforcing the principle that teaching a concept to others is one of the strongest indicators of true understanding.
These visits reflect the district's ongoing commitment to active, student-centered learning at every grade level.
WHe Rise Together
This week's classroom walkthroughs at @WHGWashington highlighted the many ways our teachers keep students engaged and thinking critically. In one classroom, small group instruction combined story comprehension questions with an interactive literacy bingo game. In a 5th grade classroom, students conducted text-based research on constellations, searching for specific information while their teacher provided ongoing support throughout the lesson. Nearby, students worked independently on a Neolithic Age assignment, with individualized support available as needed.
In a 6th grade classroom, students responded to a Do Now prompt asking them to explain how to find the area of a rectangle to a younger student, reinforcing the principle that teaching a concept to others is one of the strongest indicators of true understanding.
These visits reflect the district's ongoing commitment to active, student-centered learning at every grade level.
WHe Rise Together
Fundations Instruction in Focus at Cornwell Avenue School
This week's classroom walkthroughs at @CornwellAveES highlighted the strength of our Fundations literacy program in action. In 3rd grade classrooms, students explored glued sounds, examining how they're marked, pronounced, and used in context, and engaged in partner discussions before bringing new vocabulary back to the whole group for respectful academic debate. Classrooms also began piloting a new parallel teaching model integrating math specialist support directly into instructional time.
In 1st grade, students practiced sliding through sounds, building words like "hot" and "sand" by sounding out and blending individual letters, reinforcing foundational decoding skills that support long-term reading fluency.
These visits reflect the district's continued commitment to strong, structured literacy instruction across every grade level.
WHe Rise Together
This week's classroom walkthroughs at @CornwellAveES highlighted the strength of our Fundations literacy program in action. In 3rd grade classrooms, students explored glued sounds, examining how they're marked, pronounced, and used in context, and engaged in partner discussions before bringing new vocabulary back to the whole group for respectful academic debate. Classrooms also began piloting a new parallel teaching model integrating math specialist support directly into instructional time.
In 1st grade, students practiced sliding through sounds, building words like "hot" and "sand" by sounding out and blending individual letters, reinforcing foundational decoding skills that support long-term reading fluency.
These visits reflect the district's continued commitment to strong, structured literacy instruction across every grade level.
WHe Rise Together
Literacy Spotlight: Foundational Skills in Action at @WHChestnut
This week's classroom visits highlighted the deliberate, daily instruction shaping our youngest readers. In Ms. Klafter's class, students examined the cover and title page of a new decodable book, including its illustrative motion lines, before reading a sentence together and circling the newly introduced word. In Ms. Wagner's Kindergarten class, students expanded on short "i" sound words before being introduced to a new letter, U, and its two sounds. In Ms. Gioino's class, students practiced word pronunciation using picture prompts, earning an apple for their basket with each correct read.
Moments like these are the heartbeat of our K–8 literacy framework, small, consistent steps that build lifelong readers. RamProud of our Chestnut Street educators and students for the strong start they're building together.
This week's classroom visits highlighted the deliberate, daily instruction shaping our youngest readers. In Ms. Klafter's class, students examined the cover and title page of a new decodable book, including its illustrative motion lines, before reading a sentence together and circling the newly introduced word. In Ms. Wagner's Kindergarten class, students expanded on short "i" sound words before being introduced to a new letter, U, and its two sounds. In Ms. Gioino's class, students practiced word pronunciation using picture prompts, earning an apple for their basket with each correct read.
Moments like these are the heartbeat of our K–8 literacy framework, small, consistent steps that build lifelong readers. RamProud of our Chestnut Street educators and students for the strong start they're building together.
🍎 We're Hiring: Special Education Teacher — West Hempstead Secondary School
Are you the educator who sees a student's IEP as a roadmap to possibility, not a checklist?
Do you want to help students find their voice, build their confidence, and own their learning?
Are you energized by designing instruction that meets every student exactly where they are?
Do you want to be part of a team that treats differentiation as a mindset, not a mandate?
Are you ready to build individualized pathways that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally?
If so, RamFam wants to meet you.
We're searching for a Special Education teacher (K-12 certification; Science/Math preferred) to join West Hempstead Secondary School for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a probationary position for an educator ready to apprentice students into expertise through inquiry — someone who brings deep content knowledge, guides learning to surface and deep outcomes, and attends to the social-emotional side of teaching, not just the academic side.
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
📜 NYS Certification Required (Special Education K-12)
🗓️ Apply by October 9, 2026 at www.olasjobs.org
If this sounds like your kind of "Year One and Beyond," we'd love to talk.
#SpecialEducation #NowHiring #TeachingJobs #LongIslandSchools #RamFam #WestHempstead
Are you the educator who sees a student's IEP as a roadmap to possibility, not a checklist?
Do you want to help students find their voice, build their confidence, and own their learning?
Are you energized by designing instruction that meets every student exactly where they are?
Do you want to be part of a team that treats differentiation as a mindset, not a mandate?
Are you ready to build individualized pathways that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally?
If so, RamFam wants to meet you.
We're searching for a Special Education teacher (K-12 certification; Science/Math preferred) to join West Hempstead Secondary School for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a probationary position for an educator ready to apprentice students into expertise through inquiry — someone who brings deep content knowledge, guides learning to surface and deep outcomes, and attends to the social-emotional side of teaching, not just the academic side.
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School
📜 NYS Certification Required (Special Education K-12)
🗓️ Apply by October 9, 2026 at www.olasjobs.org
If this sounds like your kind of "Year One and Beyond," we'd love to talk.
#SpecialEducation #NowHiring #TeachingJobs #LongIslandSchools #RamFam #WestHempstead
RamProud moment! 🖤💛 Jamie Alvarado, Emmanuel Suarez, Lilyana Jimenez & Tristan Mathai, with coaches Chris Van Kovics & Mariah Tyler, repped WH at the USC Summit, growing as leaders and hearing from former NCAA official Andrew Marottalle. #WHeRiseTogether @sec_viii_ath
