West Hempstead Union Free School District

TOMORROW! PLEASE JOIN US!
🌟 West Hempstead Community Wellness Day!
📅 Sunday, Nov 16, 12-3 PM
📍 WH Secondary School
Sports training, boxing, Pilates, health screenings & more! All ages welcome.
#CommunityWellness #WHeRiseTogether #HealthyLiving

🦃 Join us TODAY at West Hempstead Stop & Shop (11am-3pm) for our Thanksgiving Food Drive! Help Key Club provide holiday meals to families in need. Bring canned goods, pasta, cereal & more. Every donation makes a difference! 🍂 #WestHempstead #FoodDrive

"I am proud to be a part of the WHUFSD because the district’s commitment to connection and collaboration allows me to support students in meaningful and individualized ways. In a community that values inclusivity and growth, every student is given the opportunity to find their voice and succeed."

🦃 Join us TOMORROW at West Hempstead Stop & Shop (11 am-3 pm) for our Thanksgiving Food Drive! Help Key Club provide holiday meals to families in need. Bring canned goods, pasta, cereal & more. Every donation makes a difference! 🍂 #WHeRiseTogether #FoodDrive

Come experience the magic! ✨ West Hempstead Secondary's Drama 7/8 presents Disney's Aladdin JR.
🗓️ Nov 20-21 at 7 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium, 400 Nassau Blvd
🎟️ $5 students / $8 door
A whole new world awaits! 🧞‍♂️
#AladdinJR #WHeRiseTogether @wh_secondary @FpcaWest

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Come experience the magic! ✨ West Hempstead Secondary's Drama 7/8 presents Disney's Aladdin JR.
🗓️ Nov 20-21 at 7 PM
📍 WHSS Auditorium, 400 Nassau Blvd
🎟️ $5 students / $8 door
A whole new world awaits! 🧞‍♂️
#AladdinJR #WHeRiseTogether @wh_secondary @FpcaWest

🌟 West Hempstead Community Wellness Day!
📅 Sunday, Nov 16, 12-3 PM
📍 WH Secondary School
Sports training, boxing, Pilates, health screenings & more! All ages welcome.
#CommunityWellness #WHeRiseTogether #HealthyLiving

Holiday Craft Fair benefiting the Senior Class of 2026!
📅 Nov 13, 5-9 PM
📍 West Hempstead Secondary School, 400 Nassau Blvd
Local artisan gifts, crafts, refreshments & raffles!
Questions? alison.heikkila@gmail.com
#WHeRiseTogether #ShopLocal #SeniorClass2026 @wh_secondary

From whiteboards in @CornwellAveES classrooms to laptops in @wh_secondary school, our students are mastering the art of making meaning. Watching literacy come alive across our district reminds us why we do what we do! 📖💙 #ProudEducator #WHeRiseAbove

From a Kansas shoe repairman's vision to a national tribute: Alvin King believed ALL veterans deserved honor, not just WWI heroes. His 1953 push transformed Armistice Day into Veterans Day—a time to thank every American who served. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

Literacy in action! Today, students showed us that reading happens everywhere—from phonics practice to analyzing data, reading sheet music to crafting arguments. Every classroom, every subject, builds confident learners. 📚✨ #WHeRiseAbove @CornwellAveES @wh_secondary

WHe are thrilled to share some WHonderful news from last Friday's Town of Hempstead Town Hall celebration! Our very own Gianna was honored by Ms. Dorothy Goosby for her outstanding achievement in completing the summer reading challenge program—and what an achievement it was! In her fourth consecutive year participating in this valuable program, Gianna reached an incredible milestone by reading 102 books over the summer break. This is her best performance yet, and we couldn't be prouder!

A special thank you to Ms. Milliner and Ms. Wagner for attending the celebration to support Gianna and represent our school community. Their presence reminds us that success is a team effort, built on the support of dedicated educators, engaged families, and motivated students.

The Dorothy Goosby Summer Reading Challenge is an annual program offered by the Town of Hempstead that encourages young readers to stay engaged with books throughout the summer months. By preventing the "summer slide" in reading skills, this initiative helps build literacy and cultivates a lifelong love of reading in our children. Participating students are celebrated at a special event featuring awards, cultural programming, and food—a fitting recognition for their hard work and dedication.

Gianna's achievement exemplifies the power of commitment, curiosity, and community support. Her passion for reading serves as an inspiration to students, families, and educators alike.

Congratulations, Gianna—you are a true reading champion!

📚 For Town of Hempstead residents interested in next summer's program, watch for details from the Town as the school year progresses.

🎉 West Hempstead Varsity Cheer is hosting a Clothing Drive! Drop off gently used items on Nov 24th at 5:30PM at WH Secondary School Football Field. Support local athletes & help Go Green Clothing! Questions? whramscheer@gmail.com 👕♻️