West Hempstead Union Free School District

Teaching is not just a job. It is a human service, and it must be thought of as a mission. -Dr. Ralph Tyler

My teacher thought I was smarter than I was-so I was. -6-year-old child

Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers. - Josef Albers

There are only three days left to pay for the athletic awards dinner! The dinner is for any student that played on a boys varsity and junior varsity team, a girls varsity and junior varsity team. Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend the dinner. Join us as we celebrate our student-athletes this year at the athletics awards dinner on Wednesday, June 7th, at the Plattdeutsch Restaurant. Check-in time will be 5:45 pm, and the buffet will be open at 6:00 pm. The awards ceremony will begin at 6:45 pm. This year there will only be one dinner for the varsity and JV teams. The dinner cost is $45 per person (only cash and exact change will be accepted). The money should be brought to the athletic office, and you will have until May 12th to pay for the dinner. If you have any questions, please call the athletic office at 390-3253. Thank you. @whathleticsdept @wh_secondary #RamCulture

Please remember to participate in the district’s budget vote next Tuesday, May 16. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. at West Hempstead Secondary School in the North Gymnasium. ************ Recuerde participar en la votación del presupuesto del distrito el próximo martes 16 de mayo. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7 a. m. a 9 p. m. en la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead en el North Gymnasium.

“Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.” – Ann Lieberman

“A good teacher can inspire hope; ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry

“A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the pupils.”- Ever Garrison

“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.”- Dalai Lama

“If you can read this, thank a teacher.”- American Proverb

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

The district continues to draw upon its reserves and appropriated fund balance to lessen the cost impact of the annual budget on residents. ***** El distrito continúa utilizando sus reservas y el saldo de fondos asignados para disminuir el impacto del costo del presupuesto anual en los residentes.

A beautiful day, with beautiful people from our community. Thank you @FPCAWest staff and students for a FANTASTIC day! We had a boast. @wh_secondary

The @FPCAWest Community Arts Day is happening now! There are crafts, games, and food! Stop by and visit the WH Street Fair as well. #RamCulture @wh_secondary

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming school district budget vote and trustee election? As a reminder, the last day to register is next Thursday, May 11. If you have questions about your current registration status or need further information about voting, call the District Clerk, Theresa Bryant, at 516-390-3107 during business hours. ******* ¿Está registrado para votar en la próxima votación del presupuesto del distrito escolar y elección de fideicomisario? Como recordatorio, el último día para registrarse es el próximo jueves 11 de mayo. Si tiene preguntas sobre su estado de registro actual o necesita más información sobre cómo votar, llame a la secretaria del distrito, Theresa Bryant, al 516-390-3107 durante el horario comercial.

Our students were all over the proverbial map today! Happy Friday. #RamCulture

Superintendent's Weekly Update. Enjoy the beautiful weekend ahead! #RamCulture https://www.smore.com/beyrg

Como recordatorio, la votación del presupuesto del distrito y la elección del fideicomisario para 2023-24 se llevarán a cabo el martes 16 de mayo. El presupuesto propuesto representa un aumento de la tasa de impuestos del 1,99 %, que está POR DEBAJO del límite de tasa de impuestos permitido del distrito del 2,43 %.

As a reminder, the district’s budget vote and trustee election for 2023-24 will be held on Tuesday, May 16. The proposed budget represents a tax levy increase of 1.99%, which is BELOW the district’s allowable tax levy cap of 2.43%.

Whether students are doing some partner work or our @AdelphiU Partnership is in full "bloom," @CornwellAveES is springing into learning. #RamCulture