West Hempstead Secondary School

From the mesmerizing Lion Dance to the delicious flavors of pupusas, empanadas, and more, our Multicultural Night was a feast for the senses. Our students represented their heritage through food, flags, and fashion. Thank you to our Student Council for organizing this event.

It’s World Language Week, and our students are celebrating by plotting their heritage on a global map. From every corner of the globe to our very own classrooms, the diversity of our community is truly breathtaking. Our roots may be different, but they grow together here!

🍕 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

Today, 7th grade students were diving deep into Refugee by Alan Gratz. It’s one thing to read a story, but these students are master detectives—identifying powerful themes of survival, sacrifice, and hope and backing it all up with rock-solid textual evidence.

Our chemistry students turned the lab into an ice cream parlor to explore the magic of freezing point depression. By adding salt to ice, they lowered the temperature enough to freeze their cream into a delicious masterpiece.

Savor the Flavor of the Streets! Join the WHSS Student Council for Multicultural Night! Food, drinks, crafts, and entertainment for all Grades 7–12 families. 📍 West Hempstead South Gym 🗓️ Thursday, March 5th ⏰ 7:00 – 8:30 PM

🏫 Save the Date! Battle of the Schools is BACK! 📅 Friday, March 6 | 6-8 PM 📍 West Hempstead Secondary School South Gym 🎟️ $5 advance | $10 door All proceeds support WHEA Scholarship Fund for West Hempstead seniors. See you there! 🎓 #BattleOfTheSchools #WestHempstead

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible grounds and facilities crew for going above and beyond to ensure a safe return for our students and staff! 💪❄️ Busted hoses, faulty snow blowers, and transmissions on the fritz? Not even close to enough to stop them from getting the job done! Their dedication and hard work across all of our buildings — 🐏 @WHChestnut 🐏 @CornwellAveES 🐏 @WHGWashington 🐏 @wh_secondary — is a true testament to what we're all about. #WHe are so grateful for everything you do behind the scenes to keep our school community safe! #RamPride #WheRiseTogether #ThankYou #Unsung 🦸

Get those taste buds ready! WHSS Student Council is bringing the world to the South Gym for Multicultural Night: Savor the Flavor of the Streets! From street food staples to local crafts and live entertainment, it’s going to be an amazing night for the whole WHSS community.

Tough loss. Congratulations to Seaford and congratulations to our team on a terrific year.

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Our students are officially diving into the Game Jam, taking on the challenge to design games that make our roads safer. Whether they’re coding from the perspective of a city planner, a cyclist, or a driver, the goal is the same: educate, engage, and empower.

Huge shoutout to Ms. Brito for stopping by Ms. Weinstein’s class today! 🇩🇴✨ We took a deep dive into the rich history and soulful rhythms of Bachata in the Dominican Republic. Our students didn't just learn about the music; they felt the culture!

For the 3rd year in a row, West Hempstead Secondary School has earned a spot on the AP School Honor Roll! Not only did we secure Silver overall, but we’ve maintained a GOLD streak in College Credit.

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Valedictorian, Victoria Hasan, and Salutatorian, Valerie Schreck! Your incredible hard work and dedication have officially reached the top of the class.

Tonight was more than just a game—it was a celebration of years of hard work, grit, and brotherhood. A massive shoutout to our Boys Varsity Basketball Seniors for their incredible leadership and for leaving it all on the court for Senior Night!

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