🏫 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
🎶 Congrats to Benjamin Mora & Tzenul Jaramillo for being selected for the 2026 Tilles Festival Band! Chosen from nearly 300 nominations across 50+ Long Island high schools, these 128 students will perform at the 18th Annual LIU Post Band Festival! 🎺 #WHeRiseTogether
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.
After three...
At the half...
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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!
2026 - 2027 District Calendar
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Energy Performance Contract Approved: $12.86M Facilities Upgrade with Zero Tax Impact
The West Hempstead Union Free School District is pleased to announce the approval of a comprehensive Energy Performance Contract (EPC)—a transformative facilities modernization project that will upgrade aging infrastructure, improve student and staff comfort, and dramatically reduce energy costs without any new capital funding or tax increase.
Project Overview
The EPC represents a $12.86 million investment in our schools, addressing critical mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals. Through guaranteed energy savings and rebates totaling $1.57 million, the District will fund these essential upgrades over an 18-year term while realizing $556,000 in average annual savings and reducing energy consumption by 54%.
Scope of Work
This district-wide project includes:
Mechanical & Heating System Improvements: Replacement of aging boilers and domestic hot water systems, fuel switching for improved efficiency, new rooftop units and ventilators, and system optimizations
Building Controls & Energy Management: Upgraded automation systems for better temperature, ventilation, and humidity control, plus enhanced monitoring to reduce waste
Building Envelope & Infrastructure: Targeted improvements to insulation, system efficiency, and correction of deferred maintenance items
Renewable Energy & Lighting: Over $4.39 million in rooftop solar installations across district buildings and new energy-efficient LED exterior lighting
Benefits to Our Community
This budget-neutral project delivers multiple benefits:
Improved comfort and learning environments for students and staff
Increased reliability of mechanical systems
Reduced operating costs and energy consumption
Lower environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions
Long-term infrastructure improvements without new capital debt
Timeline
Installation is expected to take approximately 18 months. Energy Systems Group (ESG) will deliver this as a turnkey solution, coordinating design, construction, incentives, and verification while guaranteeing performance throughout the project term.
West Hempstead's Energy Performance Contract represents our commitment to fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and providing safe, comfortable learning environments for our students—today and for years to come.
The West Hempstead Union Free School District is pleased to announce the approval of a comprehensive Energy Performance Contract (EPC)—a transformative facilities modernization project that will upgrade aging infrastructure, improve student and staff comfort, and dramatically reduce energy costs without any new capital funding or tax increase.
Project Overview
The EPC represents a $12.86 million investment in our schools, addressing critical mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals. Through guaranteed energy savings and rebates totaling $1.57 million, the District will fund these essential upgrades over an 18-year term while realizing $556,000 in average annual savings and reducing energy consumption by 54%.
Scope of Work
This district-wide project includes:
Mechanical & Heating System Improvements: Replacement of aging boilers and domestic hot water systems, fuel switching for improved efficiency, new rooftop units and ventilators, and system optimizations
Building Controls & Energy Management: Upgraded automation systems for better temperature, ventilation, and humidity control, plus enhanced monitoring to reduce waste
Building Envelope & Infrastructure: Targeted improvements to insulation, system efficiency, and correction of deferred maintenance items
Renewable Energy & Lighting: Over $4.39 million in rooftop solar installations across district buildings and new energy-efficient LED exterior lighting
Benefits to Our Community
This budget-neutral project delivers multiple benefits:
Improved comfort and learning environments for students and staff
Increased reliability of mechanical systems
Reduced operating costs and energy consumption
Lower environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions
Long-term infrastructure improvements without new capital debt
Timeline
Installation is expected to take approximately 18 months. Energy Systems Group (ESG) will deliver this as a turnkey solution, coordinating design, construction, incentives, and verification while guaranteeing performance throughout the project term.
West Hempstead's Energy Performance Contract represents our commitment to fiscal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and providing safe, comfortable learning environments for our students—today and for years to come.
Who better to learn from than the pros-in-training? Our Next Gen Med crew took over George Washington Intermediate today to lead some incredible interactive lessons. The younger students are officially inspired!
Our students did a deep-dive into the novel Refugee. They mapped out the complex character relationships that span across time and borders. It’s powerful to see them analyze how courage, sacrifice, and hope link Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud’s stories together.
PS I Love You Week kicked off today! Whether you’re rocking purple or just sending a "thinking of you" text, let’s make kindness the loudest thing in the room. Remember: you are enough, you are worthy, and you are loved.
To our senior girls: May your shots be nothing but net and your defenders be nothing but lost.
It’s your night—go out there, play your hearts out, and own the court!
Our Dignity and Tolerance Club is busy getting ready for P.S. I Love You Week stating on Monday.
