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West Essex Middle School

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West Essex Hosts 'Beautiful Sicily' Italian Heritage Event on November 23rd

Ciao a tutti! Join us on Sunday, November 23rd at 3 p.m. for a special event by D'Italia Programs entitled Sicilia Bedda - Beautiful Sicily! This wonderful Italian Heritage event will feature the Coro d'Italia, an Italian American singing and dancing ensemble, as well as students of West Essex High School. Mark your calendar for this exciting performance of Italian culture.

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14th Straight Win, 13th Straight Title, & New School Record: HS & MS FH Among the Best in the Nation

The nationally acclaimed West Essex High School Field Hockey Team won their 14th straight Essex County Tournament against Montclair Kimberly Academy this past Saturday! The team, led by renowned head coach Jill Cosse, is currently ranked as the #6 team in the nation, and their schedule certainly shows it as they play 8 of the top 25 teams in the country.

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MS Choir Students Attend Music Classes at Montclair State

Students in Mrs. Rizzo’s Middle School Choir had the opportunity to visit Montclair State University on Tuesday, October 7th, and take part in real college music classes! Under the guidance of Dr. Whitney Covalle, soon-to-be music educators from her Choral Methods class each spent 5 - 10 minutes leading a vocal warm-up or teaching a section of a song to the visiting middle schoolers.

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From rigorous academic courses, supportive student services, and a plethora of extracurricular activities, West Essex Middle School has something for everyone.

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Academics

Rigorous courses across 8 unique departments.

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MS Activities

Over 20 unique extracurriculars to explore & excel.

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The Arts

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Special Services

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Guidance & Student Personnel Services

Addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.

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