WEST ESSEXMiddle School

On May 29, West Essex proudly hosted the annual Academically Speaking competition, where ROGATE students went head-to-head with peers from across the county in a fast-paced academic showdown. ROGATE - Resources Offered for Gifted and Talented Education - offers middle school students a dynamic space to embrace academic challenges and have fun while doing it.

On May 15th, 8th Grade students celebrated their annual Field Day with an exciting Powerhouse Schools event! The event featured exciting competitions, pies to the face, and lots of slime! Check out some pics from this fun filled day. Special shoutout to the student council for their help in organizing this event.

The West Essex Arts Department hosted the third concert of its Spring Concert Series on Wednesday, May 14th. The packed crowd warmly received the amazing performances of the Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble! At the end of the concert, Ms. Crystal Yoon, Band Director, honored this years 8th graders and honors ensemble members. Congrats to all on a stellar performance!

On Tuesday, May 13, ninety-two outstanding students from West Essex Middle School were officially inducted into the National Junior Honor Society! Earning this prestigious honor required students to meet a high standard of scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship, and service - the five core pillars of NJHS.

This past week, WEMS Art Students had fun painting disco balls! To celebrate their amazing masterpieces, Mrs. Dawn Massa, the MS Art Teacher, invited our amazing faculty and staff to come down to the showcase and boogie-oogie! Check out their amazing dance moves:

ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS! For the first time ever, WEMS is excited to offer personalized lawn signs to celebrate YOU becoming High School Freshmen! You and your families can choose from three options.

On March 27, West Essex Middle School held its annual TREP$ Marketplace where young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to launch their own small business! TREP$ is an innovative after-school program that teaches students the skills they need to start their own businesses.

🌊✨ Dive "Under the Sea" with the WEMS Spotlight Knights as they proudly present their debut production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.! Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with music, magic, and adventure as Ariel, Sebastian, and friends bring this beloved tale to life on the West Essex stage.

Middle School students were treated to some lively St. Patrick’s Day music on Monday when a bagpiper, Chase Hamilton, visited WEMS! At approximately 1:15 pm Chase performed in the halls, filling the school with some St. Patty’s Day Spirit. Thanks, Chase Hamilton, for joining us to make our holiday extra special!🍀🍀🍀

WERSD is happy to invite parents and community members to our Knight of Knowledge event—a night dedicated to empowering families! This special evening will feature engaging information sessions designed to support and guide parents in raising confident, successful children.

Congratulations to Olivia Chen, Ileanna Gutman, Vanessa Stefanakis, and Alexa Zak for successfully auditioning for Honor Music Ensembles! We are so proud of our band and choir students for their dedication and hard work in achieving these incredible honors—congratulations!

Congratulations to both the Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball teams on their playoff victories! We couldn’t be prouder of these amazing athletes. The Girls team is led by coaches Brianna LaFiura & Ryan Logan, and the Boys team is led by Richard Larcara and John Sorrentino. GO KNIGHTS!!!

West Essex Middle School placed 12th out of 22 teams in the MathCounts North Central Jersey competition at Montville High School on Saturday, February 1. Seventh-grader Tyler Rapp finished 39th out of 230 participants in the Individual Sprint Round. Congrats to the West Essex Mathletes!

The students from Mrs. Macioci, Ms. Manos, and Mrs. Bramhall's classes launched a pop-up coffee shop during the week of January 21-24, serving our hardworking teachers and staff - all while raising money for the Special Olympics!

As the 2024-2025 school year reaches its halfway mark, our dedicated administration and faculty have already begun planning for the 2025-2026 academic year.

West Essex Middle School R.O.G.A.T.E, or Resources Offered for Gifted and Talented Education, placed 2nd this Tuesday, January 14th, in the Essex County Forensics Interpretation Competition!

West Essex Regional School District is once again participating in ADL’s “No Place for Hate Initiative.” The Middle School and High School Culture & Climate Committees have been hard at work planning activities to create more inclusive, respectful, and equitable school environments.

On Tuesday, January 7th, the WE Arts Department hosted its annual Buddy Day! Band, choir, and orchestra students from our sending districts (Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland) spent the day with a Middle School “buddy.”

At the December 9th Board of Education meeting, Board Members and District Administration honored teachers, students, and outgoing board members for their time and dedication to West Essex.

Middle School students participated in the annual Bobby Lenoy Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, November 27th. The tournament, named after retired PE teacher Bobby Lenoy, featured over one hundred and sixty 7th and 8th graders. The tournament concluded with students facing off against teachers in what was an epic showdown! Check out some action shots from the event.

The West Essex Middle and High School Student Councils honored Support Staff this year with Holiday Luncheons. The events featured delicious catered food and performances, as student council and district leaders thanked the staff for all that they do to keep West Essex running smoothly.

The West Essex Middle School girls’ soccer team clinched the Greater Morris County Title in thrilling fashion, defeating Roxbury 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

In honor of Safe Schools Week, the West Essex Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored Cookie with a Cop on Friday, October 25. During the lunch block, students enjoyed delicious cookies while engaging in casual conversation with members of the Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland Police Departments.

West Essex Middle School held their annual pep rally on October 18, featuring exciting games and tons of fun. 7th and 8th Graders competed against one another, both hoping to “win” this year's event.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Ms. Lauren Muriello visited West Essex Middle School on October 22 to deliver a presentation entitled The Social Media Culture and How It Has Changed You. Students attended the assembly that morning, and parents were invited to attend later that day at 7 pm.

There will be a social media parent presentation with Ms. Muriello on October 22 at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Auditorium.

It’s been a little more than a month since the Class of 2030 joined the West Essex Family, and their time here thus far has been filled with exciting events and new friendships.

On Friday, September 20 the WEFB Knights defeated Lakeland 40-7, as the Marching Band hosted their annual Band Knight.

West Essex Middle School held its first ever club fair on September 17th and 18th "to inform the students about the clubs and activities available at WEMS."

13 new faculty members have joined the West Essex family as the 2024-25 school year begins. Get to know these new educators by reading a bit more about them below!

Middle School parents and guardians are invited for MS Back-to-School Night! Follow your child's schedule, meet their teachers, and walk the halls of WEMS.

Welcome back, students and staff, as we kick off the 2024-25 school year!

The West Essex School District announces the following changes in the district administration for the upcoming 2024 - 25 school year.

West Essex High School has been designated as a Gold Star No Place for Hate School for the 2023-24 School Year!