Weekly Referendum Letter 4: Creating More Space for Student Success

Dear West Essex School Community,

Today's schools require learning spaces that support collaboration, technology, and a variety of instructional programs. The reputation of our high-achieving district speaks for itself; we are consistently ranked among the top places to learn and work in New Jersey. Our students are successful, and to prepare them for their next steps, our programs are constantly evolving. 

However, West Essex needs more space at the high school to support its commitment to innovation and opportunity. Currently, many teachers share classrooms throughout the school day because instructional space is limited. This reduces scheduling flexibility and limits opportunities to expand programs. 

The referendum includes a two-story classroom addition, a renovated media center, and a modern journalism lab designed to support today's students while providing versatility for the future. 

The additional classrooms would also support small-group instruction, student services, standardized testing requirements, and the continued growth of specialized programs such as WE Thrive. 

These projects are intended to provide students and staff with learning environments that reflect the high-quality educational experience our community expects and deserves. 

Hear directly from WEHS Principal Dr. Kimberly Westervelt about how these improvements would benefit our students (see below).

Thank you for staying informed. 

Sincerely,

Damion Macioci, Superintendent of Schools
Maryadele Wojtowicz, Board of Education President

Learn More at www.westex.org/referendum