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Graduation 2017

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Graduation Ceremonies will be held at Cooper Union’s Great Hall on Wednesday June 28th, 2017 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.  The address is 7E  7th St.  New York, NY 10003.  Students will be given 4 complimentary tickets on the second day of rehearsals in June and if they require more tickets they must see Ms. Erneste, their Guidance Counselor who will be in charge of giving out the extra tickets. Rehearsals dates for graduation are June 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2017 in the schools auditorium from 9 - 11 am.  On the 22nd students will be receiving their tickets for graduation and on the 23rd they will get their cap and gowns.  All graduating seniors are required to come to practice.                             If there are any questions or concerns … [Read more...]

WHSAD Seniors Celebrate National College Decision Day

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Over 50 seniors attended WHSAD's 2nd Annual College (&  Career) Decision Day Party on Monday, May 1st.  Students got to share their post-secondary plans, celebrate their accomplishments, and support their fellow classmates as they venture forth into the next phase of their lives while enjoying some ice cream and cake.  Shout out to Ms. Erneste and Ms. Small for making it all possible!  WHSAD's Class of 2017 will graduate on June 28th at 4:00 pm at Cooper Union's Great Hall. … [Read more...]

UPDATED UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS

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Dear Parents/Guardians We are coming to end of your child’s final year in high school and here are some of the upcoming activities:                             There will be a one day trip to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom on Monday June 5th, 2017.  Students will leave the school at 8:00 am and return back to school from Dorney Park at approximately 8:30 pm.   The cost of the trip is $75.00.  The deadline for payment is April 28th, 2017.  There are only 45 seats available so payments will be taken on a first come first serve basis. The Senior Prom will be on a Spirit Cruise Party Boat on Thursday June 8th, 2017.  The ship departs Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 in New York City at 6:30 pm.  The cost is $82.00 and the deadline for … [Read more...]

INFORMATION ON UPCOMING SENIOR TRIP TO SPLIT ROCK RESORT

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The first senior trip for the 2017 seniors is going to Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. Departure and return site: Williamsburg High school for Architecture and Design. Date of trip:  Friday March 10th - Sunday March 12th, 2017. Departure time: 12:00 pm. Approximate return time: 5:00 pm. Mode of transportation: Charter Bus (Richmond Tours). Name of hotel and telephone number: Split Rock Resort (1800-255-7625). Physical and sporting activities will include: Swimming, ski and snowboarding, paintball, bowling etc. If there is any questions or concerns please email Ms. Nelson, the Coordinator of Student Activities at Nelson@whsad.org … [Read more...]

2017 Summer Youth Applications Now Available

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If you’re looking for a summer job, you can apply now for the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks from July 5th through August 19th . Participants work in entry-level jobs in a variety of industries including: Arts and Recreation Educational Services Financial Services Healthcare/Medical Hospitality/Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing/Public Relations Media/Entertainment Real Estate/Property Retail Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program … [Read more...]