Today's News Stories:
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Congratulations Senior
Class of 2009
On Monday, June 15, family and friends joined the West New York
School District community in celebrating the graduation of Memorial
High School’s Senior Class of 2009.
The 130th commencement began with a presentation of colors by the
West New York Police Honor Guard, and processional led by the
Memorial High School Band. The event welcomed the community, the
administration of the Board of Education, and the Honorable Mayor
Silverio A. Vega and the West New York Board of Commissioners.
After introduction and greetings by Principal Robert Sanchez and Dr.
Robert Van Zanten, superintendent of schools, the traditional
presentation of the lamp of learning was passed on by Mario Tano,
president of the Class of 2009, to Edwin Lantigua, president of the
class of 2010. Graduates then heard farewell addresses from
Salutatorian Cristian Turcios and Valedictorian Jusselia Molina, as
well as special performance by the MHS Choraliers (see
video).
The commencement concluded with Mayor Vega giving his
congratulations to the class followed by the presentation of the
class and issuing of diplomas.
The West New York Board of Education wishes extend their
congratulations to the Class of 2009, and all the best of luck in
your bright futures.
Click here for photos from graduation.
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Spotlight on MHS graduates in the WNY
Reporter
Click here to read article
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MHS students build
fully functional electric car
Earlier this
month the students of put the final finishing touches to Memorial's
first built electric car, and debuted it at the NJ Technology
Educators Association. The project, which began in February, was
part of a pilot program taught by Ron Grosinger called the
Alternative Fuel Education program at Memorial High School.
The 18 students
of the Alternative Fuel Education class transformed of a 1990
Volkswagen Cabriolet into an electric car by replacing the gas
engine an electric motor, a speed controller, and 12 lead acid
batteries. In addition, they learned the history of alternative
fuels, and about present day “Going Green” efforts to harness these
alternative forms of energy. The electric car can go up to speeds of
65 MPH, and has a power source that can go for an average of 4 hours
before it needs to be recharged.
Memorial High
School Principal Robert Sanchez had the chance to unveil the
electric car to residents of West New York during Sunday’s Memorial
Day Parade, which ran from 67 Street and Bergenline Avenue to the
Veteran’s Memorial on Boulevard East.
Click here to view article published in Jersey Journal -
6/23/2009
Click here for pictures of the electric car at the NJ Technology
Educators Association and Memorial Day Parade.
Click here for previous
information and photos of the electric car project.
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Hudson County
Teacher of the Year:
Brian Cooney
The West New York
School District is proud to announce that Brian Cooney, physical
education teacher at Public School No. 5, has been named Hudson
County Teacher of the Year by the Hudson County Office of the State
Department of Education.
On Wednesday, May
20, Cooney was recognized at No. 5 School by Acting Executive County
Superintendent Tim Brennan and Education Specialist Monica Tone from
the Hudson County Office. Joining Cooney on this day were his
colleagues from No. 5 School, Principal Israel Rodriguez, and the
administrators of West New York Board of Education.
Last month Cooney was honored as West New
York’s Teacher of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the
school district, specifically his work with the students of No. 5
School.
Cooney oversees
the Health and Wellness Committee at the No. 5 School, as well as
helped manage the federal Fruits and Vegetables Grant the school
received earlier this year. In addition, he instituted a morning
exercise program for students before school in efforts to educate
and fight childhood obesity.
Earlier this
year, Cooney was invited to speak on physical fitness education at a
conference in Virginia, and represented No. 5 School, which was
recognized for its efforts in promoting health and wellness, at the
Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Cooney is now
a contender for
State
Teacher of the Year, which will be held in Trenton. The members
of the West New York Board of Education congratulate Brian Cooney on
his recognition and nomination.
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2009-2010 West New York School Budget
On Tuesday, March
17, the West New York Board of Education held their monthly business
meeting and approved a proposed budget of $119.7 million for the
2009-2010 school year. The budget includes an anticipated $3.8
million increase in state aid, and the local tax levy of the budget
remained the same as the current year at $13.6 million.
Click here for a detailed overview
(user-friendly) of the 2009-2010
school budget*.
Click here for a PowerPoint presentation of the 2009-2010
proposed school budget.
*To view the PDF documents, you will need the free
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2007-2008 NJ
School Report Card for the West New York School District
Attention
Parents:
The following is
a link to the
New
Jersey State Department of Education School Report Cards for the
West New York School District. At this website you will be able
to view your school’s state report card, which is now available.
If you would like
hard copies of the report card please call Mrs. Mayra Vazquez at
(201) 553-4000, ex. 8010. We will provide copies as per request.
Thank you for
your interest,
Dr. Robert Van
Zanten,
Superintendent
of Schools
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