The Wessex Wire

The Student News Site of West Essex Regional High School

The Wessex Wire

The Wessex Wire
The new 8 a.m. start time allows students to sleep longer while adjusting the rest of the day's schedule.

New school year, new schedule

By Ila Eisenstein, News & Features Editor
September 30, 2025

Where are W.E. travelling this summer?

By Olivia Di Marco, Dani Tiegel and Ila Eisenstein
June 9, 2025
Students, teachers and volunteers came together to create an unforgettable AAPI event.

West Essex hosts first-ever AAPI celebratiton

By Ava DeRose, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2025

Take a piece of advice from 2025 top achieving students

By Mia Russotto, Correspondent
April 18, 2025

Notable alumni thank West Essex for their current success

By Olivia Di Marco, Justin Misher, Brooke Kupferberg, Sophia Rosen and Dani Tiegel
April 16, 2025
West Essex students, senior Alex Bejjani and junior Ella Mesopotanese, competed in the Pomptonian competition.

Two West Essex students taste victory at the Pomptonian Food Service contest

By Mina Wakeshima, Correspondent
April 10, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks next to President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Trump’s big moves lead to national controversies

By Gabe Herman, Chief News & Features Editor
April 1, 2025
[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2025

[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2025

By Sasha Dionisio, Ila Eisenstein, Gabriela Koshnick, Grace McGovern, Lea Romar, Mia Russotto and Mina Wakeshima
March 27, 2025
Ruth Millman shares her story to high schoolers to educate them on the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor visits WE to spread awareness on the Holocaust

By Olivia Di Marco, News & Features Senior Editor
February 3, 2025
The new 8 a.m. start time allows students to sleep longer while adjusting the rest of the day's schedule.

Potential change in district start time poses questions

By Brooke Kupferberg, Ella Hermans, Sophia Rosen, Amanda Ippolito, Mina Wakeshima and Gabriela Koshnick
December 18, 2024
West Essex sports teams and clubs are looking to enhance the holiday season with various fundraisers and holiday themed activities.

West Essex clubs and groups give back for the season

By Olivia Di Marco, News & Features Senior Editor
November 26, 2024
Caroline Blanchard connects with her students through her love for history, teaching and reading.

“Documentary Blanchard” proves her high school obsession wasn’t for nothing

By Gabe Herman, Olivia Di Marco and Dani Tiegel
November 26, 2024
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