A Future with Deep Roots
Last spring, students, staff, and board members gathered outside the school to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Westbridge Academy.
Democracy in Action
Civics lessons came to life this fall when Westbridge Academy was transformed into a fully functioning polling place, complete with a teacher-made voting booth, ballot box, and all the excitement of a real election.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring and celebrating the achievements and stories of Hispanic Americans deepens students' understanding of diversity.
Letter from Director
I'm constantly inspired by the resilience, strength, and unique potential of each of our students.
Immersive Learning Across Grade Levels
Immersive, hands-on experiences inspire our students to connect learning with real-world applications. One of the most anticipated events that embodies this approach is our annual Car Show, held in the spring.
From the Executive Director’s Desk: What Happens in the “Extra Mile”
This year is Westbridge Academy's Golden Anniversary, celebrating 50 years of providing high quality educational and therapeutic services to thousands of students for whom we went the "extra mile." Moments like this give us the opportunity to reflect, and ask, what happens in that extra mile?
ESY Food Truck Race
Event day photo gallery. WBA's extended school year theme related to the Culinary Arts and culminated in our First WBA Food Truck Race. Staff created cross curricular plans to ensure all content areas were covered. Students attending ESY were surveyed during the school year as to what foods they would like to make for their food truck.
REACH for the Future
REACH – for Education, Achievement and Career Hopes – is designed for students ages 14 and older. It helps them explore, consider, and prepare for a wide range of post-secondary options, including higher education.
Student Profile: Jayden H.
Already a leader, Jayden is regularly in the running for Student of the Week and Student of the Month - distinctions he has earned several times this year. Jayden has been developing positive relationships with his classmates throughout the school year.
Dr. Anthony Hadzimichalis on A Moment of Xen Radio Program
Westbridge Academy Executive Director Dr. Anthony Hadzimichalis recently appeared on A Moment of Xen, a weekly show that airs Saturday nights on 710 WOR, the voice of New York/iHeartRadio.