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The West Essex community congratulates Head Football Coach Chris Benacquista for becoming the ALL-TIME wins leader at West Essex High School with an incredible 114 wins!

The West Essex High School Guidance Department hosted their annual College Fair on October 1st. The event was packed with students from West Essex (and surrounding schools) and tons of colleges and universities.

The West Essex Marching Knights will host and compete in the Tournament of Bands Chapter X Championship Competition! Come support our performers and musicians as they compete against other bands across the region.

The Masquers of West Essex Theater Club is hard at work on their production of the brand new play "Witches?! In Salem!?" which will be held on Friday, November 1st and November 2nd at 7:00pm at the high school auditorium.

On September 12th, WE Parents had the opportunity to meet their child's educators, learn more about student clubs and activities, and walk the halls of WEHS.

WEHS held its first-ever club fair on September 11th and 12th during the lunch block. Students had an opportunity to learn about the dozens of extracurricular activities offered at the High School.

13 new faculty members have joined the West Essex family as the 2024-25 school year begins. Get to know these new educators by reading a bit more about them below!

Welcome back, students and staff, as we kick off the 2024-25 school year!

The West Essex School District announces the following changes in the district administration for the upcoming 2024 - 25 school year.

West Essex High School has been designated as a Gold Star No Place for Hate School for the 2023-24 School Year!