School Budget Vote Results - Thank you, Voters!:
We would like to thank the Westhill community for their support of the 2025-2026 School Budget and the other propositions that were on the ballot today. Your support is not something that we ever take for granted. We will continue to work hard and maintain our focus of continuous improvement in order to meet the needs of our students and this community. Here are the specific results from today’s vote:
Proposition #1: Budget Vote
- 399 YES Votes
- 136 NO Votes
Proposition #2: School Bus Purchase
- 390 YES Votes
- 139 NO Votes
Proposition #3: Onondaga Free Library
- 427 YES Votes
- 107 NO Votes
Proposition #4: Board of Education Candidates
Andrew ...
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Board of Education Candidate Withdrawal:
Board of Education Candidate Withdrawal
Notice is hereby given that Edward McLaughlin, a candidate for election to the Westhill Central School District Board of Education, has withdrawn his name from the ballot for the May 20, 2025 annual budget vote and election. By law, the School District is required to re-open the period for filing nominating petitions until May 13, 2025. Nominating Petitions must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
For more information, please contact the District Clerk at (315) 426-3272.
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National Honor Society Induction:
On April 30, 2025 thirty-nine students were inducted into the Westhill Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Selection to the National Honor Society is based upon four criteria set forth by national standards including Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. Congratulations to all of the inductees!!
John Bruzdzinski III Sienna Pope
Riley Clark Elias Prince
John Cognato ...
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Superintendent Message to the Community:
Over the course of the past week, our community has been deeply impacted by the events involving members of the varsity boys lacrosse team. As the details became clear and the situation gained both local and national attention, everyone connected to our school community has been navigating a range of emotions—from sadness to anger, shock to heartbreak, and everything in between.
My heart breaks first and foremost for the victims and their families. The pain they have experienced is unimaginable, and they remain at the center of our concern. This situation has deeply affected our entire community. That includes the students involved, who have accepted responsibility and will face consequences under the District Code of Conduct. While we are not able to share specific ...
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Westhill Boys' Basketball:
The Westhill Warriors boys’ basketball team won their third consecutive Section 3 championship on March 7, 2025, defeating Jamesville-DeWitt 71-53 at the SRC Arena. Throughout the sectional tournament Westhill dominated play, winning their first-round game against Oneida 91-53, followed by an 85-39 victory over Central Valley Academy in the quarterfinals, and a 68-44 win against South Jefferson in the semifinals.
In the Class A championship game against Jamesville-DeWitt, Westhill won with a final score of 71-53, securing their third consecutive sectional title.
Overall, Westhill finished the season with a 23-3 record, an OHSL League Championship, the Section 3 Class A Championship, and advancing to the Class A State Regional Final.
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National Technical Honor Society:
The National Technical Honor Society recognizes students who have achieved high scholastic achievement while pursuing a technical education pathway.
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society:
Amana Abdelfatah, New Vision Medical Professions
Lucas Agley, Construction Technology
Dylan Andrella, Automotive Technology
Annabellas Cecile, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitative Professions
Chloe Cole, New Visions Criminal Justice
Timothy Cowin, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitative Professions
Kaylee Goral, New Visions Criminal Justice
Phoebe Gumaer, New Visions Engineering Professions
Colin Kelly, New Visions Criminal Justice
Abrianna McCloat, Cosmetology
Elizabeth Roesch, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitative ...
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Buckets for Baldrick's at Westhill:
More than 360 hoops players from across Central New York—many from Westhill—participated in the fourth annual Buckets for St. Baldrick’s 3 v 3 youth basketball tournament at Cherry Road School on Sunday April 6.
The event raised over $88,000 for pediatric cancer research thanks to the fundraising efforts of the players, as well as many generous donations and sponsorships from local businesses, including many with connections to the Westhill School District. In conjunction with the tournament, several staff members shaved their heads at CRS and Walberta on March 28 with the Westhill Shave Team, which contributed almost $12,000 to the fundraising total.
Players in grades 2 through 8—including two cancer survivors—competed in grade ...
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OHMS Science Olympiad:
The Onondaga Hill Middle School Science Olympiad team recently competed at the Regional Tournament at North Syracuse Junior High. Working in pairs, students tackled diverse events like Road Scholar, Anatomy & Physiology, Meteorology, Crime Busters, and Fossils. The team brought home an impressive 19 medals! Adding to their success, Onondaga Hill took 2nd place in the Science Bowl tournament, and Will Tyszka achieved a remarkable 1st place overall.
The team represented themselves and the Westhill school admirably with their teamwork and perseverance. Congratulations on an excellent season!
Members of this year’s team include:
6th graders: Luke Colangelo & Lilly DiMarco
7th graders: Caroline Kinney, Maura Dixon, ...
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Westhill Girls' Indoor Track & Field wins 7th Consecutive Section III Championship:
The 2024-25 Westhill Girls Indoor Track and Field team had a tremendous season highlighted by winning the Onondaga High School League Championship and winning their 7th consecutive Section III Championship.
The Girls 4 x 200 relay composed of Allison Langham, Emma Murphy, Ava Baty and Derricka Trotman qualified for the NY State Championship Meet and ended up in 6 th place in NYS in the Division Two 4 x 200 relay.
Among the many outstanding performances this year, were several new school records achieved by:
- Emma Murphy in the 55 High Hurdles
- Derricka Trotman in the High Jump
- Emma Murphy in the Long Jump
- The Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Emma Murphy, Ava Baty, Derricka Trotman and Maille Alt
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2025 Scholastic Art Award Winners:
Ten Westhill High School art & photography students received awards in the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards competition.
In this competition, artwork is evaluated on originality, technical skill and personal vision. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were launched in 1923 to encourage and recognize student achievement in the creative arts.The Scholastic Awards attract over 350,000 entries in 28 categories of writing and the visual arts.
The artwork will be on display for public viewing in the Whitney Building at OCC from January 14th through February 28th.
Gold Key Winners
Angelyna Geiger, Grade 12, Photography - Lavender Flow
Emmett McMahon, Grade 9, Photography - Battle
Eva Soule, Grade 10, Photography ...
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UPK Registration 2025-2026:
The Westhill Central School District is pleased to once again offer a 4-year-old UPK program for the 2025-2026 school year.
To be eligible, a child must:
· Have a birthdate between December 2, 2020 and December 1, 2021.
· Reside in the Westhill Central School District.
· Agree to attend the program 6 hours a day for 5 days per week.
Instruction is consistent with the New York State Pre-Kindergarten Standards, which focuses on a child’s social/emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Those who submit an interest form online and complete the registration process between January 6th and March 31st ...
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DECA Students Compete:
Westhill High School had 72 students compete in the DECA competition at Le Moyne College against 12 other schools in the area the week of December 16th.
DECA competitions are events that test students' business skills, knowledge, and creativity. They are part of the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), a nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in business and related fields. DECA brings the classroom to life by empowering the teacher-advisor to make learning relevant with educational programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. The successful integration of each of these four interconnected components, also part of DECA’s guiding principles, results in a strong program ...
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2024 Holiday Card:
The 2024 Board of Education holiday card artist is Westhill High School 10th grader, Lottie Bruzdzinski. Congratulations, Lottie!
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BOE Recognizes Fall Sports Teams:
At their December 2nd meeting, the Board of Education recognized the Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team and Cross-Country runner, Teddy Popp, for their outstanding accomplishments this fall. The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team were the OHSL Liberty 1 Champions with a 10-1 record (20-2-1 overall), the Class B Section 3 Champions, the Class B NYSPHSAA Regional Champions, and a NYSPHSAA Class B State Finalist.
Cross-country runner, Teddy Popp, was the Class C Section 3 Champion, qualified for States, and placed 38th in the State.
At their December 16th meeting, the Board of Education recognized the Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Team for their tremendous season this fall. The Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Team were the OHLS Liberty 1 Champions with a 12-0 record (20-2 overall), the Class B Section 3 ...
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The Power of WE Award Winners:
The Power of WE Award Winners
In 2023, Westhill CSD established the Power of WE award to recognize individuals who positively impact the Westhill school community with their energy, effort, and enthusiasm. This award is open to anyone in the district, in any job title or role. It is based on the premise that each of us has the incredible power to be a champion for kids and a light of positivity in the lives of those around us by choosing our attitude and going through life with energy, effort and enthusiasm. We are a stronger community and our students are better off because of the influence of these individuals.
At our Staff Development Day on Tuesday, November 5th, Kindergarten Teacher, Stephanie Merritt, and High School Business teacher, Erin Ryan, were recipients ...
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Middle School Science Teacher Selected for Prestigious Program:
Middle School Science Teacher Selected For Prestigious Program
Onondaga Hill Middle School Science teacher Tracy Derrenbacher has been recognized by Governor Kathy Hochul as one of 144 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,700 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders. During her four-year participation in the program, Tracy will be engaged in peer mentoring and intensive content-oriented professional development opportunities throughout the academic year and work closely with pre-service and early career teachers to foster a supportive environment for the next generation of STEM teachers. This is a tremendous honor and recognition for all of Mrs. Derrenbacher’s ...
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New Nickname at Westhill:
Dear Westhill Community,
On June 12, 2023, the Westhill Board of Education passed a resolution committing to changing our school nickname by the end of the 2024-2025 school year following a mandate from the State Education Department. After months of collaboration, planning, and community input, the Board of Education adopted a resolution at the Board of Education meeting this evening to change the district’s nickname to the Westhill Wolf Pack , effective July 1, 2025.
This timeline will allow our programs to utilize the nickname ‘Warriors’ through the 2024-2025 school year. During that time we will be engaged in a branding process centered on defining and enhancing the district's identity through cohesive imagery and messaging. Westhill seeks to create a ...
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS ARE ANNOUNCED:
Westhill High School
July 24, 2024
Forty-six Westhill High School students/graduates have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by The College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations. Several levels of achievement are recognized based on the number of year-long courses and examinations (or their equivalent semester-long courses and examinations).
Eight students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Examinations taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these examinations. They are Cade Caloia, Phoebe Gumaer, Alison Lancette, Lizzy McPeak, Drew O’Reilly, Luke Pickett, Jackson Suddaby, and Molly Thompson. ...
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STUDENTS RECEIVE PERFECT SCORES OF 100:
Westhill High School
July 24, 2024
Congratulations to the Westhill High School students who received perfect scores on their Regents examinations in June! (This list also includes perfect results for World Languages Examinations.)
English Language Arts
Sike Ajagbe, Molly Dorfman, Julie McGann, Helena Sipley
Living Environment
Lane Crawford, Lucas Deline, Zoe Zuckerman
Global History
Ronan Kenny
US History
Helena Sipley
Spanish III
Kayleigh King, Matthew Stephenson, Maggie Vaughn, Jena Wilbur
French II
Brielle Rouse, Zoe Zuckerman
French III
Tiernan Kenny
Alex Tyska
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