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Sign up to donate blood on January 28th!

WESS in conjunction with New York Blood Center is hosting a Blood Drive on 1/28. As New York is in a Blood Emergency, we encourage everyone to sign up!

From the New York Blood Center:
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region. In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The need for support is more urgent than ever. Please take a moment to schedule your donation today. Your time and compassion truly save lives.

Sign up to donate blood today!
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  • 98% Attendance Rate
  • 100% Graduation Rate
  • 15 Advance Placement Courses
  • 10 Sports Teams

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At West End Secondary School, our mission is to empower students to achieve at the highest level by cultivating their innate curiosity and nurturing their natural ability to wonder and create. A WESS education emphasizes creativity, discovery, and resilience, as well as the central role that the student plays in his or her own learning process, understanding that students learn best when they discern the value in learning and enjoy getting there. Graduates will leave WESS equipped to confront new challenges with confidence & an inner reserve of fortitude that naturally arises from conquering material that once seemed too complicated.

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Blood drive poster - scan QR code or click to open donate link

Sign up to donate blood on January 28th!

WESS in conjunction with New York Blood Center is hosting a Blood Drive on 1/28. As New York is in a Blood Emergency, we encourage everyone to sign up!

From the New York Blood Center:
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region. In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The need for support is more urgent than ever. Please take a moment to schedule your donation today. Your time and compassion truly save lives.

WESS is a Platinum Honor Roll AP School!

West End Secondary School has been recognized for the 2025 AP ® School Honor Roll for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes.

Back to School Zoom

Join us for a Zoom session on Tuesday, September 2nd (8:00 pm) to discuss the upcoming school year and the new Electronics Policy.

Order Some WESS Swag

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