WHS Weekly Update: September 7–13, 2026
Woodbridge High School is off to a great start for the 2026–2027 school year! As we head into our first full week, there are plenty of opportunities for students and families to get involved, support our Barrons, and stay connected with everything happening at WHS.
Please review this week's important dates, announcements, student activities, athletics, fundraisers, and reminders.
Important Dates This Week
Monday, September 7
Labor Day – School Closed
Tuesday, September 8
AP U.S. History I Summer Assignment Deadline – 2:30 PM
WHS Drama Club Informational Meeting – 2:45 PM
Wednesday, September 9
WHS Open House – 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 10
Sophomore Class Officer Applications Due – 3:00 PM
Home Girls Soccer & Girls Volleyball
Friday, September 11
Freshman Class Officer Applications Due – 3:00 PM
Home Varsity Football vs. Rahway – 6:00 PM
WHS Open House – September 9
Parents and guardians are invited to join us for the 2026–2027 WHS Open House on Wednesday, September 9.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location:
WHS Auditorium
The evening will begin with a general meeting in the auditorium. Parents and guardians will then have an opportunity to follow their student's schedule, meet their teachers, and learn more about course expectations and programs for the 2026–2027 school year.
Families should bring a copy of their student's schedule.
Open House is designed to provide an overview of courses and expectations rather than individual parent-teacher conferences. Families with specific concerns should contact their child's guidance counselor to arrange an appropriate conference.
Student Activities & Opportunities
WHS Drama Club & Fall Play
Interested in acting, performing, or getting involved behind the scenes? The award-winning WHS Drama Club will hold an informational meeting on:
Tuesday, September 8
2:45 PM
Room 150 & Auditorium
Students will also learn about upcoming auditions for the fall play, 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse!
Students do not need to audition for the fall play to be a member of Drama Club. Students interested in backstage crew are also encouraged to get involved.
There will be no late bus. Students attending must arrange their own transportation home.
Freshman Class Officer Applications
Attention, Class of 2030!
Applications are available in the Class of 2030 Google Classroom for students interested in serving as:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Applications are due Friday, September 11 at 3:00 PM.
See Ms. Balle in Room D230 with any questions.
Sophomore Class Officer Applications
Attention, Class of 2029!
Applications are available in the Class of 2029 Google Classroom (Class Code: ppxumssx) for students interested in serving as:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Applications are due Thursday, September 10 at 3:00 PM.
See Mr. Nowicki in Room D23 with any questions.
SOS Club
Do you want to help shelter animals get adopted? Interested in meeting therapy dogs and learning how they are trained?
Join the WHS S.O.S. Club!
Permission slips are available from Mr. Switek in Room 303.
Barrons Apparel Fundraisers
Looking for some new Barrons gear? Several WHS teams and organizations are currently hosting apparel fundraisers. Show your Barron pride while supporting our students and programs!
Girls Tennis Apparel Fundraiser
The WHS Girls Tennis Team is hosting an apparel fundraiser through Monday, September 14. All proceeds will go directly back to the Girls Tennis Team.
Please note: Cash is currently the only accepted form of payment.
Coach Johnson will be available to collect payments in Room 108 during Blocks 1 and 2 and Room 113 during Block 3. If those times do not work, please contact Coach Johnson to arrange an alternative time or block.
Girls Volleyball Apparel Fundraiser
The WHS Girls Volleyball Team is hosting an apparel fundraiser through Thursday, September 17. All proceeds will go directly back to the Girls Volleyball Team.
Shop the Girls Volleyball Apparel Fundraiser
Please contact Coach Jacovinich with any questions.
Student Council Barrons T-Shirt Sale
A new school year calls for some new Barrons gear!
WHS Student Council is selling Barrons T-shirts, including tie-dye options, through September 25.
Shop the WHS Student Council T-Shirt Sale
Please contact Ms. Moldenhauer or Mr. Noyan with any questions.
Thank you for supporting our WHS teams, clubs, and student organizations!
Academic Reminder
AP U.S. History I Summer Assignment
Students taking AP U.S. History I during the Spring semester have until Tuesday, September 8 at 2:30 PM to submit their summer assignment.
Assignments must be dropped off in Room 204.
No assignments will be accepted after the deadline.
Looking Ahead: Vocal Point
Like to sing? Consider joining Vocal Point, WHS's after-school choir!
An interest meeting will be held:
Wednesday, September 16
After School
Room 132
All students are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary.
There will be no late bus, so students attending should arrange their own transportation home.
See Mrs. Romero for more information.
WHS Athletics – Come Support the Barrons!
Fall athletics are underway, and students are strongly encouraged to come out and support our Barron student-athletes!
Here are this week's home athletic events:
Tuesday, September 8
Freshman Girls Volleyball vs. Piscataway High School
4:00 PM
Thursday, September 10
Junior Varsity Girls Soccer vs. North Brunswick Township High School
4:00 PM
Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Old Bridge High School
4:00 PM
Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Old Bridge High School
5:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. North Brunswick Township High School
6:30 PM
Friday, September 11
Varsity Boys Football vs. Rahway High School
6:00 PM
Come out, bring your Barron pride, and support our student-athletes!
For the complete WHS athletics schedule, including home and away contests, visit the WHS Athletics Calendar.
Please note: Sports schedules are subject to change. Students and families should confirm dates, times, and locations through the official athletics calendar or with their respective teams and coaches.
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
Thank you to our students, families, staff, and transportation personnel for helping make the opening of the 2026–2027 school year a smooth and successful one.
With more than 1,500 students arriving at and leaving WHS each day, everyone's cooperation is important to maintaining a safe and efficient process. Principal Osborne has asked families to continue keeping several important reminders in mind:
Plan to arrive early whenever possible. Traffic increases significantly as we approach 7:45 AM. Allowing a few extra minutes can help reduce congestion and avoid the last-minute rush.
Observe BUS ONLY and CAR LANE designations. Please do not enter, stop, or park in a lane designated for a different purpose.
Use designated parking areas when picking up students.
Do not stop or park in fire lanes. These areas must remain clear at all times for emergency vehicles.
Please remain patient and courteous during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
Students are encouraged to arrive between 7:15 AM and 7:40 AM whenever possible. Students arriving after 7:50 AM are considered late.
Thank you for continuing to work together to keep student safety our top priority.
Cell Phone & Electronic Device Reminder
As we settle into the new school year, please remember that cell phones and other personal electronic devices are prohibited during the school day.
Students should silence and secure their phones upon entering the building and keep them stored and out of sight throughout the school day. Smartwatches, headphones, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices should also remain stored.
Parents and guardians who need to contact their child during school hours should contact the school through the Main Office.
Attendance Reminder
When a student will be absent or late, a parent or guardian should contact the WHS Attendance Line before 7:30 AM.
Attendance Line: 732-602-8616
All students, regardless of age, must be signed out by a parent or guardian when leaving school before dismissal.
Stay Connected
The WHS Weekly Update is posted at the beginning of every week on the Woodbridge High School website and shared across our social media channels.
Follow @WHSBarronPride on Instagram for school news, announcements, student highlights, athletics, events, and updates throughout the week.
Stay connected, stay involved, and continue to show your Barron pride.
Please note: All events and schedules are subject to change. Please check in with your respective teams, clubs, coaches, and advisors for updates or schedule changes.