Thursday, February 5, 2026

Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who escaped slavery and returned to the South many times to lead others to freedom through the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, she served as a scout, nurse, and spy for the Union Army, famously leading an armed raid that liberated over 700 enslaved people. In her later years, she became a prominent activist for women's suffrage and opened a home for elderly African Americans. This message was brought to you by Megan Cusmano of the ERASE Club in honor of Black History Month.

Kids Helping Kids will have a meeting tomorrow at 7:45 am in the library. We will be discussing our upcoming events and schedule so please be there to get the details.

SURPRISE!!! Whippany Park SGA will be hosting Spirit Week from Monday, 2/9 through Friday, 2/13! The days are as follows: Monday: Pajama Day, Tuesday: Twin Tuesday, Wednesday: Dress as Your Type Day, Thursday: Red, Pink, and White Day, Friday: We Love Whippany Park Day (Whippany Park apparel). Dress up to earn points for the Cat's Cup in our Finale Rally in May!

The ERASE Club will be meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:40am in the library. If you are interested in cultural awareness, please join us. Don't forget that our club photo will be taken for the yearbook. See you then!

Attention all future healthcare professionals. HOSA is partnering up with Seton Hall for a donation drive for Tanzania. It ends tomorrow. Items needed include bandages, gauze, and other hygiene products. Please drop off your donations to room 204 by the end of the school day on Friday. For each donation you bring in, you get one entry into winning a $25 gift card!

Good morning! Tomorrow, we will be wearing red in support of Heart Awareness. This event is sponsored by the HOSA Club to help raise awareness about heart health. Students and staff are encouraged to wear red and help us show our support. Thank you!

Good morning, Whippany Park. Love is in the air—and so is the smell of donuts! The Class of 2028 is hosting a Duck Donuts Valentine’s Day Sale! Treat yourself, your best friend, or that special someone to a fresh, made-to-order donuts. Valentine's boxes are available for purchase from any sophomore via Google Form this Friday, February 6th for $25/dozen. Order pickups will occur after school on Wed 2/11. Don't wait—supplies are limited and must be pre-paid by this Friday. Return all money to room 304 or 307.

Etcetera's annual UNPLUGGED live performance evening is tomorrow, February 6. If you'd like to perform, sign up by tomorrow night. Look for the QR codes on our flyers. If you'd like to attend, come to WPHS at 6:45pm. Entry for audience members costs $5.00. Unplugged is always a night to remember!

Hola Whippany Park! The Spanish Club will meet tomorrow at 7:50am in Room 405 to plan for our empanada sale.  See you there!

Attn Juniors: Counselors have begun to meet with current juniors to choose their courses for the 2026-2027 school year.  The list of appointments is on the bulletin board outside of the counseling office and you also received a google calendar invitation. Mrs. Antoniello sent an email to all juniors with important information about your scheduling appointment. Be sure to read the email. You must be prepared with your elective choices when you arrive for your appointment.

Bonjour! The French Club will be selling Valentine's Day candygrams during both lunches, in front of the cafeteria, from Monday February 9 through Thursday February 12.

The Academic Team would like to recognize the following decathletes who medaled at Regionals: Sam Collas received a silver medal in literature, a bronze medal in music, bronze in social science, and was the overall high scorer of the Whippany Park Scholastic team. Claire Bang received a bronze medal in math and was the overall high scorer of the Whippany Park Honors team. Tanishi Gupta was Whippany Park’s most valuable player. Congratulations to all the decathletes who participated in this year’s Regionals academic decathlon!

There will be a quick Spring Track meeting for anyone interested in joining the team today at 2:50. The boys will meet in the cafeteria, and the girls meeting will be in Room 411. Please email Coach Feeney or Coach Samson with any questions.

Tonight, Girls Basketball is making the trip to Lenape Valley for an important conference game. Wish them luck. Reminder that Saturday the girls play at home at 2pm versus Kent Place. Come on out to cheer them on!

Any boy interested in playing golf this year please email Coach Hartman or see Coach Sabatino to sign up.

Whippany Park would like to wish Jacob Spagnuolo a Happy Birthday today!

The word of the day is gregarious (adjective) – sociable, fond of company.