School Board Appoints Cascone as New Westwood High Principal

The Westwood Regional Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Scott Cascone as the new principal of Westwood Regional High School during their meeting Thursday night.

Cascone may already be a familiar face to many in the district. He is approaching his seventh anniversary with the schools, having first served as a K-12 supervisor and then as the director of personnel for the past two years.

He has also been serving as the school's interim principal since April.

"I will work tirelessly for this board and the members of this community," Cascone said after being appointed Thursday.

Members of the school board and fellow administrators praised Cascone's leadership and work ethic.

"I think you're going to be a great asset to the district," board member Charles Koch said.

Cascone told Patch he hoped "to bring an infusion of authentic learning" to students, making them excited to work in school and the community.

He officially starts as principal July 1.

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