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ELL Summer Experience

A Westfield High School graduate of the Class of 2021 accepts a rose and congratulations upon receiving her diploma.

Congratulations, WHS Class of 2021!

Photo of Lincoln student working on playground mosaic

Lincoln Playground Mosaic

Jefferson 5th graders perform the school song to the tune of “The Addams Family.”

Making Virtual Music

Photo of wilson 5th grader dressed as Gandhi.

Wilson Wax Museum

Photo of students singing during Fine Arts Day at Roosevelt

Fine Arts Day at Roosevelt

Edison 6th grader Georgia Morrelli shares a family recipe for a Virtual Recipe Book, as part of Cultural Diversity Day on May 21. Students and teachers in each subject participated in learning experiences designed to develop an understanding of diverse cultures and identities.

Cultural Diversity Day at Edison

Roosevelt 6th graders Whitney Crooks (left) and Scarlett Goldman hold pandemic-related items to place in a school time capsule as part of a social studies unit on primary and secondary sources.

RIS Time Capsule

Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence. Left to right are WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Marie Trzepla, Andrew Buckner, Molly Dennis, and Nicole Scimone.
Photo of WHS students standing on steps with principal.

ACT Perfect Scorers

Photo of WHS 12th grader posing with lawn sign and teacher with child

WHS Lawn Sign Surprise

Photo of Washington 3rd grader holding biography she wrote for

Celebrating Young Writers

Photo of large lawn sign saying
Photo of 2021 Philhower Fellow Nancy Rygiel, holding flowers and posing for a picture with superintendent, principals, and secretaries at Frankin.

2021 Philhower Fellow

WHS AP Environmental Science student Julia Weinstein gives a thumbs up after cleaning a storm drain as part of the “adopt a drain” environmental program.

Earth Day Initiatives in Westfield Public Schools

Photo of WHS 11th graders and principal standing on front steps

SAT Perfect Scorers

Holocaust survivor Peter Fleischmann answers questions from Tamaques 5th graders after sharing his story of courage and survival on March 26. Fleischmann and his family fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1941 when he was 14.

Holocaust Survivors Share Their Stories

WHS seniors who attended Lincoln School's inaugural kindergarten classes in 2008-09 recently gathered outside of WHS for a special commemorative photo session.

Special Class of 2021 Commemoration

Photo of Franklin 2nd grader showing watercolor painting of Chinese dragon.

China Day at Franklin School

Screenshot of Franklin families taking part in virtual Math Night

Math Night at Franklin

Photo of kindergartner reading a page on a playground Storywalk

A Playground Storywalk

Excited reactions as Roosevelt students watch NASA's Perseverance rover land on Mars just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 18.

Learning Science/Engineering Behind Mars Perseverance Mission

Photo of 8th grader holding handmade card saying

Random Acts of Kindness

Among the virtual activities during a 4th grade celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 15 was a picture of words that one class selected after reading the book

A Virtual Celebration of MLK

Jefferson 1st grader Sebastian Gould and sister Olivia Gould, a 5th grade member of the school’s Early Act Club, helped to deliver masks and handmade lanyards to the Westfield Fire Department and other first responders.

Jefferson Early Act Club Supports Community during Holidays

efferson 1st grader Lucas Perlmutter and his teacher, Mrs. DeNicola, pose for pictures in front of the 1st grader's winning Teacher Appreciation Poster, displayed in downtown Westfield.

Thanking our Teachers

Photo of middle school students in computer lab.
FR/LR: WHS seniors Sebastian Birse, Matthew Gruters, Mack Prybylski, and Aidan McLane signed National Letters of Intent to play lacrosse at colleges/universities next fall. BR/LR: WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coach Boomer Wertheimer, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary

National Letters of Intent

FR/LR: WHS seniors Chloe Pappalardo, Mia Fleming, Brooke Scheuermann, and LJ Kehler signed National Letters of Intent to play lacrosse at colleges/universities next fall. BR/LR: WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coaches Katie DaSilva and Abigail Cohn, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary

National Letters of Intent

With brilliant autumn colors as a backdrop, Roosevelt Intermediate School Band Director James Doyle conducts/instructs student musicians.

Brilliant Autumn Backdrop for Intermediate Band Class

Photo of wilson 3rd grade bulletin with smiling faces wearing masks.

Hybrid Learning at Wilson

Photo of Tamaques teacher and students getting exercise outdoors while wearing masks and social distancing.

Outdoor Exercise at Tamaques

Photo of teacher and student elbow bumping on first day of school while wearing masks.

First Day of School

Photo of @ 90 WHS seniors who received the Seal of Biliteracy.

WHS Seal of Biliteracy

Photo of Class of 2020 graduation

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Photo of WHS senior posing for picture at graduation for Class of 2020.

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Photo of decorated cap of WHS graduate.

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

Photo of Wilson teacher with balloon bouquet waving at 5th grader during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.

Grade 5 Clap Outs

Photo of McKinley 5th grader and family waving to 5th grade teachers during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.

Grade 5 Clap Outs

Photo of coach next to players in car as they drive thru to pick up varsity letters during COVID-19 restrictions.

Drive-Thru Varsity Letter Pickup

Photo of three Franklin siblings under large

A Field Day Tradition

Photo of WHS senior with graduation lawn sign.

A Special Surprise for Seniors

Photo of Roosevelt students working on

No Place for Hate

Photo of computer screen of students wearing college shirts on College Decision Day.

A Virtual College Decision Day

Photo of Lincoln Student holding

#AtHomeTogether

Banners adorn the Rahway Avenue fence of Gary Kehler Stadium, a special tribute to Westfield High School student athletes whose spring season is on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Honoring Spring Student-Athletes

Banners adorn the Rahway Avenue fence of Gary Kehler Stadium, a special tribute to Westfield High School student athletes whose spring season is on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Honoring Spring Student-Athletes

Photo of Washington School students holding signs in front of rainbow made of balloons.

An Uplifting Show of Unity

Photo of Jefferson 5th grade twins standing in front of front door window, decorated with saying

Reflecting on First Week of Distance Learning

: Edison students take part in a master class conducted by the Carolyn Dorfman Dance company on Feb. 4, exploring ways to express themselves through movement.

Artistic Expression through Movement

Photo of Tamaques 1st grader teachers dressed as elderly people on the 100th Day of School.

100 Days of School

Photo of Edison 8th grade peer leaders working with 6th graders on effective communication scenarios.

Edison's Tolerance Team

Photo of Lincoln kindergartners singing during National Grandparents Day.

Smiles and Songs 

Photo of two Wilson 5th graders as Thomas Edison and Harry Houdini at annual

A Day at the Wax Museum

Photo of backs of three Grade 5 violinists during winter concert at Jefferson School.

Sounds of the Season

Photo of smiling kindergartners enjoying holiday concert.

Lincoln Kindergartners Enjoy Holiday Concert

Photo of Hanukkah craft made at Handmade Holidays event at McKinley School.

Handmade Holidays at McKinley

Photo of Dr. Lamont Repollet on the left - the Commissioner of Education; Kathy Goldenburg on the right -- the President of the State Board of Education; and Daryl Palmieri - the Union County Superintendent, posing with Drs. Perry and Dolan and teacher Christine Pitarresi during Blue Ribbon recognition in Trenton.

More National Blue Ribbon Celebrations

Photo of Jefferson robotics team

Jefferson Robotics Team to Compete in State Championship

Photo of Dr Dolan, Dr Perry & Washington School teacher posing with National Blue Ribbon Schools program director during ceremony.

Washington School Accepts National Blue Ribbon School Award

The WHS Girls Tennis Team who, for the first time in nearly a decade won the sectional championship, was recognized at last night's Board of Education meeting.

WHS Girls Tennis Team Recognized at Board Meeting as Sectional Champs

Photo of sign saying

Happy Veterans Day

Photo of decorated pumpkins in Wilson School Pumpkin Patch.

Wilson's Annual Pumpkin Patch

Photo of RIS students wearing pink for annual Pink Out in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Annual Pink Out at Roosevelt

Photo of kindergartners at Lincoln School in spirit wear shirts on Spirit Day.

Spirit Day at Lincoln

Photo of Franklin students wearing colorful shirts reflecting the Six Pillars of Character.

Week of "Extra" Respect

Aerial photo of Washington staff in blue shirts positioned in shape of a blue ribbon to celebrate designation as National Blue Ribbon School.

National Blue Ribbon Pride at Washington School

Photo of band, athletes, local dignitaries on Kehler field for re-dedication ceremony.

Rededication Ceremony at Gary Kehler Stadium

Roosevelt School Counselor Kim Schumacher leads Peaceful Playground, an ESY course on conflict resolution for preschool to 5th grade students.

Strengthening Skills with Extended School Year Program

Photo of members of the WHS Band performing a volunteer concert at a senior citizens residence.

Volunteer Concert for Westfield Senior Citizens

Photo of excited McKinley students running to try out new playground equipment.

The McKinley Oasis

Photo of Edison Intermediate School principal Dr. Matthew Bolton with four finalists of the Project CS Girls science competition.

STEM Competition Finalists at Edison

Photo of 4th graders performing in Wilson School Spring Band Concert on May 7, 2019.

Spring Concerts

Photo of a Math Bakery station in a Franklin School 4th grade classroom with math problems on

A Math Bakery at Franklin School

Photo of Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan reading to 2nd graders at Washington School during Read Across America activities.

Read Across America Day 

Photo of bulletin board at Roosevelt Intermediate School that reads

Great Bulletin Board at RIS!

First graders enjoy a Valentine's Day singalong at Washington School.

Valentine's Day Singalong at Washington School

Washington School students enjoy coding activities during Computer Science Education Week.
Franklin School students join in a lively performance by Ginga Brasileira on Nov. 19 as students explore the history, language and culture of Brazil through music and dance. The dancers enlisted students in performing the Maculele, a stick dance from the Brazilian sugar cane plantations, while showcasing other dances including the Capoeira which combines dance, martial arts, and music. The event is part of a cultural arts program provided by the school’s Parent -Teacher Organization.
Washington School students run laps as part of the Recess Runners' Club.

Recess Running Club at Washington

Each 5th grader at Franklin School created a paper heart which then were combined to create giant peace signs on the auditorium doors and elsewhere.
Jefferson 1st graders wear the finest clothes for a themed day during Week of Respect.

Jefferson Students Dress Up for Week of Respect

Recent News

This year’s English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience had an Olympic theme, as Westfield students in grades 1-5 participated in enriching activities to help them continue their English language acquisition.

ELL Summer Experience

An Olympic theme was the focus of the English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience, a camp for Westfield students that provides meaningful enrichment activities to help students continue their English language acquisition.
Pictured (L-R) are Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Executive Director Liz Fennik, Madeline Cortes, and Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Activities Director Randi Kass as they hold flyers, brochures and educational material about natural hazards.

Environmental Outreach

Edison Intermediate School 6th grader Madeline Cortes delivered flyers, brochures, and other educational materials to Westfield Senior Citizens Housing as part of an environmental outreach to share information about severe weather, extreme heat, wildfires, blizzards, and other natural hazards.
Screenshot of WHS 12th grader Amanda White and other Union County seniors who were recognized by the UCSBA as unsung heroes.

Unsung Heroes

Each spring, the Union County School Boards Association recognizes a 12th grader from each high school as "unsung heroes" - students who quietly make outstanding contributions to their school and communities. Congratulations to Amanda White, UCSBA's Unsung Hero for Westfield High School.
At a special virtual meeting on June 25, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of LaNova Schall as Edison Intermediate School Assistant Principal, effective August 1, 2021. Schall succeeds Crystal Marsh who was appointed Wilson School Principal at the June 15 Board meeting.

New Edison Assistant Principal

At a special virtual meeting on June 25, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of LaNova Schall as Edison Intermediate School Assistant Principal, effective August 1, 2021.
A Westfield High School Class of 2021 graduate is all smiles after receiving his diploma.

Congratulations, WHS Class of 2021!

As friends and family cheered from the stands, the Westfield High School Class of 2021 gathered at Gary Kehler Stadium on June 23 under picture perfect skies to receive their diplomas.
Forty Westfield High School students were inducted into the National Spanish Honor Society, among 83 students overall who were inducted into World Language honor societies for 2020-2021.

World Language Honors

Eighty-three students recently were inducted into the National Honor Societies for French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with 20 excelling in French, 40 in Spanish, 9 in Italian, and 14 in Chinese. Additionally, 90 WHS seniors attained the Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who attain proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
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The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world.