Congrats to the WHS recipients of the Spring 2025 Lift While You Climb Award, in honor of the late WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson! Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2265079
116 WHS 12th graders are graduating with the Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrating proficiency in two or more languages. Congratulations to all!
Our 4th graders are participating in bike safety assemblies to get ready for upcoming Bike Rodeos. "From helmet tips to traffic rules, our students are learning how to ride smart and stay safe,' says Wilson principal Crystal Marsh.
Jefferson 2nd graders teamed up for a creative buddy activity, designing their dream gardens! 🌱 Each pair sketched a garden with at least one fruit 🍓 and veggie 🥕, plus fun additions like trees 🌳 and fountains 💧. Their final designs were imaginative and impressive! 🌟
RIS Grade 8 Executive Council members joined forces with the Westfield Police Department 🚔 for the 42nd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run 🔥 to raise awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey! 🌟
A worn faculty room at WHS received an amazing refresh, thanks to the generosity of three dedicated alum! Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/o/whs/article/2259159
Our 9th and 10th graders hit the field for Unified Sports Day—full of fun, teamwork, and high energy! 🤝⚽ From varied relays to nonstop encouragement, students came together to celebrate inclusion and friendship.
Pride Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. It serves as an opportunity to promote inclusion, reflect on progress, and support a sense of belonging for all. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
Congrats to 8th grade award winners at Roosevelt! 🎉🏅
Using design thinking in Enrichment class at Lincoln to categorize objects like “Things in a Kitchen” or “Things That Open and Close.” "One student wowed us with a clam shell holding a pearl!" says Dr. Tiffany Jacobson. "We're so proud of their creativity and collaboration!"
Don't miss the District Art Show! 2500 amazing works of art, including a Glow Gallery! Kudos to our talented students and instructors. 3p - 7:30p today. WHS Gym 5, enter Door D1 on Trinity Place. Free tickets required for entry at https://wpsvpa.booktix.com/dept/WHS/e/DAS.
WHS students from the No Place for Hate Club are sharing powerful lessons with 5th graders. Here's what it looked like at Wilson, where they explored how to be upstanders, recognize bias, and help make school a safe, welcoming space for all.
Jefferson 5th graders honored the incredible people in their lives at the “My Hero – My Inspiration” event! 💙 Through essays, poetry, and creative projects, they shared heartfelt tributes to those who have made a positive impact, then proudly showed their guests around.
This month celebrates the vibrant traditions, languages, and achievements of Caribbean Americans. We honor the diversity of the Caribbean diaspora and the many ways Caribbean Americans have enriched our nation's history, culture, and communities. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
WHS environmental science students made their annual visit to Tamaques Park to study water quality and invasive species with help from the Westfield Green Team and other local partners. Thank you to teacher Jeff Robbins and the WHS science team for this hands-on learning!
Dr. González and WHS Acting Principal Bill Loughran attended the 40th Annual Union County Outstanding Scholars Breakfast to celebrate this year's recipients, Ethan Selvers and Carson Donnelly. Well done, Ethan and Carson!
Our 4th and 5th Grade Wax Museums always bring history to life! Here's a glimpse at McKinley, where students wowed visitors with creative costumes, memorized speeches, and informative displays as they embodied famous figures. A fun and engaging celebration of learning!
🎶 A spring tradition we love! Mr. Geyer leads Franklin 5th graders in song at the Somerset Patriots game each year—and they always sound amazing! 🌟
WHS 9th graders recently experienced the powerful “Hate Ends Now” exhibit, stepping inside a replica WWII-era cattle car to learn about the Holocaust and the dangers of hate. Thank you to all who made it possible. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2229859
More prestigious recognition of our WHS Choirs and our performing arts districtwide. Well done! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2229419
