Enjoy your Spring Break!
1 day ago, Westfield Public Schools
Spring Break graphic
Deadline to nominate a favorite intermediate school teacher for Optimist Award is April 10. As you prepare for Spring Break, take a moment to select a deserving intermediate school educator. Nominating form and guidelines here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504870
3 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic with details of Optimist Club award nominations
The Board welcomed winter athletes last night to offer congratulations on phenomenal seasons. The Board also approved the base budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Now voters will weigh in on the additional spending proposal on April 16. Learn more at tonight's in-person budget session beginning at 7:30p at 302 Elm Street in Room 105.
2 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo collage of winter track and swimming teams posing for group photo at Board meeting
Group photo of two girl winter track athletes with coaches, superintendnet, and board president
Using their previous knowledge of sewing in art, Franklin 4th graders help their 2nd grade buddies with a handsewn felt pouch in Mrs. Davenport's art class, creating colorful and functional artwork.
4 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Franklin 4th grader helps 2nd grader with art sewing project
Franklin 4th graders helps 2nd graders with art sewing project
Franklin 4th graders helps 2nd graders with art sewing project
Three colorful hand sewn art projects
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
4 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting details for Philhower / Steengrafe Awards
"We are immensely proud of the difference our students make in our community, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, educators, and local organizations," says Dr. González about Community Service Week. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1521414
5 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Close up of canned goods on table during Community Service Week
WHS Band will hold a free "send-off" concert this Thursday, March 28 from 7:30-8:30p in the WHS Auditorium, as the 86-member ensemble prepares to perform in Italy. Read more in this article by WHS 11th grader Lizzie Miles: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1520444
5 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting details for WHS Band Send Off Concert
"From Classroom to Community: Understanding the School District Operating Budget." In-person session on Wed, March 27, 7:30-8:30p, 1st floor conference room at 302 Elm Street. Get your questions answered before going to the polls on April 16. https://bit.ly/April2024BudgetVote
5 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
"Did You Know?" graphic with budget details
Organized each year by our school PTOs, Community Service Week is always well-attended and greatly appreciated, with an array of activities and charitable causes to support. More information to come, but here's a look at Wilson's inaugural “Rise Against Hunger” event.
7 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Bins of dried food on tables, with funnels
Wide shot of gymnasium filled with students wearing hairnets and working at stations
three students work at station,.
Three students pose for picture with superintendent
row of students in hairnets at table
weighing station
bins and Rise Against Hunger bags
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, March 26 in Cafeteria B at WHS. Board members will go into private session at 6p, with the public portion of the meeting beginning at 8 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
6 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Board meeting on March 26, 2024
Great opening performance by Edison's cast and crew of Disney's Frozen, Jr. Sold out show for tonight (Friday) and limited availability on Saturday, but check https://eis.booktix.net/ just in case. If seats remain, tickets can be purchased at the door.
8 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Edison actress playing Ana in spring musical
Edison actors on stage during production of Frozen
Edison actor playing Elsa
Edison actors on stage during production of Frozen
Edison actor playing Ana with other actors on stage
Edison actors playing Elsa, King and Queen during production of Frozen
Stage full of actors in Edison production of Frozen
Actors playing Ana, King and Queen in Frozen
Using role playing, dancing, breathing exercises, and games, a Lead U motivational team provided grade level assemblies at Jefferson, focusing on empathy, conflict resolution, and handling big emotions. Special thanks to the Jefferson PTO for organizing this high energy event.
8 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two presenters, one wearing a banana costume, speak to students seated on gym floor
Two presenters, one wearing a banana costume
person behind table with buckets during high energy emotional wellness assembly
Jefferson students enjoy high energy assembly from Lead U
Jefferson students enjoy high energy assembly from Lead U
Jefferson students enjoy high energy assembly from Lead U
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
8 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting that Stephen Hill assembly is Postponed!
Recent STEAM field trips for 7th and 8th graders at Edison and Roosevelt provided up-close, hands-on experience in space exploration, theme park engineering and design, and much more! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1515758
9 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Group photo of students and teachers in front of NASA globe in Florida
We love when authors visit our schools to share their expertise and inspire a love of reading and writing in our students. Here's what it looked like recently at Jefferson as children's book author Beth Ferry demonstrated her craft to an appreciative young audience.
10 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Author speaks to elementary students at Jefferson, with map of US on screen behind her.
Author smiles for the camera and holds student artwork
Group photo of author with students
Group photo of author with students, principal and librarian.
7th graders in Mrs. Vezos' ELA class at Edison recently completed a Research Simulation Task, analyzing an informational topic on video to connect to their reading of "The Giver."
11 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students work on laptops at desks
Students work at desks on laptops
The WHS Marking Period 2 honor rolls have been announced. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1513586
10 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic that says Yay!
Washington students enjoyed learning about the Muslim holiday of Ramadan from classmates and their families.
11 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Muslim family provides presentation on Ramadan, with students seated on gym floor
Washington father and daughter
Deadline to submit nominations for Rotary's Philhower and Steengrafe awards is Thurs, March 28. For 30+ years, Philhower recognized deserving elementary teachers. Steengrafe was added last year to honor a non-teaching staff member. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
11 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic showing two flyers regarding Rotary Club staff awards
Two WHS teams utilized their mathematical abilities, research skills, and creativity to analyze data, develop models, and propose solutions during a recent MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, competing against nearly 3,000 teens across the U.S. and the U.K.
12 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Group of students work on math challenge together.
Group of students work at desks on laptops on math challenge
Students work in pairs on laptop on math challenge