Today we recognize and appreciate the dedication, leadership and positive impact of our coaches. Thank you for inspiring, encouraging, and helping our students reach their full potential.
28 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
An graphic celebrating National Coaches Day on October 6 from Westfield Public Schools.
Celebrating German-American Heritage Day by honoring the rich history, traditions, culture, and lasting contributions of German-Americans to our nation.
28 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools honoring "German-American Heritage Day" on October 6, 2026, set against a background of interwoven German and American flags.
🌟 Week of Respect | October 5–9 🌟

This week, we celebrate the power of kindness, empathy, and respect! Let’s work together to create welcoming school communities where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. 💙
29 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Poster titled "WEEK OF RESPECT 2026" by Westfield Public Schools featuring a central heart emblem surrounded by hands reaching inward, emphasizing anti-bullying, unity, and kindness.
October is off to a great start across Westfield Public Schools! 🍁 Students are engaged in hands-on science, music rehearsals, pedestrian safety lessons, STEM builds, picture day, and college prep! 📚🍂
Character count: 180
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A gymnasium set up with multiple photography stations for picture day, complete with backdrops, studio lighting strobes, softboxes, and cameras on tripods. Photographers are assisting students who are seated or standing for their portraits.
Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gymnasium on a simulated crosswalk mat with street lane lines. One student holds a stop sign and another holds a pedestrian crossing sign while classmates walk across. A projected image on a screen behind them shows a real intersection.
An elementary school choir standing in rows on a wooden stage, holding yellow sheet music and singing during a chorus rehearsal in front of a blue backdrop curtain.
Four young elementary students stand side-by-side in pajamas on a wooden floor, holding handmade musical instruments constructed from cardboard boxes and rubber bands.
Three students work together at classroom desks on a STEM tower project made from straws and tape.
A group of elementary students wearing bright orange safety patrol sashes stand together inside a school library with bookshelves behind them.
Elementary students wearing yellow shirts that read "RESPECT" on the back sit in a circle on a classroom rug during a music lesson, participating in a rhythmic activity.
A group of students and adults stand on a grassy field and dirt baseball diamond, watching a water bottle rocket launch into the air, creating a cloud of water mist above its launcher.
Group photo of Washington Students standing in front of a tree
A student and two educators sit together at a wooden conference table, looking at a laptop screen. The adult on the left points at the laptop screen while discussing information with the student and staff member beside her.
💙 Disability Awareness Month 💙

This month, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diverse experiences of people with disabilities. Together, let’s promote inclusion, accessibility, understanding, and a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
An illustrative poster celebrating Disability History & Awareness Month (October 2026) presented by Westfield Public Schools, featuring a diverse group of people with varying abilities holding signs.
We honor our custodians who keep our district’s schools clean, safe, and welcoming. Their hard work makes a huge difference for our students & staff every day.

Join us in thanking our amazing custodial team! 🙌
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic celebrating School Custodian Day on October 2, 2026, featuring an illustration of a smiling custodian mopping a hallway and the text "Clean Spaces. Strong Schools. We appreciate you!" from Westfield Public Schools.
From building mobility to adapting environments and helping students hit milestone goals, our physical therapists remove barriers so students can thrive. Thank you for supporting our school community.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic celebrating October 2026 National Physical Therapy Month for Westfield Public Schools, highlighting physical therapists with three key focus icons and the motto "Stronger Together."
Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos
📢 Interim Progress Reports for Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools and Westfield High School will be issued on October 2. 🗓️
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic announcement featuring three school crests at the top—Edison Intermediate School, Westfield High School, and Roosevelt Intermediate School—above the header "ANNOUNCEMENT: INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE ISSUED ON OCT 2".
This October, we celebrate the rich heritage, traditions, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans and the lasting impact they have made on our communities and our nation. ❤️🤍💚
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools commemorating "Italian-American Heritage Month" for October 2026, set against a background of draped Italian and American flags.

#ThrowbackTuesday to an incredible summer experience! WHS students Ben Zhou and Juliette Lerner joined Dr. González in Boston for the National AI Student Senate, helping shape the STUDENTS FIRST Act of 2026. 🤖🇺🇸

Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/3156905

about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Westfield students Juliette Lerner and Benjamin Zhou smile together at a Senate desk, identified by name cards reading "SENATOR JULIETTE LERNER" and "SENATOR BENJAMIN ZHOU."
Wide view of student delegates in a replica Senate Chamber with yellow walls and a large screen displaying "WELCOME, SENATORS!"
View looking down into a full replica Senate Chamber where student delegates sit at rows of curved wooden desks on blue carpet.
🍂 Save the Date! Westfield Public Schools October Highlights.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A graphic titled "SAVE THE DATE!" featuring Westfield Public Schools' October event calendar, set against an autumn-themed background with colorful fall leaves and a pumpkin. The listed dates and events are: October 1: Lincoln School BTSN (Back to School Night) October 2: Grs. 6-12 Interim Progress Reports issued October 7: Walk/Bike to School October 12: Schools Closed - Staff In-Services October 13: Board of Education Meeting At the bottom, cursive text reads: "We look forward to a successful and exciting month!"
Join us Thursday, October 1, for Back to School Night at Lincoln School to explore your little learner’s classroom, meet their teachers, and discover the play, learning, and growth in store this year.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Event graphic for Lincoln Early Childhood Center's Back to School Night on Thursday, October 1, 2026, styled on lined notebook paper with school supply illustrations.

✨From outdoor discussions and reading sessions to hands-on classroom projects and club check-ins, our students and staff are making the most of every moment together and building connections every day. Here are a few more scenes from around the district this month.☀️📝

about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A student wearing a lanyard and glasses smiles for a selfie outside with a staff member who holds up a flyer titled "Stone of Hope Club!" in front of a school walkway.
A smiling student wearing a red shirt sits at a classroom desk working on a colorful paper cutout art project, with glue sticks, scissors, and paper shapes spread out on the table.
Elementary students sit around a clover-shaped yellow table in a classroom, focused on cutting paper, writing, and completing a hands-on learning activity.
A group of students sits outside in dark blue Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle on a grassy lawn next to a brick school building, smiling and chatting during the school day.
Students sit cross-legged on a blue rug in a classroom, holding up mini whiteboards with their handwritten answers for their teacher, who stands in front of the room.
Students sit opposite each other at a blue wooden picnic table outside, using pencils to write in notebooks during a lesson with the book "Roxaboxen" displayed in the center.
Students gather around outdoor tables set up on the grass near a brick school building while staff members interact with them during a school club fair.
Students sit cross-legged on a blue rug in a classroom, holding up mini whiteboards with their handwritten answers for their teacher, who stands in front of the room.
A staff member talks with students standing outdoors in a line near a green table during an outdoor school activity on a sunny day.
Thank you to our Human Resources Department for their endless support and dedication that keep our schools running smoothly every day.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Appreciation graphic from Westfield Public Schools for Human Resources Professionals Day on September 26.
Wishing peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends to all in our Westfield Public Schools community who are celebrating Sukkot! 🌾✨
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools wishing "Happy Sukkot!" featuring an illustration of a wooden sukkah structure surrounded by autumn foliage and fruit branches.
🌟Gold medals across the district! Westfield Public Schools is proud to announce that all eight elementary and intermediate schools have earned Safe Routes to School Gold recognition for their ongoing commitment to student pedestrian and bicycle safety. 👟🚲
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A graphic that shows Gold Level Recognition for 8 Westfield Schools as part of the SRTS program
A graphic that shows Gold Level Recognition for 8 Westfield Schools as part of the SRTS program
Scenes from around the district. From therapy dogs 🐾 and butterfly releases 🦋 to sidewalk kindness notes 🌈 and friendly visits 👮‍♂️, it’s always a great week to learn, grow, and connect acrossWestfield Public Schools! 📚✨
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A circle of elementary students look down in fascination at a monarch butterfly resting on a teacher's outstretched hand
Elementary students happily pet a seated golden retriever therapy dog in a classroom while an adult visitor looks on
Young students sit cross-legged on a colorful carpet in a classroom, playing a game with coins and dice
Elementary school students lie down on a vibrant, multi-colored grid rug for a quiet rest or mindfulness exercise in the classroom
A student and a counselor pose together in a school hallway next to a Student Assistance Program information board
wo smiling young girls stand on a school walkway with two Westfield police officers outside a school building
A group of middle school students and staff smile together around an activity table during a school event
Two students stand along a concrete ramp covered in colorful sidewalk chalk messages like "You are Kind" and "Slay The Day".
A young girl holds up a sign promoting the Great Pumpkin fair on October 2 after school to 6:30 PM at Franklin Elementary School
Two students at EIS signing Blue & Purple Ribbons for Suicide Prevention Month
Join us on Tuesday, September 22, at Edison Intermediate School for our dedicated Special Education Back to School Night!
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Flyer for "Special Education Back To School Night" hosted by Westfield Public Schools on September 22 at 7:00 PM at Edison Intermediate School.
We wish a meaningful Yom Kippur to all in our Westfield Public Schools community observing. May the year ahead bring love, peace, and reflection. 🕯️🕊️
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools wishing "A Meaningful Yom Kippur" with illustrations of a central golden shofar, a Star of David, and white doves against a dark teal background.