Pink energy and school spirit took over WHS! Students and staff decorated doors, wrote cards for the NBCF, cheered on the annual Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game, and donated $500 through SGA to Pathways in support of breast cancer awareness. Westfield Pride in action!💙🏐🩷
3 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
A close-up shot of a bright pink t-shirt displaying the text "WHS Staff vs Students 2026" draped over the back of a black folding sideline chair bearing the Westfield Blue Devils mascot logo.
Three classroom doors at Westfield High School decorated in pink paper, ribbon, paper hearts, and signs for breast cancer awareness, including displays for AP US Government, AP Psychology, and cheer-themed decorations reading "Get Fired Up to Find a Cure!"
A group picture of Westfield High School staff members wearing matching pink t-shirts that read "WHS Staff vs Students 2026," posing and smiling together on the gym floor.
A group of male and female students in pink and white shirts posing together for a photo on the basketball court inside the gymnasium.
A group of Westfield High School staff members wearing matching bright pink shirts with the number 26 high-fiving and celebrating on the gymnasium court during the volleyball event.
An action shot during a volleyball match in a crowded gymnasium, showing a staff member in a pink shirt jumping near the net to spike the ball while a student on the opposing team jumps to block it.
A student cheerleading squad dressed in dark uniforms holding up bright pink pom-poms while performing a synchronized routine on the gymnasium floor in front of bleachers filled with spectators.
A student vocal group dressed in pink and casual attire standing in a semi-circle on the gym floor performing under the direction of an instructor during the assembly.

RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING!

Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31! Our schools are coming together to encourage healthy choices & drug-free living. Let’s build a healthy future!

3 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
An infographic titled "Red Ribbon Week" featuring the Westfield Public Schools logo and a red awareness ribbon. The text states: "Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest drug prevention campaign. In Westfield Public Schools, we focus on helping students make healthy choices, build strong decision-making skills, and live their best lives." Below the text, four circular icons outline core themes: Make Healthy Choices (Brain icon): Learn how to take care of your mind, body and future. Build Strong Relationships (People icon): Surround yourself with positive influences. Resist Peer Pressure (Shield with heart icon): Be confident in your choices and your values. Choose Positive Activities (Running person icon): Find what makes you feel good and strong. The bottom features a red heart outline and the slogan: "Healthy Choices Today. A Stronger Tomorrow."
A century of learning and community at Roosevelt Intermediate School! Students celebrate 100 years of history with engaging projects, music by the Afternoon Ramble, and school spirit. 🏫✨
6 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
A large grid-style pencil sketch of Theodore Roosevelt hangs on a bulletin board next to a handwritten sign that reads Theodore Roosevelt by: the Studio Art Classes.
Students perform with instruments and vocals on a gym floor in front of a blue padded wall, with a basketball hoop overhead.
Students play string and wind instruments, reading from music stands in a gymnasium.
Three students sit at a wooden table examining colorful dominoes and pink cards labeled Station 2
Two adults stand in front of a bulletin board decorated with rainbows and the message Get Plenty of Sleep, both wearing festive 100-year celebration glasses and matching RIS black t-shirts.
Students gather around a wooden table looking at historical photos and a framed plaque in a classroom with a world map on the wall.
An adult dressed in a khaki safari outfit, round glasses, and a fake mustache stands next to a large bronze bust of Theodore Roosevelt in front of an American flag.
A bulletin board titled 100 Years of Technological Innovations 1926-2026 features a timeline with student drawings of inventions ranging from early radios to modern devices.
A digital screen displays a scanned page from The Westfield Leader newspaper dated Wednesday, September 1, 1926, featuring the headline Official Opening Roosevelt School Early in October.
💙 School Violence Awareness Week | October 19–23 💙

Together, we can build safe, supportive, and respectful schools where every student feels valued and heard. Let’s stand together, speak up, and make a difference. 💙
7 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Flyer for School Violence Awareness Week, October 19–23, featuring theme "Building a Safer Community" and educational badges.
Today, we recognize the leaders throughout our district who guide and support our staff each day. Thank you to all of our administrators for your leadership. We appreciate all that you do!
10 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
A graphic celebrating Happy National Boss's Day on October 16 from Westfield Public Schools.
Strong schools are built on continuous learning! 🍎 On Monday, Westfield teachers gathered across district classrooms to collaborate on curriculum writing, assessment development, legal training, emotional regulation, and much, much more. 📚✨
12 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
A wide shot of educators seated at large wooden tables inside a school library media center, working together on laptops during a professional development session with a digital screen and posters displayed at the front.
A presenter in a black jacket and pink pants speaks to a large group of teachers seated at tables with laptops inside a bright classroom.
Teachers seated around high wooden tables in a spacious art room equipped with art supplies and historical posters, working collaboratively on their laptops.
A group of teachers working together in a robotics and STEM classroom, seated around tables with laptops while an instructor in a green top facilitates the discussion.
An auditorium presentation showing a large screen with a slide titled "Co-Regulation Across K–12 Settings" while a presenter stands at the podium addressing educators seated in the rows ahead.
Three educators sitting at a curved wooden table in a decorated elementary classroom, looking closely at a laptop screen together to collaborate on lesson planning.
A group of teachers sitting at desks arranged in a circle in a classroom, listening and engaged as a male colleague stands to speak to the group.
A close-up view of teachers sitting around connected desks in a classroom, actively typing on laptops with professional reading strategy books open in front of them.
Teachers sitting at individual student desks arranged in small discussion clusters inside a classroom, working on laptops under a bulletin board reading "A Positive Attitude is Contagious."
Four educators smiling at the camera while seated around a wooden desk with laptops, papers, and office supplies in a school workspace.

🌎 Indigenous Peoples’ Day | October 12
Today, we honor the vibrant histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. May we continue to learn, listen, and celebrate the diverse communities that have shaped our nation. 💙

14 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic reading "Commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day October 12" with orange floral and leaf illustrations, featuring the Westfield Public Schools logo.
Westfield Public Schools celebrates WHS students Emma Simpson and Alexander Stepanov for being named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition! Best of luck to Emma and Alexander as they continue in the competition this spring! ⭐
14 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students Alexander Stepanov and Emma Simpson stand alongside Westfield High School Principal Asfendis in a school hallway in front of a glass bulletin board labeled "WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL".
📚 School Closure Reminder

Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day. 🍂
15 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic from Westfield Public Schools announcing school closure on Columbus Day, October 12, 2026, for Staff In-Services, featuring an illustration of a sailing ship on a globe.
From building early literacy and map skills to celebrating achievements, exploring STEM, and fostering respect, students across Westfield Public Schools are engaged in hands-on learning every day! 📚✨
16 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
A young student wearing pink glasses and a green sweater sits cross-legged on a patterned rug in a classroom reading corner, holding a small stuffed monkey wearing a red "Curious George" shirt while reading a book. Educational games, puzzles, and colorful book bins fill the surrounding shelves.
A group of Westfield High School students stands on the outdoor front steps of the school building beneath the stone "Westfield High School" entrance sign. Several students hold paper certificate awards, accompanied by the principal
Two young elementary students sit cross-legged on a blue classroom rug, smiling while holding up toy dog figures that display spelling letters and word parts. Additional colorful toy pieces rest on the carpet around them.
In a gymnasium setting, a presenter wearing glasses and a green long-sleeved shirt balances a red, white, and blue basketball on a young student's extended fingers. The student wears a gray shirt depicting a baseball player.
A middle school student writes on a large white easel pad labeled "RESPECT" with columns titled "What it looks like," "What it sounds like," and "What it feels like" during a school activity.
Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gym set up with a simulated road and crosswalk mat. One student stands holding a large octagon "STOP" sign while three classmates stand lined up behind a small mounted stop sign waiting to cross.
Three young students sit back-to-back on a colorful classroom rug, each focused on reading an open picture book during independent reading time.
An elementary teacher and group of students in red shirts sit in a circle on a colorful grid carpet, cheering enthusiastically as they watch a floating apple experiment inside a clear container of water.
Two elementary students stand at a table leaning over printed farm maps, using pencils to trace paths and locate key map elements using a key at the bottom.
A student wearing a blue shirt, yellow lanyard, and sunglasses resting on his head smiles with open arms while walking toward a presenter during an assembly inside a school gymnasium surrounded by cheering peers and staff.
Mandarin IV students showcased their language and visual art skills by creating and presenting tour advertisements for cities around the world! After sharing their handcrafted travel guides, the class voted on their favorite destinations. ✈️🎨
17 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students sit at individual desks arranged in a high school language classroom, holding up hand-written and hand-drawn paper travel advertisements. The classroom features large windows along the back wall, displays of student work on the cabinets, and a painted mural above the bulletin board.
Walking, biking, and rolling into the school day! Westfield Public Schools students and staff stepped out in full force for Walk and Bike to School Day. Special thanks to the Westfield PTC BRAKES Committee for coordinating a safe, fun morning! 🚶‍♂️🚲✨
18 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
The principal standing outdoors alongside a young girl wearing a yellow shirt and dark zip-up hoodie in front of Jefferson School.
Two young students standing with their bicycles on a brick path next to a chain-link fence, both holding or wearing bike helmets.
Three young students standing in front of a Westfield Police vehicle with two police officers and the principal on a sunny morning.
A selfie of a smiling adult man wearing glasses next to a young child wearing a yellow t-shirt with a checkered "Walk and Bike" crest.
A selfie of a smiling adult man wearing glasses next to a young boy wearing a yellow t-shirt with a checkered "Walk and Bike" crest.
Two adults and two children posing together in front of a blue lawn sign that reads "McKinley School" on a sunny day.
A smiling woman standing outdoors next to a young girl wearing stickers on her cheeks in front of a yellow banner that reads "Walk to School."
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.
20 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.
20 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. 💙
21 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
22 days 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.
23 days 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! 🙌
24 days 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.
25 days 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. 💙👏
25 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos