Congratulations to the entire Jefferson community for all of the hard work that went into the Jefferson Jubilee 25th Anniversary Show. These Jaguars did not disappoint with their stellar performances.
Kudos to student artists whose work has been selected in the district's Earth Day Poster Contest. Thank you to all who submitted an entry. The featured posters, along with all of the submissions, are available here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wpsgreenteam/home
Congratulations to our talented and dedicated student-athletes! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1559085
Our youngest learners at Lincoln engaged in environmental science assemblies and explored ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect our planet.
Washington 3rd graders dissect owl pellets, finding the small bones of the owl's prey while learning about food chains, habitats, and how scientists collect and use data.
Edison physical education teachers took advantage of recent warm weather, allowing students to choose a sport/activity including football, soccer, and a walk around the track at Gary Kehler Stadium.
Based on unofficial results, Westfield voters approved the proposed increase in funding for the 2024-2025 school district operating budget, enabling the district to continue fulfilling its commitment to deliver the best educational experiences possible for our students.
We are so grateful to survivors of the Holocaust and their families who share their impactful experiences with our students each year. Recently, Peter Fleischmann visited with Tamaques 5th graders to recount his story of courage and survival.
McKinley students are preparing for Earth Day by planting seeds in the school garden.
Wilson's 1st and 2nd graders recently welcomed members of the Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning, learning what can be recycled, practicing sorting items into appropriate bins, and receiving their Recycling Ranger badges for pledging to recycle at both home and school.
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Registration is now open for the Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on April 29. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Building roller coasters in Mrs. Herrera's 8th grade Science Applications class at Edison, using the skills they learned in class.
Our elementary PTOs continue to organize wonderful multicultural festivals. Recently at Washington, 24 countries offered crafts, food, language, and geography lessons, distributing over 150 passports to young travelers, who collected stamps as they toured each country.
Westfield High School has received a $10,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to install a “Student Bike Oasis,” a weather-protected shelter to promote bicycle safety and eco-friendly commuting. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1549536
Our talented faculty members often receive prestigious recognition for their considerable experience and dedication to our students. Check out these recent achievements! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1548743
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Jefferson 3rd graders recently shared their nonfiction magazines with their 2nd grade schoolmates, reading together, answering questions, and identifying the various text features that were used throughout their projects.
Wilson's student-led Book Club meets on Mondays, planning the books and activities with librarian Mrs. Ciampa as their advisor.
