Kudos to the WHS Youth and Government Club for its group and individual honors at the 81st Annual NJ YAG Conference! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2208694
🎉 More congratulations are in order! WHS teachers Kimberly Gosen-Fowler, Rudy Scipioni, Paula Parada, and Jeffrey Robbins have been recognized for excellence in education. 🌟 https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2203842
Congratulations to Dawn Donahue and Joan Penczak 🎉 - recipients of the Rotary Club's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2199356
Edison Spanish teacher Jillian Martinez and Roosevelt science teacher Melissa Fahy are this year's recipients of the Optimist Club's Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award 🏆. Congratulations! 🎉 https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2199849
My Shadowlight is coming to WHS May 13–14, an interactive, immersive experience inside an exact replica of a WWII cattle car used to transport Jews and others to concentration camps. Open to the public 3–5p both days. Space is limited—register here: https://bit.ly/MyShadowlight
🎉 Congrats to Rob Benacchio, Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz, and Mary Wickens on being sworn in for a 2nd term on the Board of Ed! Rob was re-elected Board President, and Kristen will succeed Sonal Patel as VP. 👏 ( Pictured with BA/Board Secretary Patty Ramos)
"Kindergarten mathematicians used pipe cleaners to create their own 2D and 3D shapes, exploring sides, vertices, and edges in the most creative way!" says principal Dr. Tiffany Jacobson. "From triangles to cubes, the classroom was full of colorful geometry and big smiles." 🔷📐
The Board of Education holds its reorganization meeting tonight (May 6) in WHS Cafeteria B at 7p. Agendas: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Live Stream/Recordings: https://bit.ly/BOE-Meetings2024-25
Jefferson 3rd graders took a field trip to Ellis Island where they explored exhibits, artifacts, and stories about the immigrant experience. 🧳📚 From legal inspections to cultural items, it was a sunny day full of learning and discovery! ☀️🌍
📚 WHS Future Educators Club members recently visited Jefferson Elementary, getting a firsthand look at life as a teacher. Thank you to the amazing Jefferson staff for welcoming and inspiring the next generation of educators!
RIS 6th graders were inspired by Ben Stern, who recently climbed Mount Everest! His powerful presentation highlighted the challenges, triumphs, and life lessons from his incredible journey.
Franklin 5th graders had a blast on a field trip to Buehler Challenger and Science Center! 🚀 Their Mission to Mars was a success—surprise meteors and extreme humidity couldn’t stop them! 🌌☄️ Perfect weather made for a great outdoor lunch, too. ☀️🛸🥪
The spring concert season is underway! 🎶 At McKinley, our talented fourth graders kicked things off with the Beginner Band and Orchestra Concert — and they sounded fantastic!
ICYMI in the recent NEWS Letters!
ICYMI in the recent NEWS Letters.
🎉 More good news from the 2024 NJCTE High School Writing Contest! Here's the full list of winners: Ben Balaban (1st Place - Short Story), Elizabeth Williamson (2nd Place - Poetry), Sasha Dambal (2nd Place - Short Story), and Mairin Fowler (3rd Place - Poetry). Congrats to all!
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. From trailblazers and innovators to storytellers and leaders, the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our community continue to shape who we are. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s come together to break the stigma, build understanding, and make emotional well-being a priority for everyone. #MentalHealthAwareness
The Board appreciates any opportunity to celebrate our students. Last night, the Board welcomed student musicians who performed with regional, state, and national ensembles. We look forward to continued recognition of our talented students at upcoming Board meetings.
The Board of Education meets tomorrow (Tuesday), April 29 in WHS Cafeteria B. Public portion begins at 7 p.m. with recognition of student musicians and athletes. Agendas: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Live Stream/Recordings: https://bit.ly/BOE-Meetings2024-25
