Our Back to School Nights are underway at Edison and Roosevelt! Lots of energy as parents/guardians experience a shortened version of their child's average school day, Periods 1-9.
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RIS parents walk down hallway during back to school night
9/11 survivor and WHS Class of 1967 graduate William Raff visited his alma mater to share his impactful story with students. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1242242
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9/11 Survivor William Raff stands in front of class, sharing his impactful experience with students
Learning is taking place in all classrooms and learning spaces. Here are some glimpses from Jefferson and McKinley.
8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley students outside on bench with clipboards and paper
Two Jefferson students sit on floor with clipboads, pencil and paper
Jefferson student stretched out on floor, reading
Spanish teacher pointing to  image on screen as McKinley students listen
Jefferson student looks down at paper on deswk
Jefferson student sorting thru papers on desk
McKinley students reading books at desks
McKinley 2nd graders work together to solve a problem during a STEM lesson.
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Group of 2nd graders working together to solve a STEM problem
Group of 2nd graders working together to solve a STEM problem
Group of 2nd graders working together to solve a STEM problem
Wide shot of 2nd graders in groups working to solve a STEM problem
From 12th graders bringing their childhood backpacks and getting new gear to sophomores starting English class strong, it was a great kickoff to the 2023-2024 academic year at WHS!
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Three WHS seniors show of their backpacks from elementary school
WHS students holds Blue Devils tee shirt
WHS English teachers with students reading at desks
6th graders at Roosevelt spent part of their morning taking tours and getting acclimated on the first day of school. The tour of the RIS cafeteria was a crowd favorite.
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Group photo of 6th graders and teacher during tour of Roosevelt on first day of school.
Great first days for our youngest learners at Lincoln!
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Photo collage showing kindergartners on first day
Photo collage showing kindergartners on first day
A special Board meeting is scheduled for Mon, Sept 11 at 6p in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. Board will move immediately into private session; public portion will resume following the private session. The special meeting will not be livestreamed. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024
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Graphic noting special Board of Ed meeting on Sept 11, 2023
Students in Mr. Wiley's 7th grade science class at Edison participated in a dry ice experiment on the first day of school.
8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
7th graders at Edison sit at desks, watching dry ice experiment
More scenes from the first day of school!
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Wilson 1st graders walk down hall, wearing paper hats
Superintendent speaks to 2nd grade class, teacher laughs
2nd grader writes in journal
Franklin music teacher speaks to class, seated on floor
Bulletin board with giant paper flowers that says "What will you grow this year?"
Tamaques tiger mascot in front of welcome back sign
Happy First Day of School! Here are a few snapshots from Edison and McKinley with more to come.
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edison students walk down hallway
Edison principal and teachers greet arriving students
father and son say hello to crossing guard
Three mckinley students with backpacks
large gathering of students outside on first day
mother takes photo of two boys in front of Edison sign
superintendent takes selfie with Edison staff
McKinley principal talks to parent
Father takes photo of son in front of school sign
Our staff has been busy getting ready for tomorrow's return of our students (Thursday, Sept 7)! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1230200
8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Superintendent speaks to staff on opening day with welcome screen behind him
As we prepare to welcome back our students tomorrow (Thursday, September 7), take a look at our Spotlight on Education for excellent examples of the district's story in words, pictures, and video. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation?usp=sharing
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Screenshot of Spotlight on Education homepage
The Board held its first regular public meeting for the 2023-2024 academic year on August 29. Read more here: https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsis-8-29-23
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Graphic noting synopsis of Aug 29 Board meeting
Opening Day for staff! We can't wait to see our students on Thursday, September 7!
8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
staff gather for light refreshments on Opening Day
Check your email inboxes for Back-to-School edition of The NEWS Letter with lots of district updates and news. This monthly newsletter also is posted on the district website under Communications. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2023
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colorful graphic saying Welcome Back
Welcome to our 40+ new educators who attended the first day of our New Staff Institute, a comprehensive orientation program designed to support new staff members.
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Group photo of new staff, standing on auditorium steps
First regular public Board of Education meeting for the 2023-24 academic year will be held on Tues, August 29 in Cafeteria B at WHS. Public portion of the meeting begins @ 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
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Graphic noting Board meeting on August 29, 2023
Lots of hard work and talent at Band Camp as the WHS Marching Band and Color Guard prepare for a new season.
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WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
Color Guard students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp, with band  director
WHS Marching Band students at Band Camp
Jefferson welcomed new students and families who registered over the summer, with a tour of the building and presentations by Dr. Hung, educators, and the PTO.
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Jefferson PTO co-president speaks to new families
New families/students walk down hallway in Jefferson
Jefferson principal Dr Hung next to Jefferson banner
Jefferson teachers smile for the camera