Dr. González and our district technology leadership team provided an overview last month at NJASA TECHSPO 2024 of our visitor management system currently being piloted at McKinley
2nd grade scientists at Jefferson enjoy making "Elephant Toothpaste," as parent presenters Mr. and Mrs. Khanshab show what happens when yeast, warm water, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap are mixed, with differing amounts of hydrogen peroxide used to cause varied reactions.
Grades 4 and 5 Wax Museums at our elementary schools showcase an impressive array of learning, as students research a trailblazer, polish writing and public speaking skills, and present to their school communities. Here's what it looked like recently at Tamaques.
WHS Varsity Indoor Color Guard achieves 2nd place in the Scholastic A class at a recent mid-atlantic competition, with the leadership of captains Ben Wisniewski and Kaitlyn D'Alessandro. Next up, the WInter Guard International Philadelphia Regional on February 24.
PTO-sponsored Chess and Scrabble Club at Washington, with students learning how to outmaneuver their opponents under the guidance of middle school helpers.
Our students enjoy visiting the pop-up museums at EIS, RIS, and the Westfield Memorial Library, hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield. The exhibits detail African American history in Westfield from 1720 to present.
All Westfield Public Schools and district offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to the impending storm. All afterschool activities are canceled. The Board of Education meeting also is canceled, with announcement of a rescheduled date to come. Please stay safe and warm!
It's National School Resource Officer (SRO) Day. Thank you to Officers Nicholas Calello (WHS), Michael DiBella (RIS), and Ricardo Johnson (EIS) for their dedication to safety, mentorship, and fostering positive relationships in our secondary schools.
Lottery registration for our popular Summer 2024 Westfield STEM Camp for Grades 3-8 begins today, Monday, February 12 through Friday, February 23. For dates, workshop descriptions, and other important details, visit :https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home
Celebrating Lunar New Year traditions at McKinley amidst colorful decorations and activities.
Sixth graders at RIS utilize research, writing, presentation, and public speaking skills during a recent social studies unit on Ancient Egypt.
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on February 13 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 6 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
In Library Media Science at Lincoln, students are learning about the qualities of Caldecott winning titles and casting a vote for their favorite title!
Mrs. Morris' 1st graders at Wilson worked in groups to research different types of penguins, followed by a Reader's Theater performance of "Tacky the Penguin," a story that reinforces being true to oneself.
Congratulations to these Roosevelt Upstanders of the Month!
Redesigning the WHS Student Center in Architecture II class, while learning about commercial building standards, fire egress, ADA accommodations, and much more. In Woods II, students built end tables, utilizing craftsmanship, design, wood joinery techniques, and other skills.
Lots of recent activities taking place in elementary schools as part of the Great Kindness Challenge. At Franklin, during morning announcements, students explained how to say, "Hello" in their native language or the language of their heritage.
Kudos to the winners of the 11th Annual WHS Dream Team Palooza Contest, whose poster, poetry, or PSA entries depicted the theme: "Be Kind to Your Mind, Live Drug-Free." https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1448559
Congratulations to our award-winning Optic Magazine student journalists and adviser Shawn McDonald! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1448421
A diverse collection of books on display in the WHS library, recognizing current historical and heritage observances and celebrating a world of cultures and experiences. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
