Second graders at each of our elementary schools learned about the health benefits of safely walking and biking to school, as part of a district initiative under the Safe Routes to School Program which aligns with Strategic Plan Goals 1 and 2. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-strategicplan2023-2028/home
Congratulations to award recipients in this year's essay, poetry, and art contest sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield. Thank you to all students who submitted their creative works for consideration. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1412955
Nominating petitions for candidacy in the April 16, 2024 School Board Election are being accepted. The deadline to submit completed petitions is no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, February 26. Petition and more info here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
Mrs. Jarvis's and Mrs. Procaccino's World Crafts classes at WHS learned about the art of Kintsugi -- a Japanese tradition of repairing broken pottery with gold. The fractures become an important part of the object's history; a symbol of fragility, strength, and beauty.
Due to the forecasted winter storm and the potential for icy road conditions, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Tuesday), January 16, to help safeguard our students and staff during their morning commute. Please check your email or consult the Inclement Weather Procedures page on the district website for the delayed opening schedule.
Due to the forecasted winter storm and the potential for icy road conditions, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Tuesday), January 16, to help safeguard our students and staff during their morning commute. Please check your email or consult the Inclement Weather Procedures page on the district website for the delayed opening schedule.
All Westfield Public Schools and offices are closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Ms. Burke's 7th grade Language Arts classes at Roosevelt had a "book tasting" to sample various book titles as they determine their top choices for their upcoming memoir book clubs.
During a recent science lesson, Washington 4th graders explored the concepts of magnetic forces and fields.
Exploring island biogeography and biodiversity, along with biogeochemical cycle concepts, in Dr. Terra's and Mrs. McLoughlin‘s AP Environmental Science classes at WHS.
Goal writing for the new year at McKinley!
Lincoln students use their crayons, fingers and counting cubes to make different combinations of the same number.
Congratulations to the recipients of the Lift While You Climb Award, who exemplify the qualities espoused by the late WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1403431
The WHS Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a "Game Show" last week to promote school and community spirit. Fun!
January 9 was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Franklin 4th graders in Mrs. Billing's class wrote notes of appreciation to the Westfield Police Department, with two WPD officers paying a special visit to the classroom. One of the officers was a former student of Mrs. Billing!
Due to the powerful storm forecasted overnight, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Wednesday), January 10. We want to provide ample advance notice as we take this necessary step to ensure the safety of our staff and students during their morning commute and to make certain that our facilities remain dry and secure. Please check your email or consult the Inclement Weather Procedures page on the district website for the delayed opening schedule. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
Online registration for kindergarten and first grade is open for the 2024-2025 school year! Please share with your friends and neighbors in Westfield who have young learners. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1395663
The WHS Honor Rolls for MP1 are announced. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1393985
Spotlight on Education contains a curated and updated selection of photos, stories, and videos to highlight our Tradition of Excellence, along with an Information Series of curriculum presentations. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home
Business executive and WHS parent Mr. Vaccaro visited Mr. Gironda's Math of Personal Finance class as part of a unit on Amazon. Students researched Mr. Vaccaro's career experiences in advance, writing questions "to keep the conversation focused and fresh," says Mr. Gironda.
