Welcome to our new Student Board Representative, Casey Isser! Read more: https://bit.ly/Synopsis-BOEMtg-9-19-23
Building reading stamina at McKinley!
Westfield High School counselors are taking advantage of lunchtime on Thursdays to support and inform our students on diverse topics. Recently, they focused on the college process and essay writing.
Today is IT Professionals Day! Be sure to thank our digital dynamos.
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, September 19 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
Lincoln students continue to build relationships with their teachers and classmates, while Lincoln teachers continue to teach how positive attitudes and behaviors optimize conditions for learning.
After learning about mass, volume, and density, students in Mrs. Liptack and Miss Nicastro's Earth Science classes made predictions and recorded data. Students were able to apply course knowledge to everyday experiences and gained a better understanding of the world around them.
Washington 1st graders log onto their Chromebooks to play some math games.
Throughout the school year, we will continue to recognize and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our school community. Sept 15 to Oct 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, when we honor the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
Congratulations to VPA supervisor Shawna Longo and WHS engineering teacher Laura Doyle for recent prestigious recognitions. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1243993
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.
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
Learning is taking place in all classrooms and learning spaces. Here are some glimpses from Jefferson and McKinley.
McKinley 2nd graders work together to solve a problem during a STEM lesson.
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!
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.
Great first days for our youngest learners at Lincoln!
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
Students in Mr. Wiley's 7th grade science class at Edison participated in a dry ice experiment on the first day of school.
More scenes from the first day of school!
