The reality of space crunches across our district means being flexible to find short-term fixes. In some schools, instrumental music lessons take place behind the stage curtain while physical education classes make noise on the other side. Voter approval on April 15 would bring long-term solutions to our district and students for years to come. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Wishing all who celebrate a blessed Ramadan! May this holy month bring you peace, reflection, and joy with loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak! #WPSCelebratesDiversity
Jefferson 4th graders in Ms. Kingsley's language arts class hosted a publishing party and loved sharing their personal narrative writing with their families, classmates, and school principal Dr. Hung. "Everyone was beaming with pride," says Ms. Kingsley.
The April 15 Budget + Bond vote takes place during Spring Break, a date set by the State.
Know the steps to get a Vote By Mail application and return it. See the “How to Vote” page on our portal: westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Thank you to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield for partnering with the district each year to bring students a special exhibit showcasing the history and contributions of African Americans in Westfield.
Another amazing STEAM Day at Tamaques! This annual daylong event, organized by the PTO, features parent volunteers who shared their expertise in rocketry, medicine, chemistry, finance, technology journalism, and much more. Thank you to all who made this special day a success!
A range of in-person and virtual sessions are available for Westfield voters to understand the budget vote and bond referendum on April 15. Check the portal to add an info session to your calendar and get your questions answered. bit.ly/WPSCommunityEngagement
We don’t yet have enough registrants to hold our March 27 Mental Health Symposium, and the preregistration deadline is THIS Friday, February 28. If you’re planning to attend, please sign up now using the QR code to secure your spot. The registration form includes details on presenters and sessions—don’t miss this important opportunity!
March is Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month! Join us for an opening reception at the Roig Collection on March 4 from 4–6 p.m. as we kick off a month-long celebration of student creativity and the power of arts education.
Congrats to EIS 6th grader Vera S, whose artwork will be on display at county and state Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibits in March. Stay tuned for more on the district's plans for YAM, including an opening reception at 4p at the Roig Gallery on Tuesday, March 4.
Our talented casts, crews, and theater directors have been busy rehearsing and preparing for the Spring musical season. Mark your calendars and purchase tickets for these amazing productions, detailed here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2046969
Did you know that bond funding is the most economical way to afford HVAC improvements? Proposed upgrades on the April 15 ballot include replacing old units with more effective ventilation, heat, and cooling systems, eliminating the need for window AC units. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
More "Souper Bowl" fun and charitable giving. Wilson School collected nearly 3,000 canned goods for local food banks, while using creativity and collaboration to construct a W in the stack of cans to demonstrate their school pride.
All WPS parents/guardians of children in Grades Pre-K through 12 are invited to a Mental Health Symposium on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Westfield High School. Please use the QR code provided to pre-register by February 28 to help determine if there will be sufficient attendance to hold the event. Details of the sessions are outlined on the pre-registration form. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from mental health and related professionals on this important topic.
Media Centers are key school hubs for students to work with peers and access boundless learning resources. With modern education standards evolving, these spaces are no longer just libraries, but also collaborative learning environments for student success. Outdated spaces at the intermediate and high schools would be reconfigured to meet these standards. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
The deadline to submit petitions for candidacy in the April 15 School Board election has been moved to Monday, February 24 by 4 p.m. Visit the Board Election page for details, including the nominating petition. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
The Jefferson Early Act Club collected nearly 900 canned food items for the "Souper Bowl" food drive, thanks to the generous support of Jefferson families. The food pantry at Grace Church was restocked and students earned a fun Crazy Hair Day.
Sorting words at Washington based on vowels and digraphs.
Franklin student artists honor Black leaders, educators, athletes, musicians, and changemakers during Black History Month, creating these unique portraits . The process involved tracing the image, coloring and cutting into small squares, then reassembling the portrait.
Bookshelves and temporary soft walls sub-divide rooms to create small group instruction spaces inside our elementary schools. That can be distracting for students who need individualized spaces for focused learning. The April 15 vote proposes long-term solutions to the critical need for more space. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
