💙 Disability Awareness Month 💙

This month, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diverse experiences of people with disabilities. Together, let’s promote inclusion, accessibility, understanding, and a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
28 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
An illustrative poster celebrating Disability History & Awareness Month (October 2026) presented by Westfield Public Schools, featuring a diverse group of people with varying abilities holding signs.
The fun keeps rolling along! Dunk Tank and more!
29 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
dunk tank
dunk tank
dunk tank
dunk tank
dunk tank
dunk tank
dunk tank
What a turn out! The Pumpkin Fair is buzzing with activities--bouncy houses, the Cookie Walk, Dunk Tank, lots of games and raffles! Thank you everyone for showing up and supporting this great Franklin Community tradition!
29 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
dunk tank games cookie walk
In Music, 4th and 5th graders practiced their steady beat with a fun concentration game from Japan.
29 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
In Music, 4th and 5th graders practiced their steady beat with a fun concentration game from Japan.
In Music, 4th and 5th graders practiced their steady beat with a fun concentration game from Japan.
We held our first Character Education meeting this morning. Our fifth grade Student Council members led the assembly and unlocked this month's character trait: Respect!
29 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
assembly with students and teacher
students
students
students
students
students
students
Today is National Custodians Day! Our PTO organized a lunch for the custodians and 1-H made cards to celebrate their hard work keeping Franklin safe and clean everyday!
29 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
custodians day
custodians day
PTO sponsored Recess Runners started this week! The weather was perfect for running and walking laps around our field. Students get popsicle sticks for each lap. The laps get tallied each week and whoever has the most laps at the end of the season, gets a prize! Most students are happy to just get some fresh air, exercise and socialize!
29 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
recess runners
Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏
30 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos
Congratulations to our Music Students of the Month! These students demonstrate respect, kindness, a positive attitude, and strong effort in every class.
30 days ago, Franklin Elementary School
music students of the month
music students of month
Origami Art at Franklin
The Art Program at Franklin kicked off the school year with a special project: working together to create 1,000 Origami birds! After learning about the tradition of the 1,000 paper cranes in Japan, students folded their own unique birds, now proudly displayed in the Franklin Art Gallery.

This project reminds us that, just like a simple piece of paper can become something beautiful, we all have the ability to grow, change, and soar to new heights!
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
Image of folded paper cranes in the Franklin gallery
Image of folded paper cranes in the Franklin gallery
Image of folded paper cranes in the Franklin gallery
Image of folded paper cranes in the Franklin gallery
Image of folded paper cranes in the Franklin gallery
This October, we celebrate the rich heritage, traditions, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans and the lasting impact they have made on our communities and our nation. ❤️🤍💚
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools commemorating "Italian-American Heritage Month" for October 2026, set against a background of draped Italian and American flags.
The Student Council Character Education committee met with Mrs. Rygiel at recess to prepare for our first school wide assembly happening on Friday.
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
students and teacher
students
students
students
students
students
Our second graders participated in a pedestrian safety assembly today in preparation for Walk and Bike to School on October 7th. There is also a poster contest. Winners get the choice of a bike helmet, bell or string backpack.
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
pedestrian safety assembly. students practicing using a crosswalk
Congratulations to our Pumpkin Fair Poster Contest winners! Thank you to everyone who participated!
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners
contest winners

✨From outdoor discussions and reading sessions to hands-on classroom projects and club check-ins, our students and staff are making the most of every moment together and building connections every day. Here are a few more scenes from around the district this month.☀️📝

about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A student wearing a lanyard and glasses smiles for a selfie outside with a staff member who holds up a flyer titled "Stone of Hope Club!" in front of a school walkway.
A smiling student wearing a red shirt sits at a classroom desk working on a colorful paper cutout art project, with glue sticks, scissors, and paper shapes spread out on the table.
Elementary students sit around a clover-shaped yellow table in a classroom, focused on cutting paper, writing, and completing a hands-on learning activity.
A group of students sits outside in dark blue Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle on a grassy lawn next to a brick school building, smiling and chatting during the school day.
Students sit cross-legged on a blue rug in a classroom, holding up mini whiteboards with their handwritten answers for their teacher, who stands in front of the room.
Students sit opposite each other at a blue wooden picnic table outside, using pencils to write in notebooks during a lesson with the book "Roxaboxen" displayed in the center.
Students gather around outdoor tables set up on the grass near a brick school building while staff members interact with them during a school club fair.
Students sit cross-legged on a blue rug in a classroom, holding up mini whiteboards with their handwritten answers for their teacher, who stands in front of the room.
A staff member talks with students standing outdoors in a line near a green table during an outdoor school activity on a sunny day.
Apple Trapper is a fun STEM activity where students build a tool to reach, grasp or pick up "apples" without using their hands. Students in 1B rose to the challenge!
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
1st grader students
1st grader students
1st grader students
1st grader students
1st grader students
More recess fun!
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
recess fun
Safety Patrol has started! Our 5th grade leaders are keeping us safe and orderly!
about 1 month ago, Franklin Elementary School
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
 safety patrol
Wishing peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends to all in our Westfield Public Schools community who are celebrating Sukkot! 🌾✨
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Sukkot Graphic
🌟Gold medals across the district! Westfield Public Schools is proud to announce that all eight elementary and intermediate schools have earned Safe Routes to School Gold recognition for their ongoing commitment to student pedestrian and bicycle safety. 👟🚲
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A graphic that shows Gold Level Recognition for 8 Westfield Schools as part of the SRTS program
Photo of Westfield School Principals displaying their SRTS certificates.