🌟 Week of Respect | October 5–9 🌟

This week, we celebrate the power of kindness, empathy, and respect! Let’s work together to create welcoming school communities where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. 💙
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Week of Respect
October is off to a great start across Westfield Public Schools! 🍁 Students are engaged in hands-on science, music rehearsals, pedestrian safety lessons, STEM builds, picture day, and college prep! 📚🍂
Character count: 180
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
A gymnasium set up with multiple photography stations for picture day, complete with backdrops, studio lighting strobes, softboxes, and cameras on tripods. Photographers are assisting students who are seated or standing for their portraits.
Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gymnasium on a simulated crosswalk mat with street lane lines. One student holds a stop sign and another holds a pedestrian crossing sign while classmates walk across. A projected image on a screen behind them shows a real intersection.
An elementary school choir standing in rows on a wooden stage, holding yellow sheet music and singing during a chorus rehearsal in front of a blue backdrop curtain.
Four young elementary students stand side-by-side in pajamas on a wooden floor, holding handmade musical instruments constructed from cardboard boxes and rubber bands.
Three students work together at classroom desks on a STEM tower project made from straws and tape.
A group of elementary students wearing bright orange safety patrol sashes stand together inside a school library with bookshelves behind them.
Elementary students wearing yellow shirts that read "RESPECT" on the back sit in a circle on a classroom rug during a music lesson, participating in a rhythmic activity.
A group of students and adults stand on a grassy field and dirt baseball diamond, watching a water bottle rocket launch into the air, creating a cloud of water mist above its launcher.
Group photo of Washington Students standing in front of a tree
A student and two educators sit together at a wooden conference table, looking at a laptop screen. The adult on the left points at the laptop screen while discussing information with the student and staff member beside her.
💙 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.
about 1 month 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.
Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos
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.
McKinley School kicked off the 2026 Fall session of STEAM Studios. Classes include sculpture, chemistry, chess, movie making, engineering, design, and more.
about 1 month ago, McKinley Elementary School
student in Lego building class
student in Lego building class
student in Lego building class
student in after school STEAM class
student in after school STEAM class
Student in after school STEAM class
Students playing chess
Student in after school STEAM class
student in after school STEAM class
Second graders in Ms. Moore's class had fun playing Fishing for 10. This Everyday Math game reinforces the skill of identifying pairs of numbers that add up to 10.
about 1 month ago, McKinley Elementary School
Students playing a math game

Students in Mr. Rodas' class made guitars to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The guitar is an important instrument in many Hispanic cultures. It first became popular in Spain, and today, people in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and many other countries still play guitar music. Mr. Rodas' students made their own guitars to learn about this music and to honor the people who share it with the world.


about 1 month ago, McKinley Elementary School
Students with hand made guitars
Students with hand made guitars

Students celebrated the mile run in Mr. Miller's PE class. Keeping students active and moving is Mr. Miller's goal.

about 1 month ago, McKinley Elementary School
Students finishing the mile
Students starting the mile in PE class

✨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.
Wishing peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends to all in our Westfield Public Schools community who are celebrating Sukkot! 🌾✨
about 2 months 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 2 months 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.
First graders are learning how to select books and build independent reading stamina during readers workshop.
about 2 months ago, McKinley Elementary School
student reading
students reading
student selecting books
students reading
student selecting books
McKinley students and families gathered for Family Pizza Night. Thank you to our PTO for hosting this community-building event to kick off the new school year.
about 2 months ago, McKinley Elementary School
Family Pizza Night
Family Pizza Night
Family Pizza Night
Family Pizza Night
Family Pizza Night
McKinley students celebrated the International Day of Peace with a special morning announcement by our school counselor and an invitation to create kind and peaceful chalk drawings and messages during recess.
about 2 months ago, McKinley Elementary School
chalk dry by student
student drawing with chalk
student drawing with chalk
student drawing with chalk
student drawing with chalk
International Day of Peace
Scenes from around the district. From therapy dogs 🐾 and butterfly releases 🦋 to sidewalk kindness notes 🌈 and friendly visits 👮‍♂️, it’s always a great week to learn, grow, and connect acrossWestfield Public Schools! 📚✨
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
A circle of elementary students look down in fascination at a monarch butterfly resting on a teacher's outstretched hand
Elementary students happily pet a seated golden retriever therapy dog in a classroom while an adult visitor looks on
Young students sit cross-legged on a colorful carpet in a classroom, playing a game with coins and dice
Elementary school students lie down on a vibrant, multi-colored grid rug for a quiet rest or mindfulness exercise in the classroom
A student and a counselor pose together in a school hallway next to a Student Assistance Program information board
wo smiling young girls stand on a school walkway with two Westfield police officers outside a school building
A group of middle school students and staff smile together around an activity table during a school event
Two students stand along a concrete ramp covered in colorful sidewalk chalk messages like "You are Kind" and "Slay The Day".
A young girl holds up a sign promoting the Great Pumpkin fair on October 2 after school to 6:30 PM at Franklin Elementary School
Two students at EIS signing Blue & Purple Ribbons for Suicide Prevention Month
Join us on Tuesday, September 22, at Edison Intermediate School for our dedicated Special Education Back to School Night!
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
SpEd BTSN
We wish a meaningful Yom Kippur to all in our Westfield Public Schools community observing. May the year ahead bring love, peace, and reflection. 🕯️🕊️
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Yom Kippur Graphic
Just a quick reminder that school will be closed on Monday, September 21, 2026. We’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday!
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
A digital graphic styled like a corkboard announcement. At the top, bold red text on a paper slip reads "REMINDER:". A torn sheet of paper pinned to the board states, "WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026."
Second graders were so excited to release their butterflies after observing the life cycle of an insect over the past two weeks. Throughout this Life Science Unit, students will be able to describe how living things grow and change.
about 2 months ago, McKinley Elementary School
students releasing butterflies
students releasing butterflies
students releasing butterflies
students releasing butterflies