Registration is now open for the Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on April 29. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Register Now for STEAM Night
Students are preparing for Earth Day by planting seeds in our school garden.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Second graders planting seeds in the McKinley Garden.
Thank you to the PTO for providing protective glasses so that all of our staff and students could view the solar eclipse safely.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Our staff loved the view of the solar eclipse
First graders enjoyed the view of the solar eclipse with their teacher
Students viewed the solar eclipse safely with protective glasses
These students are ready to see the solar eclipse
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting STEAM Night details
Last chance to join a community session on the 2024-25 school district operating budget. Tonight (April 11) at 5:30-6:30p. Link to virtual session: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1546278 Hope you can join, as Westfield voters prepare to go to polls next Tuesday, 4/16.
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Strong Schools.Strong Community graphic
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
One page infographic explaining the 2024-2025 school district operating budget
5th grade students spent weeks designing and constructing bridges. At the end of this unit, students tested how much weight their bridges could hold.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Time to test the bridge
Time to test the bridge
Time to test the bridge
Time to test the bridge
McKinley Kapers 2024: The Hocus Pocus Principal
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Moms on stage
Kapers performance
Kapers performance
Dads on stage
Kapers performance
Kapers performance
Kapers performance
Staff on stage
Full cast on stage
Kapers performance
McKinley School celebrates Community Service Week!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Making rice socks for Plainfield Animal Shelter
Signing gratitude posters for community members
Signing gratitude posters for community members
Making rice socks for a local animal shelter
Making rice socks for a local animal shelter
Designing alphabet cards for children who are learning to read
Making colorful coasters for people receiving meals
Beautiful Get Well cards for patients at Children’s Specialized Hospital
Enjoy your Spring Break!
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Spring Break graphic
EIS students, teachers, and counselors speak to 5th graders about the transition to middle school.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
5th graders listen to EIS presentation
5th graders listen to EIS presentation
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting details for Philhower / Steengrafe Awards
Second Graders learn about the history and traditions of Ramadan.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Reading about Ramadan
Colorful Crafts for Ramadan
Reading about Ramadan
First Graders were so excited to share their Leprechaun Traps. They are future engineers!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
Sharing Leprechaun Traps
Leprechaun Traps
Sharing Leprechaun Traps
Sharing Leprechaun Traps
Leprechaun Trap
Sharing Leprechaun Traps
The McKinley Community had a blast at BINGO Night!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
It's BINGO time!
5th Graders enjoyed playing BINGO together.
It was a full house!
Mrs. Wiggins and Ms. Myers had fun as callers.
Mr. Hannis and Ms. Shaughnessy joined in the fun as BINGO callers.
Our Librarian, Mrs. Dynak, created a delicious book tasting for students to enjoy during Read Across America Week.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
An assortment of books for students to sample.
Students sample various books and select their favorites.
Students sample various books and select their favorites.
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting that Stephen Hill assembly is Postponed!
On March 21, Stephen Hill of Speak Sobriety will present "Not My Kid: How to Build Resilient Kids to Make Healthy Choices and Overcome Adversity," sharing his impactful story of addiction and recovery. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504996
about 1 year ago, Westfield Public Schools
Flyer noting "Not My Kid" parent program
Celebrating Read Across America with creative spirit days like wacky hairstyle day!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
5th graders show off their wacky hairstyles
3rd graders show off their wacky hairstyles
What a creative hairstyle!
First graders are showing off their wacky hairstyles
5th Graders showing off their wacky hairstyles
Celebrating Music in our Schools Month with a special assembly from the EIS 8th Grade Band.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Elementary School
McKinley students listening to the EIS 8th Grade Band
McKinley students listening to the EIS 8th Grade Band
8th Grade students share why band is important to them.