📢 Reminder to all Westfield residents: Don't forget to visit our Budget + Bond portal for crucial information before going to the polls on April 15. Your vote counts ! westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Another amazing day at RIS : FAD Day followed by our Student vs Staff Basketball Game! And YES, the Staff won again!
Fad Day is being Live Streamed. Enjoy! https://youtube.com/live/TkeoE-5NdCg
🎥 Want to understand the details behind our April 15 Bond Referendum? Our video series breaks down the key projects, funding plans, and the process, making it easy for you to stay informed! Watch now and get the full picture: https://bit.ly/Bond-Referendum-Videos
Our talented students are making final preparations for FAD Day! Thank you to our Fine Arts Department for this great event.
ICYMI 📬 Dr. G’s Budget + Bond email updates are posted in News section of district website. While each message contains important info, #1 explains how to vote, #2 outlines estimated costs, #3 breaks down school-by-school projects, and #4 provides a recap. westfieldnjk12.org
You received your Vote By Mail ballot and are ready to submit it – now what? There are three convenient ways to deliver your marked ballot. More voter information is available on the “How to Vote” section of the portal. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Spring Break is next week — but don’t forget! Westfield residents will vote next Tuesday on an additional spending proposal for the 2025-2026 school district operating budget, a facilities bond referendum, and school board candidates. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
📚 The FAQ page on our Budget + Bond portal is one of the go-to resources for detailed answers and important information. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Traveling for Spring Break? No need to miss casting your ballot in the April 15 Budget Vote + Bond Referendum. Visit the Fraser Building to apply for a ballot, mark it, and turn it in all at once. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Westfield is one of the few school districts in New Jersey without Full Day Kindergarten. Bond Proposal 2 on the April 15 ballot aims to address this educational need to support student success. Visit our Budget + Bond portal to learn more. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
The bond referendum proposes relocating the high school woodshop to a new space—one that will reflect modern technologies and techniques to further prepare students with 21s century skills in design, fabrication, and innovation. WHS Engineering & Design teacher Laura Doyle explains the reasons behind this move. https://youtu.be/c0uW1UZep3s?si=Ry-JXVRy31gKhO2o
April is Alcohol Awareness Month - our Student Assistance Coordinator, Mrs. Trottere set up a table during the lunch periods to share information and educate our students on the harmful effects.
RIS students arrive early to school for their preliminary rounds of basketball. WInning teams in each grade will participate in a game versus our staff on April 11.
Thank you to everyone who has come out to learn about the budget vote and bond referendum on April 15. There’s still time to get your questions answered by Dr. G and BA Patty Ramos. Join tonight's (4/3) remote community session at 7p, tomorrow's (4/4) Coffee with the Superintendent at Wilson (weather permitting) or one of next week's offerings. Link to tonight's session posted here:
https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
The bond referendum on April 15 includes up to $57.5 million in debt service aid from the State of New Jersey. What would this mean for our district? westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Spring break is less than two weeks away, but there's still time to get your mail-in ballot if you act fast! Re-watch this quick video to learn about the deadlines and how to quickly and securely return your ballot once it arrives. If you will be traveling, don’t miss your chance to vote ahead of April 15. https://bit.ly/BudgetandBond-How-to-Vote
After discussing Argentinean cuisine in Spanish class, the 8th graders had the opportunity to try empanadas, a delicious and traditional Argentine dish. The students excitedly sampled savory beef empanadas and some asked for seconds and even thirds. The class rated them a “10 as a morning snack!” It was a fun and tasty way to connect language learning with real-world experiences!
Restroom renovations are proposed to update plumbing and electrical systems and improve accessibility. Bond funding, with the help of state debt service aid, makes it possible to address these capital improvements in a timely manner. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Our schools have served generations of students, but they are showing their age. Learn more about how the bond referendum proposes important upgrades. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
