
One of my favorite after-school clubs, RIS Afternoon Ramble, is jamming to 90's band "Reel Big Fish".


RIS Student Council Valentine's Day Candy Gram Sales raised money for the California Wildfire Foundation. We are very proud of our students.


Today's Black History assembly was a student-driven event and a true showcase of talent, reflection, and celebration.


Dating back to 1885, George Washington’s birthday was the first federal holiday honoring an individual’s birth date. In 1971, it moved to the third Monday in February, falling between Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, inspiring the name Presidents Day. #PresidentsDay


REMINDER: The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election is 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition updated to reflect new legislation requiring 25 signatures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025


Check out our updated Bond + Budget portal with a robust schedule of community engagement sessions now posted. Whether in-person or remote, day or evening, there are plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered. westfieldnjk12.org/vote


We are so proud of our student body and Student Council Executive Board for all their efforts during our recent Food Drive.



As our 8th graders work on their culminating project, they participated in a moving assembly today, Through the Eyes of a Friend. Today's assembly uses a blend of dynamic performance and archival film to bring Anne Frank’s story and the experiences of young people during the Holocaust to life.


Due to inclement weather forecasted overnight expected to impact travel in the AM, all Westfield Public Schools will have delayed opening tomorrow (Thurs), Feb 6. Delayed opening schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings


Looks like a fun-filled warm day in Orlando, Florida! RIS & EIS 8th graders are thoroughly enjoying the 2025 STEAM trip to Universal Studios and Kennedy Space Center.


Mark your calendar! 📅 On February 10 at 6 p.m., experience Wild Symphony at Edison Intermediate School. Learn more, including how to get your free ticket to this magical, family-friendly event: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1997849


Last weekend, several band students in grades 6-8 auditioned for the CJMEA Intermediate Region Bands. These are highly competitive groups that have students from all over Central NJ try out. Over 400 students in total tried out. We are very proud of our three students for being accepted into these prestigious group!


Students enrolled in STEM 8 finished up their unit on Board Games. Students developed an original game and made them come to life by utilizing the laser cutter, 3D printer, and a digital design software.





Mrs. Trottere, our Student Assistance Coordinator, taught lessons in the Health classes. She covered two important topics: "How Vaping Nicotine Affects the Teen Brain" for 6th and 7th graders and "The Dangers of Binge Drinking" for 8th graders.


Today Ms. Bennett's 6th grade classes were actively engaged in the Royal Game of Ur. She created brackets for each class and her students competed in a tournament with the goal of being named the Royal Champion. It's history's oldest board game from Ancient Mesopotamia.


Congratulations to the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay/Poetry/Art Contest Winners!


RIS 7th Graders and the Jersey Cares Club members took time after school to make sandwiches for our 2 Lunch Tuesday. We are very proud of all involved.


Students in Mr. Perrino's 8th grade Mock Trial & Debate course are preparing for their upcoming trial. Our students and staff are looking forward to their final presentation next week.


Students in Ms. Burke's 7th grade ELA class participated in a "book tasting," complete with tablecloths, french music, and candlelit ambiance, to determine their top 3 choices for the upcoming memoir book club.



Eighth grade Arts and Crafts students are creating a tile mosaic on a glass votive that will become a functional candle holder. We began their creation by viewing a slideshow of mosaics created by various cultures throughout history. Students then created a design and are currently executing their design using tile, stained glass pieces, shells, and beads.
