🌟 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 14 hours 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
1 day 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.
3 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.
Our first graders are building strong reading habits. They’re growing their reading stamina and using tools from their readers’ toolbox to tackle tricky words and become confident, independent readers.
3 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
two first grade students, sitting on the rug reading
two first grade students, standing at the board, scooping the word basket
a first grade student, sitting at their desk reading
two first grade students, sitting on the floor reading
Our second graders are getting ready for Walk and Bike to School Day on October 7. During a pedestrian safety assembly, they learned four important steps for crossing the street safely: Stop, Look, Listen, and Wave.
3 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
2 second grade students holding up pedestrian safety symbols and one student standing near them
second grade students sitting on the floor watching a pedestrian safety video
second grade students practicing safe crossing
second grade girl practicing safely crossing at an intersection with the presenter
Our 5th graders are stepping up as leaders in our school community. Meet our recycling crew, helping to keep Wilson clean and green! ♻️🌎
3 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
2 students, standing in the hallway, with the recycling bin
2 students, standing in hallway, holding recycle bin
Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏
4 days 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. ❤️🤍💚
6 days 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.

✨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.☀️📝

9 days 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.
Our second graders are organizing the seeds of their ideas for their upcoming personal narratives.
10 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
a second grade students , sitting at their desk, working on their seed ideas worksheet
second grade student , sitting at their desk, working on their seed ideas worksheet
second grade student , sitting at their desk, working on their seed ideas worksheet
second grade student , sitting at their desk, working on their seed ideas worksheet
second grade student , sitting at their desk, working on their seed ideas worksheet
second grade student , sitting at their desk, working on their seed ideas worksheet
two second grade students , sitting at their desks, working on their seed ideas worksheet
Our fifth-grade scientists are working together to answer the question: How can a mixture be separated?
10 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
2 students standing at their desks, one student squirting water in a cup, for a science experiment
a group of students working together at their desks, one student squirting water in a cup, for a science experiment
a group of students working together at their desks, one student squirting water in a cup, for a science experiment
2 students standing at their desks, one student stirring a mixture in a cup, for a science experiment
Our string musicians are back in tune! Lessons with Ms. Fatsis are underway, and we’re excited to hear what they’ll learn this year. 🎻
10 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
small group of students playing their string instruments
small group of students playing their string instruments
student playing her string instrument
student playing her string instrument
Wishing peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends to all in our Westfield Public Schools community who are celebrating Sukkot! 🌾✨
11 days 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. 👟🚲
11 days 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.
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! 📚✨
13 days 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!
14 days 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. 🕯️🕊️
16 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Yom Kippur Graphic
Our first grade mathematicians teamed up for the Penny-Dice Game. Students practiced counting and one-to-one correspondence while learning and having fun together.
17 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
students playing penny dice game at desks
students playing penny dice game on the rug
students playing penny dice game on the rug
Teddy, Oreo, and Goose are back! 🐾 Our therapy dogs have begun their weekly visits, bringing comfort, connection, and plenty of smiles to our Wilson community.
17 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
therapy dog with students on the rug
therapy dog with student on the rug
3 therapy dogs sitting in hallway
Our first grade scientists visited the garden to observe their pumpkin plants and see how much they’ve grown.
17 days ago, Wilson Elementary School
student holding clipboard with observations paper
student observing pumpkin plants
student observing pumpkin plants
student holding clipboard with observations paper
student holding clipboard with observations paper