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
6 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic about aging schools
Wilson students engage in Book Clubs. They help our readers develop a love for reading, build critical thinking skills, and encourage meaningful conversations and collaboration with peers.
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students sitting with their Book Club members
students sitting with their Book Club members
students sitting with their Book Club members
students sitting with their Book Club members
As part of Community Service Week, Wilson students created bookmarks decorated with kind words and cheerful drawings for the Westfield Memorial Library.
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
student working on bookmarks
student working on bookmark
student working on bookmark
student working on bookmark
student holding up bookmarks
student working on bookmark
student working on bookmark
student working on bookmark
Westfield schools face an increased need for small-group instruction to help students advance academically. Learn how our bond proposals aim to meet these needs and create space for Full Day Kindergarten in this short video. https://youtu.be/OGB4HpmqXL0?si=NeW0fKkDrejh9CtX
6 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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Stay in the know! 📨 Dr. G’s weekly Budget + Bond updates are packed with key details ahead of the April 15 vote. Check your email inbox or visit the NEWS section on our website: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2106929 https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2106902
6 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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🎥 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
6 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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Lots of in-person and remote opportunities through April 8 to learn about the Budget and Bond Referendum! https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
6 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did You Know graphic about community engagement sessions
Ms. Mortola’s students brought classic stories to life with an engaging Reader’s Theater performance for their peers!
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students standing in front of the room
Wilson’s 5th-grade scientists took their learning outside to explore the question: How and why do our shadows change throughout the day?
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students exploring shadows
students exploring shadows
student writing  shadow observations
student writing  shadow observations
students exploring shadows
students exploring shadows
To celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, the Roosevelt 8th Grade Band, led by Mr. James Doyle, performed for our students and encouraged them to make music every day!
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students watching band performance
students raising hands during band performance
In celebration of Read Across America Week, our PTO is collecting gently used, age-appropriate books to share the joy of reading.
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students donating books
students donating books
Wilson welcomed author/illustrator David Biedrzycki, who inspired students with the message that ideas are everywhere and mistakes are okay. He shared his creative process, read his books, and created custom drawings for each presentation.
6 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson librarian standing with author
Wilson students watching author’s presentation
Wilson students watching author’s presentation
Wilson students watching author’s presentation
Wilson students watching author’s presentation
author creating a digital  piece
On Wednesdays, our amazing pizza volunteers for making lunchtime extra special!
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
student volunteers wearing pizza costumes
parent volunteers wearing pizza costumes
Wilson started Read Across America Week with a page-turning celebration! The whole school took part in a Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time, diving into their favorite books and sharing the joy of reading.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
students sitting and reading with the school
Wilson families and friends had a fantastic time playing BINGO at our second PTO Family Game Night.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
wilson students at game night
wilson family at game night
wilson family and teacher at game night
wilson students at game night
wilson students at game night
wilson students at game night
wilson family and friends at game night
wilson students at game night
wilson family at game night
Wilson’s 4th graders took a journey through history. They visited the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association’s exhibit at Roosevelt Intermediate School, where they learned about Black history in Westfield and the impact of local changemakers.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students exploring black history of westfield exhibit
students exploring black history of westfield exhibit
students listening to speaker at the black history of westfield exhibit
students listening to speaker at the black history of westfield exhibit
student exploring black history of westfield exhibit
Scientists in Mrs. Willis' class explored how magnets attract and repel each other, making exciting discoveries with their partners.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
student exploring magnetic interactions
students exploring magnetic interactions
students exploring magnetic interactions
student exploring magnetic interactions
student exploring magnetic interactions
students exploring magnetic interactions
student exploring magnetic interactions
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Wilson’s first graders had a special visit from local dental professionals, who taught them the importance of brushing, flossing, and making smile-safe food choices.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
students sitting listening to dental health professionals
students sitting listening to dental health professionals
students sitting listening to dental health professionals
Wilson’s Valentine’s Day celebrations were filled with fun and creativity. They included catapult design challenges, team heart-stacking races, and painting.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
student stacking hearts
student stacking hearts
student  stacking hearts
student with catapult
student with catapult
student with catapult
students with paintings
student with painting
student with painting
student  stacking hearts
Wilson celebrated a huge milestone—our 100th Day of School—with fun activities that highlighted just how much our students have grown and learned this year.
7 months ago, Wilson Elementary School
student standing in front of happy 100th day sign
student standing in front of happy 100th day sign
student standing in front of happy 100th day of school sign