October 2 is National Custodian Day. We're grateful to these dedicated professionals who work hard to keep our buildings and grounds clean and safe. When we asked students if our custodians are superheroes, the answer was a resounding "YES!" https://youtu.be/wp716Z8C2Vo
The Book Fair is ON!
Schools are closed on Monday & Tuesday, Sept 26 & 27. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate.
A synopsis of the September 20 BOE meeting is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M4Cb-4OrT3aHz6LzljxGrZIuNdF5ema46aBey41jJGY/edit?usp=sharing
Join us for the Board of Education meeting on Tues, Sept 20 at 7p in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Join our team! Become a Substitute. https://westfieldpublicschoolsnj.sites.thrillshare.com/page/substitute-information
The Golden Pass is back! Learn more about how Westfield residents 65 and older may attend many WHS events for free. Please share the news with your friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/836407
Strategic planning and district / Board goals for the 2022-2023 school year were among the topics at the August 30 Board of Education meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisAugust302022
Lots of professional learning and other preparations for a new school year. We're ready for our students tomorrow! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/829215
A full day of professional development sessions as our teachers and staff prepare to welcome back students tomorrow (Wednesday), September 7.
Our PTO really knows how to help us get ready for the first day of school!
The Back-to-School issue of The NEWS Letter is in email inboxes. In case you missed it, it is also posted on the district website under District Information: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2022
Opening Day for staff! Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, Board President Brendan Galligan, and WEA President Kim Dickey were on hand to welcome all back. Great to see everyone eager and ready for the first day of school on September 7. https://youtu.be/LwUoDE1-nAE
Board of Education meeting on Tues, Aug 30 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p with Board members moving immediately into private session. Public portion of meeting will resume at 7p Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
In its 20th year, the Extended School Year Program helps students strengthen and maintain academic skills for the coming school year. Here's what the engaging program looked like this summer: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/802771
A new K-12 Director of Counseling and generous donations from our community partners were among the highlights at a special Board of Education meeting on July 25. Here's a synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisJuly252022
A productive 3-day leadership retreat, as our administrators gather to share best practices and exchange ideas for the coming school year and beyond, while participating in important training sessions.
At a special meeting on July 25, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Falynn Balassone as K-12 Director of Counseling to succeed Maureen Mazzarese, who is retiring as of August 31, 2022. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790921
Our ELL campers enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats while continuing their English language acquisition. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790862
