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Westfield High School student-athlete Mia O’Reilly has been named a Week 5 nominee for the 2026 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award, a program presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants. (USA Football and patch.com)

Voting for Week 5 is open now and runs through Oct. 25 at usafootball.com/heart-of-a-giant/vote

4 days ago, Westfield High School

The Counseling Department’s Thursday Table Talk showcased Week of Respect. Students were encouraged to be an Upstander, not a Bystander, and were asked to note what Respect looks like, feels like and sounds like during Common Lunch.

4 days ago, Westfield High School

AP Government and Politics classes held a Voter Registration Drive during lunch. Students who will be 18 by the November 3rd General Election were encouraged to register to vote.

7 days ago, Westfield High School

Strong schools are built on continuous learning! 🍎 On Monday, Westfield teachers gathered across district classrooms to collaborate on curriculum writing, assessment development, legal training, emotional regulation, and much, much more. 📚✨

9 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A wide shot of educators seated at large wooden tables inside a school library media center, working together on laptops during a professional development session with a digital screen and posters displayed at the front.

A presenter in a black jacket and pink pants speaks to a large group of teachers seated at tables with laptops inside a bright classroom.

Teachers seated around high wooden tables in a spacious art room equipped with art supplies and historical posters, working collaboratively on their laptops.

A group of teachers working together in a robotics and STEM classroom, seated around tables with laptops while an instructor in a green top facilitates the discussion.

An auditorium presentation showing a large screen with a slide titled "Co-Regulation Across K–12 Settings" while a presenter stands at the podium addressing educators seated in the rows ahead.

Three educators sitting at a curved wooden table in a decorated elementary classroom, looking closely at a laptop screen together to collaborate on lesson planning.

A group of teachers sitting at desks arranged in a circle in a classroom, listening and engaged as a male colleague stands to speak to the group.

A close-up view of teachers sitting around connected desks in a classroom, actively typing on laptops with professional reading strategy books open in front of them.

Teachers sitting at individual student desks arranged in small discussion clusters inside a classroom, working on laptops under a bulletin board reading "A Positive Attitude is Contagious."

Four educators smiling at the camera while seated around a wooden desk with laptops, papers, and office supplies in a school workspace.

Join us tonight for Pink Out! WHS Volleyball is raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come support the cause and cheer on our teams!

11 days ago, Westfield High School

From building early literacy and map skills to celebrating achievements, exploring STEM, and fostering respect, students across Westfield Public Schools are engaged in hands-on learning every day! 📚✨

13 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A young student wearing pink glasses and a green sweater sits cross-legged on a patterned rug in a classroom reading corner, holding a small stuffed monkey wearing a red "Curious George" shirt while reading a book. Educational games, puzzles, and colorful book bins fill the surrounding shelves.

A group of Westfield High School students stands on the outdoor front steps of the school building beneath the stone "Westfield High School" entrance sign. Several students hold paper certificate awards, accompanied by the principal

Two young elementary students sit cross-legged on a blue classroom rug, smiling while holding up toy dog figures that display spelling letters and word parts. Additional colorful toy pieces rest on the carpet around them.

In a gymnasium setting, a presenter wearing glasses and a green long-sleeved shirt balances a red, white, and blue basketball on a young student's extended fingers. The student wears a gray shirt depicting a baseball player.

A middle school student writes on a large white easel pad labeled "RESPECT" with columns titled "What it looks like," "What it sounds like," and "What it feels like" during a school activity.

Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gym set up with a simulated road and crosswalk mat. One student stands holding a large octagon "STOP" sign while three classmates stand lined up behind a small mounted stop sign waiting to cross.

Three young students sit back-to-back on a colorful classroom rug, each focused on reading an open picture book during independent reading time.

An elementary teacher and group of students in red shirts sit in a circle on a colorful grid carpet, cheering enthusiastically as they watch a floating apple experiment inside a clear container of water.

Two elementary students stand at a table leaning over printed farm maps, using pencils to trace paths and locate key map elements using a key at the bottom.

A student wearing a blue shirt, yellow lanyard, and sunglasses resting on his head smiles with open arms while walking toward a presenter during an assembly inside a school gymnasium surrounded by cheering peers and staff.

Mandarin IV students showcased their language and visual art skills by creating and presenting tour advertisements for cities around the world! After sharing their handcrafted travel guides, the class voted on their favorite destinations. ✈️🎨

14 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Students sit at individual desks arranged in a high school language classroom, holding up hand-written and hand-drawn paper travel advertisements. The classroom features large windows along the back wall, displays of student work on the cabinets, and a painted mural above the bulletin board.

Students in AP Environmental Science traveled to Sandy Hook for a hands-on lesson. Students took profiling data to evaluate the impact of the northeaster and assess whether the beach is building or eroding, were introduced to the historical and ecological history of Sandy Hook, and went out into the salt marsh and Bay area to evaluate the biodiversity of juvenile species that came out of the bay during low tide.

15 days ago, Westfield High School

Congratulations to the 22 WHS students recognized as Commended students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program! Anne Broaddus, Catherine Christian, Liya Colon, Nathan DeBole, Reean Dian, Matthew Hanlon, Cameron Hilliard, Alex Hu (not pictured), Sonia Jansveld, Max Laskow, Hannah Lee, Justin Lee (not pictured), Juliette Lerner, Matthew Logozzo, Cooper Panaro, Lauren Roszak, Madeline Schlitzer, Roshan Talati, Henry Weinstein, Vivien Xu (not pictured), Leah Zaytman, Benjamin Zhou.

17 days ago, Westfield High School

Commended students and WHS Principal on front steps after receiving their certificates!

The WHS library celebrates Banned Books week. Banned Books Week takes place October 4–10, 2026, with the theme “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”

18 days ago, Westfield High School

🌟 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. 💙

18 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

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

19 days 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.

20 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.

Underclassmen Picture Day is fully underway!

21 days ago, Westfield High School

Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏

22 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos

A beautiful day to have classes outside! Flag Football for the PE students and Physics students are studying the inertia of kicking a football.

23 days ago, Westfield High School

Students in PE and Physics class outside.

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. ❤️🤍💚

23 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.

The Counseling Department hosted a three day College Application Bootcamp today during Common Lunch for seniors who need help with their college applications.

24 days ago, Westfield High School

#ThrowbackTuesday to an incredible summer experience! WHS students Ben Zhou and Juliette Lerner joined Dr. González in Boston for the National AI Student Senate, helping shape the STUDENTS FIRST Act of 2026. 🤖🇺🇸

Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/3156905

24 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Westfield students Juliette Lerner and Benjamin Zhou smile together at a Senate desk, identified by name cards reading "SENATOR JULIETTE LERNER" and "SENATOR BENJAMIN ZHOU."

Wide view of student delegates in a replica Senate Chamber with yellow walls and a large screen displaying "WELCOME, SENATORS!"

View looking down into a full replica Senate Chamber where student delegates sit at rows of curved wooden desks on blue carpet.

Did you know WHS has over 80 clubs that students can choose from? On Friday, students were able to check out and talk to representatives and students leaders at a club fair during common lunch.

25 days ago, Westfield High School

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