Biologist/author David Good visited WHS to share his story of reuniting with his long-lost mother in the Amazon in 2011 and rediscovering his indigenous roots. Good also spoke about the importance of protecting indigenous cultures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/952950
If you haven't already, check out the district's new mobile app for quick and easy access to school news and events, student stories, the website, and more. Instructions on how to download here:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
25 WHS student musicians were selected to perform with Central Jersey Region II choral and band ensembles. Congrats to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/946536
Announcing our new app for mobile phones for the Westfield Public School District! Stay up-to-date with access to events, school news, student stories, and more. Learn how to download the app for free and customize it. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
A performance by Diavoli Blu, recognition of student-athletes for their tremendous fall seasons, a resolution of appreciation for outgoing BA Dana Sullivan, Board goals, and much more took place at the Dec 13 meeting of the Board of Education. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisDec132022
Congratulations to our perfect scorers on recent ACT-SAT subject area tests! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/937488
Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Last night was a great kick-off to the winter concert season. What a beautiful night of music by our WHS orchestra under the direction of Mr. Stanton!
We greatly appreciate the community support of our chorus program in raising funds to refurbish our grand piano. Join us on Dec 22 at our annual winter concert to see its unveiling!
My Shadowlight gave our social studies classes the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust through artifacts and a multimedia experience in a cattle car replica.
Our schoolwide activity gave us the opportunity to talk about all the ways we are living the No Place for Hate pledge in our classes, departments, sports and activities. Thank to the NPFH committee for planning and leading this great event!
Seven Westfield High School Choir vocalists have been accepted into 2023 All Eastern Chorus ensembles. Congratulations! Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/928184
Check your email inboxes for the November issue of The NEWS Letter. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/november-2022
Tuesday, December 6 is the deadline to submit an application to fill Board of Education vacancy, resulting from the recent resignation of Board member Amy Root whose unexpired term runs from January 1 - April 24, 2023. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
WHS has spirit! Thanks to the SGA for planning our annual parade and pep rally. The Class of 2023 claimed victory in our staff/student flag football game.
Thank you to the Westfield Education Fund for their generous donation supporting student and staff wellness and to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for facilitating the training. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/918589
Aaron Taylor was recognized by the Kean Diversity Counsel with the Joy Prescott Humanitarian Award for Student Leadership and Dedication. He was recognized at their virtual conference which he attended with other members of the No Place for Hate Committee.
