The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
More photos of today's team-building activity period at WHS. The entire student body and staff participated as a means of building up teamwork and community as we begin the second semester together.
Today at WHS a team-building activity period was held, led by the Physical Education department. Students took part in various community activities that are part of our PE department's "Project Adventure" curriculum. The entire student body and staff took part in these activities throughout the hour, as a means of building up teamwork and community as we begin the second semester together.
Congratulations to our 4 WHS student musicians who will perform with the All-State Band in February! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/976396
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 25, 2023 to vote on 2023-2024 school budget. Please visit the Budget Vote portal on the district /school websites which will be updated as budget is finalized. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/home
Recognition of Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer teams , the swearing in of a new Board member, and the first in a series of presentations on the 2023-2024 Budget and public vote on April 25 were among the highlights at the Jan 17 BOE meeting. https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsisJan172023
Petitions are being accepted for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election. The deadline to submit to BA/Board Secretary Patricia Ramos is 3p, March 6. Petitions/more information: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
The Westfield High School Community Service Club invited Dr. González to join in assembling bagged lunches for the Salvation Army. Just one of the many charitable efforts by CSC members and club advisor Zorana Culjak in service to the local community. Thank you!
WHS School Resource Officer Nick Calello shared his knowledge and experience in a Q and A session, "Teens and the Law" with our Introduction to Law class.
Members of the WHS Green Club use rockwool grow cubes, a lightweight hydroponic material, to germinate seedlings, while planting a future crop in compostable containers they created.
BOE meeting at 6p on Tues, Jan 17 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
WHS alumnae Lucy Ritter recently returned to her alma mater to share her experiences as Drumset Chair for the national tour of the Grammy Award-winning musical, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/o/whs/article/960758
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor the tremendous legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thank you to the PTSO, Ms. Balassone and our amazing students for the wonderful presentation last night. A senior panel shared their knowledge and experiences with students and families. A great event!
Students from our Mock Trial course did a great job in their culminating trial simulation yesterday at the Westfield Courthouse. Great job by all students!
Tonight the WHS PTSO presents: I WISH I KNEW THEN...SENIOR PANEL Thursday, January 12, at 7pm - Cafeteria B Please enter from the rear parking lot - A PTSO representative will be at the door. Join a panel of WHS Seniors as they discuss advice and information on how to navigate your student's years at WHS. The panel will also take questions from the audience. We strongly encourage you to attend with your younger students - the information provided is invaluable to your child as they make their way through WHS.
WHS had a strong showing at the Science Olympiad Regional Competition today!
Special BOE meeting on Tues, Jan 10 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session to conduct interviews for Board vacancy. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
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
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
