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
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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
