Congratulations to Maureen Mazzarese on her retirement as she finishes her last day at Westfield Public Schools! Our entire community thanks her for her dedication and passion throughout her remarkable career.
about 3 years ago, Mary Asfendis
Director of counseling walking down hallway as students and colleagues clap
Student schedules will be available on the Genesis Parent Portal at 3 pm today.
about 3 years ago, Westfield High School
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
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic announcing BOE Meeting on August 30, 2022
Gearing up for the start of a new school with WHS Marching Band Camp!
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Incoming WHS students practice for Color Guard team
WHS marching band members participate in Band Camp
WHS marching band students participate in Band Camp
WHS marching band students participate in Band Camp
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
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students attending Extended School Year program during morning lesson
Young learners in Extended School Year Program enjoy a visit from a therapy dog and his handler.
Extended School Year instructor reads to young learners.
Extended School year students give hug to a special visitor from the PAW Patrol
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
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Synopsis Heading - Reads "Highlights from the Westfield Board of Education Meeting
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.
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Superintendent Dr Raymond Gonzalez welcomes administrators to a 3-day leadership retreat.
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
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo of Falynn Balassone, new K-12 Director Counseling
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, July 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic  noting Board of Ed Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, June 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic  noting Board of Ed Meeting
Spotlight on Education - a curated selection of written articles, videos, and photographs - is just one of the many resources on our new website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of the Spotlight on Education home page
The work never stops at WHS!
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WH S head custodian moves file cabinet
Attendance secretary works at desk
WHS custodians work to dismantle desk
Attendance secretary works at desk
The June edition of The NEWS Letter was emailed to the school community last Friday. In case you missed it, here's the link: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/june-2022 Have a wonderful summer!
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of title heading of The NEWS Letter
Congrats to the WHS Class of 2022! More pics coming soon.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS Class of 2022 grads smile as they proceed in for commencement
Congrats to the WHS Class of 2022!
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
GIF of WHS graduates throwing caps in air
Board continues tradition of recognizing student & staff achievement at 6/21 meeting. Other highlights included approval of resolution to move Board elections from November to April & final approval of CHPE curriculum. Read more: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisJune212022
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo collage of student and staff recognitions at Board meeting
Congratulations to our World Language students and teachers for their many recognitions! Read more: https://bit.ly/WorldLanguageHonorsJune2022
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
23 WHS students were inducted into the National Chinese Honor Society in May.
WHS senior Frank Wietry earned a perfect score on the Latin Level 2 exam.  The distinction of a perfect score was only attained by a very small number of students out of more than 100,000 who took the exam across the world.  Pictured here with WHS principal Mary Asfendis (L) and Latin teacher James Rowan (R).
118 Westfield High School 12th graders received the Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who attain proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
WHS environmental science students work with Westfield Green Team to study water quality, invasive organisms, sampling & indexing during May field trip to Tamaques Park. TY to Green Team, enviro science teacher Jeff Robbins & WHS science team for hands-on learning experience.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS students conduct sampling experiments during field trip
WHS students walk through stream during environmental field trip
WHS enviro science teacher Jeff Robbins talks to students in stream
WHS student conducts test in stream
Congratulations to our YAG delegation! https://bit.ly/WHSYAG2022
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
For the first time since 2019, 14 members of the Westfield High School Youth and Government Club participated in an in-person session of the New Jersey Youth and Government (NJ YAG) Conference at Rowan College in April.  Pictured here (L-R) are Justin Anderson, Kavya Panjwani, Alexandra Cicala, Sarah Attia and Grace Kim. Anderson, Panjwani, and Cicala served as officers; Attia and Kim passed legislation at the conference.
Using Langston Hughes' "I Dream a World", WHS No Place for Hate members (& Jefferson alum) Olivia Berger & Gianna Puglisi encourage Jefferson 5th graders to think critically about roles they play in developing a safe & inclusive school community & culture.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two WHS members of No Place for Hate Committee speak to Jefferson 5th graders.
WHS member of NPFH supervises Jefferson 5th graders as they sign poster
No Place for Hate poster