The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 21 in WHS Cafeteria B, with public portion of meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Agendas: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Live Stream/Recordings: https://bit.ly/BOE-Meetings2024-25
Have you registered your Kindergartner or 1st Grader for the 2025-2026 school year!? All the information and forms needed to do so securely are available at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/student-registration/home
The Westfield Public School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy of compassion, service, and hope.
Check it out! The first of two buses purchased by the District has arrived, as we work to address transportation and fiscal challenges and create opportunities to connect students to expanded educational experiences in the community.
As part of the Safe Routes to School Program, our 2nd graders received valuable lessons on pedestrian safety. Here's what it looked like at McKinley and Franklin.
An 8th grade art lesson at Roosevelt. Students use tile, stained glass pieces, shells, and beads to design and create a tile mosaic on a glass votive that will become a functional candle holder.
Lincoln students came together for a Positive Behavior Assembly, revisiting school-wide expectations, "Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible," with engaging songs, fun role-playing, and calming mindfulness activities.
Our students love when authors visit to share their love of reading, along with valuable writing tips. McKinley 4th and 5th graders enjoyed a visit last month from local author Matthew Myklusch , who shared the inspiration for his characters and previewed his most recent novels.
Mark your calendars for a special seminar on Monday, February 10, sponsored by the Westfield Athletic Department. Parents and athletes are invited to attend this free seminar, "Injury Prevention and Mental Health", in the WHS auditorium from 6-8 p.m.
Roosevelt 7th graders create posters illustrating how a healthy digestive system works.
This lesson helps students review and reinforce their understanding of key concepts from the metabolic reactions science unit.
SAVE THE DATE for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Wed, February 5 from 6:30-8:00p at Edison Intermediate School. Registration will open at 7p on Mon, January 13; registration form will be available at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
January is Muslim Heritage Month, in celebration of the rich cultural traditions, invaluable contributions, and diverse experiences of Muslim Americans, as we reaffirm our commitment to fostering understanding, respect, and inclusion for all.
Jefferson 1st graders receive a fun lesson on keeping germs at bay, with best techniques for coughing, sneezing, and handwashing. Timely tips for this winter season.
Recess fun at Washington.
Don't forget to register your Kindergartner or 1st Grader for the 2025-2026 school year! Please also help to spread the news that registration is open. Many thanks!
This month, we celebrate the dedication and leadership of our Board of Education. These committed volunteers work tirelessly to ensure our students, staff, and community have the resources and support needed for success. Thank you!
The 1st Annual Grads Return program from the WHS Counseling Department was an excellent opportunity for 11th and 12th graders to learn about post-secondary life. The program also included a career panel for 9th and 10th graders. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1939546
And that's a wrap. Whether daytime or evening performances, our holiday concerts - like this Grade 5 Strings Concert at Tamaques - were a huge hit with all audiences.
RIS students in Robotics learn how gear trains can increase the speed of their robots. The students then design, build, and program dragster robots to compete in a knockout-style, head-to-head race. Principal Brian Gechtman says: "The winner is the last bot standing! "
