Elementary art and music programs can be pushed out of dedicated classrooms and onto traveling carts, especially as enrollment rises. The April 15 bond referendum proposes more instructional space. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Art teacher works with materials on a cart
Great opening reception at the Roig Collection to kickoff Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month! We are proud to showcase the artistic and musical talents of our students. Special thanks to Ricardo Roig, the WCA, and the many skilled instructors who inspire our students each day. Check out more than 180+ works of art by our K-12 students on display throughout March at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto and the Westfield Memorial Library.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS students perform on violin and cello
WHS student artist poses for picture before her displayed work
WHS student artist poses for picture before his displayed work
WHS student plays keyboard
Student looks at artwork displayed in window
Family looks at artwork displayed in window
This is a reminder that all schools will have an EARLY DISMISSAL tomorrow (Friday), March 7.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Early Dismissal on March 7
This month, we celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month! Let's honor the remarkable contributions of Irish Americans to our nation's history, culture, and spirit. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Irish-American Heritage Month
The Board of Education will meet tonight (Tuesday), March 4 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
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting March 4 BOE Meeting
We’ve extended the pre-registration deadline for our March 27 Mental Health Symposium, hoping to get enough sign-ups to make this important event a reality. Please use the QR code to register now. The registration form includes details on presenters and sessions. Thank you!
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Mental Health Symposium
March is Women's History Month! Join us in celebrating the achievements, strength, and resilience of women who have shaped history and inspire us every day. #CelebrateHerStory #Empowerment
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Women's History Month
The reality of space crunches across our district means being flexible to find short-term fixes. In some schools, instrumental music lessons take place behind the stage curtain while physical education classes make noise on the other side. Voter approval on April 15 would bring long-term solutions to our district and students for years to come. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
graphic noting instrumental music classes on stage
Wishing all who celebrate a blessed Ramadan! May this holy month bring you peace, reflection, and joy with loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak! #WPSCelebratesDiversity
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting start of Ramadan
Jefferson 4th graders in Ms. Kingsley's language arts class hosted a publishing party and loved sharing their personal narrative writing with their families, classmates, and school principal Dr. Hung. "Everyone was beaming with pride," says Ms. Kingsley.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Grandparent and student pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
Parents and students pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
Parents and students pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
Parent and student pose for photo
The April 15 Budget + Bond vote takes place during Spring Break, a date set by the State. Know the steps to get a Vote By Mail application and return it. See the “How to Vote” page on our portal: westfieldnjk12.org/vote
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Vote by Mail instructions
Thank you to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield for partnering with the district each year to bring students a special exhibit showcasing the history and contributions of African Americans in Westfield.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Group of students in front of MLK Association exhibit
Student examines exhibit , with clipboard
closeup of one of the exhibits
Student reads information on MLK Association exhibit
Students jot down notes in front of MLK Association exhibit
Closeup of MLK Association exhibit
Another amazing STEAM Day at Tamaques! This annual daylong event, organized by the PTO, features parent volunteers who shared their expertise in rocketry, medicine, chemistry, finance, technology journalism, and much more. Thank you to all who made this special day a success!
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Parent dressed in rocket costume teaches about rocketry on STEAM Day
Student tests out her rubberband plane
Roomful of students test their rubberband planes
Parent teaches about viruses and germs during STEAM Day
Parent in front of room with screen, teaching about fashion during STEAM Day
Two students wind up the rubberband device on their plane during STEAM Day
WSJ Reporter teaches about tech journalism during STEAM Day
A range of in-person and virtual sessions are available for Westfield voters to understand the budget vote and bond referendum on April 15. Check the portal to add an info session to your calendar and get your questions answered. bit.ly/WPSCommunityEngagement
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Join an engagement session
We don’t yet have enough registrants to hold our March 27 Mental Health Symposium, and the preregistration deadline is THIS Friday, February 28. If you’re planning to attend, please sign up now using the QR code to secure your spot. The registration form includes details on presenters and sessions—don’t miss this important opportunity!
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Mental Health Symposium
March is Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month! Join us for an opening reception at the Roig Collection on March 4 from 4–6 p.m. as we kick off a month-long celebration of student creativity and the power of arts education.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month
Congrats to EIS 6th grader Vera S, whose artwork will be on display at county and state Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibits in March. Stay tuned for more on the district's plans for YAM, including an opening reception at 4p at the Roig Gallery on Tuesday, March 4.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Poster showing State Youth Art Month winners
Our talented casts, crews, and theater directors have been busy rehearsing and preparing for the Spring musical season. Mark your calendars and purchase tickets for these amazing productions, detailed here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2046969
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Save the Date graphic
Did you know that bond funding is the most economical way to afford HVAC improvements? Proposed upgrades on the April 15 ballot include replacing old units with more effective ventilation, heat, and cooling systems, eliminating the need for window AC units. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did you know graphic about HVAC and debt service aid
More "Souper Bowl" fun and charitable giving. Wilson School collected nearly 3,000 canned goods for local food banks, while using creativity and collaboration to construct a W in the stack of cans to demonstrate their school pride.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Group photo of students in front of soup cans arranged in a W
Cans stacked on stage, with W spelled out, in front of boxes