Media Centers are key school hubs for students to work with peers and access boundless learning resources. With modern education standards evolving, these spaces are no longer just libraries, but also collaborative learning environments for student success. Outdated spaces at the intermediate and high schools would be reconfigured to meet these standards. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
The deadline to submit petitions for candidacy in the April 15 School Board election has been moved to Monday, February 24 by 4 p.m. Visit the Board Election page for details, including the nominating petition. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
The Jefferson Early Act Club collected nearly 900 canned food items for the "Souper Bowl" food drive, thanks to the generous support of Jefferson families. The food pantry at Grace Church was restocked and students earned a fun Crazy Hair Day.
Sorting words at Washington based on vowels and digraphs.
Franklin student artists honor Black leaders, educators, athletes, musicians, and changemakers during Black History Month, creating these unique portraits . The process involved tracing the image, coloring and cutting into small squares, then reassembling the portrait.
Bookshelves and temporary soft walls sub-divide rooms to create small group instruction spaces inside our elementary schools. That can be distracting for students who need individualized spaces for focused learning. The April 15 vote proposes long-term solutions to the critical need for more space. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
McKinley 1st graders learned about different types of bears and then celebrated with"Hibernation Day."
From history to modern day, the Grade 4 Wax Museum at Tamaques showcased the hard work of each student in researching and representing their chosen individual.
During Spanish at Wilson, fourth graders engaged in a small-group game to reinforce the names of sports.
Dating back to 1885, George Washington’s birthday was the first federal holiday honoring an individual’s birth date. In 1971, it moved to the third Monday in February, falling between Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, inspiring the name Presidents Day. #PresidentsDay
Our school community has always stepped up in times of need, this time partnering with the greater Westfield community to support a neighboring relief effort, collecting much-needed supplies for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. #CommunityStrong
Kindergarten learning centers build academic, social-emotional, and fine motor skills through hands-on fun. "From counting to creating, every activity lays the foundation for future learning," says Lincoln principal Dr. Tiffany Jacobson.
The WHS Counseling team shared lots of information, including course selection, resources, ands tips for success in high school, with 8th graders during visits to Edison and Roosevelt.
As part of an interdisciplinary unit on the Holocaust, 8th graders attended "Through the Eyes of a Friend," an impactful assembly combining archival images with the accomplished storytelling of a solo performer, told from the viewpoint of a fictional "best friend" of Anne Frank.
Math Night at Franklin is always a huge hit, with lots of hands-on learning created by a dedicated team of educators lead by Mrs. Rygiel. Thank you to all who pitched in to lend a hand for this popular annual event. Lots of future mathematicians!
REMINDER: The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election is 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition updated to reflect new legislation requiring 25 signatures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
Thank you to members of our school community who shared Lunar New Year traditions with our students!
Check out our updated Bond + Budget portal with a robust schedule of community engagement sessions now posted. Whether in-person or remote, day or evening, there are plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
We are grateful to our PTOs for the many ways they support our schools. Here's a glimpse of the recent Math and Science Night at Jefferson. Thank you to all of the staff, parent, and student volunteers who made this event a success.
February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate, reflect, and honor the contributions of Black leaders, artists, educators, and changemakers throughout history. Let's continue to learn, grow, and strive toward a more inclusive future every day. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
