Great "Bike Rodeo" at Washington, as 5th graders learn important bike safety tips including hand signals and proper bike helmet fit. Special thanks to B.R.A.K.E.S. WPD, EZ Ride, and parent volunteers who organized this important learning (and fitness) opportunity.
Lots of celebration of our students and staff at the June 11 Board of Education meeting. Congrats to all!
Congratulations to our recent ACT-SAT perfect scorers and to our Seal of Biliteracy recipients! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1643283
BOE meets tomorrow (Tuesday), June 11 in WHS Cafe B, moving into private session at 6p, followed by regular portion of meeting at 7p. Lots of students and staff to celebrate! Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
An in-house Music Festival at Edison with performances by 8th Grade Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Broadway Singers, and Jazz Band. All of the ensembles received "Superior" ratings from guest judges Cooper Ford, Barbara Retzko, and Dr. Thomas McCauley, who also held brief clinics with the students.
113 WHS 12th graders received the Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who attain proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Well done, all!
Day 2 of the Art Show! 3-7:30p in WHS Gym 5. Enter at D1 on Trinity. Enjoy these scenes from Day 1.
Celebrating the district's diversity at the 43rd Annual Multilingual Learners Dinner, with students, their families, and district staff sharing heartwarming fellowship and mouthwatering cuisine representing more than 20 different cultures.
District Art Show today and tomorrow! Come support our talented students!
EIS 8th grader Arianna Desai received "Excellent" designation for work she submitted to the 2024 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Promising Young Writers Contest. Judges evaluated the writing for expression of ideas, language use, and unique perspective and voice.
As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, enjoy these snapshots from Washington, where parent volunteers representing the heritages of Indonesia, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, China, Korea, and Vietnam visited classrooms to share the many contributions of the AAPI community.
Sunny skies and smiles at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for Wilson's new outdoor classroom, equipped with a teaching platform, student seating, and shaded areas. Special thanks to the Wilson PTO for the generous fundraising efforts that made this beautiful space a reality.
Kudos to Hi's Eye staff and adviser Shawn McDonald, named "Outstanding High School Weekly Newspaper" nationwide by American Scholastic Press Association. Our talented student journalists received additional recognition as well. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1624056
As part of the district's recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, WHS Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs) and the counseling department held the annual Mental Health Fair, with lots of mental and physical health professionals on hand to share valuable resources.
Wilson students is Mr. Samarco's class work on bold, colorful pieces, inspired by the works of painter Reginald Laurent introduced in art class with Mrs. Collins.
Jefferson 3rd graders enjoy a field trip to Ellis Island, touring varied exhibits to deepen their understanding of the experiences immigrants had while traveling to America. They also caught a glimpse of Lady Liberty on the way! Special thanks to the Grade 3 team and the PTO.
Stephen Hill returned to Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools to share his impactful story of drug and alcohol addiction and recovery with our 8th graders and to answer reflective questions from the students.
One week to the District Art Show! You won't want to miss it! Enter at Door D1 on Trinity Place.
Our elementary Field Days are a great way to combine fitness and fun. Here are a few snapshots from Franklin and McKinley. Special thanks to our physical education teachers and all who help to organize this annual favorite.
Washington 2nd graders visited the Reeves Arboretum to learn more about insects, one of our science curriculum units. Students learned about insect anatomy, life cycle, social structure, and communication. They also got to visit the honeybees who call the Arboretum home.
