More congratulations are in order! WHS 12th graders Tage Mehta and Yenjay Hu were recognized at the Union County Superintendents' Roundtable Annual Recognition Breakfast, at which the top two scholars from each high school in the county are honored.
At its May 21 meeting, the Board recognized recipients of the Optimist Club awards (with Optimist Club members extending congratulations as well), along with those who received awards of excellence from the WHS community.
Members of Mrs. Gilford's Art Club at Roosevelt create a beautiful mural.
Our PTOs continue to recognize the many cultures and traditions of their school communities. Thank you to all who contributed to the educational and colorful Multicultural Festival at Wilson.
Congratulations to the WHS recipients of the Spring 2024 "Lift While You Climb" Award! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1610528
Early morning band practice with Mr. Doyle at Roosevelt.
Grade 4 and 5 strings performance at Tamaques. Our schools are alive with music during this concert season!
Reminder: The District will be closed this Friday, May 24 and next Tuesday, May 28 for unused snow days, along with Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy!
Lots of hard work and practice goes into preparing for our spring concerts. Here are the Grade 5 Chorus and Intermediate Band at Jefferson, performing for students during the day and for families in the evening, under the skilled direction of Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Meyer.
More snapshots of Food Allergy Awareness Week at Washington, with 2nd graders learning how to be good allergy friends, 3rd graders focused on good handwashing habits, and 5th graders reading food allergy labels. Also special recess runners to raise awareness of Celiac Disease.
We love our school gardens. The Habitat Garden at Franklin is looking green and colorful, with the help of students, staff, and parents.
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, May 21 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 6p with a Board training. Regular portion of the meeting begins at 7p with staff recognitions. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Great way to wrap up Food Allergy Awareness Week with a sea of teal at Washington, as the PTC Allergy Awareness Committee and our school PTOs work to raise awareness. Read more about #TealTakeover at https://www.foodallergy.org/
Fitness, fun, and lots of smiles as our preschoolers enjoy the annual Tournament of Champions. Special thanks to our physical education staff, parent and student volunteers.
Franklin 4th graders in Ms. Billing's class enjoyed a tae-kwon-do lesson and demonstration as a stress reliever during state testing, courtesy of one of their classmates and her mother.
The Lincoln Flower Patch is always a favorite! Special thanks to the Lincoln PTO for organizing this beloved annual tradition.
97 students have been inducted into the National Honor Societies for Spanish, French, Chinese, and Italian. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1597167
21 Foxy Award Nominations for the WHS Theatre Department! Wow! Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1595405
Lots of hands-on learning at the PTC Gifted Education's well-attended STEAM Night, with students rotating between activity stations that included robotics, genotyping, artificial intelligence, calculating density, and basic surgical procedures (using a banana). Thank you to all who volunteered their considerable time and expertise to make this night a success.
