Students in the Humanities classes of Mr. Cohn and Mrs. Leegan discussed the Harlem Renaissance, learning about the work of muralist Aaron Douglass. Inspired by Douglass, the students created a mural that depicts each of the five units of the 9th grade Humanities curriculum.
Congratulations to Franklin 5th grader Jacob Knapp, Northern New Jersey Regional 5th Grade Gold Medalist in the History Bee!
The Board of Education will hold its reorganization meeting this Wednesday, May 1 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Westfield High School and the Westfield Memorial Library will host a Holocaust Commemoration Community Event on May 6. The event will include a variety of self-guided exhibits and a formal program beginning at 6p. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292.
Lots of learning in Ms. Wade's 4th grade class, as students make rocks from gavel, sand, and sugar water in science, create menus with tax and tip in math, and designing scrapbooks as part of a historical fiction unit.
Congratulations to the entire Jefferson community for all of the hard work that went into the Jefferson Jubilee 25th Anniversary Show. These Jaguars did not disappoint with their stellar performances.
Kudos to student artists whose work has been selected in the district's Earth Day Poster Contest. Thank you to all who submitted an entry. The featured posters, along with all of the submissions, are available here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wpsgreenteam/home
Congratulations to our talented and dedicated student-athletes! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1559085
Edison physical education teachers took advantage of recent warm weather, allowing students to choose a sport/activity including football, soccer, and a walk around the track at Gary Kehler Stadium.
Washington 3rd graders dissect owl pellets, finding the small bones of the owl's prey while learning about food chains, habitats, and how scientists collect and use data.
Our youngest learners at Lincoln engaged in environmental science assemblies and explored ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect our planet.
Based on unofficial results, Westfield voters approved the proposed increase in funding for the 2024-2025 school district operating budget, enabling the district to continue fulfilling its commitment to deliver the best educational experiences possible for our students.
We are so grateful to survivors of the Holocaust and their families who share their impactful experiences with our students each year. Recently, Peter Fleischmann visited with Tamaques 5th graders to recount his story of courage and survival.
McKinley students are preparing for Earth Day by planting seeds in the school garden.
Wilson's 1st and 2nd graders recently welcomed members of the Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning, learning what can be recycled, practicing sorting items into appropriate bins, and receiving their Recycling Ranger badges for pledging to recycle at both home and school.
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Registration is now open for the Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on April 29. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Westfield High School has received a $10,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to install a “Student Bike Oasis,” a weather-protected shelter to promote bicycle safety and eco-friendly commuting. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1549536
Building roller coasters in Mrs. Herrera's 8th grade Science Applications class at Edison, using the skills they learned in class.
