A productive 3-day leadership retreat, as our administrators gather to share best practices and exchange ideas for the coming school year and beyond, while participating in important training sessions.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Superintendent Dr Raymond Gonzalez welcomes administrators to a 3-day leadership retreat.
At a special meeting on July 25, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Falynn Balassone as K-12 Director of Counseling to succeed Maureen Mazzarese, who is retiring as of August 31, 2022. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790921
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo of Falynn Balassone, new K-12 Director Counseling
Our ELL campers enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats while continuing their English language acquisition. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790862
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
ELL campers pose for a picture with Superintendent Dr Raymond Gonzalez
ELL camper holds his animal artwork during ELL camp
Close up of hands holding rubber animals created during ELL camp
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, July 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic  noting Board of Ed Meeting
Wilson is getting ready for September. Great crew!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Wilson custodians pose for  a picture
Wilson custodian pauses his painting to pose for a picture
Wilson secretary smiles for a picture as she works at her desk
Classroom furniture and items stacked neatly in a hallway
Smiling faces and diligence at Franklin and Lincoln. Thank you!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Franklin head custodian painting the wall
Franklin custodians pose for a picture
Lincoln head custodian smiles for the camera with "wet wax" sign
Lincoln custodian with floor polisher
Spotlight on Education - a curated selection of written articles, videos, and photographs - is just one of the many resources on our new website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of the Spotlight on Education home page
Basic circuitry, sublimation, propulsion & solar energy were among the lessons learned during fun, hands-on experimentation at STEM Camp for Grades 6-8.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two students at STEM Camp make ice cream
STEM Camper smiles as she does a dry ice experiment
STEM Campers build a car
STEM Camper works with basic circuitry
Continued & well-deserved recognition of our custodial teams and all who work over the summer to prepare for a new school year. Here are our Edison & Washington teams.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Washington custodians pose for a picture
Edison custodian team poses for  pic
Hallway crowded with classroom items at Edison as part of the summer cleanup
Washington classroom with newly waxed floors
Maintaining and strengthening academic skills while having fun in our Extended School Year Program.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Elementary student dances during  a morning warmup of Extended School Year program.
Students attending Extended School Year program during morning lesson
The work never stops at WHS!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WH S head custodian moves file cabinet
Attendance secretary works at desk
WHS custodians work to dismantle desk
Attendance secretary works at desk
Much hard work takes place over the summer to prepare for September. Here's a glimpse at McKinley where classrooms are dismantled, scrubbed, & returned to order; parent volunteers enlist their children in tending to school garden; & the front office keeps operations organized.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley head custodian poses for a picture outside
McKinley custodians pose for a picture inside
Coneflowers and other flowers bloom in McKinley butterfly garden
McKinley parent and child tend to  school garden.
Hope you're enjoying our new website! Use this form to report any broken links, errors, or missing/dated information. Thank you! https://bit.ly/NewWebsiteErrorForm
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic showing "Check Out Our New Website!"
There's a reason our schools shine so brightly each September. The summer scrubdown is well underway. Here's what it looks like at Jefferson and Tamaques.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Classroom items neatly piled in the hallway
Jefferson custodial staff
Classroom floor gleams
Tamaques custodians pose for a picture
The June edition of The NEWS Letter was emailed to the school community last Friday. In case you missed it, here's the link: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/june-2022 Have a wonderful summer!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of title heading of The NEWS Letter
Congrats to the WHS Class of 2022! More pics coming soon.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS Class of 2022 grads smile as they proceed in for commencement
Congrats to the WHS Class of 2022!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
GIF of WHS graduates throwing caps in air
Board continues tradition of recognizing student & staff achievement at 6/21 meeting. Other highlights included approval of resolution to move Board elections from November to April & final approval of CHPE curriculum. Read more: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisJune212022
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo collage of student and staff recognitions at Board meeting
Enthusiastic welcome for WHS alum during clap out at McKinley, "Where We Grow Our Hearts and Our Minds."
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS 12th graders pose in front of McKinley School sign while visiting for traditional clap out
WHS 12th graders pose for a picture in McKinley, visiting their elementary alma mater for traditional clap out
WHS 12th graders visit McKinley, their elementary alma mater, for traditional clap out
Fun EOY activities, including Field Day, at Washington!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Washington tug of war during Field Day
Washington 3rd grader holds "I'm headed to 4th grade" frame
Washington 3rd grader rolls tires during Field Day