As we prepare to welcome back our students tomorrow (Thursday, September 7), take a look at our Spotlight on Education for excellent examples of the district's story in words, pictures, and video. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation?usp=sharing
The Board held its first regular public meeting for the 2023-2024 academic year on August 29. Read more here: https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsis-8-29-23
Opening Day for staff! We can't wait to see our students on Thursday, September 7!
Check your email inboxes for Back-to-School edition of The NEWS Letter with lots of district updates and news. This monthly newsletter also is posted on the district website under Communications. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2023
Welcome to our 40+ new educators who attended the first day of our New Staff Institute, a comprehensive orientation program designed to support new staff members.
First regular public Board of Education meeting for the 2023-24 academic year will be held on Tues, August 29 in Cafeteria B at WHS. Public portion of the meeting begins @ 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Lots of hard work and talent at Band Camp as the WHS Marching Band and Color Guard prepare for a new season.
Jefferson welcomed new students and families who registered over the summer, with a tour of the building and presentations by Dr. Hung, educators, and the PTO.
We're getting excited about the start of a new school year! The McKinley School community recently enjoyed a Popsicle Night and the chance to reconnect and meet Mrs. McCabe, the new principal.
A special meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 at 5:30p in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a Board Retreat. The meeting will not be livestreamed and no action will be taken. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendaAug222023
WHS MP4 Honor Rolls for 2022-2023. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1204718
More summer highlights! Our skilled maintenance team works tirelessly to ensure that our facilities are well-maintained and safe, while our secretaries perform a myriad of tasks to prepare for a new school year.
District administrators wrapped up a productive three-day leadership retreat, participating in large and small group sessions to plan for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. A special thanks to Kean University for hosting us!
Welcome to our new Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor and Assistant Principal at Franklin! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1177600
Floors are gleaming and classroom furniture shining , as the summer scrubdown continues!
STEM campers in grades 3-5 enjoy learning about DNA, scientific forensics, robotics, engineering design, and other favorite problem-solving STEM activities.
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Tues, July 18 at 9a in Room 105 at 302 Elm Street. Board members will move immediately into private session. The meeting will not be livestreamed and no action will be taken. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendaSpecialMeetingJuly182023
STEM campers in "Mind-Blowing Science" made oobleck out of cornstarch and water, then tested it as a non-Newtonian fluid to see if they could run across the surface. Under varying levels of force, the viscosity of the fluid can change to either more liquid or more solid. Fun!
Deep cleaning and additional building maintenance at Franklin. We greatly appreciate our custodial teams for their hard work and devotion to their school communities.