The Golden Pass is back! Learn more about how Westfield residents 65 and older may attend many WHS events for free. Please share the news with your friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/836407
Edison Intermediate School Faculty and Staff were thrilled to welcome 776 amazing 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students back to school. The students had a fantastic first day reconnecting with old friends, meeting new teachers, and navigating a brand new schedule of classes. Looking forward to another great year at EIS!
Strategic planning and district / Board goals for the 2022-2023 school year were among the topics at the August 30 Board of Education meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisAugust302022
Lots of professional learning and other preparations for a new school year. We're ready for our students tomorrow! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/829215
A full day of professional development sessions as our teachers and staff prepare to welcome back students tomorrow (Wednesday), September 7.
The Back-to-School issue of The NEWS Letter is in email inboxes. In case you missed it, it is also posted on the district website under District Information: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2022
Opening Day for staff! Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, Board President Brendan Galligan, and WEA President Kim Dickey were on hand to welcome all back. Great to see everyone eager and ready for the first day of school on September 7. https://youtu.be/LwUoDE1-nAE
As you prepare for your child’s return to school, please be aware that medications and health forms can be dropped off to our school nurses at the following times:
August 31st - between 12pm to 3pm
September 1st - between 2pm to 3pm
September 7th - between 2pm to 3pm
Mrs. Kelly or Mrs. Fico will have a table setup at the main entrance to the school to receive your child’s medication. All health forms can be accessed on the Westfield High School Health Services Page.
Board of Education meeting on Tues, Aug 30 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p with Board members moving immediately into private session. Public portion of meeting will resume at 7p Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
In its 20th year, the Extended School Year Program helps students strengthen and maintain academic skills for the coming school year. Here's what the engaging program looked like this summer: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/802771
A new K-12 Director of Counseling and generous donations from our community partners were among the highlights at a special Board of Education meeting on July 25. Here's a synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisJuly252022
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.
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
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
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, June 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
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/
Basic circuitry, sublimation, propulsion & solar energy were among the lessons learned during fun, hands-on experimentation at STEM Camp for Grades 6-8.
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.
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!
