Don't miss this important parent academy facilitated by our Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs). This Thursday, April 11 from 7-8:30p in the WHS auditorium.
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Students in Mrs. Herrera's 8th grade Science Applications class are building roller coasters using the skills learned in class. They are about halfway completed. Look at their progress!
Deadline to nominate a favorite intermediate school teacher for Optimist Award is April 10. As you prepare for Spring Break, take a moment to select a deserving intermediate school educator. Nominating form and guidelines here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504870
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Frozen Jr. is finally here! Yesterday, the cast and crew put on an amazing performance for a large crowd of children and their families! Staff and community members brought their children dressed in costume to enjoy the songs, dances, and acting of our talented EIS performers. Make sure you catch one of the three remaining performances of Frozen Jr today at 4:00pm or Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm.
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
EIS has been transformed into Arrendelle! We are ready for the Frozen Jr. takeover. Get your tickets for one of this week's performances!
Save the Dates as the WHS No Place for Hate Committee hosts a community movie night on March 22 and a community book read and discussion on April 17. Learn more here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1507725
On March 21, Stephen Hill of Speak Sobriety will present "Not My Kid: How to Build Resilient Kids to Make Healthy Choices and Overcome Adversity," sharing his impactful story of addiction and recovery. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504996
The Optimist of Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, April 10. Learn more about the nomination process here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504870
Students in Mrs. Vezos' ELA 7 class completed a research simulation task. They took notes on a video of a topic that connected to their reading of The Giver.
It is that time of year when the Westfield Public Schools community looks forward to Spring musicals and celebrating the considerable talents of the cast, crew, and theater directors at EIS, RIS, and WHS. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491974
The Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is hosting a virtual Board Candidates Night on Monday, March 18 from 7:30-9:30p. Visit the Board Election page for details, including how to register. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
Calling all students in Grades K-12! The Westfield Public School District is hosting an Earth Day 2024 Poster Contest. The 2024 Earth Day theme is "Planet vs. Plastics." Deadline to submit is March 27. Submission details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491955
The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Nominate a favorite Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher and deserving staff member. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Reminder: All Westfield Public Schools will have an early dismissal this Friday, March 8, as staff participate in professional development in the afternoon. Schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on March 5 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7p. The Board will vote on the tentative 2024-25 school district operating budget. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Congratulations to our marking period 2 Personal Best Award recipients! These students are recognized for their personal achievements and contributions to the school community.
