McKinley Elementary School

McKinley School was rockin' and rolling on Family Reading Night. Students and their families were invited to attend this lively event to celebrate reading and learn about musicians. Students also had the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair. It was a festive evening of music, reading, and community.

8 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Picture Day is always an exciting event at McKinley School. Students were eager to take their class pictures and parents are looking forward to seeing the final results. There were lots of big smiles!

9 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

McKinley School construction has begun! Today, fencing was installed and our students had a front row seat to the many moving parts of a construction site.

9 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Strong schools are built on continuous learning! 🍎 On Monday, Westfield teachers gathered across district classrooms to collaborate on curriculum writing, assessment development, legal training, emotional regulation, and much, much more. 📚✨

11 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A wide shot of educators seated at large wooden tables inside a school library media center, working together on laptops during a professional development session with a digital screen and posters displayed at the front.

A presenter in a black jacket and pink pants speaks to a large group of teachers seated at tables with laptops inside a bright classroom.

Teachers seated around high wooden tables in a spacious art room equipped with art supplies and historical posters, working collaboratively on their laptops.

A group of teachers working together in a robotics and STEM classroom, seated around tables with laptops while an instructor in a green top facilitates the discussion.

An auditorium presentation showing a large screen with a slide titled "Co-Regulation Across K–12 Settings" while a presenter stands at the podium addressing educators seated in the rows ahead.

Three educators sitting at a curved wooden table in a decorated elementary classroom, looking closely at a laptop screen together to collaborate on lesson planning.

A group of teachers sitting at desks arranged in a circle in a classroom, listening and engaged as a male colleague stands to speak to the group.

A close-up view of teachers sitting around connected desks in a classroom, actively typing on laptops with professional reading strategy books open in front of them.

Teachers sitting at individual student desks arranged in small discussion clusters inside a classroom, working on laptops under a bulletin board reading "A Positive Attitude is Contagious."

Four educators smiling at the camera while seated around a wooden desk with laptops, papers, and office supplies in a school workspace.

From building early literacy and map skills to celebrating achievements, exploring STEM, and fostering respect, students across Westfield Public Schools are engaged in hands-on learning every day! 📚✨

15 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A young student wearing pink glasses and a green sweater sits cross-legged on a patterned rug in a classroom reading corner, holding a small stuffed monkey wearing a red "Curious George" shirt while reading a book. Educational games, puzzles, and colorful book bins fill the surrounding shelves.

A group of Westfield High School students stands on the outdoor front steps of the school building beneath the stone "Westfield High School" entrance sign. Several students hold paper certificate awards, accompanied by the principal

Two young elementary students sit cross-legged on a blue classroom rug, smiling while holding up toy dog figures that display spelling letters and word parts. Additional colorful toy pieces rest on the carpet around them.

In a gymnasium setting, a presenter wearing glasses and a green long-sleeved shirt balances a red, white, and blue basketball on a young student's extended fingers. The student wears a gray shirt depicting a baseball player.

A middle school student writes on a large white easel pad labeled "RESPECT" with columns titled "What it looks like," "What it sounds like," and "What it feels like" during a school activity.

Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gym set up with a simulated road and crosswalk mat. One student stands holding a large octagon "STOP" sign while three classmates stand lined up behind a small mounted stop sign waiting to cross.

Three young students sit back-to-back on a colorful classroom rug, each focused on reading an open picture book during independent reading time.

An elementary teacher and group of students in red shirts sit in a circle on a colorful grid carpet, cheering enthusiastically as they watch a floating apple experiment inside a clear container of water.

Two elementary students stand at a table leaning over printed farm maps, using pencils to trace paths and locate key map elements using a key at the bottom.

A student wearing a blue shirt, yellow lanyard, and sunglasses resting on his head smiles with open arms while walking toward a presenter during an assembly inside a school gymnasium surrounded by cheering peers and staff.

McKinley students celebrated the Week of Respect by showing extra respect for themselves, one another and their school. This week included spirit days, special read-aloud, and opportunities to spread kindness.

15 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

First, second, and third grade students learned about fire safety from the Westfield Fire Department.

16 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Walking, biking, and rolling into the school day! Westfield Public Schools students and staff stepped out in full force for Walk and Bike to School Day. Special thanks to the Westfield PTC BRAKES Committee for coordinating a safe, fun morning! 🚶‍♂️🚲✨

16 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

The principal standing outdoors alongside a young girl wearing a yellow shirt and dark zip-up hoodie in front of Jefferson School.

Two young students standing with their bicycles on a brick path next to a chain-link fence, both holding or wearing bike helmets.

Three young students standing in front of a Westfield Police vehicle with two police officers and the principal on a sunny morning.

A selfie of a smiling adult man wearing glasses next to a young child wearing a yellow t-shirt with a checkered "Walk and Bike" crest.

A selfie of a smiling adult man wearing glasses next to a young boy wearing a yellow t-shirt with a checkered "Walk and Bike" crest.

Two adults and two children posing together in front of a blue lawn sign that reads "McKinley School" on a sunny day.

A smiling woman standing outdoors next to a young girl wearing stickers on her cheeks in front of a yellow banner that reads "Walk to School."

Second graders practiced pedestrian safety during an assembly sponsored by EZ Ride. Students learned how to cross the street safely using 4 safety rules- stop, look, listen and wave.

17 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

We enjoyed beautiful weather for our Walk and Bike to School Day. Thank you to the Westfield PTC and BRAKES group for sponsoring this event. We had many walker and bikers participating today.

17 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Lots of bikes for Walk and Bike to School Day

We enjoyed beautiful fall weather for our Walk and Bike to School Day. Thank you to the Westfield PTC and BRAKES group for sponsoring this event. We had many walkers and bikers participating today.

17 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

🌟 Week of Respect | October 5–9 🌟

This week, we celebrate the power of kindness, empathy, and respect! Let’s work together to create welcoming school communities where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. 💙

20 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

October is off to a great start across Westfield Public Schools! 🍁 Students are engaged in hands-on science, music rehearsals, pedestrian safety lessons, STEM builds, picture day, and college prep! 📚🍂
Character count: 180

21 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A gymnasium set up with multiple photography stations for picture day, complete with backdrops, studio lighting strobes, softboxes, and cameras on tripods. Photographers are assisting students who are seated or standing for their portraits.

Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gymnasium on a simulated crosswalk mat with street lane lines. One student holds a stop sign and another holds a pedestrian crossing sign while classmates walk across. A projected image on a screen behind them shows a real intersection.

An elementary school choir standing in rows on a wooden stage, holding yellow sheet music and singing during a chorus rehearsal in front of a blue backdrop curtain.

Four young elementary students stand side-by-side in pajamas on a wooden floor, holding handmade musical instruments constructed from cardboard boxes and rubber bands.

Three students work together at classroom desks on a STEM tower project made from straws and tape.

A group of elementary students wearing bright orange safety patrol sashes stand together inside a school library with bookshelves behind them.

Elementary students wearing yellow shirts that read "RESPECT" on the back sit in a circle on a classroom rug during a music lesson, participating in a rhythmic activity.

A group of students and adults stand on a grassy field and dirt baseball diamond, watching a water bottle rocket launch into the air, creating a cloud of water mist above its launcher.

Group photo of Washington Students standing in front of a tree

A student and two educators sit together at a wooden conference table, looking at a laptop screen. The adult on the left points at the laptop screen while discussing information with the student and staff member beside her.

💙 Disability Awareness Month 💙

This month, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diverse experiences of people with disabilities. Together, let’s promote inclusion, accessibility, understanding, and a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

22 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

An illustrative poster celebrating Disability History & Awareness Month (October 2026) presented by Westfield Public Schools, featuring a diverse group of people with varying abilities holding signs.

Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏

23 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos

This October, we celebrate the rich heritage, traditions, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans and the lasting impact they have made on our communities and our nation. ❤️🤍💚

25 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools commemorating "Italian-American Heritage Month" for October 2026, set against a background of draped Italian and American flags.

McKinley School kicked off the 2026 Fall session of STEAM Studios. Classes include sculpture, chemistry, chess, movie making, engineering, design, and more.

25 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Second graders in Ms. Moore's class had fun playing Fishing for 10. This Everyday Math game reinforces the skill of identifying pairs of numbers that add up to 10.

25 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Students in Mr. Rodas' class made guitars to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The guitar is an important instrument in many Hispanic cultures. It first became popular in Spain, and today, people in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and many other countries still play guitar music. Mr. Rodas' students made their own guitars to learn about this music and to honor the people who share it with the world.

27 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

Students celebrated the mile run in Mr. Miller's PE class. Keeping students active and moving is Mr. Miller's goal.

27 days ago, McKinley Elementary School

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