Roosevelt Intermediate School

Before we welcome everyone back tomorrow, here’s one last look at the learning, growth & fun that filled our summer! ☀️📚 Our ESY and Multilingual Learner students stayed engaged and connected all summer long. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! 💙💛

🎉 Great energy and excitement across Westfield Public Schools as we welcomed our teachers back for the 2026-2027 school year! We are so grateful for the enthusiasm, collaboration, and commitment our staff bring as we get ready to welcome students back! 💙

As we prepare for a new school year, we are excited to welcome the newest members of the Westfield Public Schools team! 💙 Our New Staff Institute is the perfect opportunity to meet, learn, and prepare for the year ahead. Welcome to Westfield!

💻✨ New Year, New Chromebook! ✨💻

This Wednesday and Thursday were all about fresh starts as our Technology department hosted Chromebook Swap Days for our rising 8th grade students!

Students exchanged their old devices for brand new Chromebooks that they will use throughout their journey with us—all the way until graduation or they leave the district.

Here’s to new devices, new opportunities, and a bright future ahead! 🚀📚

Save the dates, Westfield families! 🗓️ Here is your September 2026 schedule of key events to help kick off a successful and exciting school year:

Sept 1: First Day for Students 📚
Sept 4: Student Early Dismissal (PK-12) ⏰
Sept 7: District Closed – Labor Day 🛑
Sept 10: Elementary Schools – Back to School Night 🏫
Sept 15: Board Meeting 👥
Sept 17: Intermediate School – Back to School Night 🎒
Sept 24: WHS Back to School Night 🏛️

Here’s to a fantastic month ahead! ✨

While our buildings may have been quiet, a tremendous amount of learning, planning, and preparing was happening behind the scenes this summer at Westfield Public Schools. 📚✨We are proud of the hard work and commitment shown by every member of our team:

👩‍🏫 Our Teachers collaborated on new curriculum
💼 Our Administrators engaged in collaborative planning
🧼 Our Custodial & Maintenance Staff participated in detailed facilities training

We are excited to carry this great work into the new school year! 👏👏

📅 Save the dates! As we prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year, please note these important August events:

🔹 August 25 at 7:00 p.m. — Board of Education Meeting
🔹 August 26 — Teachers and Paraprofessionals Return
🔹 August 27 — Staff In-Service Day

Please also watch for additional information and important updates directly from your child’s school as we get closer to the start of the year.

We look forward to welcoming our staff back and beginning another great year in Westfield Public Schools!

Construction is officially underway on our Referendum projects! This summer’s work includes site work, HVAC relocation, a new drive loop and canopy, restroom renovations, and Learning Commons updates.

More updates to come as work continues this summer.

Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe, joyful, and healthy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Our 8th Grade Award Winners!

We are proud to recognize our 8th grade award recipients for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout the year. While we celebrate these outstanding students, we are equally proud of our entire 8th grade class for the leadership, growth, and positive impact they have made at Roosevelt Intermediate School. Congratulations to all of our students as they prepare for the exciting journey ahead in high school! 🎓🎉

⚖️ Students in Mr. Perrino's Mock Trial Debate class recently put their skills to the test during a mock trial held in the auditorium. Serving as attorneys, witnesses, and a judge, students presented their cases before a jury of peers, demonstrating strong public speaking, critical thinking, and collaboration skills in this engaging, real-world learning experience. 👏🎤🧠

Our 8th graders are diving into the fascinating world of genetics! After studying animals, students shifted their focus to plants this week, discovering that plants contain DNA just like humans. Through a hands-on banana DNA extraction lab and detailed flower dissections, students explored the science behind plant reproduction and gained a deeper understanding of heredity and life sciences in action.

Our talented students took the stage last night for an incredible band concert! Their hard work, dedication, and passion truly shined through — they sounded amazing! 🎶👏

Stephen Hill is sharing his powerful message with our 8th graders today — inspiring students to make positive choices and recognize the impact they can have on others. Thank you, Stephen, for an engaging and meaningful presentation for our school community!

Students made the most of the beautiful weather ☀️ following a focused morning of state testing. A group of boys enjoyed a game of hacky sack 🟢, while all around them, their peers were actively engaged in a variety of outdoor activities 🏃‍♂️⚽. It was a great way to relax, recharge, and celebrate a job well done! 🎉

Our 6th grade Social Studies students recently stepped into the role of “news anchors” as they explored topics from Ancient India! 📰 Students selected stories of interest, conducted research, and delivered their reports as if they were breaking news. The classroom was buzzing with energy as students confidently shared their findings, demonstrating both creativity and a deep understanding of the content. It was exciting to see them so engaged while bringing history to life in such a dynamic way!

Our 8th grade students in STEM 8 have been hard at work bringing creativity and engineering to life! 🎯🛠️ Students are actively engaged in an exciting hands-on project where they are designing and building their own interactive games, including Skee Ball, Plinko, Whack-a-Mole, and even Pop-a-Shot. Through this process, they are applying problem-solving skills, collaborating with peers, and exploring key STEM concepts in a fun and meaningful way. We can’t wait to see their finished creations in action! 🎉

After a few chilly days, it was the perfect time to head outside! ☀️ Our students took full advantage of the sunshine and warmer weather, enjoying some fresh air, movement, and fun during recess. There’s nothing like a little outdoor play to brighten everyone’s day! 🌳😊

Congratulations to Asmira, for winning this year’s Earth Day Poster Contest! 🌎🎨 Your creativity, effort, and powerful message about protecting our planet truly stood out. We are proud of the way you used your voice and artistic skills to inspire others to care for the environment. Keep up the amazing work!