Westfield High School

Westfield High School continues to shine! Congratulations to our students recognized for perfect ACT/SAT subject-area scores, Presidential Scholar candidacy, and earning the Seal of Biliteracy. We are so proud of you!

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 the Class of 2026!

On Friday, June 12, the NPFH Committee and the LGBTQ+ and allyship subcommittee hosted its annual chalk the walk event in celebration of Pride Month. Students, faculty and staff filled the front walk way with message of love, support and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, students and staff enjoyed snacks and received Pride themed merchandise.

Thursday's Table Talk included conversations regarding how to handle stress during finals and Pride month.

Congratulations to the graduating seniors who earned the Seal of Biliteracy!

Blue Devil Steel Performs at Match Night on Quimby

Join us on Friday, June 12 at 8:00 PM as Blue Devil Steel performs live at Match Night on Quimby! The performance will take place before the World Cup match at 9:00 PM. Come enjoy an evening of live steel drum music, community, and summer fun on Quimby Street.

It was a beautiful day for the Class of 2026's Senior Picnic. Students picked up they caps and gowns, signed yearbooks, enjoyed games, ice cream ad even got a chance to dunk their favorite teachers in the dunk tank!

Seniors gathered at Kehler Stadium to symbolize the sun setting on their senior year.

Westfield High School hosted the District Art Show, which showcased art work from visual arts students of all grade levels across the district!

The students in the Mock Trial class held their semester ending Mock Trial event on Friday, May 29 at the Westfield Municipal Courthouse. Students in the course have been preparing the case of Carmen Capella v. Petizicon Inc. all semester, which involved an allegation by the plaintiff that Petzicon created a dangerous flea treatment that killed her champion show dog. The Honorable Jim Hely, WHS graduate and retired superior court judge of Union County, presided. Students put on a full trial including opening and closing statements and examination of three witnesses. The jury (made up of parents of students in the class) found in favor of the defense. Mayor Berman also greeted the class and congratulated them on a job well done.

Funded through the Rutgers Center for Enhancing School Mental Health, recommended students participated in a “Student World Cafe” to facilitate discussion amongst peers ,and to brainstorm ideas for positive change with in the school community.

Students in Mr. Boyle’s AP Biology class dissected fetal pigs to study the anatomy and the different systems of the body.

The WHS Choral Department performed a beautiful concert on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Congratulations to the Treble Chorus, Concert Choir, and Chorale on amazing performances at the 2026 ACDA High School Choral Festival at Rutgers University on Tuesday, May 19. The entire festival consisted of 47 ensembles performing over 4 days. The students had their performances on the Nicholas Music Center stage followed by a 20-minute clinic, followed by a sight reading evaluation.

Treble Chorus: *Superior Performance Rating, Superior Sight Reading Rating
Concert Choir: Superior Performance Rating, **Exemplary Sight Reading Rating
Chorale: Superior Performance Rating, Superior Sight Reading Rating

*Superior Ratings are the highest performance designation.
**Only 5 ensembles out of 47 received this distinction.

Howling Wolf Farms visited WHS to talk to Environmental Science classes about preservation efforts and the importance of biodiversity. Two wolves joined for meet and greet session. Aristos and Oberon are a mix of Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky and Wolf.

The WHS Counseling Department sponsored a Mental Health Fair during Lunch for students to check out. This year's theme was "Reimagining Excellence: Progress Over Perfection". Thank you to community partners in helping to promote conversations, outreach and resources surrounding mental health while continuing to break the stigma together.

Over 100 awards were presented at the annual Westfield High School Senior Awards night on May 20 to the class of 2026. Congratulations to all the recipients!