Westfield High School

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!

This past weekend, the Westfield High School's Jazz I competed at the prestigious Princeton High School Jazz Festival. The band earned a Superior Rating and walked away with the third highest score of the entire night! After their incredible set, the band got to watch an exclusive performance by world-renowned saxophonist Grace Kelly. Huge congratulations to Jazz I on an amazing achievement!

On Tuesday, May 19, the Westfield High School Choir Department participated in the New Jersey American Choral Directors Association High School Choral Festival, held at Rutgers University’s Nicholas Music Center. The prestigious event featured performances from outstanding high school choral programs across the state.

Westfield Public Schools is proud to announce that all three participating ensembles—the Treble Chorus, Concert Choir, and Chorale—received Superior ratings for their performances, representing the highest performance designation achievable at the festival.

The WHS Orchestra presented a beautiful concert to kick off the 2026 spring concert season!

Congratulations to our Westfield High School Outstanding Scholars, Leo Goldman and Kai Patel! They were recognized at Union County 's 41st Annual Breakfast for Outstanding Scholars this week.

9th grade students had an immersive experience inside a Would War 2 replica cattle car used to transport Jews and other targeted groups during the holocaust.

On Saturday, May 9th, members of the Architecture Club - which included Emma Legaspi, Ashley Mcgeough, and Mathilde Fleischman - volunteered for the Friends of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s 39th annual Tour of Notable Homes in Westfield. The students were stationed throughout one of the homes, where they assisted with the tours and shared architectural and historical information with guests. Our students represented the school with outstanding enthusiasm and professionalism throughout this special community event. Their participation provided a meaningful opportunity to engage with the local community while deepening their interest in design, architecture, and historic preservation.

Arts on the Lawn Brings Music, Food, and Family Fun to Westfield High School

A day of music, art, and family-friendly entertainment awaits at Arts on the Lawn, a free community event taking place on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Westfield High School.

The event will feature performances by talented student ensembles from across the district, including groups from Westfield High School, Roosevelt Intermediate School, Edison Intermediate School, and Westfield’s elementary schools.

Families are encouraged to arrive early and stay for the full lineup of performances and activities. In addition to live music, attendees can enjoy food trucks, student artwork from Westfield High School, face painting, a 50/50 raffle, and a dunk tank where you get the chance to sink your favorite music teacher or senior band member. Please note that the dunk tank and 50/50 raffle will be cash only. Proceeds will benefit the Westfield Band Program.

Guests should bring blankets or chairs, as seating will not be provided. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors at Westfield High School.