ICYMI in the BTS edition of The NEWS Letter, check out our new District Pulse, a monthly video snapshot of the many activities and improvements taking place across the district. https://youtu.be/tmTMZRLGcjA?si=QQklpDZ7xhUmxlN2
Greeted by a rousing performance by members of the WHS Marching Band, staff gathered for an Opening Day ceremony, followed by a full schedule of PD sessions, as they prepare for the return of students on Thurs, Sept 5. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1743551
We can't wait to see our staff and students next week! Here is a quick video snapshot of key dates for the start of the new school. https://bit.ly/WelcomeBack-KeyDates
First regular public BOE meeting for 2024-25 school year to be held on Tuesday, August 27 in WHS Cafe B. Private session at 6:30p. Public portion of meeting resumes at 7p. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Meeting will be livestreamed; link to be posted on district website.
The Westfield Public School District has been recognized for initiatives that promote sustainable practices and educate students to be responsible environmental stewards. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725461
Thank you to the WHS girls and boys basketball team who volunteered their time to provide physical education opportunities for students in the Extended School Year Program. More on how ESY reinforces and strengthens skills here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1715537
Kudos to Christopher Tafelski, selected by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2024 Boys' High School T&F Coach of the Year for New Jersey, his 2nd national recognition for the 2023-2024 season. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1685189
Congratulations to our seniors who celebrated their Senior Sunset!
Not only was it senior prom but the Boy's and Girl's Track teams both came come with Sectional Champions Titles! Congratulations!
WHS's #2 Annual Mental Health Fair took place last week and was a huge success! Thank you to SACs Ms. Lopez and Ms. Lane Cruz for organizing such an impactful event.
Congratulations to Tage Metha and Yenjay Hu on being Westfield High School's representatives at the Union County Scholars recognition on 5/21. We are proud of all you have accomplished!
One week to the District Art Show! You won't want to miss it! Enter at Door D1 on Trinity Place.
Thursday's activity period focused on mental health awareness. We had a schoolwide Kahoot, particpated in the One Word Project, and did some relaxing coloring. A great activity prior to our Mental Health Fair!
Congratulations to the second semester Lift While you Climb Winners- Garret Gao, Josh Dias, Addison Mullholland, Isabella DeMatos and Jillian Almendral!
Mock Trial had a successful case at the courthouse. Great Job!
Arts on the Lawn is happening now! Come over to WHS for great music, face painting, food trucks and a dunk tank!
We are excited to have a new DECA chapter at WHS. Their first speaker series event was a huge success! Thank you to Mr. Bloomberg who shared about his work in finance.
Congratulations to WHS paraprofessional Ms. Maria Martinez who received the Weyman O. Steengrafe Award introduced last year by the Rotary Club of Westfield.
Congratulations to this year’s Teacher Award Recipients! The Robert & Linda Foose Memorial Award for Excellence in Education: English Teacher, Mr. John Cheddar. The Jeffrey Family Above & Beyond Award: Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Greg Bowers. Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award: Orchestra & Writing and Arranging Teacher, Mr. Craig Stanton The WHS PTSO Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award: English and Journalism Teacher, Ms. Shawn McDonald.
WHS, Westfield Memorial Library, and Kean University's HRC are hosting an important community event on May 6 at the library to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292 LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL3rFZHLK2Y