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School buildings are currently closed to the public.  Please call your child(ren)'s school regarding student registration or other matters.  Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Westfield High School:  908-789-4500
Edison Intermediate School:  908-789-4470
Roosevelt Intermediate School:  908-789-4560
Franklin Elementary School:  908-789-4590
Jefferson Elementary School: 908-789-4490
McKinley Elementary School: 908-789-4555
Tamaques Elementary School:  908-789-4580
Washington Elementary School: 908-789-4600
Wilson Elementary School: 908-789-4605
Lincoln Early Childhood Center: 908-789-4455

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Photo of Washington 5th graders waving during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.
Photo of Washington principal and staff waving to 5th graders during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.
Photo of Washington School sign with rainbow made of balloons in background.
Photo of Washington teacher holding sign up during car parade.
Photo of cars lined up for Washington teacher parade.
Photo of Washington students in front of rainbow made out of balloons.
Photo of Washington PTO moms with packages from Caring and Sharing Holiday Gift Drive.
Photo of Dr. Lamont Repollet on the left - the Commissioner of Education; Kathy Goldenburg on the right -- the President of the State Board of Education; and Daryl Palmieri - the Union County Superintendent, posing with Drs. Perry and Dolan and teacher Christine Pitarresi during Blue Ribbon recognition in Trenton.
Photo of Washington School staff and students dancing at Board Meeting during celebration of Blue Ribbon ceremony.
Photo of Dr Dolan, Dr Perry & Washington School teacher posing with National Blue Ribbon Schools program director during ceremony.
Photo of a group of Washington 5th grade girls dressed as lifeguards for Halloween.
Aerial photo of Washington staff dressed in blue and in the shape of a Blue Ribbon to celebrate their designation as a National Blue Ribbon School.
Photo of Washington students wearing National Blue Ribbon shirts.
Photo of Washington students cheering as the school is announced as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School.
Ten new murals adorn the Washington School gymnasium, thanks to a creative collaboration of 5th graders, parents, teachers, WHS graphic design students, the Westfield Coalition for the Arts, and a local graphic arts company.
Photo of Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan as she reads to 2nd graders at Washington School during Read Across America activities.
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1st graders enjoy a Valentine's Day singalong at Washington School.
The Washington School band and chorus (4th and 5th graders) performs a holiday concert for students and staff.
: Washington School 3rd graders enjoy coding and programming during Hour of the Code activities on Dec. 5.
Washington School class has fun making faces for the camera during a class Halloween party.
Washington School students participate in the Recess Runners Club for fitness and fun.
Washington School crossing guard Bob Lewis greets students and families as they arrive on first day of school.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

School buildings are currently closed to the public.  Please call your child(ren)'s school regarding student registration or other matters.  Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Westfield High School:  908-789-4500 Edison Intermediate School:  908-789-4470 Roosevelt Intermediate School:  908-789-4560 Franklin Elementary School:  908-789-4590 Jefferson Elementary School: 908-789-4490 McKinley Elementary School: 908-789-4555 Tamaques Elementary School:  908-789-4580 Washington Elementary School: 908-789-4600 Wilson Elementary School: 908-789-4605 Lincoln Early Childhood Center: 908-789-4455
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Summer Enrichment

While school may be out for summer, parents may still be looking for educational experiences for their children. For those parents who find online educational resources an option for how their children might spend time, the district has compiled and categorized for your convenience, a list of such resources. Our user-friendly site lists activities such as virtual museum tours and zoo visits as well as some academic sites for those who may want to reinforce and review what was taught during distance learning. Other resources that your child may enjoy include educational podcasts and binge-worthy influencer personalities whose expertise is teaching through highly-engaging demonstrations.
Grade 5 Clap Out Featured Photo

Grade 5 Clap Out

Hooray for our Washington 5th graders as they prepare to move up to the middle school next year!
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Two Westfield Educators Appointed to Share Acting Supervisory Position

At its virtual meeting on June 16, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Elizabeth Reilly as acting English Language Arts Supervisor for grades K-5 and Warren Hynes as acting English Language Arts Supervisor for grades 6-12. The two educators will share the position on an acting basis, as current K-12 ELA Supervisor Dr. Tiffany Jacobson becomes interim principal at the Lincoln Early Childhood Center for the 2020-2021 school year.
Approximately 100 people – students, parents, teachers, administrators, and others – joined the “Social Justice 5th Grade Summit” on June 12, held virtually and hosted by the McKinley School fifth grade team, along with former McKinley teacher Eric Jones.

Conversations about Race

Teachers in the Westfield Public School District are providing important opportunities for students to express their feelings as they grapple with how to respond to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer and the nationwide protests that followed.
Photo of WHS student with book.

Virtual Guest Readers

Through the innovative Westfield High School PTSO "Virtual Guest Reader Project," teachers and parents of elementary school children can "invite" a student guest reader to their virtual classrooms or home. Each thoughtful recording features a student reading a popular picture book, with close-ups of many of the illustrations included.
Photo of congratulations graphic with pics of two new interim administrators

New Interim Administrators

At its virtual public meeting on June 9, the Westfield Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Tiffany Jacobson as Interim Principal of the Lincoln Early Childhood Center and Mary McCabe as Interim Assistant Principal at Franklin Elementary School.
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The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world.