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Photo of Washington student dressed in traditional Greek clothing posing with her parents at Multicultural Festival.

Multicultural Festival

Photo of Washington family representing Equador at Multicultural Festival

Multicultural Festival

Photo of Washington Grade 5 teacher Matthew Cognetti, winner of the Philhower Award, pictured with superintendent and principal.

Philhower Fellow

Photo of Washington School's Green Team with table of plants and soil for Earth Day activity.

Earth Day

Photo of mother and daughter at Washington Grade 3 Women's Tea, with 3rd grader holding report on Lucille Ball.
Photo of Washington 3rd grader with woman visitor during Grade 3 Women's Tea. She hold her tea, he holds his report on Wilma Rudolph.
Photo of mother and daughter at Washington Grade 3 Women's Tea, with daughter holding up her report on Elizabeth Blackwell.
Photo of 1st graders during Valentine's Day Singalong

Valentine's Day Singalong

Photo of 1st graders clapping and performing during annual Valentine's Day Singalong.
Photo of Grade 5 Chorus at Washington.
Photo of students holding 'birthday kits' for the local food pantry.

Giving Back

Photo of principal following three students dressed as chickens in school Halloween parade
Photo of Washington staff dressed as baseball team on Halloween.
Photo of costumed students in Halloween parade
Photo of superintendent, principal, and teacher talking to 5th grade class.
Photo of student working
Photo of roses in Washington School garden
Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond González welcomes back staff during an opening day ceremony on Sept. 1.

New Superintendent Welcomes Back Staff

Forty-two new educators participated in a two-day orientation on Aug. 30-31 as part of the New Staff Institute (NSI), a two-year program designed to support first-time educators and those who are new to the district.
Photo of Washington 5th grade teachers taking a selfie during Gr 5 Awards Ceremony.
Photo of third grader at Washington School during virtual
Photo of teacher speaking to remote students during live lesson.
Photo of Washington 5th graders waving during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.
Photo of Washington teacher holding sign up during car parade.
Photo of Washington students in front of rainbow made out of balloons.
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.
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.
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1st graders enjoy a Valentine's Day singalong at Washington School.
: Washington School 3rd graders enjoy coding and programming during Hour of the Code activities on Dec. 5.
Washington School crossing guard Bob Lewis greets students and families as they arrive on first day of school.
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Recent News

Twenty-one countries were represented at the First Annual Multicultural Festival at Washington Elementary School on April 23.

Multicultural Festival

The gymnasium at Washington Elementary School was recently transformed into a colorful multicultural festival, as students and their families made a trip around the globe to learn about the traditions of the many countries represented.
Photo of Philhower Fellow Matthew Cognetti with superintendent and principal.

Washington Teacher Awarded Philhower Fellowship

Washington 5th grade teacher Matthew Cognetti is the 2022 recipient of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s Philhower Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching at the elementary school level
Washington Elementary School students decorate and pot plants for local senior citizens as part of Community Service Night on March 24.

Community Service Week

The Westfield Public Schools community demonstrated its considerable civic-mindedness in March, with students across the district packing lunches, designing greeting cards, making care packages, picking up litter, and participating in many other activities as a way of giving back to those in need.
An annual favorite returned in person to Washington Elementary School on March 24 as third graders welcomed a special woman in their lives to a tea party in honor of Women’s History Month.

Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. Here are just a few of the ways the Westfield Public School District celebrated and paid tribute.
Photo of student artwork displayed in storefront window for Youth Art Month.

Youth Art Month

The Westfield Public Schools are celebrating the nationally acclaimed Youth Art Month with colorful and creative displays throughout the downtown area.
Graphic with information on how to nominate an elementary teacher for the 2022 Philhower Fellowship.

Accepting Nominations for 2022 Philhower Fellowship Award

The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the 30th annual Charles Philhower Fellowship Award, which recognizes an outstanding full-time elementary teacher in the Westfield Public Schools each year. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, April 1, 2022.
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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.