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Giving Back

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Photo of Washington staff dressed as baseball team on Halloween.
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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.
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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

On Jan. 19, the Westfield Municipal Alliance and the Westfield High School Dream Team recognized student finalists in the 9th Annual Palooza Contest for their submissions of posters, poetry, and public service announcements depicting the theme, “ Westfield, Live Your Best Life: Healthy Choices, Everyday Choices.”

Palooza Finalists Announced!

The Westfield Municipal Alliance and the Westfield High School Dream Team recently recognized student finalists in the 9th Annual Palooza Contest for their submissions of posters, poetry, and public service announcements depicting the theme, “ Westfield, Live Your Best Life: Healthy Choices, Everyday Choices.”
Jefferson 1st graders create handmade pictures and notes for U.S. troops on Veterans Day.

Honoring our Veterans

Whether writing letters and handmade cards, reading books about patriotism and heroes, holding assemblies, or learning how Veterans Day was established, students in the Westfield Public Schools paid tribute on Nov. 11 to the nation’s men and women in uniform, past and present, to thank them for their service and sacrifice.
McKinley 4th grader Julia Kopec (left) and her 2nd grade sister Sophia join principal Marc Biunno in displaying student-designed Halloween trick or treat bags for U.S. troops to thank them for their service.

Giving Back

The students, staff, and families of the Westfield Public School District have a longstanding tradition of giving back to communities in need, not only during the holidays but throughout the school year. Read more about those considerable efforts.
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District YouTube Channel

The District has a new YouTube Channel! Here you'll find Board of Education meeting livestreams and recordings, as well as video snapshots of district happenings.
Westfield Superintendent Dr. Raymond González escorts Jefferson 4th grader Owen Hennes to school in celebration of Walk to School Day on Oct. 6.

Walk to School Day

It was a morning of fitness and fellowship across the school district as more than 2,000 elementary students and their families celebrated Walk to School Day in Westfield on Oct. 6.
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BOE Meetings Location Update

Regular Board of Education meetings will be held in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School for the foreseeable future, beginning at 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Please enter at the door in the back parking lot. All attendees are required to wear masks.
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Our Mission

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.