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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.

Recent News

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May-June Distance Learning Calendar

This school calendar for May and June outlines basic dates and information, as are currently known. We will update the calendar with more information as additional decisions are made.
Educator Jeanine Gottko is this year’s Philhower Award recipient, in recognition of her years as an exceptional elementary school teacher and master technology teacher.

Philhower Fellow

Jeanine Gottko, who taught first and fifth grade at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield before working with both students and teachers in the district as a master technology teacher, is the 2020 recipient of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s Philhower Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching at the elementary school level.
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Coronavirus Information

The Westfield Public School District is committed to providing updates and guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including recommendations from local, state, and national public health organizations. Please click on the heading above for important updates and resources on this evolving situation.
Photo of Jefferson parents and a student with truck of food donations.

Hunger Relief - How You Can Help

Many of our PTOs and families have joined others in the Westfield community in supporting hunger relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Click the headline above to find out how you can help.
Photo of Washington family waving to teachers driving by as part of a car parade.

I Love a Parade!

It was an unusual parade under unique circumstances with Washington staff driving their cars single file through the neighborhood to wave to smiling families gathered at appropriate social distances. An uplifting show of unity during this uncertain time.
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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.