Washington Elementary School

Washington School 5th grade teacher Matthew Cognetti explains a letter writing project to his class in early June. “It’s a letter to you, from you, only to be read by you,” Cognetti says. “The more you write, the more you’ll thank your past self in the future.”

Washington 5th Graders Write Letters to Future Selves

At the end of each school year, Matthew Cognetti has his students write a letter to themselves. Seven years later, the 5th grade teacher at Washington School mails each letter to each former student as he or she approaches the end of 12th grade.
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Student at Washington School enjoys hoppity-hop races during Field Day.

Field Day at Washington and Wilson Elementary Schools

Fitness, fellowship and fun at Washington and Wilson Elementary Schools, as students in grades 1-5 enjoy Field Day.
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Retiree William O’Herron has been volunteering in Elizabeth Reilly’s class each week for the past 12 years. He is pictured here reading to the class.

Washington School volunteer shares love of reading for more than a decade

A special volunteer at Washington School has been reading to third graders each week for the past 12 years.
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Large Turnout for Districtwide Community Service Event by Westfield Public Schools

Hundreds of students and their families from Westfield Public Schools participated in a recent districtwide community service effort in support of homeless shelters, fighting hunger campaigns, senior citizens, rescue animal organizations, and others in need of charitable help.
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Elementary student musicians perform at All-City Concert in Westfield.

Music Education Program in Westfield Public Schools Receives National Recognition

The Westfield Public School District has been named one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” in the nation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
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Seasoned Educators to Assume Administration Roles in Westfield Public Schools

At its May 8 meeting, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Elizabeth Delasandro as Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics and Warren Hynes as Westfield High School Assistant Principal.
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Three WHS students participate in dance marathon to raise money for Children's Specialized Hospital.

Westfield Students Hold Successful Dance Marathons to Raise Money for Charities

There was dancing in the Westfield Public School District as students held dance marathons and other events to raise money for charitable causes.
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Wilson School 5th graders join elementary Spanish teacher Lisa DeSousa at Café Cultural on March 28.

Hundreds Attend Café Cultural in Westfield Public Schools

Fifth grade students and their family members recently attended Café Cultural, an annual event designed to showcase the elementary World Language program in Westfield Public Schools.
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