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Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence. Left to right are WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Marie Trzepla, Andrew Buckner, Molly Dennis, and Nicole Scimone.
Photo of WHS students standing on steps with principal.
Photo of WHS 12th grader posing with lawn sign and teacher with child
Photo of WHS seniors who signed national letters of intent to play sports at the college level.
Photo of WHS 11th graders and principal standing on front steps.
WHS seniors who attended Lincoln School's inaugural kindergarten classes in 2008-09 recently gathered outside of WHS for a special commemorative photo session.
: Westfield High School 11th graders Ashley Talwar (left) and Vijay Sreenivasan scored perfect scores on the Math subject test of the Nov. 7 SAT. They are pictured here with WHS principal Mary Asfendis.
FR/LR: WHS seniors Chloe Pappalardo, Mia Fleming, Brooke Scheuermann, and LJ Kehler signed National Letters of Intent to play lacrosse at colleges/universities next fall. BR/LR: WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coaches Katie DaSilva and Abigail Cohn, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary
Westfield High School principal Mary Asfendis (right) congratulates senior Grace Endy, a 2021 National Merit Semifinalist.
(L-R) Westfield High School seniors Samantha Salz and Maxwell Scialabba are 2021 National Merit Semifinalists. They are joined by WHS principal Mary Asfendis.
Photo of @ 90 WHS seniors who received the Seal of Biliteracy.
Photo of WHS graduate posing for picture.
Photo of WHS graduates progressing in for ceremony.
Photo of WHS graduates listening to senior class president.
Photo of WHS principal Mary Asfendis applauding graduates.
Photo of WHS lacrosse coach next to car with players picking up varsity letters during COVID-19 restrictions.
WHS physical education teacher Ralph Corey and Student Government Association president John Czarnecki exchange a wave as Corey pays a surprise visit to the 12th grader to deliver a special lawn sign on May 27.
Banners adorn the Rahway Avenue fence of Gary Kehler Stadium, a special tribute to Westfield High School student athletes whose spring season is on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Banners adorn the Rahway Avenue fence of Gary Kehler Stadium, a special tribute to Westfield High School student athletes whose spring season is on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Westfield High School student musicians selected to perform this month in the Region II band and orchestra are (L-R front) Ian Gurland, Aprina Wang, Max Tennant. (L-R back) Conor Daly, David Criscuolo, Patrick Gallagher, and Alexander Cha.
Photo of two smiling WHS paraprofessionals with assistant principal.
Photo of five WHS students who earned perfect scores on Oct and Nov ACT/SAT
Congratulations to Westfield High School seniors Brad Hornbeck, Jeremy Kronheimer, Stephen Park, and Angela Wang for their perfect scores of 800 on the Math Level 2 portion of the October SATs.
The WHS Girls Tennis Team who, for the first time in nearly a decade won the sectional championship, was recognized at last night's Board of Education meeting.
Photo of WHS seniors and director of guidance Maureen Mazzarese.
Photo of band, athletes, local dignitaries on Kehler field for re-dedication ceremony.
Photo of National Merit Semifinalists with WHS principal Mary Asfendis
Photo of freshman girls field hockey team as coach celebrates her 100th win.
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Photo of WHS students participating in mindfulness session.
Photo of WHS Class of 2019 throwing caps into air.
Photo of WHS Class of 2019 graduates in line to receive diplomas.
Photo of decorated graduation caps.
Photo of BOE president congratulating WHS senior as she receives her diploma.
Photo of members of WHS Band posing for a picture after a volunteer concert for senior citizens.
Photo of 90 students who attained the Seal of Biliteracy, pictured here with their instructors.
Photo of Westfield High School students during Cultural Diversity Celebration.
WHS Chamber Orchestra performs at First Annual NJ ASTA Festival in Ocean City, NJ, one of five schools invited to the festival which showcases some of the state's best school orchestras. Kudos to our student-musicians and orchestra director Craig Stanton.
Photo of Westfield High School Chorus students and their instructors holding certificates of recognition at May 21 Board of Education meeting.
Photo of Westfield High School orchestra students and their instructor holding certificates of recognition at May 21 Board of Education meeting.
Photo of: : (From left) Westfield High School interim principal James DeSarno congratulates special education teacher Lara Rinaldi, English/Project ’79 teacher Erin McKeon, English teacher Aimee Burgoyne-Black, and custodian Mario Arana who are this year’s recipients of excellence awards for going above and beyond their responsibilities each day. The four will be recognized by the Westfield Board of Education on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at 302 Elm Street.
Photo of WHS students receiving trophy from Community Food Bank of NJ for collecting most amount of food during fall
Photo of members of WHS Jazz Band with saxophonist Jaleel Shaw in Montclair.
: Dubbed the “Wingmen” and “Cover Girls” because they “take underclassmen under their wings and provide emotional cover,” 45 WHS juniors and seniors facilitated the annual Guy & Girl Thing at Westfield High School on March 22.
Dr. Randal Pinkett visits WHS on Feb 1 for an inspiring Black History Month assembly.
The Westfield High School Chorale takes to the hallway to sing carols to staff and students.
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Making Virtual Music

In a normal school year, the winter and spring calendars are filled with musical concerts, as student voices and instruments ring out in joyous acknowledgement of the seasons. This is not a normal year but, despite the pandemic, students and their instructors have found ways to share their music, going to great lengths to learn new technologies and create virtual ensembles that showcase their considerable talent.
Photo of Elizabeth Reilly.

ELA Supervisor Appointed

At its virtual meeting on June 15, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Elizabeth Reilly as K-12 English Language Arts Supervisor, effective July 1, 2021. Reilly has served in the position on an interim basis for grades K-5 for the past year.
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Jun 23

Graduation

Time: 3 PM
Location: Westfield High 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.