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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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We are a community rooted in a tradition of academic excellence entrusted to develop critical thinking, curiosity, and originality. We create scholarly opportunities and inspire wonder. The heart of our purpose is to reinforce ethical responsibility, promote personal integrity, and instill a life-long passion for learning. We empower each student to embark upon the world and to embrace the challenges of living a spirited, balanced life. 

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Students and staff are on remote learning from Tuesday, April 6 through Friday, April 9; will return to in-person instruction on Monday, April 12.
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APRIL CALENDAR

Please click here for important dates in April as we transition to Marking Period 4.
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WHS Clothing Drive

Support the Class of 2021 by coming out for a Clothing Drive on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 7:30 am-1 pm. This event will take place in the High School parking lot in the area closest to Dorian Road and Rahway Avenue. Click here for details.
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MP2 Honor Roll at WHS

Westfield High School Principal Mary Asfendis announced the second marking period honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. Westfield High School recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll.
More than 30 students, staff and community members gathered on March 25 for Westfield High School’s No Place for Hate community book-read discussion

WHS NPFH Hosts Community Book Discussion

More than 30 students, staff, and community members gathered on March 25 for Westfield High School’s No Place for Hate community book-read discussion. The participants met via video chat to talk about Kekla Magoon’s novel. How It Went Down, which tells the story of a community responding to the shooting of an African-American teenager by a white man. The discussion addressed themes such as identity, perspective, and stereotypes, as well as the ways in which this book from 2014 remains relevant today.
From New Jersey Association of Student Councils (njasc.org) Photo Caption: “I am beyond excited to be serving as your 2021 NJASC Treasurer,” says Westfield High School junior T.J. Walsh on the website of the New Jersey Association of Student Councils.

WHS Students Receive Prestigious Recognition

Westfield High School 11th grader T.J. Walsh is among several WHS students/alumni who continue to contribute to and represent WHS in prestigious and meaningful ways. Click the headline to read the full story.
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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.