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WHS students in a Mock Trial class enjoyed an in-person learning experience on Jan. 14, arguing a fictitious legal case presided over by the Honorable James Hely.

WHS Legal Eagles

Photo of WHS Soccer All-American Ryan Friedberg with Board president, Superintendent, and two coaches

Honoring a WHS Soccer All-American

Gonzalez. WHS DREAM Team hosted its annual Hot Chocolate Holiday on Dec. 23, 2021.

Hot Chocolate Holiday

Photo of two WHS members of the Community Service Club holding holiday cards they created for Westfield senior citizens.
Photo of WHS Girls Soccer team honored at BOE meeting. pictured with Board president and superintendent
Photo of WHS Girls Tennis team honored at BOE meeting. Pictured with Board president and superintendent
Photo of 7 WHS students who earned perfect scores on fall ACT/SATs.

Fall ACT/SAT Perfect Scores

Members of the Westfield High School Community Service Club prepare bagged lunches on Oct. 15 to be distributed to communities in need.

Giving Back

Westfield High School 12th graders (L-R) Isabella Lagatta, Adrianna Link, and Reagan Hickey (pictured with WHS principal Mary Asfendis, far left) received the President’s Volunteer Service Award which honors individuals who have volunteered 100 hours or more towards a meaningful cause which positively impacts a community.
Photo of two National Merit Semifinalists posing with picture with the superintendent after being recognized at Board of Education meeting.
WHS Principal Mary Asfendis (right) congratulates College Board Recognition Program Scholars. From left: Mateo Belran, John González, Amira Lee, Victoria Vaca, Celia Frank, Taylor Addis, and Manuel González.
Photo of WHS Marching Band
Photo of two high school students walking in hallway with Blue Devils sign overhead.
Photo of high school students entering building on first day of school
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.

District Welcomes New Staff

Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond González welcomes back staff during an opening day ceremony on Sept. 1.

New Superintendent Welcomes Back Staff

A Westfield High School graduate of the Class of 2021 accepts a rose and congratulations upon receiving her diploma.
PHoto of WHS Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony
Photo of WHS Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony
Photo of WHS Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony
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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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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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.”
WHS students in a Mock Trial class enjoyed an in-person learning experience on Jan. 14, arguing a fictitious legal case presided over by the Honorable James Hely.

WHS Legal Eagles

A popular tradition and learning experience took place at the Westfield Municipal Courthouse on Jan. 14, as Westfield High School legal eagles in the Mock Trial class of social studies teacher Kimberly Leegan tackled the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, plaintiff, and witnesses in a fictitious case entitled “Avery Mansion v. Captain Kidd’s Pier.”
WHS DREAM Team hosted its annual Hot Chocolate Holiday on Dec. 23, 2021.L-R: WHS 9th grader Madeline Coen, DREAM Team Advisor Lauren Hauser, Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, and 12th grader Manuel Gonzalez.

Hot Chocolate Holiday

The WHS DREAM Team hosts an annual favorite, the Hot Chocolate Holiday. DREAM Team members serve as peer role models and hold activities focused on making health choices.
Photo of two WHS members of the Community Service Club holding holiday cards created for Westfiield senior citizens.

Community Service, A Longstanding Tradition

Across the district, throughout the school year, there are many examples of the Westfield Public School District's longstanding tradition of civic mindedness. Here are some recent efforts by the Westfield High School Community Service Club.
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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.