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: Nine WHS seniors sign Letters of Intent to play sports at the college level. Seated L-R: Erica Lawrence, Julia Romano, Anna Bowman, Carley Farella, Olivia Shields. Standing L-R: WHS Principal Dr. Derrick Nelson, Griffin Aslanian, Devon McLane, Koury Kania, Henry Schwartz, WHS Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary
WHS Cast of Fall Production rehearse.
WHS students and staff attend the Dodge Poetry Festival in Newark on Oct. 19, a celebration of eminent poets from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. “My hope is to help students see that poetry is still an important, vital, and living art form and not one relegated to old texbooks,” says English teacher David Della Fera.
Engineering instructor Laura Doyle outlines pinhole camera project in new Innovation Classroom at Westfield High School. The new space includes a digital presentation podium, LED lighting, laptops with computer aided design (CAD) capabilities, motorized window shades, retractable ceiling mounted power cords, and furniture on wheels.
Westfield High School juniors Valerie Chang and Kurt Hu and seniors Alexander McGrail, Timothy Miller, Jacob Singman, and Andrew Zanfagna received the highest score possible on portions of the September 2018 ACT standardized tests, according to recent reports received by the school. Pictured here with principal Dr. Derrick Nelson.
Percussionist Ian Gurland and fellow Westfield High School marching band members participate in the 41st annual Superchief Band Festival in Piscataway on 9/29/2018.
Twenty Westfield High School students received perfect scores on subject tests/areas of the summer SAT and/or ACT.
Westfield High School seniors Austin Chen, Madeline Reynders, Edward Xing, and Zachary Youssef have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Pictured here with WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson.
















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. 

Westfield High School Student Government Association created large poster thanking custodial staff on National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day, with students and staff signing it.
WHS band members help the PTO landscape committee beautify the WHS sign.

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Superintendent's Synopsis

An overview from our director of counseling on Social and Emotional Learning, along with a report from the district's architect on capital projects for Summer 2019, were among the topics discussed at the November 13, 2018 meeting of the Board of Education. More information about the meeting can be found in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
: Nine WHS seniors sign Letters of Intent to play sports at the college level. Seated L-R: Erica Lawrence, Julia Romano, Anna Bowman, Carley Farella, Olivia Shields. Standing L-R: WHS Principal Dr. Derrick Nelson, Griffin Aslanian, Devon McLane, Koury Kania, Henry Schwartz, WHS Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary

National Letters of Intent

Nine Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically.

Tonight's College Night is Cancelled

Based on the recent change in snow predictions and road conditions, many of the college representatives for tonight have cancelled. Due to these factors, we will be cancelling College Night.
: (L-R) Westfield Robotics Team members Kristina Hollosi, Hannah Hollosi, and Dorothy Kaplan participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge Robo-Ruckus on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Westfield High School.

Westfield Robotics Team Hosts Robo-Ruckus

In its first tournament of the season, the Westfield Robotics Team, That Hertz, competed against 16 other New Jersey robotics teams at the FIRST Tech Challenge Robo-Ruckus on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Westfield High School. This year’s competition required student-built robots to complete such tasks as lifting themselves six inches in the air on a lander, collecting blocks and balls and placing them in specific spots, and other skilled challenges.
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Nov 17

Fall Drama

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Westfield High School
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Our Mission

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.