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Photo of Westfield High School chorus members and their instructors holding Certificates of Recognition at May 21 Board of Education meeting.

Superintendent's Synopsis

Recognition of our talented student musicians, an overview of the Standards-Based Report Card, and an update on the 2018-2019 District Goals were among the highlights at the May 21 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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Photo of Westfield High School interim principal James DeSarno congratulates senior Austin Chen, a 2019 National Merit Scholarship winner. Austin was among 2,500 students selected from approximately 15,000 finalists across the United States to receive a national achievement scholarship of $2,500.

National Merit Scholar

Westfield High School senior Austin Chen is a 2019 National Merit Scholarship winner. Austin was among 2,500 students selected from approximately 15,000 finalists across the United States to receive a national achievement scholarship of $2,500. Congratulations to Austin on this prestigious accomplishment.
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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.

Award-Winning Staff

Three teachers and one custodian have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence. Interim Principal James DeSarno announced the award winners on May 9, who were nominated by students, staff and parents at the school.
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Photo of WHS Senior Jaimie DeDea with Union County Freeholders as they present her with the

Promoting Healthy Choices

Westfield High School senior Jaimie DeDea was named “Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year” at the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) annual volunteer recognition dinner in Union on May 7.
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Photo of members of the Westfield High School orchestra who traveled to Disney World in Orlando over spring break to participate in a unique workshop that culminated in a polished recording in a professional studio, as the WHS ensemble performed special Disney music selections, accompanied by footage from a classic Disney film.

Recording a Disney Musical Score

Fifteen members of the Westfield High School orchestra traveled to Disney World in Orlando over spring break to participate in a unique workshop that culminated in a polished recording in a professional studio, as the WHS ensemble performed special Disney music selections, accompanied by footage from a classic Disney film.
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Photo of Jefferson School 4th graders holding up a

Superintendent's Synopsis

Lots of congratulatory remarks and hugs as this year's Philhower Award recipient was honored at the May 7 Board of Education meeting, held at Jefferson School. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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Photo of Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Margaret Dolan.

Superintendent's Synopsis

Approval of the 2019-2020 school budget and an interim WHS principal, along with discussion of full-day kindergarten, were among the highlights of the April 30 Board of Education meeting. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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Photo image of Optimist Club poster calling for nominations for Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award.

Optimist Award

Nominate your favorite intermediate school teacher for the Optimist Club of Westfield "Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award." Deadline for letters of nomination is Friday, May 10.
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