Westfield High School

Jefferson 1st grader Lucas Perlmutter and his teacher, Mrs. DeNicola, pose for pictures in front of the 1st grader's winning Teacher Appreciation Poster, displayed in downtown Westfield.

Students Celebrate Teachers through Poetry, Essays, and Art

Whether teaching life lessons using quotes of famous people, spreading Math cheer, encouraging creative writing, or being a good listener, teachers in Westfield Public Schools were lauded by their students who used poetry, essays, song, and art to thank the educators during this time of COVID.
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11th and 12th graders in Jennifer Sirman’s environmental science class “adopted” a sea turtle named Brady after making a virtual field trip on Nov. 24 to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

Paying a Virtual Visit to a Sea Turtle Hospital

Westfield High School 11th and 12th graders in Jennifer Sirman’s environmental science class made a recent virtual field trip to a sea turtle hospital in Florida as part of a classroom ecology unit. Students were given a virtual tour, meeting “Galapagos,” “Justice Ginsberg,” and other rehabilitating sea turtles named, by hospital staff, after places and people in history.
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Technology Problem Solving Tips

The district's Technology Department has created a list of tips to help families and staff navigate common technology problems related to remote learning.
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Photo of music students using Upbeat App to perform virtually together.

Arts a la Carte

The December/January issue of Arts a la Carte outlines the many ways our Visual and Performing Arts team continues to stay creative and upbeat in adapting instruction to hybrid and all-remote learning.
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Photo of educational consultant David Schwartz

Racial Literacy Training

As part of a districtwide Racial Literacy initiative, Westfield Public Schools recently welcomed educational consultant David Schwartz, who conducted professional development sessions to provide educators with culturally responsive teaching strategies aimed at enhancing student engagement and creating a respectful community of learners.
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Photo 1 Credit: Hortensia Caballero-Arias (David Good owns rights & grants usage) Photo 1 Caption: Author David Good reunites with his mother in 2011 in the Yanomami village of Irokai-teri.

Exploring Culture and Identity

Author David Good recently paid a virtual visit to a Humanities class at Westfield High School to explore themes of culture and identity.
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WHS senior Katie Hamilton will run Cross Country/Track for Duke University next fall. FR/LR: Coach Jen Buccino, Katie Hamilton, Coach Joe Berardi; BR/L-R: WHS Principal Mary Asfendis, Coach John Preston, Supervisor of Athletics Sandra Mamary

National Letters of Intent

Thirteen Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically. Congratulations to all!
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Photo of National African American Scholar Anna Qiang and National Hispanic Scholar Jordon Ortiz

Congratulations to Anna and Jordan!

Westfield High School senior Anna Qiang has been named a 2020-2021 National African American Scholar and WHS senior Jordan Ortiz has been named a 2020-2021 National Hispanic Scholar, as part of the College Board National Recognition Programs.
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CLASS of 2024 COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Please click here for information about running for Class Council.
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AP Testing Deadline

November 1, 2020 is the deadline to register for AP Testing. Click here for more information.
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