Welcome to our "Back to School" Information Page. Westfield Public Schools has several subcommittees continuing to modify our back to school plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on the link to the left for committee membership. Below are links to communications from our Superintendent, links to press releases and media stories, and guidance provided to school districts from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Questions about our Return to School Plan should be directed to schools. Thank you.
CTE Reopening Guidance_4-1-21
Event Guidance Revisions 4-1-21
Commencement Guidance_3-17-21
Superintendent's Letter to Families 3-18-21
Westfield will follow state guidelines to return students in person | The Westfield News |March 17, 2021
Returning to In-person Learning 3-15-21
Effectiveness of three versus six feet of physical distancing for controlling spread of COVID-19 among primary and secondary students and staff: A retrospective, state-wide cohort study | Clinical Infectious Diseases | Oxford Academic (oup.com) March 10, 2021
A Letter from Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona: Working Together for Students (govdelivery.com)
Latest remote learning survey shows some interest in continued virtual learning | The Westfield News |February 26, 2021
Learning Check Survey - District Results 2-22-21
FAQs regarding 2020-2021 Athletics_Fall_II (miaa.net)
MIAA COVID-19 Task Force
Superintendent's Letter to Families 1-25-21
Flu vaccine requirement dropped for school year | The Westfield News |January 15, 2021
Westfield Tech shop, high needs students to return to schools Jan. 19 | The Westfield News |January 15, 2021
Superintendent's Letter to Families 1-15-21
DESE Corona Virus FAQ 1-11-21
DESE Guidance on Extracurricular Activities Revised 1-11-21
School Committee discusses reopening and sets Jan. 14 vote | The Westfield News |January 5, 2021
Superintendent's Letter to Families 12-17-2020
Special Education Update 12-11-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/superintendent-reports-low-covid-numbers-to-school-committee/?fbclid=IwAR3rqktl5Zw4_2JNR6UDw5ekh8oElfiJ9PbXZGbhgJQYHlkSG_OAhyLpz8s
Superintendent's Letter to Families 11-17-2020
Special Education Update 11-13-2020
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/superintendent-addresses-covid-19-concerns-in-westfield-schools/article_2c92b0aa-2380-11eb-988e-f3c740e43599.html?block_id=994456
Updates to Interpreting DPH Metrics 11-6-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/phase-3-begins-at-westfield-schools/
Superintendent's Letter to Families 10-28-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/schools-to-start-phase-3-on-nov-2/
WPS Return to School Plan Update 10-19-2020
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/westfield-public-schools-enter-phase-2-of-hybrid-learning/article_3382a5f2-11fe-11eb-8881-9f4c8effc6c2.html
Special Education Update 10-7-2020
Superintendent's Letter to Families 10-6-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/remote-learning-plan-going-out-to-families-in-phase-2/
https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-committee-votes-to-delay-start-of-phase-2-in-person-learning-until-oct-19/
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-public-schools-to-offer-remote-learning-centers-at-boys-girls-club-and-ymca/
WPS PRESS RELEASE Remote Learning Centers 10-2-2020
WPS Health Office Update 9-29-2020
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/westfield-schools-address-deep-cleaning-protocols/article_cb8a7cb8-fea7-11ea-a50c-ef5e008aebe8.html
https://thewestfieldnews.com/former-mayor-and-partner-start-student-connectivity-fundraiser/
Tips to Succeed at Virtual Learning (Video)
https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-committee-approves-phase-1b-waits-on-football-practices/
Curriculum and Instruction Update Letter: 504 Plans 9-21-2020
WPS Return to School Plan 2020-2021 Revised 9-21-2020
Superintendent's Update Chromebook Information 9-18-2020
Special Education Update 9-16-2020
Social Emotional Learning 2020-2021 9-13-2020
Superintendent's Letter to Families 9-12-2020
Google Classroom Guardians - Kiker Learning 9-11-2020
Grab and Go Lunches 9-11-2020
Westfield High School 2020-2021 School Year Frequently Asked Questions 9-11-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-public-schools-immunization-policy-adds-required-flu-vaccine/
WPS Return to School Plan Timeline 9-8-2020
Munger Hill Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
SRS Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
Westfield High School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
Franklin Avenue Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
Fort Meadow Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
Paper Mill Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
Westfield Middle School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020
Westfield Technical Academy Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020
Westfield Intermediate School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020
Highland School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020
Abner Gibbs Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020
https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/westfield/westfields-grab-and-go-meal-program-extended-throu/
Superintendent's Letter to Families 9-4-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-schools-are-in-good-shape-with-ppe-says-school-safety-office/
http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/sped/back-to-school-letter/ 9-3-2020
Parent Google Sessions 9-01-2020
Guidance for Student Groups and School Events 8-31-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/tech-students-returning-for-hands-on-curriculum/
https://thewestfieldnews.com/teachers-begin-professional-development-to-prepare-for-the-start-of-school/
https://thewestfieldnews.com/enrollment-survey-helps-district-complete-planning-for-return-to-school/
EEC_DESE Guidance FINAL 8-28-2020
MIAA Fall Sports Guidelines 8-28-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-school-committee-green-lights-high-school-sports-fall-season/
School Committee Policy EBCFA Face Coverings 8-26-2020
MA School Immunization Requirements 8-26-2020
Influenza Requirements for Kindergarten Grade 12 8-26-2020
Influenza Requirement for Children 6 months and older Information 8-26-2020
WPS A and B week calendar revised 8-24-2020
2020-2021 District Guidelines for Screening Students for Services 8-24-2020
WTA Career and College Timeline Class of 2021 8-24-2020
WHS College and Career Timeline Class of 2021 8-24-2020
DPH-DESE School Safety Alignment 8-19-2020
DESE-DPH Joint Safety Memo 8-19-2020
MIAA-DESE Sports Guidance 8-18-2020
Special Education Update Letter 8-15-2020
MA GOV Phase-3 step 1 Youth and Amateur Sports 8-14-2020
WPS Return to School DRAFT Plan 2020-2021 8-14-2020
Superintendent's Spotlight/Rock on Westfield 8-13-2020
2020-21 Enrollment Verification Form
Superintendent Letter to Families 8-12-2020
WPS 2020-2021 Calendar Revised
https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/back-to-school-connection-westfield-embraces-hybrid-model/
https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/08/westfield-schools-adopt-phased-reopening-plan.html
https://thewestfieldnews.com/remote-learning-will-be-different-in-the-fall/
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-school-district-votes-to-adopt-hybrid-plan-but-delays-in-person-learning/
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/westfield-public-school-committee-votes-on-school-reopening-plan/article_3975d674-db4d-11ea-8bcc-7b0f6f098515.html
Return to School Presentation to School Committee 8-10-2020
WPS FAQ's 8-9-2020
Superintendent Letter to Families 8-9-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-committee-to-vote-on-reopening-plan-aug-10/
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/remote-learning-students-will-get-schools-curriculum/article_67f6dce8-d817-11ea-ab04-5f12c94ad585.html?fbclid=IwAR3JawBio93nHI8RVbnrY8bG2oZk5xRFrGvvq5pzfAXfeBFf3V0XD5nDzaw
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/local-districts-address-face-coverings-in-school/article_5f06c848-d6ad-11ea-92b4-0b76f52c7aee.html?fbclid=IwAR18vDW91rE55OR--u6E8HnD5GqtByNyjcMPZMPQSDyRF37pdwK2QeGpqj4
DESE Social Emotional Guidance 8-3-2020
DESE Guidance Science Lab Safety 8-3-2020
WPS Draft Reopening Plan 7-31-2020
Superintendent's Letter to Families 7-30-2020
CTE Reopening Guidelines 7-29-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-districts-given-10-days-for-training-before-school-starts/
Additional Staff Training Days this Fall 7-27-2020
https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/westfield/westfield-school-district-working-on-four-phase-re/
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/local-students-teachers-preparing-for-back-to-school-in-the-fall/ 7-21-2020
Superintendent's Letter to Parents 7-21-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfields-plans-for-the-fall-semester-are-taking-shape/
DESE Reopening FAQ
Fall Remote Learning Guidance
Fall Reopening Facilities and Operations Guidance
Fall Reopening K-12 Transportation Guidance
Guidance for courses requiring additional safety considerations
Guidance on Required Safety Supplies for Re-Opening Schools
https://thewestfieldnews.com/parents-and-students-rate-remote-learning-in-survey/
Guidance on Special Education 7-09-2020
Classroom Diagrams Suggestions 7-2-2020
https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-public-schools-takes-new-dese-guidance-under-consideration/
https://thewestfieldnews.com/dese-releases-initial-back-to-school-guidance-in-person-learning-a-priority-health-and-safety-requirements-outlined/
