From the Desk of Superintendent Czaporowski

Dear WPS families,

Regrettably, the number of COVID-19 cases in Westfield are continuing to rise, with last week alone registering 316 new positive cases.  This is the highest number of weekly cases in our City since the pandemic began.  As I have mentioned previously, our district has been short staffed since the start of the 2021-2022 school year, and staff and administrative absences continue to rise.  The increase in COVID cases makes it more likely that we will struggle to staff all our schools every day over the next several weeks. As a result, a school may need to use an emergency closure day if we do not have enough staff to keep all students safe and well supervised.  I also want to make you aware that we may also see a disruption in bus transportation due to a shortage of drivers. 

We will do our best to minimize disruptions to for students, families, and staff.  We will also notify families and staff about a school closure or transportation issue as soon as we determine the need so that you are able to make other arrangements. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during these very difficult times. 

Sincerely,

Stefan Czaporowski

Superintendent of Schools

Westfield Public Schools