On Oct. 20, the School Committee unanimously approved a new housebuilding agreement with the Westfield Technical Academy Foundation for a one-story ranch house to be built on 72 St. James Ave. by students in construction technology, cabinetmaking, electrical wiring, horticulture, and several other departments at the school.
The Westfield Technical Foundation is a non-profit entity which was set up for the last housebuilding project on 64 Mill Street, to allow the school to borrow the money to buy the property and build the house from the Polish National Credit Union at zero percent interest. When the home was completed, it sold in the first week, and proceeds were returned to the foundation for future programs.
“The experience of building a house from start to finish cannot be duplicated in a classroom setting back at the school,” Matthew Gomes, head of the construction department, said at the ribbon-cutting for the Mill Street project.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/10/westfield-school-committee-approves-new-housebuild-on-st-james-avenue.html
The Westfield High School guidance counselors put together its 14th annual college fair in the high school gymnasium on Oct. 21.
Over 90 colleges, technical schools and military organizations filled the gym, with juniors and seniors from WHS, Westfield Technical Academy, Gateway Regional and Southwick Regional collecting information from schools and organizations of interest to them.
WHS Counselor Merylina Asselin said the Western Mass. Consortium is assisting with 12 college fairs in Western Mass. throughout the week. Asselin, along with counselors Megan Dougherty, Tara Bean and David Breglio were on hand to answer questions from students as well.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/10/westfield-high-school-college-fair-draws-90-colleges.html
Over 90 colleges, technical schools and military organizations filled the gym, with juniors and seniors from WHS, Westfield Technical Academy, Gateway Regional and Southwick Regional collecting information from schools and organizations of interest to them.
WHS Counselor Merylina Asselin said the Western Mass. Consortium is assisting with 12 college fairs in Western Mass. throughout the week. Asselin, along with counselors Megan Dougherty, Tara Bean and David Breglio were on hand to answer questions from students as well.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/10/westfield-high-school-college-fair-draws-90-colleges.html
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Stop by Tiger's Pride Restaurant at Westfield Technical Academy on Thursday, October 16, between 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. for a terrific lunch prepared by our talented students. For more information, please call 413-564-3123.
Westfield Public Schools continues to update our school district’s comprehensive safety plan in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments. A team of Westfield Administrators and other staff members representing every level from elementary to high school, has been working collaboratively with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments to make sure our students, staff, and families have a current, research-based, and educationally sound emergency operations plan.
As part of our continued work with Westfield Police Department and our ongoing training for students and staff, our city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills in our schools the week of October 21-24 utilizing the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills, please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-572-6495.
As part of our continued work with Westfield Police Department and our ongoing training for students and staff, our city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills in our schools the week of October 21-24 utilizing the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills, please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-572-6495.
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September's attendance numbers are in. The Top 5 schools for the month are:
1. Munger Hill Elementary School - 96.48%
2. Southampton Road Elementary School - 96.38%
3. Westfield Technical Academy - 96.35%
4. Highland Elementary School - 96.25%
5. Westfield Intermediate School - 95.61%
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1. Munger Hill Elementary School - 96.48%
2. Southampton Road Elementary School - 96.38%
3. Westfield Technical Academy - 96.35%
4. Highland Elementary School - 96.25%
5. Westfield Intermediate School - 95.61%
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Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan and representatives of Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition an in-school intervention program for students facing mental health or medical disruptions, gave a five-month overview of its implementation at WMS to Mayor Michael McCabe, Sen. John Velis, Rep. Mike Finn, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, members of the School Committee and other area officials on Oct. 1.
Also speaking was Paul Hyry-Dermith, BRYT national director and Zemora Tevah, district/school support specialist, both of whom worked closely with WMS in setting up BRYT at WMS, funded by a grant from the Department of Mental Health.
In introducing the program, WMS Principal Jesse McMillan said there is a significant increase in mental health needs among students. He said for the WMS population of 700 seventh- and eighth-grade students, there are tier invention programs for the student population at large and programs such as RISE for students with special needs. He said before BRYT, there was not a lot of support for students with mental health challenges.
BRYT, a program of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, transforms how schools support students and families who have experienced a mental health disruption.
The BRYT model provides support for staffing, student selection, a support plan and a separate space. McMillan said WMS was fortunate to have a room available that could be dedicated to the program that has a separate entrance, bathroom, academic and counseling space.
McMillan said in the five short months of its implementation, there have been success stories in which students who had access to the BRYT supports have now transitioned back into academic teams. “I am proud of my staff,” he said.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/10/bryt-intervention-program-is-making-a-difference-at-westfield-middle-school.html
Also speaking was Paul Hyry-Dermith, BRYT national director and Zemora Tevah, district/school support specialist, both of whom worked closely with WMS in setting up BRYT at WMS, funded by a grant from the Department of Mental Health.
In introducing the program, WMS Principal Jesse McMillan said there is a significant increase in mental health needs among students. He said for the WMS population of 700 seventh- and eighth-grade students, there are tier invention programs for the student population at large and programs such as RISE for students with special needs. He said before BRYT, there was not a lot of support for students with mental health challenges.
BRYT, a program of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, transforms how schools support students and families who have experienced a mental health disruption.
The BRYT model provides support for staffing, student selection, a support plan and a separate space. McMillan said WMS was fortunate to have a room available that could be dedicated to the program that has a separate entrance, bathroom, academic and counseling space.
McMillan said in the five short months of its implementation, there have been success stories in which students who had access to the BRYT supports have now transitioned back into academic teams. “I am proud of my staff,” he said.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/10/bryt-intervention-program-is-making-a-difference-at-westfield-middle-school.html
Hey students — showing up is your superpower. Each day you’re in class you level up your skills, meet friends, and get closer to your dreams. Be here. Be curious. Be unstoppable. #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Click on the link below for the latest edition of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, our guests included Westfield High School Principal Chuck Jendrysik, Career Center Counselor Patty Healy and seven WHS students, who talked about their work-based learning experiences. The students were very impressive. Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts staff and students also helped us to recognize National Quesadilla Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g_15zoNN-s
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Westfield Technical Academy's Tiger's Pride Restaurant will be open on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26 from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. this week. Stop by for a terrific lunch prepared by our talented students. For more information, please call 413-564-3123. Thank you!
The No. 9 Westfield football team didn’t have much to celebrate about during last weekend’s season-opening loss to Milford.
One week later, though, that previous mindset changed.
So instead of letting history repeat itself, the Bombers erupted for 37 second-quarter points en route to an impressive 52-14 win during their home opener against Pathfinder Tech on Friday night.
https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2025/09/westfield-football-claims-home-opener-over-pathfinder-tech.html
One week later, though, that previous mindset changed.
So instead of letting history repeat itself, the Bombers erupted for 37 second-quarter points en route to an impressive 52-14 win during their home opener against Pathfinder Tech on Friday night.
https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2025/09/westfield-football-claims-home-opener-over-pathfinder-tech.html
After going 12-0 during the regular season last fall, the Western Massachusetts gymnastics championship will always be “salt on the wound” for Westfield gymnastics coach Christina Mobrice.
Despite carrying a perfect record into the final meet, the Bombers missed out on the title by 0.775 points.
“The thing with any championship, it’s about who has a better day that day,” she said. “Every team going in had a strong group of girls. We came in second, and we have some work to do.”
The good news for Mobrice, Annika Van Oostveen, who finished first in the All-Around in the championship, is back. And the senior is already picking up where she left off.
Van Oostveen took home the high score (35.2) for the All-Around Wednesday at Agawam High School as Westfield opened the new season with a first-place finish.
The Bombers’ score of 138.05 edged them over second-place Agawam (133.1). Minnechaug (128.3) and Chicopee Comprehensive (118.1) rounded out third and fourth place.
“The girls did a great job. They came in mentally strong,” Mobrice said.
https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2025/09/westfield-gymnastics-takes-top-spot-in-first-wmass-meet-of-season.html
Despite carrying a perfect record into the final meet, the Bombers missed out on the title by 0.775 points.
“The thing with any championship, it’s about who has a better day that day,” she said. “Every team going in had a strong group of girls. We came in second, and we have some work to do.”
The good news for Mobrice, Annika Van Oostveen, who finished first in the All-Around in the championship, is back. And the senior is already picking up where she left off.
Van Oostveen took home the high score (35.2) for the All-Around Wednesday at Agawam High School as Westfield opened the new season with a first-place finish.
The Bombers’ score of 138.05 edged them over second-place Agawam (133.1). Minnechaug (128.3) and Chicopee Comprehensive (118.1) rounded out third and fourth place.
“The girls did a great job. They came in mentally strong,” Mobrice said.
https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2025/09/westfield-gymnastics-takes-top-spot-in-first-wmass-meet-of-season.html
Home really is shaping up to be a sweet venue for the Westfield Technical Academy High School golf team. Westfield Tech remained near-perfect at home, winning their third match at Shaker Farms Country Club on Thursday by defeating Turners Falls, 170-198. The Tigers improved to 3-1 at home and 3-5 overall.
Westfield Tech’s No. 1 golfer Dan O’Connor led all golfers with a 40 on the par 37 course. The Tigers’ No. 3 golfer, Owen Colbath placed second on the day with a 41. The team’s No. 4 golfer Ayden Ciavola finished with a 43. No. 2 golfer Josh Elmer and No. 5 golfer Jacob Wilson tied for fourth with a 46.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/westfield-technical-academy-golf-improves-to-3-1-at-shaker-farms-cc.html
Westfield Tech’s No. 1 golfer Dan O’Connor led all golfers with a 40 on the par 37 course. The Tigers’ No. 3 golfer, Owen Colbath placed second on the day with a 41. The team’s No. 4 golfer Ayden Ciavola finished with a 43. No. 2 golfer Josh Elmer and No. 5 golfer Jacob Wilson tied for fourth with a 46.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/westfield-technical-academy-golf-improves-to-3-1-at-shaker-farms-cc.html
The City Council will be voting on Sept. 17 to accept almost $900,000 for infrastructure improvements to the Middle School parking lot after a years-long effort; a climate resilience grant of $810,200 from the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program through the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, and a matching gift donation of $70,000 from the Westfield River Watershed Association.
Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan said the MVP grant was awarded on the second try. “I’m excited that we’ve had this funding awarded to us. We applied last year and did not receive the funding,” he said, adding that he met with then City Engineer Allison McMordie and helped to revamp the application, adding letters from students and teachers.
McMillan said the reworked application included traffic flow design for safety, including large crosswalks where there are none, the addition of several parking spaces in the rear of the building, and one way traffic through the area. He said a large percentage of the seventh and eighth grade students at WMS are walkers and bikers.
Another feature of the parking area will be smaller access to Amelia Park. “We want people to go around and not use Westfield Middle School as the entrance and exit,” McMillan said.
McMillan said the second application also included a more detailed educational component, which Vinskey said was received favorably by the state due to its high-profile location, and opportunity to educate the students and the public about nature-based solutions.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/city-receives-890k-in-grants-to-improve-wms-parking-infrastructure.html
Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan said the MVP grant was awarded on the second try. “I’m excited that we’ve had this funding awarded to us. We applied last year and did not receive the funding,” he said, adding that he met with then City Engineer Allison McMordie and helped to revamp the application, adding letters from students and teachers.
McMillan said the reworked application included traffic flow design for safety, including large crosswalks where there are none, the addition of several parking spaces in the rear of the building, and one way traffic through the area. He said a large percentage of the seventh and eighth grade students at WMS are walkers and bikers.
Another feature of the parking area will be smaller access to Amelia Park. “We want people to go around and not use Westfield Middle School as the entrance and exit,” McMillan said.
McMillan said the second application also included a more detailed educational component, which Vinskey said was received favorably by the state due to its high-profile location, and opportunity to educate the students and the public about nature-based solutions.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/city-receives-890k-in-grants-to-improve-wms-parking-infrastructure.html
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Through September 12, Westfield Technical Academy's Daily Attendance Rate was 97.64%. Great job, Tigers!
