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!
✨ Consistent attendance = consistent success! ✨
Every day in school is a chance to learn, grow, and connect. When students show up, they set themselves up for achievement today and opportunities tomorrow. Let’s make attendance a priority—it’s the first step toward reaching every goal! 📚✅ #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Every day in school is a chance to learn, grow, and connect. When students show up, they set themselves up for achievement today and opportunities tomorrow. Let’s make attendance a priority—it’s the first step toward reaching every goal! 📚✅ #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
More than 20 people, some virtually, attended the first Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) meeting of the school year on Sept. 11 in the Westfield River Elementary library to meet Gregory Rosenthal, Westfield’s new administrator of special services and student support services.
Most recently, Rosenthal, who started on July 1, was the director of special education and student services for the Douglas Public Schools. Prior to that role, he had a similar one with the Northbridge Public Schools. He has also worked as a special education teacher and administrator in public schools and out-of-district private special education schools.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/parents-turn-out-to-meet-new-special-education-administrator.html
Most recently, Rosenthal, who started on July 1, was the director of special education and student services for the Douglas Public Schools. Prior to that role, he had a similar one with the Northbridge Public Schools. He has also worked as a special education teacher and administrator in public schools and out-of-district private special education schools.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/parents-turn-out-to-meet-new-special-education-administrator.html
Click on the link below for the latest episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week we spoke with elementary school teachers from Southampton Road School and Highland School about developing building Thinking Classrooms in Grade 4. Students and staff from Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Program also joined us in the second half of the show to help celebrate National Hot Cross Buns Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv_WLOadUqI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv_WLOadUqI
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Click on the link below for this morning's season premiere of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we spoke with our new Director of Special Education, Dr. Gregory Rosenthal, and celebrated 'Eat an Extra Dessert Day' with staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Department. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Vy78U2Agg
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Last week, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Dargie were guests on "Rock on Westfield", to talk about the start of the school year. Click on the link below. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLO_k13gWi4
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