Tryouts are currently being held for Gator Swim Club's spring and summer season! Gator Swim Club is a nationally-ranked USA Swim Club based right here at Westfield High School. We accept swimmers as young as 6 years old, of varying ability levels. We even offer a discount for Westfield High swimmers looking for somewhere to train when the high school season ends! For more information about the club, visit us at www.westernmassgators.com, or follow us on instagram @westernmassgators. To arrange a tryout, contact Coach Tom Avila at (978) 771-0332 or CoachTAvila@gmail.com
10 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Gator
Many WPS teachers in grades PK-12 attended the annual Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Spring PD Day at WPI, organized by the Mass Learning Project. Teachers attended sessions that focused on curriculum mapping, collaborating, networking, utilizing artificial intelligence, and helping students solve meaningful problems through authentic skills. Teachers left the day feeling prepared and inspired to continue facilitating applied learning with their students through PLTW.
11 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
PLTW
Thank you to all that attended our Westfield Business to Education Alliance (WE2BA) meeting this week at Westfield Technical Academy. This month, we finalized preparations for our annual Career Expo and Job Fair on March 13, Elementary School Career Days in the spring, and Project Based Learning Experiences for students at our Intermediate and Middle Schools in June. Attendees were also treated to an omelet station provided by WTA's Culinary Arts students. We are very grateful for our business partnerships that offer our students authentic learning experiences throughout the school year.
18 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
Feb 27
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A reminder that there is no school for students on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Thank you!
18 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
March 5
Click here for the latest newsletter and pictures from the Franklin Ave/Abner Gibbs Replacement School Project: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Construction-on-the-new-Elementary-School-continues--February-2024-Newsletter.html?soid=1127583543316&aid=Xp4s0TEfBtI
22 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
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 safety 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 February 26 - March 1 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.
27 days ago, Westfield Public Schools
ALICE
Schools will be closed starting Monday, February 19, 2024 - Friday, February 23, 2024, for our Winter Recess. Have a happy and safe winter break!
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Winter Break
Five teachers with decades of experience and one teacher new to the profession were surprised in their classrooms on Monday by Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and members of his central office team with this year’s Grinspoon Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award. “Surprising our deserving staff members with the Pioneer Valley Teaching Excellence Awards is truly one of the highlights of our school year. Recognizing staff for their outstanding work with our students and contributions to the school community is something that I look forward to,” Czaporowski said. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/02/westfield-schools-celebrate-6-recipients-of-excellence-in-teaching-awards.html
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Due to the significant snowstorm being forecast for tomorrow, February 13, Westfield Public Schools and offices will be closed. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
If you missed this morning's "Superintendent's Spotlight", click on the link below. This week, we talked with Franklin Avenue Elementary School Principal Chris Tolpa about some of the great things happening there. We also took some time to recognize International Paczki Day. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3UzHCTNCkM&fbclid=IwAR3c1VEGwr2CvN0brBLgELrCVWH3T6g4FyJG0Fbw-03gEafFNomdGMvrivk
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Commission, author Renata Bowers has been teaching Franklin Avenue Elementary School’s third grade how to be effective storytellers. She, staff, students, and parents celebrated their progress in an hour-long ceremony before the end of the school day on Feb. 1. In the lesson, Bowers said, students were asked to identify “everyday heroes,” who help them with their problems. Identifying those people helped them “become part of telling more good stories,” she said. They were also asked to identify the good things that can come from a problem. Bowers said this helped them not be scared of their problems but start thinking about solutions. https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/02/childrens-author-works-with-westfield-kids-to-find-their-inner-storyteller.html
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
Westfield’s Public Schools are hosting a “Countdown to Kindergarten” information and registration night in the Westfield Middle School cafeteria, 30 W. Silver St., on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Families of prospective kindergartners may attend anytime between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and may bring the kids. The snow date is Feb. 8. Assessment and Accountability Director Christine Shea said the district’s goal is to get as many kindergartners registered as possible, to help plan for the 2024-25 school year. “That way, we know who’s coming. We can have them come to screenings in May, invite them to play dates in the summer, and be ready to welcome them to school in the fall,” Shea said. There will be information for families, with central registration staff and translators available to answer questions and to register children for kindergarten. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2024, to enter kindergarten in the fall. Shea said families can bring their paperwork with them and learn what else they need. A list of paperwork needed for registration is available at www.schoolsofwestfield.org/page/required-enrollment-documents. Families are encouraged to bring their prospective kindergartner with them. There will be a school bus outside for children to climb onto and explore, and inside will be a family “photo booth,” art kits with crayons and coloring books, raffle prizes and more. Between 6 and 7 p.m. each elementary school will have a table where families can meet their future principals and teachers. Partners such as the Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA, will also have representatives on hand, so families can connect and learn more about before- and after-school programs. The evening is also an opportunity to ask questions about transportation, to hear about school lunches and see a sample menu. Shea described the evening as the kickoff for kindergarten registration. She said if families miss it, they may register online, or visit the central office welcome center in the Westwood Building on the first floor of 94 Elm St., Westfield. The Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored in collaboration with the Westfield Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant and community partners. For more information, call Sarah Kotarski at 413-572-6439 or email s.kotarski@schoolsofwestfield.org. For translation assistance, call Laura Surprise at 413-642-9320 or email l.surprise@schoolsofwestfield.org. https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/westfield/kindergarten-info-night-planned-on-feb-6-in-westfi/
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
The mission of the Westfield Public Schools Parent Support Group is to provide opportunities for parents and caregivers to come together and gain information, training and resources. We strive to support strong family units and improve all systems of care for students with special needs through increased communication and collaboration. Please click on the image below for information on our next meeting on February 7 at 6:00 p.m. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Westfield Public Schools
SPEDPSG
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Good afternoon, We are excited to announce that Westfield Public Schools will again be offering tuition-free, full-day preschool for Westfield residents for the 2024-2025 school year. We will have full-day preschool programs at Southampton Road School, Highland School, Munger Hill School and the new elementary school. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2024 and you are interested in entering your child's name in the preschool lottery, please complete this form. If you have more than one child eligible for preschool, please complete a separate form for each child. This form will be open through Friday, February 16th at 5:00 p.m. Families will be notified on or before Friday, March 1st. English - 2024-2025 WPS Full-Day Preschool Lottery Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4LKRkI1KcqIrqIcjIuAJh37HXdNN6_8KjaAGaHqvj8v-pog/viewform Inscripción para la Lotería Preescolar de WPS Nos complace anunciar que las Escuelas Públicas de Westfield volverán a ofrecer educación preescolar gratuita de día completo para los residentes de Westfield durante el año escolar 2024-2025. Tendremos programas preescolares de día completo en Southampton Road School, Highland School, Munger Hill School y la nueva escuela primaria. Si su hijo cumplirá 3 o 4 años antes del 1ro de septiembre de 2024 y está interesado en inscribir el nombre de su hijo en la lotería preescolar, complete este formulario. Si tiene más de un hijo que reúne los requisitos para el preescolar, complete un formulario por separado para cada niño. Este formulario estará abierto hasta el viernes 16 de febrero a las 5:00 p.m. Se notificará a las familias el viernes, 1ro de marzo o antes. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para completar esta encuesta. 2024-2025 Inscripción para la Lotería Preescolar de WPS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4LKRkI1KcqIrqIcjIuAJh37HXdNN6_8KjaAGaHqvj8v-pog/viewform Мы рады сообщить, что государственные школы Вестфилда снова будут предлагать набор в бесплатные дошкольные учреждения для жителей Вестфилда в 2024-2025 учебном году. У нас будут дошкольные программы полного дня в школах: Southampton Road, Highland School, Munger Hill и также, новой начальной школе. Если к 1 сентября 2024 года вашему ребенку исполнится 3 или 4 года, и вы заинтересованы принять участие в дошкольной лотерее, заполните эту форму. Если у вас более одного ребенка, имеющего право на дошкольное образование, пожалуйста, заполните отдельную форму для каждого из них. Эта форма будет открыта до пятницы, 16 февраля, 5:00 вечера. Семьи будут уведомлены не позднее пятницы, 1 марта. WPSpreschool@schoolsofwestfield.org Спасибо, что нашли время заполнить этот опрос. Реєстрація на дошкільну лотерею: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPN0T8lNFAgvqGks5ZrUsRbW8-45zwAhqEtHhEfSj3JP1K5A/closedform Мы рады сообщить, что государственные школы Вестфилда снова будут предлагать набор в бесплатные дошкольные учреждения для жителей Вестфилда в 2024-2025 учебном году. У нас будут дошкольные программы полного дня в школах: Southampton Road, Highland School, Munger Hill и также, новой начальной школе. Если к 1 сентября 2024 года вашему ребенку исполнится 3 или 4 года, и вы заинтересованы принять участие в дошкольной лотерее, заполните эту форму. Если у вас более одного ребенка, имеющего право на дошкольное образование, пожалуйста, заполните отдельную форму для каждого из них. Эта форма будет открыта до пятницы, 16 февраля, 5:00 вечера. Семьи будут уведомлены не позднее пятницы, 1 марта. WPSpreschool@schoolsofwestfield.org Спасибо, что нашли время заполнить этот опрос. Регистрация на дошкольную лотерею: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPN0T8lNFAgvqGks5ZrUsRbW8-45zwAhqEtHhEfSj3JP1K5A/closedform
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
If you missed the latest "Superintendent's Spotlight" from this morning, click on the link below. This week, we talked about our Upcoming "Countdown to Kindergarten" Event at Westfield Middle School on February 6 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. We also took some time to test our knowledge of the Sunshine State on National Florida Day. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL8wj5ERW2E
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Westfield’s public schools are hosting a “Countdown to Kindergarten” information and registration night in the Westfield Middle School cafeteria, 30 West Silver St., on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Families of prospective kindergartners may attend anytime between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and may bring the kids. The snow date is Feb. 8. Assessment and Accountability Director Christine Shea said the district’s goal is to get as many kindergartners registered as possible, to help plan for the 2024-25 school year. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/westfield-families-can-register-new-kindergartners-at-feb-6-family-event.html
about 2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Elementary school teachers in Westfield are looking to partner with professionals in the community to enhance their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum this spring through the Adopt-a-Classroom program. Lindsey Ayers, the district’s pre-kindergarten through fourth grade STEM coach, said the students have upcoming challenges in their Project Lead the Way curriculum related to robotics, coding, computer systems and simulations. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/westfield-elementary-schools-seek-partners-for-real-world-science-lessons.html
2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
There will be a 2 hour delay this morning, Wednesday, January 17th due to icy conditions on side roads, sidewalks, and school parking lots.
2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Westfield Public School elementary teachers are looking to partner with professionals in the community to enhance our STEM Curriculum. The topics are described below by grade level. We envision your role with students being related to providing feedback to students based on their prototype designs. We will work with you to create a plan that works! If you are interested in Adopting a Classroom focusing on one of the projects above, please send inquiries to: Lindsey Ayers, PK-4 STEM Coach @ l.ayers@schoolsofwestfield.org. Thank you!
2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
AAC and PLTW