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At the School Committee meeting on April 7, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Human Services Director Michael Morris introduced Dr. Gregory Rosenthal as the search committee’s pick to be the new administrator of special services and student support services. Rosenthal will replace Debra Ecker, who is retiring after serving five years at the top special education post and previously as a supervisor. Rosenthal is the current director of special education and student services for the Douglas Public Schools. Before 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. He has led professional development on topics such as differentiated instruction, student engagement, and co-teaching, said Morris. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/04/dr-gregory-rosenthal-hired-as-new-administrator-of-special-services-in-westfield.html

The School Committee Budget Review Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, has been postponed to Monday, April 28, 2025, at Westfield intermediate School at 6:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Thank you.

Fourth-grade students and families are invited to Westfield Intermediate School for an information session to begin the transition to 5th grade at WIS. The WIS Information Night is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 6:00 pm in our auditorium. Please note that this information night does not include tours of the building, but it is a great opportunity to learn more about WIS and meet the administration team.

Hear ye, hear ye! Amelia Park Children’s Museum invites you to join our tea party on Friday, May 9th. Come dressed as fairytale royalty or your favorite fantasy character. Adorn yourself with jewels and designs, paint a teapot, and decorate a mask (we provide the supplies). Your reign lasts from 10am to noon, with light refreshments beginning at 11am. Regular admission fees apply. Members of Amelia Park Children's Museum are admitted free of charge. Amelia Park Children's Museum is located at 29 South Broad Street in Westfield, MA and is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday. The museum offers hands-on learning for children ages 1-7 in a safe and welcoming environment. Cost of admission is $8 per person. Grandparents and seniors are admitted at a reduced rate of $4. For those who present a valid EBT card, the rate is $2 per person (up to 6 people). Questions? Call us at (413) 572-4014 or email us: fun@ameliaparkmuseum.org. Learn more about the museum at ameliaparkmuseum.org.

If you missed this morning's brand new "Superintendent's Spotlight" about our English Language Learner Program, click on the link below. This week, we had the pleasure of meeting a few of our EL students from Afghanistan, Ecuador, and Ukraine. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPuO36CcpNM

Join us for Into the Arts on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Westfield High School!

Good morning. Due to current weather conditions, Westfield Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed start today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Thank you.

This week is National School Counseling Week. This week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Please join us in thanking our school counselors across the district for their dedication to their professions and to our students. Thank you!

Our offices are closed today due to the winter storm bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you.

The SEPAC meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Due to the impending winter storm, particularly the timing and the prediction of freezing rain tomorrow afternoon, Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Thank you.

Westfield Public Schools is holding its ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ information and registration night for all upcoming kindergartners across the city. The informational event will take place in the new Westfield River Elementary School on 133 Franklin Street on Tuesday, Feb. 4, with a snow date on Feb. 6. Families of prospective kindergartners may attend anytime between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and may bring the kids. Even if children are in preschool now, families can get a lot of information about kindergarten in the district at the event, said WPS Director of Assessment and Accountability Christine Shea. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/02/westfield-families-can-register-new-kindergartners-at-fun-family-event-on-feb-4.html

Good morning. Due to current weather conditions, Westfield Publlic Schools has a two-hour delayed start today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Thank you.

The Young Singers of Greater Westfield will be starting back up February 13th. We rehearse at the Catherine Dower Center for the Arts at Westfield State University from 6:00-7:30 pm on Thursday nights. All students grade 4-8 are welcome to join us! click on the image below for the registration form. Thank you!

Imaginary Friends is a project devised by a group of puppeteers, theatre practitioners, and amusement park entertainers from all over the Northeast. Our team has presented thousands of performances to audiences in many styles of puppetry, both live and film. Now, we are bringing our passion for diverse storytelling and live entertainment to Westfield, Massachusetts. Come and meet our Imaginary Friends!

This week on Superintendent's Spotlight, we talked with our Central Registration Department staff about our "Countdown to Kindergarten Registration Event" that is being held at Westfield River Elementary School on February 4 at 6:00 p.m. Staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy also helped us to celebrate National Pie Day with freshly made Banana Cream and Strawberry Vanilla Cream Pies. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOxlv6tMJeY

Dear Families and Community Members, Westfield Public Schools received notification from PowerSchool that we have not been affected by the cybersecurity incident they became aware of on January 7, 2025 that occurred on December 28, 2024. Westfield’s IT Department and the WPS Data Department have done internal checks, and have not found any data inconsistencies or concerns. Please reach out to Christine Shea if you have any questions at christine.shea@schoolsofwestfield.org or (413) 642-9320. Stefan Czaporowski Superintendent

Westfield Public Schools is pleased to announce an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the brand-new state of the art Westfield River Elementary School on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a short ceremony followed by the chance to tour the building. No RSVP is needed. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Stefan Czaporowski Superintendent of Schools Westfield Public Schools

Please see an important update from the Westfield Public School's Health Office by clicking on the link below. Thank you.

Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2015. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6. Happy New Year from the Westfield Public Schools!