With school ending today, the Westfield Athenaeum is offering a fun program with prizes that is aimed at helping children and teens stay engaged with reading over the summer months.
The Athenaeum’s annual Summer Reading Challenge program has reading challenges for all ages, complete with different levels of activities. One program is for children up to grade 6, and a second one is for teens from grades 7-12. There’s even a reading challenge for adults who want to join their kids in summer reading. All participants are challenged to read at least 20 minutes a day.
Reading challenges run from June 26 to Aug. 12 — at least 1,000 minutes of reading, total. Signups are being taken at westath.beanstack.org/reader365. The Athenaeum uses a program called Beanstack, which allows participants to sign up, track their reading and earn extra raffle tickets toward prizes online instead of using a paper log.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/06/summer-reading-programs-for-youth-adults-begin-next-week-at-westfield-athenaeum.html
A reminder that Westfield Public Schools are closed on Monday, June 19. Tuesday, June 20 is the last day of school, and it is an early release day. High school students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m., Middle and Intermediate school students at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary school students at 12:15 a.m. Thank you.
If you missed the season finale of "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, please click on the link below. This week, we talked about the new elementary school project timeline, progress, and shared photos and drone footage of the work completed so far. You can actually see the footprint of the building already. Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts students also helped us celebrate National Fudge Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cf6fPKjKqE
Did you know students in grades 4,7, and 10 are required to submit a physical exam within 30 days of school entry. Students in grades K-12 are also required to be fully immunized against certain diseases. Please click on the image for more information.
Westfield Public Schools Summer School is open and FREE OF CHARGE to all
Westfield Middle School, Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Virtual School,
and Westfield High School students in need of credit recovery and academic
support. Click on the image for more information.
The good: the Westfield Technical Academy softball team did not allow a single earned run and put a runner on base in each of the last six innings of their state postseason opener. The bad: the Tigers failed to push a run across, while allowing two unearned runs.
No. 24 Oxford scored two unearned runs and held off ninth-seeded Westfield Tech in a Division 5 softball state tournament Round of 32 game, 2-0, Monday at Whitney Field.
Congratulations on a great season!
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/06/no-24-oxford-slips-past-no-9-westfield-technical-academy-2-0-in-a-d5-softball-state-tourney-opener-2-0.html
If you missed this morning's episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", please click on the link below. This week, we spoke with Senator John Velis about the mental health crisis and what he is proposing to increase services for students. We also celebrated National Doughnut Day with some treats from Mrs. Murphy's. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_zpfDQZVi0
If you missed the latest episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", click on the link below. On last week's show, we talked with Food Services Director Rachel Kania about all our school breakfast and lunch program. We also talked about some famous people named George on National George Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjU0WMpDBM
Westfield Public Schools Quarterly Newsletter is out now, you can read it by clicking here: https://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/wps/page/district-newsletter for updates from our various departments and important dates and events coming up.
Join us on Thursday, May 25, an hour early, from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for a brand-new episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will talk with Food Services Director Rachel Kania about Westfield EATS, our school breakfast and lunch programs. Thanks for watching!
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" yesterday, please click on the link below. This week, we spoke with Principal Alexandra Clines about Munger Hill Elementary School. Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts students also helped us recognize "I Love Reese's Day". Thanks for watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCXBxI4WJ9I
One of Westfield Technical Academy softball coach Victoria Camp’s fondest memories of her ace pitcher, junior Allyssa Slack, from this season actually involves a moment at the plate.
Slack, who had singled, tripled, and homered in her final game of the season at Smith Vocational - a 20-0 win - was seeking a double for the cycle.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/05/allyssa-slack-westfield-technical-academy-softball-poised-for-tournament-run.html
Bragging rights go to … the Westfield Tech Tigers. For the second time this season, the Westfield Technical Academy High School baseball team defeated cross-town rival St. Mary’s. The Tigers won the rematch on “Senior Night” Thursday at Bullens Field, 7-2.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/05/westfield-technical-academy-baseball-wins-rivalry-game-against-st-marys-7-2.html
Episode 2 of the Westfield Technical Academy's Chef Showdown is here! This episode features a 7-way Burger Battle and was edited by Graphics Junior Lindsey D! This one will make you hungry, so beware! Thanks to Autumn Mist Farm, Feeding Hills, MA and Hampton Ponds Market for supplying the students with a variety of ingredients for this challenge!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xQACMOEAyo&t=3s
Tune in on Thursday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for a brand-new episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will talk with State Representative Kelly Pease about recent happenings at the Massachusetts State House. We will also take some time to recognize "National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day". Thanks for watching!
Children’s Mental Health Week is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the triumphs and challenges in children’s mental health and emphasizing the importance of family and youth involvement in the children’s mental health movement!
Presenting Episode 1 of the "2023 Westfield Technical Academy's Chef Showdown". This was all planned, shot and edited by Mr. Forni's WTA Arts and Communications students, and features 14 students from Chef Rogers' WTA Culinary shop. A huge thank you to Autumn Mist Farm, Feeding Hills, MA and Hampton Ponds Market in Westfield for supporting this project. Incredible work by all!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMd0Azjr_U
It is a head-scratcher and downright mind-boggling.
For the third time this season, the Westfield Technical Academy baseball team produced a no-hitter. Freshman Antonio Simpson was the latest Tigers pitcher to throw a no-no, blanking Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 28-0, in a mercy-shortened victory Wednesday at Nathan Bill Field.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/05/antonio-simpson-tosses-westfield-technical-academy-baseballs-third-no-no-of-the-season.html
Westfield Technical Academy 8, Gateway 0
Allyssa Slack tossed a three-hitter, striking out 18 batters and walking three. She doubled and tripled at the plate to help herself out.
Caprice Allen (double), Rylie Nimchick (double), and Kailyn Hawley (triple) also had extra base hits for Westfield Tech.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/05/the-westfield-news-scoreboard-allyssa-slack-records-18-ks-in-tigers-softball-victory.html
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all our teachers for their hard work and dedication to the students in our schools.
