Westfield Technical Academy

After a three-week hiatus, "Tiger Talk Live" returned with a brand-new episode on Thursday morning. Click on the link below to watch. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0UxYfBzSA

If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week we spoke with Daniel Palotta, Project Manager, about the new construction process for our district's new elementary school. With assistance from our staff and students at Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Program, we also recognized "National Prime Rib Day". Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HNFUVnKQzE

On May 4, 2023, Westfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold the 2023 Shining Star Ceremony in Tiger’s Pride at Westfield Technical Academy at 6:30 pm. Nominations for Shining Star recipients are for those educators and support personnel who go the extra mile to serve the Westfield District Schools’ special education community and inspire others to do the same. This Recognition of Excellence in Supporting Special Education is an important way for the community to thank those who through dedication, creativity, patience, and determination help students receiving special education to experience success. The special education department appreciates the hard work and dedication of educators and support personnel for all that they do for our students. We also appreciate all of your support in ensuring that your children succeed

Tune in on Thursday, April 27 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 Dan Palotta about our new elementary school construction project. Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts students will also helps us to celebrate National Prime Rib Day. Thanks for watching!

For the first three weeks of the high school softball season, the Westfield Technical Academy softball team owned bragging rights in the Whip City with a 27-12 win over St. Mary’s. The Tigers won’t be relinquishing those honors any time soon. Westfield Technical Academy junior pitcher Alyssa Slack and the Tigers defeated the St. Mary’s Saints for the second time this season, 11-2, Monday at Westfield High School. Slack struck out nine batters. https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2023/04/allyssa-slack-westfield-technical-academy-softball-shut-down-st-marys-11-2.html

The Westfield News Scoreboard: Mike Sanchez tosses Tigers second no-no of season: Westfield Tech 13, Sci-Tech 0 (5 inn.) https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/04/the-westfield-news-scoreboard-mike-sanchez-tosses-tigers-second-no-no-of-season.html

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced the creation of a Youth Climate Council that will advise the Governor and the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience on climate policy and actions. Interested high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors can now apply to be part of the council, which will meet regularly with Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 19. https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-climate-chief-hoffer-announce-creation-of-youth-climate-council?utm_source=Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=2e3d06ae0f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_04_24_10_44&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2e3d06ae0f-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

April is Financial Literacy Month! Did you know that all students at Westfield High School, Westfield Technical Academy, and the Westfield Virtual School must take and pass a course in Financial Literacy as a graduation requirement? Mastering personal finance requires more than life hacks—you have to look at your financial situation holistically and come up with a plan for how to manage your money. In this video, we’ll look at helpful principles for six personal finance topics: budgeting, saving, debt, taxes, insurance, and investing for retirement. Click on the link below to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl2sasYSY4E

Behind 66 pitches that featured no hits, 11 strikeouts, and one walk across five innings, starting pitcher Deven Werbiskis led the Westfield Technical Academy baseball team past Commerce 17-0 at home on Thursday evening. https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2023/04/daily-baseball-scoreboard-deven-werbiskis-tosses-no-hitter-leads-westfield-tech-past-commerce-more.html

It wasn’t easy but Westfield Technical Academy baseball freshman pitcher Antonio Simpson went deep into Wednesday’s game against St. Mary’s to earn his first varsity victory, a hard-fought, well-earned 8-6 win at Westfield Intermediate School Field. Simpson scattered eight hits over 6 2-3 innings before reaching the maximum pitch count (115). He finished with seven strikeouts. https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2023/04/westfield-technical-academy-baseball-outlasts-st-marys-8-6.html

If you missed this week's episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", click on the link below. Abner Gibbs Kindergarten Teacher Kelley Maher talks about our Kindergarten Home Visiting Program and the students in Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts program introduce us to Fried Twinkies on National Twinkies Day. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4ddUKcDC90

On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment. The school librarians provide guidance and expose our youth not only to texts, print media, and literature but to digital resources and technology, too. These resources also connect them to libraries around the world. A school librarian’s ability to manage scores of media and a school full of students with numerous projects and schedules astounds us. Happy National School Librarian Day!

Slacking off is a derogatory term usually used in describing a lackadaisical, or lazy effort, but in a high school softball season opener Monday, this Slack was on. Westfield Technical Academy junior Alyssa Slack homered and finished a double short of hitting for the cycle as the Tigers softball team chased the St. Mary’s Saints, 27-12, Monday at Sadie Knox Field. https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2023/04/westfield-technical-academy-softball-outhits-st-marys-27-12.html

Tune in on Thursday, April 6 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 Westfield Public Schools staff about our Kindergarten Home Visit Program. We will also celebrate National Twinkies Day with help from Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts students. Thanks for watching!

Check out this week's episode of Tiger Talk featuring some of our SkillsUSA students Caprice Allen, Henry Wildman, Elijah Bodemann, and Jake Cooper! The show rounds out with Sports Corner with Al Rogers and Vince Escarpita. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4L2U1lpOVQ

If you missed the latest episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week, we talked with WPS Community Outreach Coordinator Lesley Lambert about upcoming events, including the WPS Student Art Display at the Westfield Athenaeum in April, Credit for Life on April 14, and the return of Into the Arts on April 28 and 29. The WTA Culinary Arts Department also helped us celebrate National Turkey Neck Soup Day. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJJ85eJJI74

Click on the link below to catch the latest episode of "Tiger Talk". Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY4Eptx_Ak0

The Westfield Education to Business Alliance (WE2BA) hosted it's fourth annual Career Expo and Job Fair Thursday morning at Westfield State University. Students from Westfield High School, Westfield Technical Academy, and St. Mary's High School were able to meet and interact with staff from over 70 businesses about careers, career opportunities, and part time employment. After the event, students were treated to lunch at WSU's Dining Commons. Thank you to the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and MassHire Holyoke for helping our district plan this wonderful event, to Westfield State University for hosting us and providing lunch for our students, to all the business that participated, and to Westfield Gas and Electric for their assistance with transportation costs. #AchievingExcellenceTogether

Westfield is now under a Winter Storm Warning and power outages are being reported in the city. As a result of this updated information, Westfield Public Schools will be closed today. Please stay safe. Thank you.

Based on the latest weather forecast, Westfield Public Schools will have an Early Release Day on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. High Schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., Middle, Intermediate, and Virtual Schools at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 12:15 p.m. Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center will be closed. Should weather conditions deteriorate tomorrow morning, a message canceling the day will be sent out as early as possible. Thank you.