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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
Wednesday-September 30 , 6:00-7:00 PM in the Westfield High School Auditorium. Please join us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Vy78U2Agg
6:00-7:30 PM
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Check out the amazing painted rocks and uplifting messages created by our students last week! This activity was part of a special project with our transition students, and the results are now brightening up our front gardens. A big thank you to the staff, Mr. Saccomani, Mr. Dargie, Ms. West(Kane) and Ms. Hildreth-Fiordalice for guiding this project and helping spread positivity with these inspiring reminders.
New student orientation schedules, opening dates and other important information have been announced for Westfield Public Schools.
Westfield High School invites all incoming freshman, new and transfer students and their parents and guardians to attend a freshman and Parent Orientation on Monday, Aug. 25, from 9-11 a.m. This will be an opportunity to get acquainted with the school and programs that are offered at Westfield High School.
Westfield Middle School is inviting incoming seventh graders to an orientation on Aug. 25 at 5 p.m., where they will meet administration, receive general school information, student schedules, and participate in a self-guided tour of the building.
An orientation for new students to Westfield Intermediate School is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19 at noon. There will be a short information session followed by a fun scavenger hunt around the school. New students will get to explore the building, find their classrooms, and discover many of the great things WIS has to offer.
Elementary schools in the city are also scheduling playdates for entering kindergarteners and preschoolers.
Highland Elementary is having a pre-K and kindergarten playdate on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 9:30-10:30 a.m. for pre-K and 11 a.m. to noon for kindergarten. Come and meet the other students and their families and enjoy a fun time with chalk and bubbles and special guests Spiderman and Moana.
Munger Hill Elementary School is hosting Preschool Popsicle with a Principal at the school playground on Monday, Aug. 25, from 5-6 p.m.; and Kindergarten Popsicle with a Principal in the school playground on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 5=6 p.m.
Paper Mill Elementary will have a Kindergarten playdate on the school playground on Monday, Aug. 25, from 5-6 p.m.
Southampton Road Elementary will have a preschool and kindergarten playdate on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school playground.
Westfield River Elementary’s Kindergarten playdate is on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 4-5 p.m. outdoors in the back courtyard. Please enter by the side lot through the cafeteria.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/08/new-student-orientations-and-school-start-dates-announced-for-westfield-schools.html
Freshman Orientation - A welcoming event for incoming 9th- grade students to get acquainted with the school.
Cadigan, a graduate of Westfield High School, has served for the past seven years as the supervisor of science, technology and engineering for Westfield Public Schools. In that role, she has been instrumental in supporting the WHS science teachers and curriculum, implementing both the healthcare and engineering pathways, and helping to create the Innovation Lab, Jendrysik said.
Cadigan earned a bachelor’s in zoology and secondary education from Ohio Wesleyan University, after which she taught in Chicago, Illinois, through Teach For America. After returning home, she taught at the High School of Commerce in Springfield while completing her master’s in education with a focus on organizational management from Endicott College, before joining the staff of Westfield Public Schools.
“Mrs. Cadigan’s knowledge and enthusiasm as our Science, Technology, and Engineering Supervisor have served our students and the district very well over the last several years. I look forward to seeing the energy and ideas that she will bring to the staff and students at Westfield High School,” added Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski.
“I’m honored to step into the role of Assistant Principal at Westfield High School. As a longtime member of the Westfield Public Schools community and former Supervisor of Science, Technology, and Engineering, I’m excited to continue supporting students in new ways. I look forward to building strong relationships and fostering a positive, inclusive environment where every student can thrive,” Cadigan said following the announcement.
She added that everyone is excited to meet the incoming ninth grade families at freshman orientation on Monday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at Westfield High School.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/08/new-assistant-principal-named-at-westfield-high-school.html
This is the final week of Credit Recovery! July has flown by, and we hope you've made the most of it. Enjoy the month of August, a well-deserved break before the new school year begins.
Students return on August 28, 2025.
Parents/Guardians and students: We are excited to invite you to Freshman Orientation!
Come meet the faculty, tour the school, and get important information to kick off a great year!
