If you missed last week's Rock on Westfield with host Harry Rock, click on the link below. Guests Superintendent of Schools Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Dargie talk with Harry about the 2024-2025 school year and more. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyi7YDDK20
Westfield Public Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Have a great long weekend! Thank you.
Save the date! Westfield High School's Open House will be held on September 12th at 6pm.
Westfield Public Schools is offering Free SAT Prep Courses this fall. Sessions will be held this September at both WHS and WTA. See image for more details.
To emphasize the importance of attending school, DESE's "Power of Presence" initiative asks you to submit a creative piece of artwork, music, photography, videography, writing, etc. to express why you attend school. We hope to hear from everyone:pre-K to adult students, families, school staff, educators, and administrators!
Some examples include a short story about your school community, a painting of your favorite teacher, a photo of your classroom decorations, a video interview of your favorite teacher, a song you've been practicing for the school play, a testimonial about a new skill you learned - we are encouraging you to get creative!
We will choose one entry to be featured this spring, highlighting you and your school community! We can't wait to see what you create and what makes your presence so powerful. This opportunity is open to all students, school staff, educators, and families in Massachusetts public pre-K-12 schools and adult learning classes.
Deadline: December 20, 2024
To Submit:
Complete the Entry Form (with included Media Agreement language)
Attach your submission to the form.
Deadline is Friday, December 20th, by 11:59 p.m.
The creator of the entry that will be featured in the spring will be notified on or before January 10, 2025.
https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/attendance/?utm_source=DA-Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=bcd0ba25fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_26_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bcd0ba25fc-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
For the first time, Westfield’s public high schools are offering a free SAT prep course through a collaboration with Westfield State University, Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy. The classes will be offered in person at both high schools.
“This is a shared commitment to look at post-graduation options families have. Colleges are certainly one of them. This will help level the playing field,” said Human Resources Director Michael Morris, adding, “This is an important test for people who want that option.”
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/westfield-high-schools-to-offer-free-sat-prep-classes-with-help-from-university.html
Thank you to St Joseph’s Church for their donation of school supplies. These supplies will be distributed to our refugee and McKinney Vinto families
Westfield Public Schools is pleased to announce FREE SAT Preparation classes this fall for students at Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy. Please click on the image for sign up information. Thank you!
The Westfield High School step up transition program is in its second week offering an opportunity to rising ninth graders to get to know the school, some of the teachers and other students in a smaller, more intimate group setting.
“The transition program is a good opportunity for students to get comfortable in a new building and to build relationships with students and staff,” said adjustment counselor Anthony Saccomani, who is in charge of the program this year.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/ninth-graders-get-to-know-new-school-in-small-group-setting.html
Please see the latest information regarding Freshman Orientation!
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 5, hundreds of students entering Westfield Intermediate School, Westfield Middle School and Westfield High School this fall will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new schools ahead of the first day at the schools’ transition programs.
Unfortunately, all of the programs are filled, but there will be scheduled orientations for some of the schools later in the month.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/hundreds-of-westfield-5th-7th-9th-graders-sign-up-for-transition-programs.html
Masslive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. selections on Tuesday, July 23.
Less than two months after earning their fifth Division II state championship, the Westfield boy's volleyball team was rewarded with seven combined selections, while Agawam was next with six.
https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2024/07/2024-all-western-mass-boys-volleyball-state-champion-westfield-leads-all-selections-with-seven.html
2024 WHS STEP-UP PROGRAM
STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A FOUR-DAY, ACTIVITY-FILLED INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCES.
STUDENTS WILL LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROUTINES, PROCEDURES, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FUN ACTIVITIES.
IN ADDITION, THEY WILL BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS.
Westfield Transition Services’ annual “Bridge to Adulthood” ceremony on June 11 at Shaker Farms Country Club honored the young adults who are turning 22 in 2024, and are leaving the Westfield public school system.
This year’s honorees were Jacob Brooks, Colette Croteau, Katelyn Flaherty, Andrew George, Madelyn Goodwin, Alina Gusieva, David Partridge, Josh Pedro, Bryanty Reyes, Nathanael Rodriguez. and Lilia Shiliuk.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/westfield-transition-students-honored-in-bridge-to-adulthood-ceremony.html
Westfield Public Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Thank you.
Tenth grade students in Nicole Hamel’s AP History class at Westfield High School teamed up with residents of Armbrook Village this spring for a “Past Meets Present” living history project.
Thirteen students were paired with 12 residents at the senior living facility, meeting first at the high school in an introduction to the project, and two more times for the interviews. On June 10, the students presented their reflections to the residents at Armbrook.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/westfield-teens-team-up-with-armbrook-village-for-living-history-project.html
Westfield's own Madison Curbelo returned to her alma mater this afternoon to perform for the students at Highland Elementary School. She also took time to answer questions from students. Thank you, Madison.
There are moments in Massachusetts sports lore that resonate in people’s minds for a lifetime like the epic Red Sox comeback against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS that broke the Curse of the Bambino or the New England Patriots improbable come-from-behind win against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
Although not professionals, the top-seeded Westfield High School volleyball team played like it, rallying from a 2-sets-to-none deficit to defeat No. 3 Wayland in five sets in the Division 2 state championship Thursday night at Worcester State University. The Bombers, who trailed 21-17 in the third set and were on the brink of elimination, won 11-25, 14-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-13.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/from-edge-of-defeat-westfield-boys-volleyball-rallies-to-win-fifth-championship-title-in-seven-tries.html
The Westfield Starfires are thrilled to announce that hometown hero and finalist of NBC's 'The Voice,' Madison Curbelo, will be performing at Bullens Field as part of the pre-game entertainment on Saturday, June 29th. In addition to her pre-game performance, Curbelo will also have the honor of singing the National Anthem.
Curbelo, whose powerful performances on 'The Voice' captivated millions, will bring her incredible talent back to her roots in Westfield. This special appearance is a testament to her connection to the community that has supported her journey to national recognition.
“I am so excited to be back in Westfield for my official homecoming event with the Starfires,” said Curbelo. “My Westfield community got me through every round of The Voice and it’s an honor to be able to connect with them again after this journey.”
The festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with Curbelo's pre-game performance, followed by her rendition of the National Anthem at 6:30 p.m., just before the first pitch. Fans will also have an exclusive opportunity to meet Curbelo during a special meet and greet during the Starfires game against the Worcester Bravehearts. The game is presented by Berkshire Heating & Air Conditioning.
Tickets for the game are available by visiting https://ci.ovationtix.com/36043
The Marblehead High School softball team’s players are known as the Magicians, but it was the Westfield Bombers who pulled a rabbit out of their hat.
Westfield junior reserve Sophie Svantesson hit a walk-off, two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to help the fourth-seeded Bombers rally past No. 9 Marblehead 3-2 in the Division 2 softball state semifinals Tuesday at Worcester State University.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/magic-act-foiled-no-1-westfield-rallies-past-no-9-marblehead-in-extras-to-earn-d2-softball-state-finals-berth.html