Students in the Junior Criminal Justice class at Westfield High Westfield High School had the opportunity to visit the Massachusetts State Police Headquarters in Framingham, MA. During their visit, they learned about the history of the State Police, the recruitment process to become a state trooper, and the immense opportunities available after completion of the academy. They toured the facility, which included an information session with the Lieutenant in the Fusion Center, and a lesson on their portable Alcohol Checkpoint busses that they use to look for drink drivers. They were also informed about a Cadet summer camp that they can participate in for a more hands-on experience. It was a great day!
In Massachusetts, students with attendance rates consistently above 95% in pre-kindergarten through grade 3 outperformed students with lower attendance rates during any year between pre-kindergarten and grade 3 on the grade 3 MCAS tests.
Click below for the Quarter 3 Newsletter from Westfield Public Schools.
https://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/documents/district/district-newsletters/quarter-three-newsletter/598820
Click on the link below for the latest episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we spoke with winning Science Fair students from Westfield, MA High School about their incredible projects. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlBy_4ohHN4
Yesterday, Westfield High School sent a group of five students to the Chemistry Olympiad at UMass, a chemistry competition put on by the American Chemical Society. Approximately 50 students from Western MA participated. In the 60-question multiple-choice assessment. Among the top six scorers, were WHS students Conner Gelinas and John Doyle.
Conner and moved on to the next stage where they completed some short answer problems as well as a lab practical. Their results in this part will determine if they take the national exam to compete in the International Chemistry Olympiad in July.
It was great to see WHS students perform so well alongside other Western MA schools. Congrats to Conner and John!
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight this morning, please click on the link below. This week, we spoke with students from Munger Hill Elementary School about their new Student Council. Westfield High School Assistant Principal Andrew Joseph joined us to tell us about pi on Pi Day, and Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts staff and students helped us to celebrate the day with some freshly made chocolate cream pie. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtSyZgbck-8
Students in grade 11 from Westfield, MA High School, Westfield Virtual School, Westfield Technical Academy, and St. Mary's High School participated in our 6th Annual Career Fair at Westfield State University this morning. After the event, students were treated to lunch at the Dining Commons on campus. Special thanks to Westfield State University, Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber, the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and the over 75 businesses in attendance for making this even a success again this year!
On Friday, March 8, Westfield High School participated in the Region 1 Science and Engineering Fair. Our students from Westfield did extremely well, placing first overall, Tegan Chisholm- Godshalk will attend the International Science Fair in Los Angeles in May. Seven teams moved on to the Massachusetts Science Fair at Gillette on April 5th. Of those seven teams, five received special awards in the categories of life science, engineering, and a special designation from the Air Force!
Last week, Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Science, Technology and Engineering Supervisor Lauren Figy Cadigan met with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to present their application for a Career Innovation Pathways designation for a manufacturing engineering curriculum at Westfield High School.
Cadigan said the project has been in the works for four years.
“We’ve had a three-course pathway. This would be a five-course pathway, focused on getting kids industry experience,” she said. “We’ve been in the process of putting the structures in place for this to be a possibility for four years.”
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/03/westfield-high-school-applies-to-state-to-help-fund-more-engineering-courses.html
Today, for the first time since the pandemic, the Westfield High School Band hosted its Pops Concert Senior Citizen Luncheon through our partnership with the Westfield Senior Center. MGM Springfield donated more than 150 lunches for guests as well. The band was amazing, the food was delicious, and all attendees had a special afternoon. Thank you to MGM for their generosity and support! As a district, we are extremely happy to bring this tradition back to the city.
Tryouts are currently being held for Gator Swim Club's spring and summer season! Gator Swim Club is a nationally-ranked USA Swim Club based right here at Westfield High School. We accept swimmers as young as 6 years old, of varying ability levels. We even offer a discount for Westfield High swimmers looking for somewhere to train when the high school season ends!
For more information about the club, visit us at www.westernmassgators.com, or follow us on instagram @westernmassgators. To arrange a tryout, contact Coach Tom Avila at (978) 771-0332 or CoachTAvila@gmail.com
Many WPS teachers in grades PK-12 attended the annual Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Spring PD Day at WPI, organized by the Mass Learning Project. Teachers attended sessions that focused on curriculum mapping, collaborating, networking, utilizing artificial intelligence, and helping students solve meaningful problems through authentic skills. Teachers left the day feeling prepared and inspired to continue facilitating applied learning with their students through PLTW.
The city’s longest-running annual music event returns Friday as the Westfield High School Band presents its 71st pops concert, “Night & Day: Music from Stage and Screen.”
Evening performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, in the high school gymnasium at 177 Montgomery Road, Westfield.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/03/westfield-high-school-readies-for-night-day-pops-concerts-friday-saturday.html
If you know a student in high school who is nervous about what their future holds, whether they’re interested in college or not, have them attend an upcoming career fair.
Susan Dargie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction in the Westfield Public Schools, and Stefan Czaporowski, Superintendent of Westfield Schools, are here to talk about the importance of these events.
https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/career-fair-for-high-school-students-offers-options/
A voice from Westfield will be heard on national television this Monday, as Westfield High School graduate Madison Curbelo returns to “The Voice.”
“I am so proud to represent Western Massachusetts on a stage like this and so happy to have you all supporting me along the way,” she said on Facebook. Her audition will air on Springfield’s NBC station, WWLP, Channel 22, at 8 p.m. Monday, March 4.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/03/westfield-singer-returns-to-airwaves-in-mondays-episode-of-the-voice-on-nbc.html
Thank you to all that attended our Westfield Business to Education Alliance (WE2BA) meeting this week at Westfield Technical Academy. This month, we finalized preparations for our annual Career Expo and Job Fair on March 13, Elementary School Career Days in the spring, and Project Based Learning Experiences for students at our Intermediate and Middle Schools in June. Attendees were also treated to an omelet station provided by WTA's Culinary Arts students. We are very grateful for our business partnerships that offer our students authentic learning experiences throughout the school year.
A reminder that there is no school for students on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Thank you!
Check out the latest edition of the Bomber Bulletin here:
https://5il.co/2f6ex
Westfield Public Schools continues to update our school district’s comprehensive safety plan in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments. A team of Westfield Administrators and other staff members representing every level from elementary to high school, has been working collaboratively with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments to make sure our students, staff, and families have a current, research-based, and educationally sound safety plan.
As part of our continued work with Westfield Police Department and our ongoing training for students and staff, our city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills in our schools the week of February 26 - March 1 utilizing the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-572-6495.
Schools will be closed starting Monday, February 19, 2024 - Friday, February 23, 2024, for our Winter Recess. Have a happy and safe winter break!
