Westfield High School

Eager to share their work at the Westfield Public Schools Science and Engineering Fair on Jan. 29, students from Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy featured projects involving mechanical, digital, biological and psychological components to community judges from many fields and disciplines. At the end of the day, the top three projects were named along with 14 others that will advance to the Western Mass Regional Fair in March. Westfield High School sophomore Giovanni Santaniello enjoyed talking about the solar beach umbrella he created for his chemistry honors class. He said the idea came to him when he was on the beach and his phone died with no way to power it back up, to put together a beach umbrella with solar panels. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/02/scientists-engineers-and-artists-shine-at-whs-science-engineering-fair.html

Science, Technology and Engineering Supervisor Lauren Cadigan has announced that the Healthcare Pathway at Westfield High School will be introducing a new phlebotomy course for certification through Holyoke Community College. The class will be taught on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 29 during after school hours by WHS teacher Karen Saunders, a certified phlebotomist before starting a teaching career. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/01/whs-expands-career-pathway-offerings-to-students.html

Click on the link below to watch the latest edition of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we spoke with Westfield High School Chorus Director Korey Bruno and students in the Show Choir about their upcoming events and performances. The students also performed songs from Disney movies in recognition of Walt Disney Day. And Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts staff and students helped us to celebrate Walt Disney with Mickey Mouse Churros. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEUmoF6q7Zw

Click on the link below for yesterday's brand new "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we spoke with staff and students from Westfield High School's Criminal Justice Program about their coursework and career interests. The students were outstanding! Thanks for watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGVS8ikPWc

Dear Families and Community Members, Westfield Public Schools received notification from PowerSchool that we have not been affected by the cybersecurity incident they became aware of on January 7, 2025 that occurred on December 28, 2024. Westfield’s IT Department and the WPS Data Department have done internal checks, and have not found any data inconsistencies or concerns. Please reach out to Christine Shea if you have any questions at christine.shea@schoolsofwestfield.org or (413) 642-9320. Stefan Czaporowski Superintendent

Westfield Public Schools is pleased to announce an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the brand-new state of the art Westfield River Elementary School on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a short ceremony followed by the chance to tour the building. No RSVP is needed. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Stefan Czaporowski Superintendent of Schools Westfield Public Schools

Please see an important update from the Westfield Public School's Health Office by clicking on the link below. Thank you.

The Westfield Public School District is seeking judges for Westfield’s Science and Engineering Fair. High school students participating in the fair, which will take place this year in the Westfield High School gymnasium on Jan. 30, have gone on to win awards at regional, state and international science and engineering competitions. Lauren Cadigan, supervisor of Science, Technology, and Engineering, said the expertise and insights of judges from the community are invaluable in evaluating and celebrating the students’ innovative projects. For more information, please contact Lauren Cadigan at lauren.cadigan@schoolsofwestfield.org. Thank you. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/12/judges-sought-for-westfields-science-and-engineering-fair-jan-30.html

Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2015. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6. Happy New Year from the Westfield Public Schools!

Students will be on a Holiday Break from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6. Happy Holidays from the Westfield Public Schools!

Before the Show Choir began its program at the Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center on Dec. 9, Director Korey Bruno introduced her students to the preschoolers. “My name is Mrs. Bruno, and I brought some of my favorite students to sing Christmas songs,” she said. Accompanying her were Autumn Estee, Amber Turner, Shresta Rai, Lanah Woody, Samantha Doiron, Ethan David, J.J. Bonilla, Luke Bulan and Aaron Boyd. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/12/westfield-high-show-choir-shares-holiday-spirit-with-preschoolers.html

Special thanks to Matt Della and the Student Government Association at Westfield State University. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. In particular, your generosity and commitment of $3,015.00 made a remarkable difference, and because of your kindness, over 200 families received full Thanksgiving dinners this holiday season. The outpouring of support from the students at Westfield State University highlights the true spirit of giving and reinforces the values we strive to uphold in our schools. Thanks to your generous donation, families in need were able to come together and celebrate with a warm meal. As we reflect on the blessings of this season, we are reminded of the power of community. Thank you for making this year’s food drive such a resounding success! It was so wonderful to meet so many of the students at the Butcher Block on a very cold, very early morning as you presented your "huge" check. All of the students and advisors were so polite, so friendly, and so kind, it really put us in the holiday spirit. I am attaching pictures that captured the wonderful way to cap off this year’s drive. To say that we were overwhelmed with your generosity, is an understatement.

School Committee Vice Chair Timothy O’Connor took time at the start of its Dec. 2 meeting to honor Westfield High School Hockey Coach C. B. “Moose” Matthews, who retired quietly a few years ago after a 30-year career. “It’s a privilege for me personally and professionally on behalf of the Westfield School Committee to be honoring Moose Matthews here this evening, for all he accomplished for the Westfield Public Schools as hockey coach of the Westfield Bombers,” O’Connor said. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/12/westfield-school-committee-honors-retired-coach.html

Please click on the image below for important information regarding school delays and closures in the event of inclement weather. Thank you.

Jill Keenan, Westfield High School English teacher and WHS Community Closet coordinator, recently spoke to the Westfield Education to Business Alliance about the success and continued needs of the Closet, which provides needed items to students, faculty and staff at the school at no charge. “We’re newly renovated. The community really came together to allow this to happen,” Keenan said, adding that the catalyst for the renovation was Senator John Velis, who put a line item in the state budget for $5,000. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/12/westfield-high-school-community-closet-lists-greatest-needs.html

Together with Westfield on Weekends, Mayor McCabe will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 30th. The festivities will begin at Elm Street Plaza at 4:45 PM with Cocoa and Carols, featuring the Westfield High School Pep Band under the direction of Patrick Kennedy, followed by a performance of the Westfield High School Show Choir under the direction of Korey Bruno. Special thanks to Mount Moriah Lodge for offering cocoa to attendees.

“This will be so many years of us doing this that I can’t remember,” said Susan Figy, co-chair with Ralph Figy, Eileen Jachym and Jimmy Jachym in the lead up to putting together 200 meals for families who need them in the Westfield Public Schools. “It all started with Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski asking us to do it, I think 12 years ago,” she said. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/11/wps-thanksgiving-food-drive-provides-meals-for-200-district-families.html

Schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving from Westfield Public Schools!

College Financial Aid Information Night! December4 at 6 pm. This informative session provides valuable insights into the various types of financial aid available, such as scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans. We aim to demystify the process, and empower students to make informed decisions about funding their education. This event is a valuable resource for anyone navigating the complexities of paying for college.

A military information night for middle and high school students and their families who may be interested in learning more about a military post-graduate option is scheduled for Nov. 20, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Westfield High School. “In my new role as WPS Title I Supervisor, I am trying to increase family engagement in all of our schools. Patty Healy and I are organizing a military informational night for grade 8 to 12 students and parents who may want to learn more about the military. The highlight of the event will be the virtual presentation by recent graduates who currently serve our country,” said Chris Tolpa, who is also a parent of one of the speakers. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/11/military-information-night-scheduled-at-westfield-high-school-nov-20.html