Strong attendance today creates brighter opportunities tomorrow.
🐻❄️💥🐦 Attendance Competition Kicks Off!
In the spirit of promoting student attendance, WIS is holding a friendly competition to recognize the teams with the attendance rates that meet our goal. To celebrate the occasion, we had 2 special guests join us at yesterday’s lunch. Our very own Koda the Polar Bear invited long-time friend the WHS Bomber Bird to WIS to kick it off.
We're challenging all of our school teams to step up their daily attendance game. Here’s what’s at stake:
Weekly Raffles: Any team that achieves 95% or better daily attendance for the week will be entered into a raffle for an extra recess! The more weeks you hit the goal, the more chances you have to win!
Pizza Party: The team with the highest overall attendance rate for the month will win the ultimate prize: a PIZZA PARTY!
Let’s see which team brings the biggest commitment and earns that pizza party! Good luck, everyone!
In the spirit of promoting student attendance, WIS is holding a friendly competition to recognize the teams with the attendance rates that meet our goal. To celebrate the occasion, we had 2 special guests join us at yesterday’s lunch. Our very own Koda the Polar Bear invited long-time friend the WHS Bomber Bird to WIS to kick it off.
We're challenging all of our school teams to step up their daily attendance game. Here’s what’s at stake:
Weekly Raffles: Any team that achieves 95% or better daily attendance for the week will be entered into a raffle for an extra recess! The more weeks you hit the goal, the more chances you have to win!
Pizza Party: The team with the highest overall attendance rate for the month will win the ultimate prize: a PIZZA PARTY!
Let’s see which team brings the biggest commitment and earns that pizza party! Good luck, everyone!
Hey students — showing up is your superpower. Each day you’re in class you level up your skills, meet friends, and get closer to your dreams. Be here. Be curious. Be unstoppable. #AchievingExcellenceTogether
✨ Consistent attendance = consistent success! ✨
Every day in school is a chance to learn, grow, and connect. When students show up, they set themselves up for achievement today and opportunities tomorrow. Let’s make attendance a priority—it’s the first step toward reaching every goal! 📚✅ #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Every day in school is a chance to learn, grow, and connect. When students show up, they set themselves up for achievement today and opportunities tomorrow. Let’s make attendance a priority—it’s the first step toward reaching every goal! 📚✅ #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
More than 20 people, some virtually, attended the first Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) meeting of the school year on Sept. 11 in the Westfield River Elementary library to meet Gregory Rosenthal, Westfield’s new administrator of special services and student support services.
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
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
Picture Day at WIS is tomorrow - Wednesday, September 10!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTBK3TDG. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTBK3TDG. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
Everyday counts! Consistent attendance builds success in school & beyond. #attendancematters
Click on the link below for this morning's season premiere of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we spoke with our new Director of Special Education, Dr. Gregory Rosenthal, and celebrated 'Eat an Extra Dessert Day' with staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Department. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Vy78U2Agg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Vy78U2Agg
Last week, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Dargie were guests on "Rock on Westfield", to talk about the start of the school year. Click on the link below. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLO_k13gWi4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLO_k13gWi4
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
One-hundred-forty soon-to-be fifth graders gathered this week at Westfield Intermediate School to familiarize themselves with their new school building, new schedules, new friends they will make and how to master those tricky combination locks.
“It was hard - I’ve done it four times so far,” said Diany Nieves, formerly of Southampton Road School. Mastering the combination lock and locker next to Diany was Logan Kittlelson, also of Southampton Road.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/08/westfield-intermediate-school-transition-program-helps-to-calm-nerves.html
“It was hard - I’ve done it four times so far,” said Diany Nieves, formerly of Southampton Road School. Mastering the combination lock and locker next to Diany was Logan Kittlelson, also of Southampton Road.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/08/westfield-intermediate-school-transition-program-helps-to-calm-nerves.html
Hello, incoming 5th graders and families! Get ready to embark on an exciting new adventure at WIS! We're thrilled to welcome you and help you navigate your new school with confidence.
Join us for a brief information session followed by a scavenger hunt that will help you explore our school, find your classrooms, and get familiar with many of the amazing things WIS has to offer. It's a fantastic opportunity to get all your questions answered before the first day of school.
August 12 at 6pm
August 19 at 12pm
Join us for a brief information session followed by a scavenger hunt that will help you explore our school, find your classrooms, and get familiar with many of the amazing things WIS has to offer. It's a fantastic opportunity to get all your questions answered before the first day of school.
August 12 at 6pm
August 19 at 12pm
22News Meteorologist Chris Bouzakis was invited to attend career day at Westfield Intermediate School on Tuesday.
Chris spoke with students in the 5th and 6th grade about all things weather. He said that many of them even watch 22News (mostly because their parents do) and that it was a fun time.
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/22news-meteorologist-chris-bouzakis-attends-career-day-at-westfield-intermediate-school/
Sixth graders at Westfield Intermediate School got a special treat at the end of one school assignment, when Jeff Boisseau, owner of 7Bs Bar & Grill brought his brand new food truck to the school on June 2 for a lunch outside, after a unit on food trucks.
Students studied the business and made models of what their ideal food trucks would be. The project was the idea of STEM teacher Catarina Marafuga and math interventionist Matthew Wroth, who called up Boisseau and asked if he’d be interested in participating.
Boisseau said he was happy to do it as a local business supporting the schools. He said he himself went to Southampton Road Elementary School.
Wroth said before lunch, Boisseau participated in an assembly with the students, and answered their questions about the business. The students were prepped, because they had completed a project of their own, designing their own ideal food truck and menu.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/06/sixth-graders-end-unit-with-food-truck-treat.html
School Principal’s Day, celebrated on May 1st every year, is a time to recognize and appreciate the dedicated leaders who guide our schools. Principals play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting teachers, students and families. Thank you to all our building Principals for all that they do each and every day for our schools.
The United States Attorney’s Office will be hosting a virtual internet safety presentation for all adults who wish to keep children safe online. Assistant United States Attorney Luke Goldworm and Victim Witness Specialist Lauryn Mackey will be joined by Special Agent Andrew Kelleher from Homeland Security Investigations Child Exploitation and Digital Forensics Unit to present a Webex Webinar:
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
Wednesday, June 4th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
A Q & A session will follow the presentation. The presentation will bring awareness to how predators are sexually exploiting children online and how to keep them safe.
Advanced registration is required. You may register for the webinar at the link below:
https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r4617269953953d7a4aaa839f6c3e110b
No EBT Card Access April 26-27: The state Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is changing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) vendors. As part of the transition, families will not be able to use their food benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP) or withdraw cash benefits (Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children, TAFDC; or Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children, EAEDC) from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 through mid-day on Sunday, April 27. No food purchases can be made during this time.
Spring Vacation starts on Monday, April 21, 2025, and ends on April 25, 2025. School resumes on Monday, April 28, 2025. Have a safe and enjoyable break!
Westfield Public Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, April 21, in observance of Patriots Day. Thank you.
At the School Committee meeting on April 7, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Human Services Director Michael Morris introduced Dr. Gregory Rosenthal as the search committee’s pick to be the new administrator of special services and student support services. Rosenthal will replace Debra Ecker, who is retiring after serving five years at the top special education post and previously as a supervisor.
Rosenthal is the current director of special education and student services for the Douglas Public Schools. Before 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. He has led professional development on topics such as differentiated instruction, student engagement, and co-teaching, said Morris.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/04/dr-gregory-rosenthal-hired-as-new-administrator-of-special-services-in-westfield.html