Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!
Thank you to our incredible teachers for your dedication, passion, and the difference you make every day. #ThankATeacher
Thank you to our incredible teachers for your dedication, passion, and the difference you make every day. #ThankATeacher
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. #attendancematters
The end of the school year is upon us and it is time to prepare for our end-of-year activities! Please view the attached document with a list of activities for each grade, as well as the cost, due date, etc. Permission slips will be sent home with your student by the end of the day tomorrow. In order for your student to participate, both sides of the permission slip need to be returned by May 18th to your student's homeroom teacher. If you need financial assistance, please email me at jesse.mcmillan@schoolsofwestfield.org. Thank you! -Principal McMillan
Friendly reminder: the deadline to order a yearbook is this Sunday, May 3rd.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but due to a conflicting event and a scheduling error, we have had to reschedule the Rising 7th Grade Informational Night. The event will now take place on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the WMS auditorium. We hope you are still able to join us and look forward to seeing you there!
Please mark your calendars! Our 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony will take place Thursday, June 18th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Students must arrive by 4:30 p.m. in the back field to line up. Local food trucks will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. and continuing after the ceremony. Cash and cards are accepted.
Please know, all students will be recognized at the ceremony and will receive a certificate. Our ceremony will take place on the front lawn of Westfield Middle School. Please bring your own chair! Chairs will be provided for students. Parking is available in the front and rear parking lots at Westfield Middle School, as well as the Amelia Park lot. We encourage families to carpool, if able.
We look forward to celebrating our 8th graders' accomplishments! We hope to see you there!
Attention Rising 7th Graders: Join us for the Informational Night on Thursday, May 7th at 5 p.m.!
🐺🏁 APRIL ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE – WEEK 2 UPDATE! 🏁🐺
The race is on! Our Wolf Pack teams are climbing the board and battling for the top spot.
🏆 Current Leaders:
🔴 7th Grade: Team 72 – 94%
⚫ 8th Grade: Team 84 – 94%
Only one more week remains because of April Break! Which Wolf Packs will make their move and cross the finish line first to earn a trip to the Boys & Girls Club?
Show up and expect great things! More monthly attendance challenges are coming soon! 💙🐺
The race is on! Our Wolf Pack teams are climbing the board and battling for the top spot.
🏆 Current Leaders:
🔴 7th Grade: Team 72 – 94%
⚫ 8th Grade: Team 84 – 94%
Only one more week remains because of April Break! Which Wolf Packs will make their move and cross the finish line first to earn a trip to the Boys & Girls Club?
Show up and expect great things! More monthly attendance challenges are coming soon! 💙🐺
Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When students come to school each day they learn new skills, stay connected with teachers and classmates, and access the supports they need to thrive. Chronic absenteeism can make it hard to catch up — but every day missed is also an opportunity to improve. Let’s work together — families, teachers, and neighbors — to make sure every student can be present, safe, and ready to learn. #EveryDayCounts #AchievingExcellenceTogether
A reminder that there is no school for students Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24 for Spring Vacation. Have a safe Spring Break!
Last Friday, chorus students from Westfield Middle School sang their hearts out at the Westfield Senior Center's Friday breakfast. This morning, the Westfield High School Jazz Band brought the house down and had people dancing in their seats. Special thanks to Mrs. Cipoletta, Mr. Kennedy, and our students for their outstanding performances. Thank you to the staff at the Senior Center for inviting us to perform. #AchievingExcellenceTogether
This morning, on "Superintendent's Spotlight", we talked with CEO Bo Sullivan about summer programming and the planned expansion of the Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield. Westfield Technical Academy students and staff also stopped by to help us recognize National Eggs Benedict Day. Thanks for watching. #AchievingExcellenceTogether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi9Vr2F_1qA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi9Vr2F_1qA
The Flower Power fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to support the WMS Chorus while brightening someone's day! All proceeds will go directly toward supporting our talented singers and their performances. Whether you're treating yourself or surprising a friend, your support helps keep the music alive at WMS.
SUN Bucks, the federal food benefit program once known as Summer EBT, is returning for summer 2026. SUN Bucks provides a $120 lump-sum summer benefit per school-aged child for income-eligible families. Apply online (https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-sun-bucks-program) or scan the QR code for additional information.
Friday, April 10, marked the first-ever Westfield Public Schools Applied Learning Student Showcase. Students from grades 2-12 representing all schools in our district presented projects to local professionals and community members.
The event highlighted applied learning across multiple subjects, including STEM, science, computer science, civics, and history. Additionally, students from the Free Web Clinic course provided local businesses with professional consultations and website improvement strategies.
This showcase was made possible through the support of our partners and dedicated staff:
Mestek: Thank you for hosting this event.
The One8 Foundation: We appreciate your sponsorship and support of applied learning.
Local Businesses and Volunteers: Thank you for providing students with professional feedback and serving as an authentic audience.
Westfield Teachers: Thank you for facilitating this work in the classroom and guiding student success.
We are proud of the hard work and professional engagement demonstrated by our students.
The event highlighted applied learning across multiple subjects, including STEM, science, computer science, civics, and history. Additionally, students from the Free Web Clinic course provided local businesses with professional consultations and website improvement strategies.
This showcase was made possible through the support of our partners and dedicated staff:
Mestek: Thank you for hosting this event.
The One8 Foundation: We appreciate your sponsorship and support of applied learning.
Local Businesses and Volunteers: Thank you for providing students with professional feedback and serving as an authentic audience.
Westfield Teachers: Thank you for facilitating this work in the classroom and guiding student success.
We are proud of the hard work and professional engagement demonstrated by our students.
The PTO is raising money for end-of-year events for WMS students. Your donation helps make these activities special. To give, please visit: https://school-spirit-wear-premium-81240.cheddarup.com. Thank you for your support!
Join our team!
Student success starts with showing up! Daily attendance helps build strong habits, lasting friendships, and academic achievement. Let’s work together to make every day count! #AttendanceMatters
Creativity takes center stage as “Into the Arts” comes to Westfield High School on Saturday, April 11, to showcase visual arts from students in grades 2 and 4 through high school that will be displayed throughout the hallways and library on the first floor of WHS from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It’s Bandtastic,” featuring student musicians from grades 4 to 12, will perform at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium during the Into the Arts festival.
For the first time, WHS art students will preview their work on Thursday, April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in a free art show open to the public.
“The Art Club will be selling plants, and there will be refreshments in the library. It is called Prelude to the Arts, and we received a grant from the Mass Art Culture [Cultural Council]. Please feel free to stop by to see the art before Into the Arts,” said WHS art teacher Karen Kane.
Band Director Patrick Kennedy said It’s Bandtastic has been a highlight every year since its inception in the Spring of 2016.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2026/04/wps-celebrates-the-arts-at-into-the-arts-on-april-11-at-whs.html
For the first time, WHS art students will preview their work on Thursday, April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in a free art show open to the public.
“The Art Club will be selling plants, and there will be refreshments in the library. It is called Prelude to the Arts, and we received a grant from the Mass Art Culture [Cultural Council]. Please feel free to stop by to see the art before Into the Arts,” said WHS art teacher Karen Kane.
Band Director Patrick Kennedy said It’s Bandtastic has been a highlight every year since its inception in the Spring of 2016.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2026/04/wps-celebrates-the-arts-at-into-the-arts-on-april-11-at-whs.html
We're launching our April Attendance Challenge! The 7th and 8th grade teams with the highest attendance in April will WIN a fun-filled trip to the Boys & Girls Club! You play a huge role in your child's success — and it starts with showing up every day. Let's work together to make April our strongest month yet!
