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. 27, 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
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. 27, 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
Mark your calendars for the WMS Open House!
Please CLICK HERE to view the grade-level lists for school supplies. You will see a section for general supplies that will be required for all classes, as well as team-specific supplies. Student schedules will be released on Monday, 8/25, prior to orientation.
Friendly reminder: Our ultimate goal is to create well-balanced teams and classrooms. In an effort to remain true to our goal of providing all students with equal access to resources and opportunities, as well as maintaining a fair, consistent process that is focused on students’ needs, we are unable to honor specific parent/guardian requests for teams or teachers. We have strong, caring teachers and, regardless of placement, it is sure to be a great experience next year.
When you access your child's schedule, please contact Mrs. Kelly (grade 7 counselor) at a.kelly@schoolsofwestfield.org or Mrs. Michalik (grade 8 counselor) at l.michalik@schoolsofwestfield.org if there are any errors with the schedule.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Attention incoming 7th grade families: Join us for a 7th grade orientation night from 5-6 p.m. on August 25th! We will review important school procedures, hand out student schedules, and participate in a self-guided tour of the school. We hope to see you there!
As you clean our your garage or basement - or drop by a local tag sale - please think of us if you come across any recess equipment! We are seeking donations of basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, volleyballs, and kickballs. You're welcome to drop by the main office. Incoming 7th graders, please feel free to bring to the upcoming orientation night in August. Thank you!
Students asked, we listened! At the end of the 2024-25 school year, Principal McMillan conducted a student feedback survey. While we received some meaningful positive feedback, one clear area for growth was creating more dedicated spaces where students can hang out and connect. We're thrilled to announce the creation of our new student lounge! This new lounge will be integrated into our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) program as a space for positive behavior recognition!
🎲 HOW YOU CAN HELP: We're seeking donations of new and gently used board games to make this space even more engaging for our students. Please drop off donations at the Main Office.
📅 More exciting details - and pictures - will be shared when school opens, including information about our special ribbon cutting ceremony!
Thank you to Lakeshore Learning for assisting with the design, and thank you for your continued support in making our school an even better place for our students!
#StudentVoice #SchoolSpirit
🎲 HOW YOU CAN HELP: We're seeking donations of new and gently used board games to make this space even more engaging for our students. Please drop off donations at the Main Office.
📅 More exciting details - and pictures - will be shared when school opens, including information about our special ribbon cutting ceremony!
Thank you to Lakeshore Learning for assisting with the design, and thank you for your continued support in making our school an even better place for our students!
#StudentVoice #SchoolSpirit
Happy summer, Westfield Middle School families!
As your principal, I am committed to being more accessible and available to our amazing school community. Starting now and continuing through the school year, you can easily book a meeting with me at the click of a button!
📞 Phone call
💻 Virtual meeting
🤝 In-person meeting
Finding the booking link is simple:
✅ Button on WMS website homepage
✅ "Menu" dropdown on WMS website
✅ Under "Administration" on WMS website
✅ My email signature
Whether you have questions, comments, praise, or concerns - I want to hear from you! Your voice matters. While your grade level assistant principal (Karri Kells for 7th and Jennifer Leveille for 8th) should still be one of your primary points of contact, I am here to support you, too. Let's work together to make this upcoming school year a great one!
-Principal McMillan
The Westfield Starfires, in collaboration with Westfield Technical Academy and Westfield Middle School hosted a Baseball in Education Day on June 11 at Bullens Field.
Students rotated between watching the Starfires game, enjoying lunch, and participating in the WTA “Road Show” — a traveling showcase of WTA’s career and technical education programs.
WTA Vice Principal Kevin Daley said the seventh and eighth grade students were given the opportunity to walk through a display of all 11 career technical areas, ask questions, and meet and interact with students from the shops. “It was an opportunity to promote WTA, and a community outreach to the seventh and eighth grade students,” he said.
WMS Assistant Principal Karoline Kells, who helped to organize the event, said the students walked to Bullens Field from school. At the start of the game, the chorus sang the national anthem, and the band played “HandClap” by Fitz and the Tantrums.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/06/starfires-partner-with-wta-and-wms-for-baseball-in-education-day.html
Students at a local middle school mixed education and fun, with a special appearance from the Westfield Starfires.
Westfield middle schoolers got to enjoy a baseball game in the sun, but also got to learn the science behind the sport. It was a busy day for Westfield Middle School on Wednesday, as they partnered with Westfield Technical Academy and the Westfield Starfires baseball team for a STEM career showcase.
The middle school students got the chance to interact with the technical school and see if it’s a high school they would want to attend. From aviation and construction to auto-tech, manufacturing, and electric wiring, the options for industries offered varied.
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/westfield-starfires-join-students-for-stem-showcase/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawK3lfdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwS0t6dEwycnVQSWxndkhPAR4bdDFFfdwz70Z1EIfxwbOA4dpnrmAqIunR5ZSa1EZ72z7kjgFdVRnZ49_Q0A_aem_PzRQXWFcEMD_ttwvcIYmrw
Students from Ms. Garelick's 8th grade science class visited the Botanic Garden at Smith College in Northampton!
Department of Public Works Acting Director Francis Cain recently visited Westfield Middle School with a pair of the new “smart“ Bigbelly compacting trash and recycling cans that will soon be installed downtown.
Cain said the seven sets of cans were purchased through a community grant from state Rep. Kelly Pease. Each set of the “smart cans” are $6,000, with a total cost of approximately $49,000. Cain said he brought a set to the school to give the eighth-grade students, who are doing a section on litter, a visual sense of what they are and what they can do.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/06/dpw-director-shows-new-smart-recycling-and-trash-cans-to-wms-students.html
Happy almost June! Please view the final "Howler" newsletter of the 24-25 school year!
https://secure.smore.com/n/p0jwh
Last car wash of the school year! Please support WMS Builders' Club!
8th grade families, please mark your calendars!
Register for the 2025 WMS Transition Program!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA5mw-drdaZjyuNbH2t8_-Gme7x1BrdYuOJmCjXO_xkybNkg/viewform?pli=1
For 56 years, the Westfield Middle School has observed Memorial Day with an assembly inviting area veterans to be recognized for their service, and this year’s assembly on May 20 was part of the grand tradition. Local veterans, many from American Legion Post 124 in Westfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 in Southwick gathered in the library, where they were teamed up with students to be escorted into the auditorium.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/05/westfield-middle-school-continues-56-year-memorial-day-assembly-tradition.html
Click here to view the upcoming end-of-year events, as well as permission slip links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MbY4LmAtQJYHFjaEADrMfkRgCYAM3-T2nf0vngLmY08/edit?usp=sharing
The WMS Informational Night for incoming 7th graders will be held on Monday evening at 6 p.m. in the WMS auditorium. Students are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
No Cost Treatment for Marijuana, Alcohol and other Drug Problems:
MASS General Brigham is doing this research to assess a new type of intervention that combines group and individual therapy to improve substance use and related outcomes in youth and young adults. Click on the link below for more information. Thank you!
https://rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/study/youthrecoveryprogram
Local businesses, please join us for our career expo!
