Westfield Middle School

✨ 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

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

Hello, WMS Families! Happy Friday! As I shared with students today, I am seeking 1 student from each PACK in 7th grade and 8th grade to represent their team on the Principal's Council this year! If they are interested, please encourage them to apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/6q2QwJ27N1JveAcFA. Applications are due by the end of the day next Friday, September 19th. Please see the attachment for more information. -Mr. McMillan

Lunchtime is always full of energy in the middle school cafeteria! 🍎🥪 Students gather with friends, share stories from their day, and enjoy a well-deserved break before heading back to class. As a cell phone–free middle school, our lunchroom is a space where students are fully present, engaging in real conversations, building friendships, and creating meaningful connections face-to-face!

Join the upcoming presentation "Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online"

School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. Picture retakes will be October 15th!

Everyday counts! Consistent attendance builds success in school & beyond. #attendancematters

Happy Friday! Click here to view September's "The Howler" newsletter from Principal McMillan: https://secure.smore.com/n/3n64bd

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

Please help keep our kids and families safe! Please view the attached letter from Principal McMillan. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16htTcYCE7qtb82pVvdwpo-_WtggFYR6QXuj9w4bVf38/edit?usp=sharing

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

WMS had an excellent first week of school! All 7th and 8th graders transitioned very smoothly! Today, Principal McMillan and the assistant principals reviewed school rules and procedures during grade level assemblies. We also shared more about the new student lounge, which will be opening soon. Students who have strong attendance and positive behavior will be able to visit the lounge throughout the year. We hope you enjoy the long weekend!

Happy first day of school! We are pleased to report that it was a huge success! We look forward to a positive school year ahead. Please contact us if you need any support.