WMS Community: Please join us for the Westfield Middle School's production of "Captain Bree and Her Lady Pirates" on Friday, February 9th and Saturday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the WMS Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold at the door.
2 months ago, Principal McMillan
Captain
WMS Families: Tickets for the Winter Wonderland Dance are being sold each day at lunch. The dance, which sponsored by the Principal's Advisory Council, will be held on Friday, February 2nd from 6-8 p.m. The ticket includes pizza, snacks, drinks, and a raffle entry! Please remind your student to bring in $7 to purchase a ticket. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
2 months ago, Principal McMillan
Winter Wonderland Dance
There will be a 2 hour delay this morning, Wednesday, January 17th due to icy conditions on side roads, sidewalks, and school parking lots.
2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
WMS Parents/Guardians: You can now quickly and conveniently report your child's absence or tardy by completing our online form! Click here to save the link for future reference or visit the WMS website and click on the "Report an Absence/Tardy" icon: https://forms.gle/etFq96B7Us6UNqBX9
2 months ago, Principal McMillan
Report an Absence or Tardy
Westfield Public School elementary teachers are looking to partner with professionals in the community to enhance our STEM Curriculum. The topics are described below by grade level. We envision your role with students being related to providing feedback to students based on their prototype designs. We will work with you to create a plan that works! If you are interested in Adopting a Classroom focusing on one of the projects above, please send inquiries to: Lindsey Ayers, PK-4 STEM Coach @ l.ayers@schoolsofwestfield.org. Thank you!
2 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
AAC and PLTW
Fathema Jaleel and Riley Westcott will join more than 300 other 8th graders this weekend in this year’s class of “unsung heroes” for a statewide youth-led community service program. Tomorrow, they will attend a day of Project 351 activities in Boston to kick off a transformative year of service and leadership. A nonprofit organization, Project 351inspires students through the ethic of service and values of kindness, compassion, humility and gratitude. Jaleel is a student at the Westfield Middle School while Westcott attends Southwick Regional School. They’re among a group of “quiet leaders” selected from eighth graders in nearly every one of the state’s 351 towns and cities. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/middle-schoolers-in-westfield-southwick-to-join-state-peers-in-year-of-service.html
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, MA Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Thank you.
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
MLK 2024
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, please click on the link below. This week we spoke with CEO Andrea Allard all about the YMCA of Greater Westfield. We also took some time to recognize "international thank you" day. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWw9QQu0qRM
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Please click on the link below for a message from Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler about the importance of daily student attendance. Thank you for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhK_T6PREMM
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Mark your calendars! The Principal's Advisory Council is hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance for all WMS students! See the attached flyer for additional information.
3 months ago, Principal McMillan
Winter Wonderland Dance
Due to continued icy conditions, Westfield Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed start today. Be safe!
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
There are many things you can do for income, those are jobs. But to do something meaningful, that you have a passion for, that’s a career, and if you’re looking for something like that then your local school district might have a position for you. Stefan Czaporowski, the Superintendent of Westfield Public Schools, joins Patrick Berry to talk about the many career opportunities you can find in our schools. https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/find-a-career-with-meaning-in-your-local-school-district/?fbclid=IwAR0gY8TE9BVDtOxqetT4sKtUt4cWEGsBaf4j5GvA1cfYAogljsi55aJ5r0s
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Please click here to view Westfield Middle School's latest newsletter, The Howler, from Principal McMillan: https://www.smore.com/uwnga
3 months ago, Principal McMillan
The Howler
Once a month, a group of dog owners bring their pets to Westfield Middle School. They’re not ordinary dogs, but specially trained therapy dogs. These exceptional four-legged visitors spend about two hours every third Friday with seventh and eighth graders. They’ve been trained to work as therapy dogs by volunteers from the local chapter of the Love on a Leash program. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/12/lab-partners-dog-visits-make-tough-days-better-for-westfield-middle-schoolers.html
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Our Holiday Recess will start on Monday, December 25. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Westfield Public Schools!
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
HH 2023
Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.
3 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Attendance Matters
WMS Families, The holidays are the season of giving; giving love and giving thanks. The holidays are also about showing appreciation and helping those in need. It only takes a moment to look into a child’s eyes and see the joy the season brings. This holiday season, the Westfield Police Cadet Program will be making those wishes come true for our children in need.  The 9th annual toy drive this year will be on December 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and December 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various locations around Westfield such as Walmart, 5 Below, Dollar General, and PlayNow. Schools will be working with the Cadet program to then provide the gifts to families in need. If you are able to contribute, we appreciate your support! If your family is in need this holiday season, we are here to support you! Please click on the following link to provide some additional information that will be sent directly to Principal McMillan and will be kept confidential: https://forms.gle/cad5nmyXKigQYByJ7 Thank you and Happy Holidays! -Mr.McMillan
4 months ago, Principal McMillan
Holiday Gifts
School principals and business leaders brainstormed about how they can help students prepare for careers at the Nov. 28 meeting of the Westfield Education to Business Alliance. Area businesses have been working with teachers to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and share information about career opportunities in their fields through the Adopt a Classroom program. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/11/westfield-school-business-leaders-brainstorm-on-how-to-link-students-to-careers.html
4 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Holi-daze Presented by Mad Science of Western New England and sponsored by Westfield Public Schools Date: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Where: Munger Hill Elementary School 33 Mallard Ln. Westfield, MA 01085 Please email Sarah Kotarski at s.kotarski@schoolsofwestfield.org to register
4 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Holi-Daze
The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s Share the Warmth Coat Drive to benefit the children in Westfield public schools from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 will continue through Dec. 15. In the spirit of giving, the Chamber is asking for new or gently used winter coats of all sizes. Hats, snow pants, boots, gloves, mittens and scarves are also welcome, along with donations of new socks and new undergarments. Drop-off locations, all of which are in Westfield, include the Chamber office at 16 N. Elm St.; the Westfield schools office at 94 N. Elm St., Suite 101; Amelia Park Arena, 21 S. Broad St.; Shortstop Bar & Grill, 99 Springfield Rd.; Anytime Fitness, 415 E. Main St.; Results in Wellness, 93 Springfield Rd., Suite B; Richard’s Jewelers, 146 E. Main St.; Cannabis Connection, 40 Westfield Industrial Park Rd.; Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply, 14 Coleman Ave.; Westfield Bank, 300 Southampton Rd.; Rehab Resolutions, 1111 Elm St.; and Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport’s terminal building at 110 Airport Rd. School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said he is thankful that the Chamber’s new director Amanda Waterfield and Chamber members are still supporting the coat drive. “I love that the Chamber wants to continue doing this with us, and how the community comes together to support our students. This is the seventh year we’ve been doing this, and we never end up with leftover clothing,” Czaporowski said. The coats and other winter clothing go to whatever school has pupils who need them. He said a lot of the clothing goes to the elementary kids, and adult sizes go to the clothing closets at both high schools. Czaporowski said the schools added snow pants to their wish list this year, because it is one of the items that students often don’t have. “I used to love making igloos. When I would go sit in my igloo, I loved having snow pants,” he said. Czaporowski said schools are seeing the effects of price inflation on some families’ ability to purchase warm clothes for their students. He said the schools will accept both new and gently used clothing, because sometimes kids grow out of their clothes so quickly they do not show a lot of wear. The schools are asking that any undergarments and socks that are donated be new. The clothing is also offered to new families that come to Westfield, some from milder climates. Czaporowski said when a new student comes in, the topic of adequate winter clothing is worked into the conversation. “It’s also good for our recent immigrants to Westfield,” he said. The final collection will take place at the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Holiday Breakfast, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at East Mountain Country Club, 1458 E. Mountain Rd. Czaporowski said the Westfield High School Chorus will perform holiday tunes at the breakfast. For more information or to sign up for the breakfast, visit www.westfieldbiz.org or call 413-568-1618. https://www.thereminder.com/Localnews/westfield/westfield-schools-coat-drive-continues-through-mid/
4 months ago, Westfield Public Schools