Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan said the MVP grant was awarded on the second try. “I’m excited that we’ve had this funding awarded to us. We applied last year and did not receive the funding,” he said, adding that he met with then City Engineer Allison McMordie and helped to revamp the application, adding letters from students and teachers.
McMillan said the reworked application included traffic flow design for safety, including large crosswalks where there are none, the addition of several parking spaces in the rear of the building, and one way traffic through the area. He said a large percentage of the seventh and eighth grade students at WMS are walkers and bikers.
Another feature of the parking area will be smaller access to Amelia Park. “We want people to go around and not use Westfield Middle School as the entrance and exit,” McMillan said.
McMillan said the second application also included a more detailed educational component, which Vinskey said was received favorably by the state due to its high-profile location, and opportunity to educate the students and the public about nature-based solutions.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/09/city-receives-890k-in-grants-to-improve-wms-parking-infrastructure.html
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
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
Get your car sparkling clean while supporting an amazing cause! Our Builders' Club is hosting a car wash fundraiser and we need YOUR help to make it a huge success! Help us build a stronger community one car at a time. Tag a friend who needs a car wash!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Vy78U2Agg
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16htTcYCE7qtb82pVvdwpo-_WtggFYR6QXuj9w4bVf38/edit?usp=sharing
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