Westfield Middle School

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!

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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!

Dear WMS Community, Today, in collaboration with the Westfield Fire Department, we conducted an unannounced fire drill. All staff and students did an excellent job. If you have any questions regarding our safety procedures, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you, Principal McMillan

Please support the WMS Builders' Club!

Westfield Middle School students are participating in the 2025 Applied Learning Showcase for PLTW in Boston today. Several of our students had the opportunity to meet Governor Healey!

School Principal’s Day, celebrated on May 1st every year, is a time to recognize and appreciate the dedicated leaders who guide our schools. Principals play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting teachers, students and families. Thank you to all our building Principals for all that they do each and every day for our schools.

The United States Attorney’s Office will be hosting a virtual internet safety presentation for all adults who wish to keep children safe online. Assistant United States Attorney Luke Goldworm and Victim Witness Specialist Lauryn Mackey will be joined by Special Agent Andrew Kelleher from Homeland Security Investigations Child Exploitation and Digital Forensics Unit to present a Webex Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents Wednesday, June 4th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. A Q & A session will follow the presentation. The presentation will bring awareness to how predators are sexually exploiting children online and how to keep them safe. Advanced registration is required. You may register for the webinar at the link below: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r4617269953953d7a4aaa839f6c3e110b