Thank you to all that attended our Westfield Business to Education Alliance (WE2BA) meeting this week at Westfield Technical Academy. This month, we finalized preparations for our annual Career Expo and Job Fair on March 13, Elementary School Career Days in the spring, and Project Based Learning Experiences for students at our Intermediate and Middle Schools in June. Attendees were also treated to an omelet station provided by WTA's Culinary Arts students. We are very grateful for our business partnerships that offer our students authentic learning experiences throughout the school year.
A reminder that there is no school for students on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Thank you!
Calling all Virtual School Juniors and Seniors! We will be particiating in the Career Fair taking place at Westfield State University on March 13th from 10:00-12:00 . Transporatation will be provided. We are asking students to come to the Virtual School no later than 9:15 am where we will board a bus and drive together to Westfield State University. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn about potential careers and employment opportunities that are available to them. We hope to see you there.
WVS Meet Up Day is February 29th from 1:00-2:30. We hope you can join us as we celebrate the Leap Day and the coming of spring with some seed planting and rock painting. We will also have other activities for students to enjoy! We Hope to see you there!
Westfield Public Schools continues to update our school district’s comprehensive safety plan in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments. A team of Westfield Administrators and other staff members representing every level from elementary to high school, has been working collaboratively with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments to make sure our students, staff, and families have a current, research-based, and educationally sound safety plan.
As part of our continued work with Westfield Police Department and our ongoing training for students and staff, our city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills in our schools the week of February 26 - March 1 utilizing the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-572-6495.
Schools will be closed starting Monday, February 19, 2024 - Friday, February 23, 2024, for our Winter Recess. Have a happy and safe winter break!
Due to the significant snowstorm being forecast for tomorrow, February 13, Westfield Public Schools and offices will be closed. Thank you.
The U.S. Education Department (USED) recently announced that data from college-bound students’ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be delivered to colleges until March. While news of this delay is disconcerting, here is some guidance and information for students and families:
Students should still complete the FAFSA. If they are experiencing technical errors, they should be patient and keep trying, especially when it comes to reaching Federal Student Aid (FSA) by phone. Students can also contact their prospective colleges and let them know that they are having problems with their submission. Federal Student Aid continues to correct errors.
Anyone who has submitted their FAFSA but needs to make corrections will be able to do so once the FAFSA data is processed in March.
National college access organizations are urging colleges and universities to extend financial aid and admissions deadlines in light of the delayed data. Colleges that depend on the FAFSA to make aid offers will most likely be delayed in sending offers to students. However, there is widespread understanding that students need these aid offers to make a college decision.
To help families with the new FAFSA, which went live on December 30, the Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA) is holding several online events, including one on “Navigating the Challenges and Delays of the New FAFSA” for students and families from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21.
https://www.mefa.org/events/navigating-the-challenges-and-delays-of-the-new-fafsa?utm_source=DA-Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=deda82ffdf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_05_11_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-deda82ffdf-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
The mission of the Westfield Public Schools Parent Support Group is to provide opportunities for parents and caregivers to come together and gain information, training and resources. We strive to support strong family units and improve all systems of care for students with special needs through increased communication and collaboration. Please click on the image below for information on our next meeting on February 7 at 6:00 p.m. Thank you.
Good afternoon,
We are excited to announce that Westfield Public Schools will again be offering tuition-free, full-day preschool for Westfield residents for the 2024-2025 school year. We will have full-day preschool programs at Southampton Road School, Highland School, Munger Hill School and the new elementary school. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2024 and you are interested in entering your child's name in the preschool lottery, please complete this form. If you have more than one child eligible for preschool, please complete a separate form for each child.
This form will be open through Friday, February 16th at 5:00 p.m. Families will be notified on or before Friday, March 1st.
English - 2024-2025 WPS Full-Day Preschool Lottery Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4LKRkI1KcqIrqIcjIuAJh37HXdNN6_8KjaAGaHqvj8v-pog/viewform
Inscripción para la Lotería Preescolar de WPS
Nos complace anunciar que las Escuelas Públicas de Westfield volverán a ofrecer educación preescolar gratuita de día completo para los residentes de Westfield durante el año escolar 2024-2025. Tendremos programas preescolares de día completo en Southampton Road School, Highland School, Munger Hill School y la nueva escuela primaria. Si su hijo cumplirá 3 o 4 años antes del 1ro de septiembre de 2024 y está interesado en inscribir el nombre de su hijo en la lotería preescolar, complete este formulario. Si tiene más de un hijo que reúne los requisitos para el preescolar, complete un formulario por separado para cada niño.
Este formulario estará abierto hasta el viernes 16 de febrero a las 5:00 p.m. Se notificará a las familias el viernes, 1ro de marzo o antes.
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para completar esta encuesta.
2024-2025 Inscripción para la Lotería Preescolar de WPS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4LKRkI1KcqIrqIcjIuAJh37HXdNN6_8KjaAGaHqvj8v-pog/viewform
Мы рады сообщить, что государственные школы Вестфилда снова будут предлагать набор в бесплатные дошкольные учреждения для жителей Вестфилда в 2024-2025 учебном году. У нас будут дошкольные программы полного дня в школах: Southampton Road, Highland School, Munger Hill и также, новой начальной школе. Если к 1 сентября 2024 года вашему ребенку исполнится 3 или 4 года, и вы заинтересованы принять участие в дошкольной лотерее, заполните эту форму. Если у вас более одного ребенка, имеющего право на дошкольное образование, пожалуйста, заполните отдельную форму для каждого из них.
Эта форма будет открыта до пятницы, 16 февраля, 5:00 вечера. Семьи будут уведомлены не позднее пятницы, 1 марта. WPSpreschool@schoolsofwestfield.org
Спасибо, что нашли время заполнить этот опрос.
Реєстрація на дошкільну лотерею: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPN0T8lNFAgvqGks5ZrUsRbW8-45zwAhqEtHhEfSj3JP1K5A/closedform
Мы рады сообщить, что государственные школы Вестфилда снова будут предлагать набор в бесплатные дошкольные учреждения для жителей Вестфилда в 2024-2025 учебном году. У нас будут дошкольные программы полного дня в школах: Southampton Road, Highland School, Munger Hill и также, новой начальной школе. Если к 1 сентября 2024 года вашему ребенку исполнится 3 или 4 года, и вы заинтересованы принять участие в дошкольной лотерее, заполните эту форму. Если у вас более одного ребенка, имеющего право на дошкольное образование, пожалуйста, заполните отдельную форму для каждого из них.
Эта форма будет открыта до пятницы, 16 февраля, 5:00 вечера. Семьи будут уведомлены не позднее пятницы, 1 марта. WPSpreschool@schoolsofwestfield.org
Спасибо, что нашли время заполнить этот опрос.
Регистрация на дошкольную лотерею: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPN0T8lNFAgvqGks5ZrUsRbW8-45zwAhqEtHhEfSj3JP1K5A/closedform
Westfield’s public schools are hosting a “Countdown to Kindergarten” information and registration night in the Westfield Middle School cafeteria, 30 West Silver St., on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Families of prospective kindergartners may attend anytime between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and may bring the kids. The snow date is Feb. 8.
Assessment and Accountability Director Christine Shea said the district’s goal is to get as many kindergartners registered as possible, to help plan for the 2024-25 school year.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/westfield-families-can-register-new-kindergartners-at-feb-6-family-event.html
In the event the Superintendent calls for a 2 hour delay tomorrow, our Ice Skating will still begin at 10:30 at Amelia Park Ice rink. Admission to the event is $8.00 and students can rent skates for $4.00. We hope to see everyone there!
Ice Skating is this Wednesday! Amelia Park Arena from 10:30-11:30. Admission is $8.00 and skate rental is $4.00. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
If you missed this morning's episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", please click on the link below. This week, we spoke with Principal Stacy Burgess all about our Grades 6-12 Virtual School. We also had a little fun with "National Thesaurus Day". Thanks for watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiRd4U7-9kE
Our next in person meet up is next Wednesday, January 24th at Amelia Park Arena for ice skating! This event is from 10:30-11:30 am. We hope to see everyone there!
There will be a 2 hour delay this morning, Wednesday, January 17th due to icy conditions on side roads, sidewalks, and school parking lots.
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!
Westfield, MA Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Thank you.
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
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