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Westfield High School:  908-789-4500
Edison Intermediate School:  908-789-4470
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Franklin Elementary School:  908-789-4590
Jefferson Elementary School: 908-789-4490
McKinley Elementary School: 908-789-4555
Tamaques Elementary School:  908-789-4580
Washington Elementary School: 908-789-4600
Wilson Elementary School: 908-789-4605
Lincoln Early Childhood Center: 908-789-4455

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Photo of Jefferson staff lined up and waving to 5th graders in Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.
Photo of Jefferson staff in front Class of 2020 balloons and sign.
Photo of Jefferson 5th grade twins standing in front of decorated front door with saying
Photo of backs of three Grade 5 violinists during winter concert at Jefferson School.
Photo of Team Legorio who will compete in state championship of robotics competition.
Photo of students and staff with Thanksgiving Food Drive items.
Photo of Jefferson School community, along with local officials, attending dedication of new school garden.
Photo of Jefferson 3rd grader with guest on Walk to School Day.
Jefferson students, parents, staff and other volunteers plant more than 20 young trees around the grounds of the school, thanks to a community partnership involving town officials, the Rotary Club of Westfield and the Jefferson school community.
Photo of Jefferson fourth grade teacher Anna Carissimo is honored at the May 7 Board of Education meeting as the recipient of the 2019 Charles Philhower Fellowship Award which recognizes outstanding elementary school teachers.
Photo of Jefferson School 4th graders sing for their teacher, Anna Carissimo, at the May 7 Board of Education meeting where she was honored as the the recipient of the 2019 Charles Philhower Fellowship Award.
Photo of Jefferson student as she packs toiletries during Community Service Week.
Photo of four students with Jefferson principal Dr. Susie Hung dressed for
Jefferson School 4th grade Lego Robotics team demonstrate to schoolmates techniques they used during a recent Lego League competition.
Community service is just one scene depicted as 2nd and 3rd graders at Jefferson Elementary School recently joined parent volunteers in transforming school hallways into a magical scene of the many events that take place each year.
The Early Act Club of Jefferson School coordinated a food drive to help those less fortunate. Members of the club and their advisors, along with Jefferson principal Dr. Susie Hung (upper left), delivered the food items on Nov. 20 to Grace Presbyterian Church.
Three Jefferson students dressed in Halloween costumes enjoy showing parents and others gathered at the Halloween Parade.
Jefferson principal Susie Hung and mascot kick off the annual Halloween parade.
Jefferson School garden committee braves chilly, wet temps to hold garden building party with more than 50 parents & students pitching in to build 12 sturdy garden boxes. Cool weather planting to come. Pictured here are the 12 newly constructed garden boxes for planting.
Jefferson 1st graders wear their finest clothes as part of a themed day for Week of Respect.
Jefferson 1st graders wear bows and fancy hats for themed day for Week of Respect.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

School buildings are currently closed to the public.  Please call your child(ren)'s school regarding student registration or other matters.  Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Westfield High School:  908-789-4500 Edison Intermediate School:  908-789-4470 Roosevelt Intermediate School:  908-789-4560 Franklin Elementary School:  908-789-4590 Jefferson Elementary School: 908-789-4490 McKinley Elementary School: 908-789-4555 Tamaques Elementary School:  908-789-4580 Washington Elementary School: 908-789-4600 Wilson Elementary School: 908-789-4605 Lincoln Early Childhood Center: 908-789-4455
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Summer Enrichment

While school may be out for summer, parents may still be looking for educational experiences for their children. For those parents who find online educational resources an option for how their children might spend time, the district has compiled and categorized for your convenience, a list of such resources. Our user-friendly site lists activities such as virtual museum tours and zoo visits as well as some academic sites for those who may want to reinforce and review what was taught during distance learning. Other resources that your child may enjoy include educational podcasts and binge-worthy influencer personalities whose expertise is teaching through highly-engaging demonstrations.
Photo of teachers lined up for Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.

Grade 5 Clap Out

Congratulations to Jefferson 5th graders as they prepare to move to middle school next year!
Photo of graphic showing two new acting ELA supervisors

Two Westfield Educators Appointed to Share Acting Supervisory Position

At its virtual meeting on June 16, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Elizabeth Reilly as acting English Language Arts Supervisor for grades K-5 and Warren Hynes as acting English Language Arts Supervisor for grades 6-12. The two educators will share the position on an acting basis, as current K-12 ELA Supervisor Dr. Tiffany Jacobson becomes interim principal at the Lincoln Early Childhood Center for the 2020-2021 school year.
Approximately 100 people – students, parents, teachers, administrators, and others – joined the “Social Justice 5th Grade Summit” on June 12, held virtually and hosted by the McKinley School fifth grade team, along with former McKinley teacher Eric Jones.

Conversations about Race

Teachers in the Westfield Public School District are providing important opportunities for students to express their feelings as they grapple with how to respond to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer and the nationwide protests that followed.
Photo of WHS student with book.

Virtual Guest Readers

Through the innovative Westfield High School PTSO "Virtual Guest Reader Project," teachers and parents of elementary school children can "invite" a student guest reader to their virtual classrooms or home. Each thoughtful recording features a student reading a popular picture book, with close-ups of many of the illustrations included.
Photo of congratulations graphic with pics of two new interim administrators

New Interim Administrators

At its virtual public meeting on June 9, the Westfield Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Tiffany Jacobson as Interim Principal of the Lincoln Early Childhood Center and Mary McCabe as Interim Assistant Principal at Franklin Elementary School.
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The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world.