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Forty-two new educators participated in a two-day orientation on Aug. 30-31 as part of the New Staff Institute (NSI), a two-year program designed to support first-time educators and those who are new to the district.

District Welcomes New Staff

Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond González welcomes back staff during an opening day ceremony on Sept. 1.

New Superintendent Welcomes Back Staff

Photo of Jefferson 5th graders during moving up ceremony.
Photo of 5th grader at Jefferson during moving up ceremony
Photo of 5th grader standing next to congratulations signs and balloons on moving up day.
Photo of students performing virtual music.
Photo of Jefferson student in front of Kindness poster.
Photo of Jefferson student in front of Kindness poster.
Jefferson 1st grader Sebastian Gould and sister Olivia Gould, a 5th grade member of the school’s Early Act Club, helped to deliver masks and handmade lanyards to the Westfield Fire Department and other first responders.
The Jefferson Early Act Club, an elementary student service club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield, donated nearly 200 masks with handmade lanyards to the Westfield Police and Fire Departments, the Westfield Rescue Squad, and the Westfield Regional Health Department.
Jefferson School Head Custodian George Kaler weighs and packs more than 400 pounds of non-perishable food items which was delivered to the food pantry at the Grace Presbyterian Church on Nov. 23.
efferson 1st grader Lucas Perlmutter and his teacher, Mrs. DeNicola, pose for pictures in front of the 1st grader's winning Teacher Appreciation Poster, displayed in downtown Westfield.
Photo of students wearing tie dye during Week of Respect.
Photo of student with tie dye backpack during Week of Respect.
Photo of Jefferson students wearing tie dye during Week of Respect.
Photo of socially distanced students in classroom at Jefferson.
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.
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 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.
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.

Recent News

Screenshot of opening page of Jefferson Learning Site

Jefferson's Learning Site

Visit Jefferson School's Learning Site for the 2021-2022 school year. Here you'll find information regarding health and safety measures, arrival and dismissal times, important guidelines, along with the latest news and updates.
Photo of students at desks during class

Welcome Back!

Students received an enthusiastic welcome back from administrators, teachers, and staff as Westfield Public Schools kicked off the 2021-2022 school year on September 9.
Photo 1 Caption: Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond González welcomes back staff during an opening day ceremony on Sept. 1.

Welcome back, Staff!

Superintendent Dr. Raymond González welcomed back staff on Wednesday, Sept. 1 as the Westfield Public School District prepared for the return of students on Thursday, Sept. 9. During two opening day ceremonies for elementary and secondary educators, González -- who joined the district on Aug. 2 -- welcomed 42 new staff members and applauded the teachers and staff gathered in the Westfield High School auditorium for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to their students throughout the pandemic.
Screenshot of Safe Return Infographic

A Safe Return to School - 2021-2022

We are excited to welcome students and staff in September. Here are key highlights, with a link to the district's more detailed plan, "A Safe Return to School 2021-2022."
This year’s English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience had an Olympic theme, as Westfield students in grades 1-5 participated in enriching activities to help them continue their English language acquisition.

ELL Summer Experience

An Olympic theme was the focus of the English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience, a camp for Westfield students that provides meaningful enrichment activities to help students continue their English language acquisition.
Jefferson 5th graders perform the school song to the tune of “The Addams Family.”

Making Virtual Music

In a normal school year, the winter and spring calendars are filled with musical concerts, as student voices and instruments ring out in joyous acknowledgement of the seasons. This is not a normal year but, despite the pandemic, students and their instructors have found ways to share their music, going to great lengths to learn new technologies and create virtual ensembles that showcase their considerable talent.
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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.