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Photo of two Jefferson 5th graders posing for picture with 3rd grade buddy n Earth Day

Earth Day

Photo of Jefferson students cleaning schoolyard on Earth Day.

Earth Day

Photo of back of student walking on sidewalk with chalk written messages of kindness

Chalk the Walk

Photo of kindness messages written on Jefferson sidewalk

Chalk the Walk

Photo of 1st grader wearing TWOS Day handmade hat.

Celebrating TWOSday on 2.22.22

Photo of Jefferson 1st grade teachers wearing tutus and tiaras on TWOS Day, posing with principal.

Celebrating TWOS Day on 2.22.22

Photo of teacher serving salad to students

A Fresh Learning Experience

Photo of Jefferson 5th grader playing bongo with 5th grade chorus behind him.

Sounds of the Season

Photo of Jefferson 5th grade chorus dancing and singing.

Sounds of the Season

Photo of Jefferson School mascot (Jaguar) in front of school sign.
Photo of principal posing with student in front of school sign on Walk to School Day
Photo of Walk to School Day banner
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 Jefferson students wearing tie dye during Week of Respect.
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 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.
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.

Recent News

Photo of Philhower Fellow Matthew Cognetti with superintendent and principal.

Washington Teacher Awarded Philhower Fellowship

Washington 5th grade teacher Matthew Cognetti is the 2022 recipient of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s Philhower Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching at the elementary school level
Washington Elementary School students decorate and pot plants for local senior citizens as part of Community Service Night on March 24.

Community Service Week

The Westfield Public Schools community demonstrated its considerable civic-mindedness in March, with students across the district packing lunches, designing greeting cards, making care packages, picking up litter, and participating in many other activities as a way of giving back to those in need.
An annual favorite returned in person to Washington Elementary School on March 24 as third graders welcomed a special woman in their lives to a tea party in honor of Women’s History Month.

Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. Here are just a few of the ways the Westfield Public School District celebrated and paid tribute.
Photo of student artwork displayed in storefront window for Youth Art Month.

Youth Art Month

The Westfield Public Schools are celebrating the nationally acclaimed Youth Art Month with colorful and creative displays throughout the downtown area.
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.
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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.