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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.

Recent News

Exterior of Administration Building.

Superintendent's Synopsis

At its meeting on June 18, the Board listened to questions, concerns, and suggestions about school security following last week's arrest of an armed individual in the Tamaques parking lot. Also on the agenda was the annual recognition of approximately 95 students for excellence in academics, athletics and the performing arts. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
Photo of student receiving NJASBO scholarship from Business Administrator Dana Sullivan

Superintendent's Synopsis

Full day kindergarten and student and staff recognitions were among the highlights at the June 11 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
Photo of the Jefferson School Early Act Club posing in front of Rotary Club of Westfield sign with principal Dr. Susie Hung and club advisors.

Early Act Charitable Actions

Members of the Jefferson School Early Act Club, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield, visited Rotarians recently to outline the many charitable and community projects the club has undertaken throughout the year.
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.

Arbor Day Planting

More than 20 young trees border the grounds of Jefferson School in Westfield, thanks to a community partnership involving town officials, the Rotary Club of Westfield and the Jefferson school community.
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Jun 18

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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.