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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
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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 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

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.
Jefferson 1st graders create handmade pictures and notes for U.S. troops on Veterans Day.

Honoring our Veterans

Whether writing letters and handmade cards, reading books about patriotism and heroes, holding assemblies, or learning how Veterans Day was established, students in the Westfield Public Schools paid tribute on Nov. 11 to the nation’s men and women in uniform, past and present, to thank them for their service and sacrifice.
McKinley 4th grader Julia Kopec (left) and her 2nd grade sister Sophia join principal Marc Biunno in displaying student-designed Halloween trick or treat bags for U.S. troops to thank them for their service.

Giving Back

The students, staff, and families of the Westfield Public School District have a longstanding tradition of giving back to communities in need, not only during the holidays but throughout the school year. Read more about those considerable efforts.
Screenshot of district website with dropdown menu showing where to find the District YouTube Channel.

District YouTube Channel

The District has a new YouTube Channel! Here you'll find Board of Education meeting livestreams and recordings, as well as video snapshots of district happenings.
Westfield Superintendent Dr. Raymond González escorts Jefferson 4th grader Owen Hennes to school in celebration of Walk to School Day on Oct. 6.

Walk to School Day

It was a morning of fitness and fellowship across the school district as more than 2,000 elementary students and their families celebrated Walk to School Day in Westfield on Oct. 6.
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BOE Meetings Location Update

Regular Board of Education meetings will be held in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School for the foreseeable future, beginning at 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Please enter at the door in the back parking lot. All attendees are required to wear masks.
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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.