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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.

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Hybrid & Remote Learning Site

Visit Jefferson's Hybrid & Remote Learning Site to learn about the 2020-2021 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.
Westfield High School counselor Jan Fine serves lunch to WHS teachers and staff as part of a WEA initiative to thank them for their hard work over the past year.

Thank You from the WEA

The Westfield Education Association’s Executive Council partnered with area restaurants to provide a special, edible thank you to the staff of the Westfield Public Schools on May 7, as Teacher Appreciation Week came to a close.
Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan pays a surprise visit on April 28 to Franklin Elementary School Achieve teacher Nancy Rygiel, recipient of the 2021 Rotary Club of Westfield’s Philhower Fellowship Award.

2021 Philhower Fellow

Nancy Rygiel – an Achieve math teacher for grades 1-5 at Franklin School and Achieve language arts teacher, helping 3rd and 5th grade writers at McKinley School – is the 2021 recipient of the Rotary Club of Westfield’s Philhower Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching at the elementary school level.
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BOE Appoints New Superintendent

At its virtual meeting on May 4, the Westfield Board of Education unanimously appointed Dr. Raymond A. González as the new superintendent of the Westfield Public School District, effective August 1, 2021.  González – who began his career in education more than 20 years ago – currently is the Superintendent of Schools for the Westwood Regional School District, serving the Borough of Westwood and Washington Township.
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BOE to Vote on New Superintendent

At its virtual meeting on May 4, 2021, the Westfield Board of Education will vote on a successor to Dr. Margaret Dolan, who is retiring on July 1, 2021 after 14 years as superintendent of Westfield Public Schools. The virtual meeting begins at 7 p.m.
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Mary McCabe Appointed Franklin Assistant Principal

At its virtual public meeting on April 27, the Westfield Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Mary McCabe as Assistant Principal at Franklin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021. McCabe has served as Franklin Interim Assistant Principal since last July.
WHS AP Environmental Science student Julia Weinstein gives a thumbs up after cleaning a storm drain as part of the “adopt a drain” environmental program.

Earth Day Initiatives in Westfield Public Schools

Whether cleaning neighborhood storm drains, tending to school gardens, or collecting gently used toys and clothing to both aid those in need and reduce landfill loads, a tradition of environmental stewardship remains constant in the Westfield Public Schools community on Earth Day and year-round.
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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.