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Photo of four of the five Franklin 5th graders who made final round of regional Geography Bee and qualified to attend Nationals.

Regional Geography Bee Winners!

Photo of two Franklin students during Pi Day activities.

Pi Day

Photo of two Franklin students posing for picture during Pi Day activities.

Pi Day

Photo of Franklin 2nd graders dressed up for TWOS Day on 2.22.2022.

Celebrating TWOSday on 2.22.22

Photo of two Franklin 1st graders dressed as elderly people for 100th day of school.

100th Day of School

Photo of coffee with personalized coffee sleeves made by Franklin students during Kindness Challenge.

Coffee and Kindness

Kindness Counts!

Photo of Grade 5 Band in rehearsal performance at Franklin.

Sounds of the Season

Photo of Franklin Gr 5 band members during concert rehearsal.

Sounds of the Season

Photo of handmade notes and letters for veterans
Photo of 3rd grade teacher speaking to class on first day of school.
Photo of teacher directing students on first day of school.
Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond González welcomes back staff during an opening day ceremony on Sept. 1.

New Superintendent Welcomes Back Staff

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

Franklin 3rd grader strikes a pose as Sonic the Hedgehog during Living Wax Museum.
Photo of Franklin 3rd grader dressed as Hermine from Harry Potter during Living Wax Museum.
Photo of Nancy Rygiel, 2021 Philhower Fellow, with superintendent, principals, and secretaries at Franklin School.
Photo of Franklin Glee Club in outdoor rehearsal
Photo of Franklin 2nd Grader participating in activities on China Day.
Photo of Franklin 2nd Grader participating in activities on China Day.
Among the virtual activities during a 4th grade celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 15 was a picture of words that one class selected after reading the book
Photo of Franklin 5th grade band during winter concert.
Photo of Franklin students wearing colorful shirts depicting the Six Pillars of Character.
Photo of Franklin School tuba players with their tuba playing music director.
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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.
Graphic with information on how to nominate an elementary teacher for the 2022 Philhower Fellowship.

Accepting Nominations for 2022 Philhower Fellowship Award

The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the 30th annual Charles Philhower Fellowship Award, which recognizes an outstanding full-time elementary teacher in the Westfield Public Schools each year. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, April 1, 2022.
Photo of flyer advertising district webinar on Holocaust Education

Save the Date!

The first webinar in the district's "Spotlight on Education Webinar Series" will focus on Holocaust Education in the Westfield Public Schools. Please join us!
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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.