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Photo of Franklin School staff and students posing with new playground addition during ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Photo of two sisters at Franklin School participating in Community Service Night activities.
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All 2nd graders participated in Kindness Month by creating buckets full of necessary items for local first responders. Pictured here is the entire Franklin School 2nd grade class and their teachers.
Franklin School band and chorus perform a holiday concert in December 2018.
Franklin 5th graders pose with holiday gift donations to bring holiday cheer to others.
Franklin 5th graders pose with holiday gift donations to bring holiday cheer to others.
Franklin School students enjoy a lively performance by Ginga Brasileira on Nov. 19 as students explore the history, language and culture of Brazil through music and dance. The dancers enlisted students in performing the Maculele, a stick dance from the Brazilian sugar cane plantations, while showcasing other dances including the Capoeira which combines dance, martial arts, and music. The event is part of a cultural arts program provided by the school’s Parent -Teacher Organization.
Each Franklin 5th grader created/decorated a paper heart with all hearts combined to create two large peace signs on the auditorium doors and elsewhere.
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Franklin 1st graders wear
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Recent News

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Superintendent's Synopsis

The Week of Respect, 2019 testing results, a new Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, and an update on proposed security vestibules were among the topics discussed at the Board of Education meeting on October 15, 2019. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis of the meeting.
Photo of Franklin students wearing colorful shirts depicting the Six Pillars of Character.

Week of "Extra" Respect

As public school districts across New Jersey observed the Week of Respect from Oct. 7-11, students and staff in the Westfield Public Schools participated in many lessons and activities emphasizing the meaning of respect and the different ways people show it. “Respect is something we practice daily in Westfield Public Schools,” says Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan. “So we call this week the ‘Week of Extra Respect.’”
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Arts a la Carte

Lots of great news from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts in the October/November issue of Arts a la Carte.
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Seeking Substitute School Nurses

The Westfield Public School District is seeking Substitute School Nurses who hold appropriate credentials. $175/Daily; $225 for Overnight Field Trips. Please contact Jill Kelly in our Human Resources Department at jkelly@westfieldnjk12.org or (908) 789-4400 x4425. Thank you.
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Oct 25

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Our Mission

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.