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Photo of Franklin students and staff aboard a bus filled with donated toys to be delivered to charitable organization in Newark.
Photo of Franklin student handing box of toys to staffer on bus.
Photo of Franklin 5th grade flute players during winter band concert.
Photo of Franklin 5th grade band during winter concert.
Photo of three Franklin 5th grade tuba players during winter concert
From left, Franklin School librarian/media specialist Rachel Kennedy welcomes former Westfield teacher, now a children’s author, Angela LaCarrubba on Oct. 7. LaCarrubba is pictured here with her grandsons, fifth grader Kyle LaCarrubba (center) and second grader Kellen LaCarrubba.
Photo of Franklin students wearing colorful shirts depicting the Six Pillars of Character.
Photo of Franklin School staff and students posing with new playground addition during ribbon cutting ceremony.
Photo of three Franklin students on Walk to School Day.
Photo of Franklin student signing Walk to School Day sign.
Photo of Franklin School tuba players with their tuba playing music director.
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Franklin student next to
Photo of two sisters at Franklin School participating in Community Service Night activities.
Photo of Franklin 2nd graders learning the ancient art of Kung Fu as part of
Photo of Chinese child shoes, part of a group of Chinese artifacts on hand for Franklin 2nd graders
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.
Franklin School 5th graders pose in front of
Franklin 1st graders wear
Photo of Franklin School sign with students and families arriving for start of a new school year.

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ALL WPS SCHOOLS CLOSED, BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 16

Beginning Monday, March 16, all Westfield Public Schools will be closed until further notice, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Please check your email for communications from Dr. Dolan. Information also is posted on the district website under "Coronavirus Information." Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Elementary Remote Learning Plan Overview

While the remote learning plan at the elementary level may look slightly different at each school, please click the headline above for a general overview. Building principals and teachers will continue to communicate directly with their parent communities.
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Coronavirus Information

The Westfield Public School District is committed to providing updates and guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including recommendations from local, state, and national public health organizations. Please click on the heading above for important updates and resources on this evolving situation.
Westfield High School math teacher Callie Campbell posts a daily math joke and puzzle in the front windows of her Westfield home for passersby. “I hope the math joke and puzzle bring a smile or chuckle to people in this time of uncertainty while also serving as a fun learning for people of all ages.”

Pitching In to Give Back

Whether donating 10,000 medical gloves to an area hospital, helping to disinfect Westfield police vehicles, or setting up a social media fundraiser to buy grocery gift cards for families in need, the Westfield Public Schools community is pitching in to help during this public health crisis.
At its virtual public meeting on March 24, 2020, the Westfield Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Paul Duncan as principal of Franklin Elementary School, effective July 1, 2020.

A New Franklin Principal

At its public meeting on March 24, 2020, which was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Westfield Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Paul Duncan as principal of Franklin Elementary School in Westfield, effective July 1, 2020.
Photo collage of Jefferson second graders during week one of distance learning.

Reflecting on First Week of Distance Learning

The Westfield Public School District began remote learning on Tues, March 17 with the district’s superintendent calling the response by the entire school community “inspiring.” Click the headline above to read more about what distance learning looked like in its first week.
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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.