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🌱 Patch AM: Westfield Schools Say Student And Parent Systems Back Online, End Daily Updates

Coming up: Willow Tree Children's Chorus on the Westfield Patch calendar

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Good day Westfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Westfield school tech systems rebound after major disruption
  • Westfield schools enter national legal fight over social media harms
  • How Westfield's latest Athlete of the Week leads from the backfield

Also on today's calendar: Willow Tree Children's Chorus and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a brief shower, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westfield Schools Say Student And Parent Systems Back Online, End Daily Updates (patch.com) — Families in Westfield are seeing school technology return to normal as student Chromebooks and key online systems, including the Parent Portal, come back online after a major disruption. District leaders say safety systems were not compromised and praise staff and first responders, while outside cybersecurity experts continue investigating behind the scenes.
   

• Westfield Schools Join Fight Against Social Media Addiction, Hire Lawyers (patch.com) — Westfield parents and educators are uniting as the school district joins national litigation targeting major social media companies over alleged harms to students. The Board of Education has hired specialized law firms to seek potential recovery for local impacts, framing the move as another tool to address cyberbullying and student mental health concerns in Westfield schools.
   

• Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Kayleigh Scatigno (tapinto.net) — A Westfield High School senior defender, Kayleigh Scatigno, is being honored as Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week for her leadership and steady play as the Blue Devils field hockey team opens its season. She talks about returning to field hockey after trying soccer, how she balances fun with focus at practice, and why the team's supportive culture has her excited for a strong senior year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Temple Sholom Invites Community to celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah 2026/5787 —Jessica Mackta Read on Patch
  • The Lockwood Group Partner with Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss as Philanthropic Priority —Val Stierhoff Read on Patch
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Rahway, NJ in Rahway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Scotch Plains

  • Union Catholic Boys Soccer Team Stays Unbeaten (tapinto.net)
  • When Your Paycheck Becomes a Power Struggle (tapinto.net)

Cranford

  • Linden Silent Book Club Brings Its Open-to-All Approach to Downtown Cranford (tapinto.net)

Clark

  • Clark Town-Wide Yard Sale Returns This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok Westfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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