There were two ceremonies to accommodate more than 700 graduates and their families.
The immersive multimedia exhibit offered students a powerful lesson about the Holocaust and the importance of standing up against hate.
NAMM honors districts for their exceptional commitment to providing comprehensive music education opportunities to every student.
The students were inducted into the National Honor Societies for Spanish, French, Chinese, and Italian.
Rudy Scipioni, Kimberly Gosen-Fowler, Paula Parada, and Jeffrey Robbins were honored by the High School community with awards of excellence.
The WHS YAG Club, with advisors David Della Fera and Daniel Farabaugh, was recognized with the prestigious Premier Delegation Award.
Edison Intermediate School Spanish teacher Jillian Martinez and Roosevelt Intermediate School science teacher Melissa Fahy were recognized.
Incumbents Robert Benacchio, Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz, and Mary Wickens were sworn in on Tuesday to the Westfield Board of Education.
Superintendent Dr. Raymond Gonzalez and Mayor Shelley Brindle both condemned the symbols of hate found in Westfield schools.
Katherine Ernst will succeed Mary Ann McGann, who is retiring.
The Westfield Public Schools Green Team proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest:
Scotch Plains Synagogue and Plainfield Elementary School Form Book Club
Along with a contested Board of Education candidate race, voters were asked to vote on the school budget and referendum.
The Westfield School Board Election is Tuesday, April 15. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.
Students attended Space Camp at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama and visited the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Westfield High School Wind Ensemble, Edison 7th grade violinist Emma Wang, and Westfield High School Choraleers were honored.
The high school recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll.
The donation was part of the school's Coin Wars fundraiser for this year.
Incumbent Rob Benacchio shares why he is running for election on the Westfield Board of Education in 2025.
Incumbent Kristen T. Sonnek-Schmelz shares why she is running for election on the Westfield Board of Education in 2025.
Violetta Watson shares why she is running for election on the Westfield Board of Education in 2025.
Fifteen Westfield High School students were also honored by the National College Board Recognition Program.
The introduced budget proposes an increase of 2.92%. The public will also be asked to approve an additional spending increase of .26%.
The Westfield Board of Education pens a Letter to the Editor ahead of the upcoming budget vote and bond referendum on April 15.
Incumbent Mary Wickens shares why she is running for election on the Westfield Board of Education in 2025.
The District has been assessed interest and penalties from the IRS as a result of a failure to make a proper federal tax deposit.
Union County residents attending a New Jersey law school are welcome to apply by March 24.
Incumbents Robert Benacchio, Kristen Sonnek Schmelz, and Mary Wickens along with newcomer Violetta Watson are running for a seat.
On Thursday, the state Department of Education released the 2025-26 state funding figures, showing how $12.1 billion will support schools.
Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the Westfield Board of Education.
Mark your calendars for the following performances at Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools and Westfield High School:
The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in the April 15 School Board Election has been moved to Feb. 24.
The sources of both threats were identified and brought to the Westfield Police Department for questioning, said authorities.
This was the second emergency lockdown issued at Westfield High School on Wednesday.
"I am pleased to report that the threat has been resolved, everyone is safe, and classes have resumed as normal": Acting Principal Loughran.
Mary Ann McGann served as Westfield's Coordinator of School and Community Relations for the past seven years.
Westfield student musicians have been selected to perform in band and orchestra ensembles at the state and regional levels.
Forecasters predict mixed precipitation overnight with a mix of rain, snow, sleet, and ice on Thursday morning.
While visiting a local nursing facility, students from Westfield’s Holy Trinity School played bingo with residents.
The accompanying children’s book will be read by elementary music teacher Trevor Sindorf throughout the performance.