Meet The Candidates Running For Westfield School Board

Incumbents Robert Benacchio, Kristen Sonnek Schmelz, and Mary Wickens along with newcomer Violetta Watson are running for a seat.

Westfield Schools Will Get More State Aid For 2025-26

On Thursday, the state Department of Education released the 2025-26 state funding figures, showing how $12.1 billion will support schools.

See Who Is Running For Westfield School Board In April 2025

Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the Westfield Board of Education.

Spring Theater Productions in Westfield Public Schools

Mark your calendars for the following performances at Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools and Westfield High School:

Deadline Moved For Westfield School Board Candidates To File Petitions

The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in the April 15 School Board Election has been moved to Feb. 24.

2 Lockdowns At Westfield High School In Same Day

The sources of both threats were identified and brought to the Westfield Police Department for questioning, said authorities.

2nd Westfield High School Lockdown, Shelter In Place Lifted

This was the second emergency lockdown issued at Westfield High School on Wednesday.

Lockdown Lifted At Westfield High School After Social Media Threat

"I am pleased to report that the threat has been resolved, everyone is safe, and classes have resumed as normal": Acting Principal Loughran.

Westfield's Coordinator of School, Community Relations Retires

Mary Ann McGann served as Westfield's Coordinator of School and Community Relations for the past seven years.

Music Honors At Westfield Public Schools

Westfield student musicians have been selected to perform in band and orchestra ensembles at the state and regional levels.

Delayed Opening For Westfield Schools Due To Winter Storm

Forecasters predict mixed precipitation overnight with a mix of rain, snow, sleet, and ice on Thursday morning.

Westfield's Holy Trinity School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

While visiting a local nursing facility, students from Westfield’s Holy Trinity School played bingo with residents.

Westfield High School Wind Ensemble To Perform 'Wild Symphony'

The accompanying children’s book will be read by elementary music teacher Trevor Sindorf throughout the performance.

Westfield Public Schools Recognized For Arts Advocacy

The Westfield School District’s Visual and Performing Arts Department is a recipient of the 2025 Music for All Advocacy in Action Awards.

Westfield Student Recipients Of MLK Award Recognized

20 elementary and intermediate school students in the Westfield Public Schools were awarded at 38th Annual Interfaith Service.

New Later School Start Times In Westfield Approved

The new start and end times impact elementary, intermediate, and high school students in Westfield.

Golden Pass Program Expands To Westfield Intermediate School Shows

Launched more than a decade ago, the program provides residents ages 65 and older free entrance to many sports events, and performances.

'No Question Additional Funding Proposal Needed' In Westfield: Super

Superintendent Dr. Raymond Gonzalez provided the community with an update on the upcoming budget and referendum vote in April.

School Board Candidates Sought In Westfield For April Election

Interested candidates can file to run for a seat on the school board during the April 15 Election.

Kindergarten, Grade 1 Registration Open In Westfield For 2025-2026

Detailed instructions and forms are available under "Student Registration" at westfieldnjk12.org.

Westfield High School Counseling Department Launches New Programming

The Westfield High School Counseling Department hosted its 1st Annual WHS Grads Return event on Dec. 17.

Westfield High School Music Honors

"Students are chosen for the All-Eastern ensembles based on their scores from their respective All-State Choirs": Choral Director Brzozowski

Westfield Student Artist Receives Nationwide Recognition

Sophia Basaldua has been selected among 50 students nationwide to have artwork featured in College Board’s 2024 AP Art and Design Exhibit.

Westfield High School's 1st Marking Period Honor Roll For 2024-25

The high school recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll.

Westfield HS Students Visit NJ State House For Firsthand Civics Lesson

The field trip was organized by language arts teacher Bailey Verdone and social studies teacher Antony Farag.

3 Westfield HS Students Recognized With 'Lift While You Climb' Award

12th grader Ethan Selvers and 11th graders Jose Flores Rodriguez and Chloe Martin were nominated by WHS faculty and staff.

Westfield High School Marching Band Wraps Up 2024 Fall Season

The band finished the season performing in the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association State Championships.

New Westfield AI Plan To Address Acceptable, Ethical Use In Schools

An Artificial Intelligence plan is being developed as a result of the district’s adoption of a new AI policy 2365.

Westfield High School Senior Dies In Car Crash

Westfield High School Acting Principal Tom Paterson shared the tragic news of Brandon Genlot's death with the community on Tuesday.

Record Number Of New Students Enroll At UCNJ Union College of Union Co

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ announced it welcomed the largest number of new students this fall.

Façade Work Resumes 'For Now' At Westfield's Roosevelt School

An ongoing dispute between the lead contractor and one of the subcontractors is holding up the project in Westfield.

Westfield HS Students Tour Forensic Laboratory At The Nation’s Capital

Students also met with members of Congressman Thomas Kean Jr’s staff in Washington, D.C. for a Q&A session.

5 Westfield High School Students Earn Perfect Scores

The students earned perfect scores on subject area tests of the June 2024 ACT and SAT.

Free Pass To School Events For Westfield Senior Citizens

The Golden Pass allows Westfield residents 65 years and older to receive free admission to events that normally collect entrance fees.

Westfield HS Named Among Best Public High Schools In NJ

The latest Niche rankings show the best traditional public high schools in the nation. See where Westfield High School ranks:

'Understanding The HIB Process' Session Offered For Westfield Parents

This session is for parents and guardians of students in Grades Pre-K to 12 and will be held on Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Inclusive Playground Coming To Westfield's Franklin Elementary School

The renovated space will include 8 new pieces of accessible equipment with special surfacing, a student-designed mural, and pathways.

Westfield High School Student Named 2025 National Merit Semifinalist

The student is among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and has a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.

Westfield Superintendent's New 5-Year Contract Approved

The Westfield Board of Education approved the new contract, which will expire in 2029, at its Tuesday meeting.

Westfield Schools Recognized For Promoting Walking, Bicycling

The Gold level certification under the New Jersey Safes Routes to School Recognition (SRTS) Program was awarded to all 6 elementary schools.