The predicted heat index of 97-98 degrees on Thursday prompted school officials to move the ceremony to Friday morning.
Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on recent ACT and SAT subject area tests and some also received the Seal of Biliteracy.
Apple Montessori Westfield offers a multipurpose space/indoor gym, certified outdoor classrooms, and plans for a saltwater swimming pool.
The merit scholar winners were among 2,500 winners nationwide and were selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists.
There were two ceremonies to accommodate more than 700 graduates and their families.
Matt Gutman spoke about his experience as a war zone reporter to students at his alma mater Newark Academy.
The cast and crew of the WHS Theatre Department productions of "Antigone" and "Sunday in the Park with George" were recognized.
John Cheddar, Gregory Bowers, Craig Stanton, and Shawn McDonald were all honored.
The 2024 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See the Westfield winners.
James DeSarno and Jacqueline Spring were both appointed by the Westfield Board of Education on Tuesday night.
The Westfield Board of Education held its reorganization meeting on May 1.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country. See where Westfield High School ranked.
The letters signify recognition of the seniors' accomplishments both academically and athletically.
Additionally, voters elected three of the six candidates vying for seats on the Westfield Board of Education.
See who is running for Westfield Board of Education and where to vote on Tuesday:
Superintendent of Westfield Public Schools Dr. Raymond González released a letter about the upcoming public vote on the $1.6M proposal.
It’s music to Westfield's ears.
Westfield Public Schools participated in a districtwide community service initiative during the week of March 18.
Students will visit the cities of Rome, Latina, Spoleto, Assisi, Florence, Lucca, and Siena.
The spring musical will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23.
Superintendent Dr. Raymond Gonzalez and Business Administrator Patricia Ramos presented the budget at the March 5 meeting.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ students taking a full-time schedule of 12 to 18 credits will continue to pay $2,640 per semester.
Six people are running for three, three-year term seats on the Westfield Board of Education.
The deadline to submit a nomination for both awards is Thursday, March 28.
The more than 11 percent increase in funding is part of the Gov. Phil Murphy's school aid plan for the 2024-25 school year.
A reception on March 5 will include an art show featuring Westfield High School 11th grader Sophia Basaldua and 12th grader Danielle Might.
The Annual School Board Election will be held on April 16 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Westfield Public Schools made the announcement on Monday night ahead of the storm.
This category recognizes the top-scoring HS and college student magazines nationally for the organization’s Scholastic Newspaper Awards.
Submissions consisted of posters, poetry, and public service announcements depicting the theme, "Be Kind To Your Mind, Live Drug-Free."
Student Representative Casey Isser gave a report to the Board of Education at the Tuesday night meeting.
Congrats Westfield students!
The students were welcomed at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association’s 37th Annual Interfaith Service.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect on Friday for the Union County area.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday in Westfield.
All Westfield Schools will be on a delayed opening schedule on Wednesday due to icy conditions.
Interested candidates can file to run for a seat on the school board during the April 16 Election.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm on Tuesday.
A state of emergency was issued ahead of the winter storm moving into Union County.
Kindergarten registration is for all children who are residents of Westfield reaching the age of 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2024.