Icy Conditions Delay School Start Time In Westfield

All Westfield Schools will be on a delayed opening schedule on Wednesday due to icy conditions.

Westfield School Board Candidate Petitions Being Accepted

Interested candidates can file to run for a seat on the school board during the April 16 Election.

Delayed Opening For​ All Westfield Schools On Wednesday

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm on Tuesday.

Early Closures For Union College, Kean University Due To Storm

A state of emergency was issued ahead of the winter storm moving into Union County.

Westfield Online Kindergarten & Grade 1 Registration Open For 2024-25

Kindergarten registration is for all children who are residents of Westfield reaching the age of 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2024.

Franklin Elementary School Enjoy 'Snow Globes'

Students had fun posing for pictures in the life-sized backdrops.

Hot Chocolate Holiday At Westfield High School

The Westfield High School Dream Team hosts the event as part of their outreach to raise awareness about substance abuse and prevention.

Honorable Ann P. Conti Scholarship Fund Accepting 2024 Applications

$2,500 to a Union County resident attending a New Jersey law school on a full-time basis

Streaming, Recording Of Westfield School Board Meetings Under Review

The Board also passed a policy where residents no longer have to share their address when speaking publicly following a heated meeting.

'Hate Has No Place' In Westfield Schools, Board Meetings, Super Says

Many residents continued discussions on antisemitism and urged the school board to include more curricula associated with it.

Westfield Public Schools To Host Parent Academy

The SAC Parent Academy will discuss "parenting in the social media era."

This Westfield Middle School Ranks Among Top 10 In NJ

Westfield elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 79,000 U.S. schools.

Westfield Opens 2 Newly Renovated More Inclusive Playgrounds

The renovated playground spaces include six new pieces of accessible equipment with special surfacing and pathways.

AI Made Porn Of Westfield HS Students Prompts Investigation

Girls at Westfield High School told school officials after learning boys were sharing fake pornographic images of them in group chats.

Backlash, Call For Removal Of Westfield School Board Member

Residents packed last week's board meeting to call for Sahar Aziz's removal or resignation after she shared posts critical of Israel.

Westfield HS Marching Band Nabs Top Honors At Competition

The Marching Blue Devils tied for first place at a recent New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association​ competition in Piscataway.

5 Westfield HS Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

The 5 seniors are among a nationwide pool of 16,000 academically-talented students. Another 21 WHS students were recognized by the program.

Westfield Ranks Among 15 Best School Districts In NJ, New Report Says

Locally, Westfield also ranks as the 2nd best school district in Union County, according to Niche.

Westfield's Roosevelt School Construction Update

Brendan Galligan, Chair of the Building & Facilities Committee, gave the Westfield Board of Education an update on the construction.

Westfield Educators Receive Prestigious Recognition

Shawna Longo is among 30 music educators (10 nationwide) to receive the 2023 Music Teachers of Excellence award from the CMA Foundation.

5 Westfield Students Are 2023 National Merit Semifinalists

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

Westfield Rescinds Decision To Remove School Board Member

Residents shared their frustrations on the attempt to remove Sahar Aziz, who is the first Arab and Muslim woman to be elected to the Board.

Opening Day At Westfield Schools For 2023-24 School Year

Teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, administrators, and other staff members were welcomed back ahead of students' arrival.

Westfield Heads Back To School: Share Your Photos With Patch

Share your Back to School photos of your students with Patch. Here's how to do it.

Scaffolding, Fencing To Remain At Roosevelt School As New Year Begins

The Roosevelt Intermediate School facade renovations on the school will continue into the new 2023-24 school year.

U.S. News Best High Schools: Where Did Westfield Rank?

The 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings were released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.​

1st Westfield School Board Meeting For 2023-24 To Be Held Tuesday

The meeting will include a presentation on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) for 2023.

Crossing Guards, Public Safety Improved Ahead Of Westfield School Year

The Town’s contract with All City Management Services (ACMS) was discussed at the recent Council meeting with not everyone in agreement.

Back To School: Westfield 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Westfield can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Stop Work Order At Roosevelt School Won't Halt Façade Project

New Jersey officials released a list that shows the locations of all "stop work" orders issued in the state between July 2019 and July 2023.

Summer Learning In The Westfield Public Schools

Nineteen Westfield students in grades K-5 took part in the English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience.

Former Union Dean Named President of Rockland Community College

Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo has been named the next president of Rockland Community College (RCC) in Suffern, New York.

New Administrators To Join Westfield Public Schools

A new Supervisor of the Visual and Performing Arts Department and new assistant principal at Franklin Elementary School to be appointed.

$150K-Plus Salaries For Westfield Superintendent, Principals, Admins

Here is a list of how much these top-paid Westfield school superintendent and principals made in 2022-23:

Westfield Students Receive National Recognition In Math And Science

Congrats students!

Westfield Board Approves New District Administration Appointments

A new Principal of McKinley Elementary School, Director of Human Resources, and Principal of Edison Intermediate School were named.

Celebrating The Westfield High School Class of 2023

470 Westfield High School 12th graders graduated on June 21.

Adding Diwali, Eid Holidays To Westfield School Calendar Discussed

Sahar Aziz voiced her concerns over the 2024-2025 school calendar which did not include Diwali or Eid as observed holidays.

Strategic Plan Goals For Westfield Schools To Be Presented

Check out what is happening in Hillsborough this week including a Town Council and school board meetings, and a Pride Month Celebration.

Optimist Club Recognizes Intermediate School Educators for Excellence

Edison Intermediate School French teacher Kate Young and Roosevelt Intermediate School science teacher Andrew Bausch were both honored.