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.

Westfield High School Jazz Band Performs for Senior Residents

The students played popular songs by Beatles, Chicago, Quincy Jones, and the Glenn Miller and Count Basie Orchestras.

Franklin Elementary Students Perform At Carnegie Hall

The student vocalists sang "Stabat Mater," a 40-minute piece all in Latin.

Westfield Students Benefit From Community Partners

The partnership is able to connect classrooms and schools with parents, alumni, and other members of the community.

$125K Lincoln School Project Playground In Need Of Donations

Erika Witte is spearheading the campaign to make the playground more inclusive for all students, including those with mobility challenges.

WHS Student Reporters Receive Prestigious Recognition

The American Scholastic Press Association has awarded First Place to the Westfield High School student newspaper, Hi's Eye.

70 Students Inducted For World Language Honors At Westfield HS

The students were inducted into the National Honor Societies for Spanish, French, Chinese, and Italian.

New Assistant Superintendent Of Curriculum Appointed In Westfield

Dr. Matthew Bolton will succeed Dr. Paul Pineiro who is retiring as of June 30.

3 School Board Members Sworn In, New President To Lead Westfield

Kent Diamond, Charles Gelinas, and Brendan Galligan were sworn in to serve on the Westfield Board of Education on Tuesday.

27 Westfield High School Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent

The letters were signed with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments.

Westfield Teacher, Custodian Awarded For Outstanding Work

Wilson 1st grade teacher Marie Morris and Franklin head custodian Jesse Rodriguez were awarded by the Rotary Club of Westfield.

No Place For Hate Committee Members Visit Westfield Elementary Schools

The Westfield High School Committee members and the fifth-graders engaged in several activities together.

Westfield School Budget Questions Passed, 3 Members Elected

See the results for the three open seats on the Westfield Board of Education and the school budget questions:

Westfield School Election 2023: Who's Running, Where To Vote

Residents will be voting on the school budget along with board candidates on Tuesday. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.

Celebrating Earth Day In Westfield Public Schools

The Westfield Public School District’s Green Team held an Earth Day Poster Contest for students in grades 6-12.

New Assistant Principal Appointed For Edison Intermediate School

Jacqueline Spring's appointment will go into effect on July 1.

See How Westfield Schools Rank Statewide

New Jersey's school ratings are back. See how Westfield schools compare to the rest:

3 Takeaways From Westfield's School Board Candidate Debate

All-day kindergarten and the current district challenges were among the pressing issues in Westfield at the debate.

Westfield Team Places First In Odyssey Of The Mind State Finals

The team received a perfect score of 350 in a Division II "Vehicle Problem," as they worked together to construct a pirate ship with wheels.

Westfield Student Awarded $25,000 Scholarship From Chick-Fil-A

Angelina Xu aspires to use her degree in computer science to keep her aunt’s legacy alive.

Community Forums On Westfield Schools' Budget To Be Held

The district is hosting multiple in-person and remote community engagement sessions for the public to learn more about the budget.

Union College Students Up For Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Six Union College of Union County students are semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Tax Increase Introduced In Westfield School Budget For 2023-2024

The Board of Education approved the introduction of the 2023-2024 school district which increases the operating budget by 4.84 percent.

Virtual Candidates Night For Westfield Board Of Education Is Thursday

Five candidates are running for the three seats on the Board of Education in the Board Election on April 25.

Union College Welcomes New Dean Of Students

Dr. Charnette Hockaday has worked in the field of higher education and student affairs for 18 years.

Westfield Accepts Retirement Of Teacher Who Overdosed In Classroom

The art teacher faces multiple charges after he was found unconscious and unresponsive by students on a classroom floor.