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.

Roselle Park Schools To Gain $2M In State Aid Next Year

The nearly 12 percent increase in funding is part of the Gov. Phil Murphy's school aid plan for the 2023-24 school year.

Westfield Schools To Gain $965K In State Aid Next Year

The nearly 15 percent increase in funding is part of the Gov. Phil Murphy's school aid plan for the 2023-24 school year.

Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools

This year's free tree is the Flowering Eastern Redbud.

Union County Celebrates Arbor Day with Poetry Contest for Schools

Participation in the Arbor Day Poetry Contest is organized through the schools.

Westfield School Budget For 2023-2024 Will Include Tax Increase

The proposed school budget raises the tax levy cap to 3.61 percent, which is higher than previous years due to increased health care costs.

School Board Candidates Sought In Westfield Ahead Of April Election

The Westfield Board of Education election was moved to April this year to allow the public to vote on the district's budget.

Teacher Fentanyl Overdose Prompts Westfield Schools To Review Policies

After an art teacher overdosed in a classroom, Westfield's superintendent said the district is re-examining its polices and overall culture.

Westfield Library Holds Midterm Study Hall from January 21 to 30

The Meeting Room of the Library will be open for students needing to study for midterms. Various days and extended hours.

Honorable Ann Conti Scholarship Accepting Applications

The merit scholarship will award $2,500 to a Union County resident attending a New Jersey law school on a full-time basis.

Teacher Drug Overdose Incident Addressed By Westfield Superintendent

After a Roosevelt School art teacher overdosed on fentanyl in a classroom, Superintendent Raymond González addressed the school community.

Year In Review: Westfield Superintendent Reflects On 2022

Superintendent Raymond González shared his proudest accomplishments of 2022 at Westfield Schools, as well as his hopes for the future.

Westfield Schools Finalize Date For Public Vote On District Budget

The public will be able to vote on the school district's 2023-2024 budget this April, which may allow the district to raise the tax levy.

Westfield High School Honor Roll 2022-23: See Who Made The List

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

5 Westfield Students Receive Perfect ACT/SAT Scores

These Westfield High School students received perfect scores on the ACT/SAT area subject tests.

18 Westfield Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent For College Sports

Westfield High School seniors, across seven sports, have committed to play sports at the college level.