Vladyslav “Vlad” Vysotskyi, a senior in information technology, said he wasn’t really surprised at being named the Westfield Technical Academy valedictorian for the class of 2024, as he was number one in his class all through high school.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/westfield-tech-valedictorian-tells-fellow-students-to-follow-their-interests.html
Prepare to be dazzled and entertained as our talented students in the Westfield Intermediate School Drama Club bring to life the timeless tale of Simba, Nala, and the unforgettable characters of "The Lion King KIDS"!
📅 Dates: June 12th and 13th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
🏫 Location: Westfield Intermediate School Auditorium
This family-friendly production promises an evening of joy, laughter, and inspiration for audiences of all ages. Don't miss this opportunity to support our students and experience the magic of "The Lion King KIDS"! Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors, and free for children 5 and under.
The Westfield High School baseball team is now one win away from earning a trip to the Final Four.
No. 3 Westfield scored eight runs over the last three innings and senior pitcher Ethan Johnson tossed a complete game shutout as the Bombers blanked No. 19 Nashoba Regional, 8-0, in a Division 2 baseball Round of 16 state tournament game Tuesday at Bullens Field.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/westfield-pitcher-ethan-johnson-tosses-complete-game-no-3-bombers-eliminate-no-19-nashoba-8-0.html
Although Westfield is fresh off a PVIAC Class A softball championship, the Bombers appear to be in a rush for that next step this postseason.
No. 4 Westfield made quick work of Agawam in their first state tournament game of 2024, shutting out the 29th seeded Brownies 12-0 in five innings Monday.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/no-4-westfield-softball-defeats-no-29-agawam-for-3rd-time-this-season-in-d2-state-tourney-round-of-32.html
The 2024 Westfield High School Prom was held May 31. The event was hosted by Log Cabin.
https://www.masslive.com/prom/2024/06/westfield-high-school-2024-prom-at-log-cabin.html
Amelia Park Children’s Museum announces the opening of their new permanent train exhibit. The new nearly life-size train houses a three-level train table, crawl-through train tunnel, and conductor controls so children can roleplay driving a train.
“Our train table has long been one of our more popular exhibits at the museum, so it’s very exciting to see an upgraded version installed on-site,” said Brianne Zulkiewicz, APCM’s Assistant Director. “We are excited to see how children choose to interact with the train’s new features and learn about train transport. In the coming months, we hope to build off of the enthusiasm for our new exhibit to educate our visitors about the history and importance of trains in our region.”
The new train exhibit was made possible through financial support from Shurtleff Children's Services, Inc. and The Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) Destination Development Capital (DDC) Grant Program.
Amelia Park Children’s Museum is open Thursday through Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The museum is closed to the public on Wednesdays.
Westfield Technical Academy senior pitcher Deven Werbiskis and the 34th seeded Tigers upset No. 2 Hopedale in the Division 5 baseball state tournament Round of 32 on the road Sunday at Town Park.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/the-westfield-news-scoreboard-no-34-westfield-technical-academy-stuns-no-2-hopedale-4-0-in-d5-baseball-round-of-32.html
The 12 graduates of the Westfield Technical Academy aviation maintenance technology class of 2024 were recognized in a ceremony inside Hangar 2 at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport on May 30.
The ceremony had to wait for Air National Guard F-15s to take off from the airport runway. Despite the rain, the hangar doors were wide open for attendees to view — and hear — the military jets.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/westfield-aviation-maintenance-grads-told-theyll-fill-urgent-need-in-industry.html
If you missed yesterday's special "Superintendent's Spotlight/On the Mark" program, click on the link below. This show is part 2 of our interviews with staff and students in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program at Westfield Technical Academy. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZcttch5twA
A high school awards assembly. Prom. Graduation.
Ten senior softball players from Westfield High School and their fellow teammates can now add another celebratory moment to their list of accolades – a four-peat.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/latest-feat-for-westfield-softball-a-four-peat.html
Ms. Colleen D'Alessandro, New England Regional FAA Administrator, visited Abner Gibbs Elementary School 4th grade students today to deliver certificates of completion for their Federal Aviation Administration's Adopt a Classroom Program this year. Congratulations!
The second graders at Munger Hill Elementary School brought some of their favorite people to life in their annual Wax Museum on May 22, a 10-year tradition at the school.
A team project of the second grade teachers, the students first pick a person of interest. They draw a portrait of that person, research information for a fact sheet and timeline, and put together a speech. Then for the Wax Museum, they dress up as their subjects, and wait for a tap on the shoulder to begin talking about them.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/westfield-2nd-graders-bring-favorite-people-to-life-in-munger-hill-wax-museum.html
5th grade students at Westfield Intermediate School recently completed a Project Lead the Way module on Earth’s Water and Interconnected Systems. As a culminating project, students were tasked with designing a water filter prototype to turn dirty water clean. Students showcased their filters to local industry professionals and WHS AP Environmental Science students on Wednesday morning. Students not only demonstrated how their filters worked with dirty water, but also discussed the importance of collaboration and the design process. Volunteers provided written feedback for students on presentation skills and how well they met the criteria and constraints of the engineering challenge.
Special thank you to the amazing grade 5 STEM Teachers, Mr. Tyler and his AP Environmental Science students, Westfield Water Department, Springfield Water Department, City Engineer Allison McMordie, Retired Science Teacher Lisa Strycharz, School Committee member Kathleen Hillman, Kristen Mello from WRAFT, Cambrex, and Polish National Credit Union.
Order has been restored in the high school baseball world in Western Massachusetts. The Westfield Bombers are Western Massachusetts champions once more.
Westfield won its second Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class A baseball title in three years as the No. 2 Bombers upstaged the top-seeded Central Golden Eagles 5-1 at Springfield-Central High School Tuesday night.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/westfield-pitcher-josh-wagner-no-2-bombers-down-no-1-golden-eagles-in-class-a-baseball-finals-5-1.html
Westfield Middle School held its annual Memorial Day program last week to honor our fallen heroes. The ceremony included pieces from the WMS band and chorus, under the direction of Mr. Emken and Mr. Gomes, as well as a history of Memorial Day presented by students. We were honored to have local veterans in attendance. Thank you to Mr. Dufraine, WMS STEM Teacher and Retired Air Force Colonel, for organizing the event!
PVIAC BOYS LACROSSE CLASS A SEMIFINALS
Westfield 14, West Springfield 6
Tristan Koumentakos scored a game-high six goals and Westfield overwhelmed West Springfield to advance to the championship game.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/the-westfield-news-scoreboard-bombers-boys-lacrosse-chases-west-side-14-6-to-advance-to-class-a-finals.html
The Westfield girl's tennis team won two singles matches and a doubles match to slip past St. Mary’s 3-2 in a crosstown battle May 22 at Stanley Park.
Kaitlyn Goulette won a hard-fought two-setter, defeating St. Mary’s Jessica Armstrong at second singles. Westfield’s Jillian Battles swept third singles, 6-0, 6-0.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/westfield-girls-tennis-slips-past-st-marys-3-2.html
PVIAC CLASS A SOFTBALL SEMIFINALS
No. 1 Westfield 7, No. 4 Minnechaug 2
Westfield exploded for five runs in the fourth inning to seize command of their Class A semifinal game against Minnechaug on Thursday at home. The Bombers advance to play the winner of No. 3 Agawam-No. 2 East Longmeadow on Tuesday, May 28 at Westfield State University at 3 p.m.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/the-westfield-news-scoreboard-no-1-westfield-earns-trip-to-class-a-softball-finals.html
Westfield High School fared well in the Western Mass Track and Field Championship, with the boys team finishing fourth overall and the girls team finishing seventh among the 15 participating teams from across the region.
Westfield Coach Dana Geis said 38 WHS students qualified for the championship and the team is now participating in the State Championship hosted at Bridgewater State University.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/05/westfield-track-field-athletes-enjoy-postseason-success.html
Click on the link below for a special joint "On the Mark" and "Superintendent's Spotlight" show from Westfield Technical Academy's Hangar 2. WTA Aviation Department Chair Galen Wilson and students in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program talk about their experiences in the program and future goals. This is part one of a two-part series. Part two will air on Thursday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m. on WCPC Channel 15 and on 89.5 fm WSKB Westfield. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJoFEbcwMwE