The Astronomy Club at Westfield Middle School, founded by eighth grader Katelynn Goulette, received a boost this week from the Westfield Gas & Electric and Whip City Fiber in the form of a $500 donation to purchase a telescope for the school library.
The telescope, a modified telescope that is hard to break, will be available for student checkout from the library.
WG&E General Manager Thomas Flaherty said this has been a huge year for them in working with the schools. WG&E also provided judges for the Westfield High School Science Fair and previously donated a 3D printer to the Westfield Middle School.
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week, Superintendent Czaporowski and WTA Assistant Principal Kevin Daley had the pleasure of interviewing State Senator John Velis. Thanks for listening and watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdJnRBu-yAo
During the week of June 6, elementary schools in Westfield participated in Career Week, when parents and community volunteers visited classrooms to talk to the students about the work they do, and the different careers that could be available to them.
On the morning of June 8 at Franklin Avenue Elementary School, students heard from a nurse, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, and Senator John Velis.
Retired nurse Betty Esposito, who also mentors a kindergarten student in the school, spoke to the kindergarten classes about how to become a nurse.
Esposito started by saying she wanted to see their smiles. She described herself as a grandmother of four, the youngest of whom is five years old.
“We’re going to talk about what I did for 50 years,” she said, putting on a nurse’s cap that she received when she graduated, and showing them her stethoscope. She said both men and women become nurses, and asked the students if any of them have family members who are nurses. Half a dozen children raised their hands, and talked about their mothers, aunts and grandparents who are nurses.
Esposito said as a nurse she worked both in a hospital and also as a visiting nurse.
“I really enjoyed that,” she said. “I got to meet families, the dog in the house and the cat in the house.”
She then read the book, “My Mommy is a Nurse,” that was written by four nurses. Afterwards, she donated the book to the classroom.
Tune in Thursday morning, June 16, to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC Channel 15, or westfieldtv.org from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. for the season finale of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will be talking with State Senator John Velis about all things Westfield. Join us if you can! Thanks for listening and watching!
The Westfield and Greater New Bedford boys' volleyball teams met in the Division 2 state semifinals, but it appeared that the Bombers were operating at a whole other level.
No. 3 Westfield racked up its 21st sweep of the season, storming past No. 2 Greater New Bedford in three straight sets Monday night, 25-16, 25-14, 25-23, at North High School in Worcester. The Bombers advance to the finals where they will meet top-seeded North Quincy. The game will be played Wednesday at Worcester North at 6:30 p.m. Go Bombers!
All WPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, for the Juneteenth Holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 21. Thank you.
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week we talked all about Franklin Avenue Elementary School and community partnerships with the Boys and Girls Club and Westfield State University's Education Department. Thanks for listening and watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2ZB3iRdaI
Tune in Thursday morning, June 9, to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC Channel 15, or westfieldtv.org from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. for "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will be talking all about Franklin Avenue Elementary School with Principal Chris Tolpa. Join us if you can! Thanks for listening and watching!
Gregory Miller, a lifelong resident and longtime educator in Westfield, has been named the new principal of the Westfield Intermediate School. He will replace current principal Katherine Bourque, who will move to the central office to become the new director of human resources beginning July 1.
“After reviewing the feedback from stakeholders, including students, staff, parents, and community members, Mr. Miller was the overwhelming choice to be the next principal at Westfield Intermediate School. Mr. Miller knows the school, students, and the district and we are fortunate that he is willing to step into his new role,” said School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski.
No. 13 Westfield rallies for walk-off win over No. 20 Nauset in Division 2 baseball Round of 32 state tournament game, 5-4
Late in Monday’s Division 2 baseball Round of 32 state tournament game, it looked as if Nauset starting pitcher Max Dio was about to slam the door shut on Westfield High School in more ways than one.
Dio launched a grand slam over the left field fence at Bullens Field in the fourth inning and then attempted to finish what he started on the mound ... until Westfield mounted a comeback. The 13th seeded Bombers rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to complete a 5-4 walkoff win over No. 20 Nauset.
Westfield would not come up empty-handed again, staging its pulse-pounding finish. The Bombers advanced to the “Sweet 16″ and will now travel to No. 4 North Attleboro for the next round.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/06/no-13-westfield-rallies-for-walk-off-win-over-no-20-nauset-in-division-2-baseball-round-of-32-state-tournament-game-5-4.html
Join us tonight from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Westfield Intermediate School for a meet and greet with the two finalists to be the next Principal of WIS. We hope to see you there!
Westfield Technical Academy hosted its 2022 National Technical Honor Society Ceremony on May 25 at the school. Principal Joseph Langone was the speaker.
Certified math teacher Susan Markowski, NTHS adviser at the school, led the candlelight ceremony with assistance from students Delaney Kukucka, Taylor Parker, Alla Petrovych, Katelynn Pellegrini, Allison Guarente, Alexina Lansing and Joshua Sturmer.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/westfield-technical-academy-announces-national-technical-honor-society-inductees.html
It is a championship rematch a year in the making.
No. 1 Westfield earned a return trip to the Western Mass finals with a narrow 3-2 win over No. 4 East Longmeadow Thursday night at Bullens Field. The Bombers will meet the second-seeded West Springfield Terriers in the Class A championship Tuesday at Westfield State University at 4 p.m.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/troy-heveys-pinch-hit-rbi-single-lifts-no-1-westfield-past-no-4-east-longmeadow-3-2-in-class-a-semifinals.html
The Westfield High School softball team’s 2022 power surge continues.
No. 1 Westfield exploded for six runs in the second inning and cruised past No. 4 East Longmeadow, 12-0, in a Western Massachusetts Class A semifinal Thursday. The Bombers won in 4 ½ innings.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/no-1-westfield-softball-powers-past-no-4-east-longmeadow-12-0-into-class-a-finals.html
At the CNA Pinning Ceremony on May 24, Westfield Technical Academy Principal Joseph Langone told 2022 certified nursing assistant graduates that while everyone was gathered to celebrate their academic accomplishments, “these ladies will guarantee we’ll still be able to find goodness somewhere.”
He thanked them for their “goodness, kindness, decency, generosity, and compassion,” and congratulated them on their achievements.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/westfield-technical-academy-honors-nursing-students-with-pinning-ceremony.html
Only one run crossed the plate in all of Tuesday evening’s Western Massachusetts Class A baseball tournament quarterfinal between No. 1 Westfield and No. 8 Longmeadow at Bullens Field. The Bombers made it count.
Westfield courtesy runner Jayden Rodriguez scored the game’s lone run in the fourth inning with some heads-up base running, sparking the Bombers’ 1-0 win. The rest was left to starting pitcher Josh Mayo, who tossed a complete game two-hitter, striking out 13 batters.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/josh-mayo-strikes-out-13-in-no-1-westfields-1-0-shutout-of-no-8-longmeadow-in-class-a-baseball-quarterfinal.html
The last day of school is Friday, June 17. It is also an early release day. High school students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m., middle and intermediate school students at 11:30 a.m., and elementary school students at 12:15 p.m. Thank you.
Tune in Thursday morning, May 19, to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC Channel 15, or westfieldtv.org from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. for "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will be talking with Westfield Intermediate School Principal Katherine Bourque and Assistant Principal Jennifer Chapin. Join us if you can! Thanks for listening and watching!
If you missed last Thursday's "Superintendent's Spotlight", click on the link below. This week we caught up with Athletic Director Ryan Dunphy about Spring Sports at WHS and WTA. Thanks for listening and watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHmzUN8P7k
So what is the perfect formula for following up a no-hitter? How about a perfect game?
Two days after senior Dacota Durkee threw a no-hitter to lead Westfield Technical Academy past Gateway 10-0 in a high school baseball game, sophomore Deven Werbiskis one-upped his teammate, tossing a perfect game Friday. Congratulations!