Join us for Into the Arts on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Westfield High School!
Good morning. Due to current weather conditions, Westfield Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed start today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Thank you.
This week is National School Counseling Week. This week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Please join us in thanking our school counselors across the district for their dedication to their professions and to our students. Thank you!
Our offices are closed today due to the winter storm bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you.
The SEPAC meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Due to the impending winter storm, particularly the timing and the prediction of freezing rain tomorrow afternoon, Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Thank you.
Westfield Public Schools is holding its ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ information and registration night for all upcoming kindergartners across the city. The informational event will take place in the new Westfield River Elementary School on 133 Franklin Street on Tuesday, Feb. 4, with a snow date on Feb. 6.
Families of prospective kindergartners may attend anytime between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and may bring the kids. Even if children are in preschool now, families can get a lot of information about kindergarten in the district at the event, said WPS Director of Assessment and Accountability Christine Shea.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2025/02/westfield-families-can-register-new-kindergartners-at-fun-family-event-on-feb-4.html
Good morning. Due to current weather conditions, Westfield Publlic Schools has a two-hour delayed start today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Thank you.
The Young Singers of Greater Westfield will be starting back up February 13th. We rehearse at the Catherine Dower Center for the Arts at Westfield State University from 6:00-7:30 pm on Thursday nights. All students grade 4-8 are welcome to join us! click on the image below for the registration form. Thank you!
Imaginary Friends is a project devised by a group of puppeteers, theatre practitioners, and amusement park entertainers from all over the Northeast. Our team has presented thousands of performances to audiences in many styles of puppetry, both live and film. Now, we are bringing our passion for diverse storytelling and live entertainment to Westfield, Massachusetts. Come and meet our Imaginary Friends!
This week on Superintendent's Spotlight, we talked with our Central Registration Department staff about our "Countdown to Kindergarten Registration Event" that is being held at Westfield River Elementary School on February 4 at 6:00 p.m. Staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy also helped us to celebrate National Pie Day with freshly made Banana Cream and Strawberry Vanilla Cream Pies. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOxlv6tMJeY
Westfield Public Schools invited the community to visit their brand-new, state-of-the-art elementary school on Saturday.
This project has been in the works since 2008 and is finally ready for the community to enjoy.
“The way this building is designed is just for the future,” said Superintendent of Westfield Public Schools Stefan Czaporowski. “It’s incredible, with the safety of students in mind, and also for our community.”
The impressive building included an innovation lab, gymnasium, library, and art and music rooms, all with new equipment. And the hallway design has a hidden meaning. A painted river runs through it and represents how the school got its name.
The Pre-K through 4th grade school was named after the Westfield River that runs right behind it. The new name signifies the merging of Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary into one.
This merge is a big change, but one that Westfield River Principal Jill Phelan says has been seamless and rewarding to see.
“It’s so incredible to be here and be able to have everybody under one roof so that we can enjoy the space,” Phelan said.
Students have been in the school since January 6, but on Saturday families, elected officials, and community members got to join them to see all this new community resource has to offer.
And Superintendent Czaporowski said there’s more on the way. Phase two of the design will include the demolition of the old Franklin Avenue schools and the addition of green spaces, fields, a playground, and additional parking.
A true community endeavor, this school can now help build the next generation of innovative leaders.
https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/westfield-river-elementary-school-invites-community-in-to-see-new-state-of-the-art-facilities/
Dear Families and Community Members,
Westfield Public Schools received notification from PowerSchool that we have not been affected by the cybersecurity incident they became aware of on January 7, 2025 that occurred on December 28, 2024. Westfield’s IT Department and the WPS Data Department have done internal checks, and have not found any data inconsistencies or concerns.
Please reach out to Christine Shea if you have any questions at christine.shea@schoolsofwestfield.org or (413) 642-9320.
Stefan Czaporowski
Superintendent
Westfield Public Schools is pleased to announce an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the brand-new state of the art Westfield River Elementary School on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a short ceremony followed by the chance to tour the building. No RSVP is needed. We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Stefan Czaporowski
Superintendent of Schools
Westfield Public Schools
Please see an important update from the Westfield Public School's Health Office by clicking on the link below. Thank you.
Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2015. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6.
Happy New Year from the Westfield Public Schools!
Yesterday on "Superintendent's Spotlight", we talked with Tammy Tefft from the City of Westfield and Bert Gardner from Caolo and Bienik all about the new Westfield River Elementary School that will be opening for students on January 6, 2025. Our live broadcast from the school's media center was made possible by staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy's Arts and Communications Department. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acew-zW-qGY
Students will be on a Holiday Break from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6.
Happy Holidays from the Westfield Public Schools!
Special thanks to Matt Della and the Student Government Association at Westfield State University. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. In particular, your generosity and commitment of $3,015.00 made a remarkable difference, and because of your kindness, over 200 families received full Thanksgiving dinners this holiday season.
The outpouring of support from the students at Westfield State University highlights the true spirit of giving and reinforces the values we strive to uphold in our schools. Thanks to your generous donation, families in need were able to come together and celebrate with a warm meal.
As we reflect on the blessings of this season, we are reminded of the power of community. Thank you for making this year’s food drive such a resounding success! It was so wonderful to meet so many of the students at the Butcher Block on a very cold, very early morning as you presented your "huge" check. All of the students and advisors were so polite, so friendly, and so kind, it really put us in the holiday spirit. I am attaching pictures that captured the wonderful way to cap off this year’s drive. To say that we were overwhelmed with your generosity, is an understatement.
Please click on the image below for important information regarding school delays and closures in the event of inclement weather. Thank you.
