Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Public Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Have a great long weekend! Thank you.

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Westfield Public Schools is offering Free SAT Prep Courses this fall. Sessions will be held this September at both WHS and WTA. See image for more details.

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

To emphasize the importance of attending school, DESE's "Power of Presence" initiative asks you to submit a creative piece of artwork, music, photography, videography, writing, etc. to express why you attend school. We hope to hear from everyone:pre-K to adult students, families, school staff, educators, and administrators! Some examples include a short story about your school community, a painting of your favorite teacher, a photo of your classroom decorations, a video interview of your favorite teacher, a song you've been practicing for the school play, a testimonial about a new skill you learned - we are encouraging you to get creative! We will choose one entry to be featured this spring, highlighting you and your school community! We can't wait to see what you create and what makes your presence so powerful. This opportunity is open to all students, school staff, educators, and families in Massachusetts public pre-K-12 schools and adult learning classes. Deadline: December 20, 2024 To Submit: Complete the Entry Form (with included Media Agreement language) Attach your submission to the form. Deadline is Friday, December 20th, by 11:59 p.m. The creator of the entry that will be featured in the spring will be notified on or before January 10, 2025. https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/attendance/?utm_source=DA-Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=bcd0ba25fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_26_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bcd0ba25fc-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

For the first time, Westfield’s public high schools are offering a free SAT prep course through a collaboration with Westfield State University, Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy. The classes will be offered in person at both high schools. “This is a shared commitment to look at post-graduation options families have. Colleges are certainly one of them. This will help level the playing field,” said Human Resources Director Michael Morris, adding, “This is an important test for people who want that option.” https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/westfield-high-schools-to-offer-free-sat-prep-classes-with-help-from-university.html

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Elm Electrical hosted a co-op signing day on Aug. 20 at its training facility at 21 Cycle St., Westfield. The event brought together new hires, their families, company leaders and community partners to formally welcome three former co-op students to the Elm Electrical team. Dylan Morgan and Rudy Charland, 2024 graduates from Westfield Technical Academy, and Israel Vargas from Chicopee Comprehensive High School were the guests of honor. All three were joined by proud parents, teachers and administrators at the event. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/elm-electrical-hosts-signing-day-for-former-co-op-students-beginning-careers.html

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Thank you to St Joseph’s Church for their donation of school supplies. These supplies will be distributed to our refugee and McKinney Vinto families

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Westfield Public Schools is pleased to announce FREE SAT Preparation classes this fall for students at Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy. Please click on the image for sign up information. Thank you!

8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Beginning on Monday, Aug. 5, hundreds of students entering Westfield Intermediate School, Westfield Middle School and Westfield High School this fall will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new schools ahead of the first day at the schools’ transition programs. Unfortunately, all of the programs are filled, but there will be scheduled orientations for some of the schools later in the month. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/hundreds-of-westfield-5th-7th-9th-graders-sign-up-for-transition-programs.html

9 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Brady LePage of South Hadley, who will be a senior in internet technology at Westfield Technical Academy this fall, was waiting nervously on June 28, the last evening of the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia for the finalists in “Internet of Things: Smart Home” to be called up to the podium during the awards ceremony. His teammate, collision technology senior Adrianna Vazquez, who competed in auto refinishing, said LePage kept telling himself he didn’t know if he got it. She reassured him, reminding him to enjoy the moment. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/07/westfield-technical-academy-earns-first-national-gold-medal-in-skillsusa.html

10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Westfield Technical Academy’s aviation maintenance technology department is looking to build a second hangar at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport to expand its program, the only high school aviation maintenance program in the Northeast, and one of only three in the country. Airport Manager Christopher Willenborg said the plans are in the beginning stages, with a feasibility study starting this July to look at the cost of a new hangar in a collective effort by WTA, the Westfield School Department, the city government and the airport. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/06/westfield-tech-aviation-shop-hopes-for-new-hangar-more-students-added-skills.html

10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

By the year 2030, nearly 500 thousand technicians will be needed in the aviation industry, creating a major gap in the labor market. “The need in the aviation industry for employees is probably larger now than it ever has been and so as a certain generation retires, we need people to replace the workforce,” explained Westfield Public School Superintendent, Stefan Czaporowski. Westfield Technical Academy is offering students an opportunity to get involved in the aviation industry. The school's aviation maintenance technology program gives high school students hands-on training with live aircraft, to help meet the requirements of the FAA. Students are exposed to things like basic electricity, aircraft drawings, ground operations and servicing, landing gear systems, and navigation. “We have a lot of connections that help our students get cooperative education placements, which means they can work after school in the industry that their interested in. So, once they graduate, they’ll have a job waiting for them,” said Czaporowski. He also told Western Mass News students who show interest in aviation remain interested throughout their lives. He added that programs like these can also help students who are under performing academically. “We’ve had students sign up for this program and it is a rigorous program, that were not academically strong but rose to the occasion to be successful in this program and we’ve had students that really picked up better study habits and also just a desire to learn because they were so passionate about the content this program has,” Czaporowski said. Western Mass News also spoke with the program’s department head, Galen Wilson. He tells us, this high school aviation program is the only one of its kind in New England, and there are only two others like it in the entire country. “We have students that are flying for JetBlue, we have students that are pilots and earning their living that way. We have the technicians that are working for gulf stream, and breeze airlines and so on and so forth,” explained Wilson. Wilson noted to Western Mass News that their program is ideal for any student interested in flying planes or working with aircraft. “What we look for here is that passion for aviation, its in your gut its in your belly this is something that you really want to do,” said Wilson. https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/06/20/westfield-school-offers-aviation-program-students/

10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

Westfield Public Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Thank you.

10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools

The Westfield Starfires are thrilled to announce that hometown hero and finalist of NBC's 'The Voice,' Madison Curbelo, will be performing at Bullens Field as part of the pre-game entertainment on Saturday, June 29th. In addition to her pre-game performance, Curbelo will also have the honor of singing the National Anthem. Curbelo, whose powerful performances on 'The Voice' captivated millions, will bring her incredible talent back to her roots in Westfield. This special appearance is a testament to her connection to the community that has supported her journey to national recognition. “I am so excited to be back in Westfield for my official homecoming event with the Starfires,” said Curbelo. “My Westfield community got me through every round of The Voice and it’s an honor to be able to connect with them again after this journey.” The festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with Curbelo's pre-game performance, followed by her rendition of the National Anthem at 6:30 p.m., just before the first pitch. Fans will also have an exclusive opportunity to meet Curbelo during a special meet and greet during the Starfires game against the Worcester Bravehearts. The game is presented by Berkshire Heating & Air Conditioning. Tickets for the game are available by visiting https://ci.ovationtix.com/36043