June 21, 2021
Have a wonderful and relaxing summer! See you in September!
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Upcoming Events
June 23 - Last Day of School/ Graduation - 3 pm
***Last newsletter of the 2020-21 school year***
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PTSO Notes
WHS Counselors Corner
Click here for links to the WHS Guidance Department news and resources.
WHS Hi's Eye
Click here for the WHS Hi's Eye student newspaper and please subscribe.
WHS Morning Announcements
Click here for WHS Morning Announcements provided by the SGA provided by SGA and the WHS Morning Show Class
WHS Sports
Click here for the complete and most up-to-date schedule of games, matches, scrimmages and other sporting events. You can also sign up to receive text alerts, and there is a mobile app available for download. If you see a camera icon, it means it is streaming. Just click on it.
WHS Emails
Click here for a link to the Principal's Updates and emails sent out by WHS .
WHS Community Flyers
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WHS 2021 Fall Sport Information |
The district physician will be available to review the sports physicals on July 15th, 23rd and August 6th. Please register and submit your physicals prior to those dates to ensure your place on the tryout roster. All student-athletes must be cleared by the district physician to be placed on the tryout roster.
Have a wonderful summer!
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Thank You from the WHS PTSO |
The WHS PTSO would like to thank all our parent volunteers, staff and students for a wonderful and unique school year! We started the 2020-21 school year with great uncertainty, but with the help of the entire WHS community, we've made this a great year for all of WHS.
With your help, the WHS PTSO has provided:
- Six months of hand-delivered gifts for each of the almost 500 members of the Class of 2021
- Two very successful virtual panels for our students = "What i Wish I Knew" for younder grades with senior class speakers and "What I Wish I Knew" for college-bound seniors with recent graduates providing advice and insights.
- Two virtual panel assemblies for parents regarding student's mental health and resilience.
- Additional Prom funding for the Class of 2021
- WHS Courtyard funding for lights, landscaping and a memorial plaque to honor Dr. Nelson.
- Teacher thank you notes and monthly teacher raffles for local Westfield businesses.
- Free class sweat shirts for each member of the the Class of 2021
- And so much more!
We thanks each and everyone of you for your support which helps us provide assistance and fun events to the WHS community. Please keep an eye out at the end of August for information to join the WHS PTSO next year. Your support means we can continue to provide informative and fun events for WHS students, parents and staff. Have a wonderful summer and see you in September!
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WHS Girls Hockey - Summer Program |
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SENIOR CHECKLIST - June 7th Update
This checklist will be updated regularly.
From WHS on June 3rd:
For Graduation:
· Masks will be optional for graduates and attendees. Individuals who are unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear masks.
· Family groups are encouraged to keep a 6 feet distance from other groups.
· Tickets will no longer be required for entrance into the stadium. There is no longer a limit of two guests.
· At this time, there still is no feasible indoor option for inclement weather. The rain date is June 24th at 10 am.
Link to the Graduation Information sent on June 1st (click on image below):
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Recording Available: Green Career Fair |
The Town of Westfield’s Green Team held a high school level Green Career Fair in May to introduce students to future careers in the Green Economy. The Career Fair ran virtually over four days and featured 12 speakers, each representing various jobs in the sustainability field, and moderated by Westfield High School teacher Jeffrey Robbins. Each of the four recorded sessions can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TownOfWestfield
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Run for a Position on the Westfield Board of Education |
The deadline for Westfield residents interested in considering a term on the Board of Education is Monday, July 26 by 4 p.m. Nominating petitions should be filed with the Office of the Union County Clerk at 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the County Clerk’s Office at 908-527-4996 for more information or email lbobish@ucnj.org.
Information on the board election process, including the New Jersey School Boards Association’s (NJSBA) Candidate Kit, also is posted at www.westfieldnjk12.org under “Board Election” on the Board tab. The Westfield Board of Education will have three open seats in November. The three board members whose terms expire on December 31, 2021 are Robert Garrison, Gretchan Ohlig, and Tara Oporto.
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Peru Summer '22 - Come Travel With Us With Confidence
Ever wanted to visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, explore the Maras Salt Mines, or taste the flavors of the culinary capital of South America? If so, Peru is the place to be and now is your chance. In 2016, WHS English teacher Darren Finkel established a tradition of summer trips with WHS students to Europe; next summer we are turning our attention to South America. Our nine-day trip is run through ACIS, a top-notch company that offers numerous advantages over other student travel companies including guaranteed accommodations at centrally located 3 or 4-star hotels.
The trip, set for the beginning of the summer 2022, is being offered to current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. For tour information, including tour company overview, itinerary, price, and enrollment information, please use the following link:
If this is a trip that interests you but you are uncertain about travel during this time, ACIS has you covered. ACIS wants you to enroll in the trip with confidence; you can lock in the most discounted price for the tour before July 1st with no money down and no obligation. If you change your mind about the trip any time before October 1st of this year, you can cancel and get a full refund (if you have chosen to begin payments). Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon.
Follow us on instagram @travelclub908
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The Westfield Mental Health Council has created a website with important resources that may help families navigate their child’s return to school. The website, which includes COVID-related information, can be accessed at www.westfieldnj.gov/mentalhealthcouncil.
A link to the Westfield Mental Health Council website also is posted on the district’s School Reopening/COVID-19 Information page at www.westfieldnjk12.org.
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As part of the Westfield Public School District's new website, there is a Community Flyers section under the Family Resources tab. Here you will find information about upcoming events sponsored by non-profit organizations in the community. The events will also continue to be included in the newsletter along with links to click for specific details. |
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Editor: Josephine Stack
E-mail deadline for the Monday Issue of WHS PTSO Press: Friday at 12 noon.
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