January 24, 2022
Upcoming Events




Jan 27- Feb 2 - Midterms - 7:55 am to 1:05 pm

***Due to current number of high Covid cases, please check your email for updates to school events and times.***

PTSO Notes

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WHS Counselors Corner

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WHS Hi's Eye

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WHS Morning Announcements

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WHS Sports

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WHS Emails

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WHS Community Flyers

Visit the Community Flyers page at www.westfieldnjk12.org for several opportunities offered by our community partners
SCHOOL NEWS
From the WHS Choral Department: Donations Needed to Restore Piano
The Westfield High School Choral Department, in partnership with the WHS Choral Parents Association, is seeking donations to help restore Westfield High School’s 100-year Steinway piano.  For more information on the restoration project and how to donate to the 2022 Steinway Piano Fundraiser, CLICK HERE.
Order WHS Yearbooks and Submit Photos
WHS yearbooks can be purchsed at this link. See below for candid photo submission instructions. All grades can submit candid photos.
WHS Senior Checklist
SENIOR CHECKLIST - January 24th Update
This checklist will be updated regularly.
 
Senior Photos: Class of 2022: There are many time slots still available for first Senior photos or retakes. Photos begin Oct 25 and end Nov 1. All seniors must be photographed by Nov. 1 for the Yearbook or their picture will not be included.  If they have not made an appointment, please do so as soon as possible. See your email for the flyer with details and a link to the time slots. The link is also on the Yearbook website. Appointments can only be during a free period. Students were also sent a link. 

Photos will be taken on the Upstairs Auditorium Foyer of the Auditorium.

 
Yearbook: Yearbook Offer & Campaign Dates:

Oct 30 - Jan 21 - $98
Last day for parent ads: Feb 10, 2022
Jan 28: Last day for personalization and for icons
Jan 22 - Apr 1 - $110
Apr 2 - May 15 - $115
Last day to order a yearbook is May 15th.
CLICK HERE to order your yearbook.

Baby Pictures and Other Photo Submissions: The deadline for senior baby pictures, sibling baby pictures, and quotes is December 10th. Seniors can submit all of those items on the yearbook website. Printing of the quote is at the discretion of the yearbook staff - please remind your senior to be mindful of the quote and make it appropriate for publication.
Here's the link:

 
NEW DATE: Parent Ads: Parents can purchase a page or portion of a page in the yearbook to personalize with photos and text specific to their student. To see detailed pricing and place your order click here.  Order deadline is February 10, 2022


Other Photos: Click here to upload photos to be used in the yearbook. Photos can be of school events, vacations, weekends, basically any memory of the 2021-2022 school year that you would like to see in the yearbook. Please name people in the photo. All Grade Levels are welcome to submit photos. We cannot guarantee that all photos will make it into the book, but we will do our best!

Senior Cap and Gowns:  Seniors that have yet to purchase a cap and gown should do so by December 22nd using the Jostens website (link below). The basic cap and gown package is $38. Contact Mrs. Wright or Ms. Shields with any questions.   

 
Senior Graduation Lawn Signs:  What a great way to celebrate your graduate and support WHS! Signs are 2 feet by 4 feet and come with metal lawn stakes, personalized with the graduate's name or no name. Ordering will be in the spring and more info will follow.
 
Prom: Saturday, June 4th  Prom tickets will go on sale in the spring. Detailed information will be provided in May.

Graduation:  Thursday, June 23rd at 3 -5 pm. Open seating with no tickets needed for outside ceremony. In the event of rain, it will be on June 24, 2022 from 10am-12pm
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Help Westfield Families in Need
The Westfield Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is requesting donations for Westfield families in need this holiday season. Please consider making a donation this December or January. These funds are being distributed in the form of gift cards to local grocery stores. All donations are tax deductible.  CLICK HERE to donate. If you encounter issues with payment, please email the PTC at ptc@westfieldnjk12.org.
IN THE COMMUNITY
The Westfield Regional Health Department is holding two free COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinics for ages 12+ at the Salt Brook School in New Providence on January 28 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
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. 
ABOUT THE WHS PTSO PRESS
Editor: Josephine Stack
E-mail deadline for the Monday Issue of WHS PTSO Press: Friday at 12 noon.