What's going on in Westfield??

Find information on events around the district and town below.

Athletic Events, Tryouts and Team Updates

Registration is open for the Westfield Lacrosse Club's Spring 2025 season.

Registration is open for the Girls Softball League, both recreation and travel for Spring 2025.

PAL Cheerleading will hold an information meeting on February 27 at 7:30p in WHS Cafeteria B.

The Westfield Recreation Department is holding Spring Field Hockey Clinics in March thru May. Register at secure.rec1.com/nj/westfield-nj/catalog.

Town Events

Check out What's New in our Community for details about upcoming events shared by non-profit organizations in Westfield.

The PTC Special Education Committee presents its Winter Roundtable Event: Ways to Boost Your Student's Executive Functioning. Thursday, February 20, 7:00 p.m., Edison Intermediate School.

The Miller Cory House Museum is hosting "Gingerbread for Liberty" on Sunday, February 23 from 2-4 p.m.

CALLING ALL 8th and 9th GRADE MOTHERS & SONS! The 4 years of high school will go fast. How will you make the most of it? Join Westfield Young Men’s Service League & spend time serving together! Click here for details and to register for upcoming informational meetings. YMSL is a non-profit, non-denominational, philanthropic national organization whose members are moms and their teenage sons during their 4 years of high school. With YMSL, moms and sons spend quality time together to grow relationships, gain leadership and life skills and serve their community.

The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library, in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association and the Westfield Memorial Library, are celebrating Black History Month with a month-long initiative focusing on Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT), as relating to the Black experience. Weekly discussions will take place at 7 p.m. at the library. All discussions are open to the public; pre-registration required by contacting the library at (908) 789-4090, ext 0 or registering online at www.wmlnj.org.

Online registration is open for Kindergarten and Grade 1 for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit the Student Registration Portal on the district website at westfieldnjk12.org for all of the information and forms necessary to complete the secure online registration process. Please share with Westfield friends and neighbors.

The WHS Community Service Club is holding its annual Fall Leaf Raking Fundraiser on Saturdays and Sundays in mid-October through early December. Learn more here.

After receiving concerns about children riding e-bikes and e-scooters in an unsafe manner, the Westfield Police Department is sharing this letter to help the school community avoid serious and/or life-threatening injuries by understanding the laws regarding safe operation of e-bikes and scooters, along with a helpful infographic regarding New Jersey's E-Bike and E-Scooter Law.

The Westfield Recreation Department is holding after-school chess programs for elementary students in grades 2-5 and intermediate students in grades 6-8. Click the links for more information and visit secure.rec1.com/NJ/westfield-nj/catalog to register.

Established in 1957, the PTC Scholarship Fund benefits graduating Westfield High School seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic perseverance, and community involvement. The 5-12 scholarships awarded annually truly make a difference in the lives of graduating seniors. Every donation counts toward our goal to help worthy WHS graduates continue to achieve success in college and beyond. Click HERE to donate.

The Crossing Guard Company ACMS has openings for Crossing Guards in Westfield. Click HERE to learn more or call Sandy at (908) 848-7664, Robert (908) 848-7666, or Odalys (201) 744-8351.

Concerned about your child’s development? Need help navigating the complex world of special education? Looking for resources? Let Parent PASS help! Beth Mitchell, JCC's Director of Inclusion and Diversity, can provide useful guidance for parents/guardians of children who are being assessed for early intervention, beginning the special education evaluation process, receiving/would benefit from additional support through an IEP or Section 504 Plan, among other support services. To learn more about Parent PASS or to make an appointment for the Parent PASS program or for information about any of the JCC’s inclusive programs or services, please see the following link (https://www.jccnj.org/component-basic-content/component/parent-pass/) or contact Beth Mitchell at BMitchell@jccnj.org.

Information about before/after care opportunities are posted on the district website under "Family and Community," including new after school and summer programs offered by the Westfield Community Center.

The JCC of Central Jersey is hosting its annual JCC Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, February 23 from 10a-2p.

The Union County Association of Student Assistance Professionals presents "Teens, Parents, and Body Image: Navigating Today's World Together" on Wednesday, February 26 from 12-1 p.m. Register for this virtual event.

The JCC of Central New Jersey offers a free caregiver support group, a monthly group for caregivers of children with special needs to focus on their mental wellness, share their experiences and meet/connect with other caregivers. More information: https://www.jccnj.org/caregiversupport/ The JCC also offers the Club Connect after school program. Club Connect creates social and recreational opportunities for high school students with disabilities within their local community. https://www.jccnj.org/clubconnect/

The College Woman's Club is holding a Sip and Paint on February 26. More CWC events here.

With the "Please Don't Risk It" campaign, the Westfield Regional Health Department and Westfield Peer Leadership Group have partnered to remind parents of the legal and health consequences of providing alcohol to minors. National research shows that 57% of minors report drinking at friends' homes.

The New Jersey Festival Orchestra will perform "Invitation to Vienna" on February 22 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield and on February 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. Students receive a discounted ticket price of $25. njfestivalorchestra.org

The College Woman's Club of Westfield is accepting 2025 scholarship applications. Deadline to apply is March 10. Visit cwclubwestfield.org for the application and other details.

Club Connect at the JCC for high school students with disabilities - Tuesdays through June 10.

All WPS parents/guardians of children in Grades Pre-K through 12 are invited to a Mental Health Symposium on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Westfield High School. Pre-registration is required by February 28 to determine if there will be sufficient attendance to hold the event. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from mental health and related professionals on this important topic.

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, is holding a T-Shirt Design Contest for the 12th Annual Greta's Run for contestants between Grades 4-12. All design entries due by Friday, March 7 at 11:59 p.m. imaginenj.org/contest/

Tickets will go on sale on Monday, February 15 at 9 a.m. for the Roosevelt Intermediate School production of Rock of Ages: Youth Edition, a fun, high-energy musical packed with classic 80s rock anthems. Performances on Thursday, March 13 at 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. Secure your seats by visiting https://wpsvpa.booktix.com/dept/RIST

Support Local Organizations

The St. Joseph Social Service Center is accepting bagged lunch donations for its Daily Bread Sandwich Program.

The Westfield Recreation Department offers a wide range of programs & activities for all ages this Fall. Programs include: sports, fitness, nature, arts, music, coding, LEGO, STEM, science, social, on day workshops & so much more. Programs are offered for preschool, parent & child, school age, teens, adults & seniors. Check out all that the Recreation Department has to offer at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/westfield-nj/catalog or contact the department at recreation@westfieldnj.gov

The Westfield Coalition for the Arts (WCA) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1986 by parent volunteers in Westfield, N.J. The mission of the WCA is to act as an advocate for the arts including music, drama and visual arts in the Westfield Public Schools. The WCA fulfills teacher requests for arts materials and supplies, musical instruments, equipment, technology, special events and more. Learn more about the WCA, including how to show your support for the arts. Email westfieldcoalitionforthearts@gmail.com with any questions.

The Westfield Education Fund (WEF) strives to enhance the quality of education in the Westfield Public Schools by funding high-impact, district-wide initiatives that will promote a culture of innovation. WEF supports projects that strengthen and enrich students’ academic experience and social emotional learning, but fall beyond the school district budget. A suggested contribution of $25+ per student can be made at www.WestfieldEdFund.org/support-us. If you're passionate about sparking innovation within our district, consider joining the WEF board. Reach out to ansingh@gmail.com to express interest and learn more about the organization and its impact.

There are many ways to support our students, thanks to our generous community partners. Please click these links to learn more about the PTC Scholarship Fund, the PTC-Special Education Katherine Cuthbertson Achievement Award, the Westfield Education Fund, the Westfield Coalition for the Arts, and the WHS Helping Hands Fund.

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