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Fifteen Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on recent ACT and SAT subject area tests

Seven WHS students earned perfect scores on recent ACTs.  (L-R) Kaitlin Walsh, Charlie Hu, Chloe Katz, Avery Bell, Logan Feinstein, Samuel Braun, Ethan Selvers, WHS Principal Mary Asfendis 2023 SAT Aidan Crane – Math / October SAT Carson Donnelly – Math / August SAT Eric Gilerson – Math / December SAT Charlotte Liu – Math / December SAT Edward Mendel – Math – August SAT Brian Polito – Math / November SAT Nickolas Regas – Math / August SAT Neil Shastri – Math / November SAT   Eight WHS students earned perfect scores on recent SATs. (L-R)...

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Westfield Student Musicians to Perform with State and Regional Ensembles

Sixteen Westfield Public Schools student musicians will perform with Region II intermediate school ensembles in March including the following students from Edison Intermediate School (L-R):  Arboria Abrams, Olivia Alvaro, Serena Shih, Arianna Desai, Ethan Co, Alejandro Phillips Vazquez, Ajay Bastianpillai, Lilia Duval, Andrew Song, Emma Wang, and Arav Sheth. Three Westfield High School student musicians performed recently with the All-State Band, while 16 intermediate students were accepted into Region II ensembles. Twelfth graders Nolan Daly (Trumpet), Charlie Hu (Oboe), and Sarah Lincoln (Contrabass...

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Westfield Public Schools A Tradition of Excellence

WESTFIELD STUDENT FINALISTS RECOGNIZED AT11TH ANNUAL PALOOZA On Jan. 30, the Westfield High School Dream Team recognized student finalists in the the 11th Annual Palooza Contest for their submissions of posters, poetry, and public service announcements depicting the theme, “Be Kind To Your Mind, Live Drug-Free.” The Westfield High School Dream Team, in partnership with The Albert Anthony Kayal Foundation and The Mattthew Thomas Toriello Memorial Fund,  recently recognized student finalists in the the 11th Annual WHS Dream Team Palooza Contest for their submissions of posters, poetry, and public...

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The Dr. is in! What is SAD?

Winter, a season often filled with cozy blankets, warm beverages and holiday festivities, can be joyful in many ways.  While for many it’s a time of comfort and celebration, for others, the winter months can bring about a different experience—one marked by the persistent cloud of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly known as seasonal depression. By Kathryn Malone, LCSW To inspire healthier communities through compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment; science-driven education; and trusted, accessible resources. Lukin Center Driven by Science. Led by Compassion As the days...

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Hometown Heroes Program Accepting Applications through March

The City of Summit is announcing that enrollment is now open for its 2024 Hometown Heroes program. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. This will be the seventh year for the successful program that displays banners with the names, images, and dates of service of active military members and veterans on city streets from mid-May through mid-August. An individual qualifies to take part in the Hometown Heroes program if they are serving or have served in any one of the following branches of the United States Armed Forces: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard,Marines, and Navy. Members of the United...

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Maple Magic: Exploring Maple Sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the sweet wonders of maple sugaring at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. In celebration of nature’s bounty and the cherished tradition of turning sap into liquid gold, the Arboretum will be hosting a delightful Maple Sugaring Festival that promises fun, education, and a taste of pure sweetness. The day’s activities will include exploring the Arboretum’s woodland trails, partaking in the Maple Sugaring Challenge, demonstrations and activities, a winter story trail and art exhibit, hot cocoa, maple vendors, and more! By taking part in the Maple Sugaring...

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New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena

On New Year’s Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA. Missy was selected to ride on the float by NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State. “Being part of the Rose Parade was an overwhelming experience. I was honored to meet countless incredible people and spread our message...

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ORGAN DONATION IN NEW JERSEY Reached a New Record High in 2023

NJ Sharing Network reports 715 organs were transplanted marking fifth consecutive year of record growth (NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, announced the number of organs transplanted in a single year reached an all-time high of 715 in 2023. This marks a significant 7% increase over the previous record of 670 organs transplanted in 2022. It is also the fifth consecutive year NJ Sharing Network...

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SUMMIT DOWNTOWN, INC. RECEIVES 2023 MAIN STREET AMERICA ACCREDITATION

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are very proud to acknowledge this year’s 862 Accredited Main Street America programs, and their steadfast dedication to nurture economically and culturally vibrant downtown districts,” said Hannah White, Interim President...

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