Welcome to our "Back to School" Information Page. Westfield Public Schools has several subcommittees continuing to modify our back to school plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on the link to the left for committee membership. Below are links to communications from our Superintendent, links to press releases and media stories, and guidance provided to school districts from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 was Monday, September 14. All students, except students in shop at Westfield Technical Academy, started school remotely. The first day of school for Kindergarten and Preschool students was Monday, September 21, 2020. Phase 2 of our Return to School Plan was implemented on October 19, 2020. Phase 3 of the plan was implemented on Monday, November 2. Questions about our Return to School Plan should be directed to schools. Thank you. Superintendent's Letter to Families 11-17-2020 Special Education Update 11-13-2020 https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/superintendent-addresses-covid-19-concerns-in-westfield-schools/article_2c92b0aa-2380-11eb-988e-f3c740e43599.html?block_id=994456 Updates to Interpreting DPH Metrics 11-6-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/phase-3-begins-at-westfield-schools/ Superintendent's Letter to Families 10-28-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/schools-to-start-phase-3-on-nov-2/ WPS Return to School Plan Update 10-19-2020 https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/westfield-public-schools-enter-phase-2-of-hybrid-learning/article_3382a5f2-11fe-11eb-8881-9f4c8effc6c2.html Special Education Update 10-7-2020 Superintendent's Letter to Families 10-6-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/remote-learning-plan-going-out-to-families-in-phase-2/ https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-committee-votes-to-delay-start-of-phase-2-in-person-learning-until-oct-19/ https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-public-schools-to-offer-remote-learning-centers-at-boys-girls-club-and-ymca/ WPS PRESS RELEASE Remote Learning Centers 10-2-2020 WPS Health Office Update 9-29-2020 https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/westfield-schools-address-deep-cleaning-protocols/article_cb8a7cb8-fea7-11ea-a50c-ef5e008aebe8.html https://thewestfieldnews.com/former-mayor-and-partner-start-student-connectivity-fundraiser/ Tips to Succeed at Virtual Learning (Video) https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-committee-approves-phase-1b-waits-on-football-practices/ Curriculum and Instruction Update Letter: 504 Plans 9-21-2020 WPS Return to School Plan 2020-2021 Revised 9-21-2020 Superintendent's Update Chromebook Information 9-18-2020 Special Education Update 9-16-2020 Social Emotional Learning 2020-2021 9-13-2020 Superintendent's Letter to Families 9-12-2020 Google Classroom Guardians - Kiker Learning 9-11-2020 Grab and Go Lunches 9-11-2020 Westfield High School 2020-2021 School Year Frequently Asked Questions 9-11-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-public-schools-immunization-policy-adds-required-flu-vaccine/ WPS Return to School Plan Timeline 9-8-2020 Munger Hill Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 SRS Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 Westfield High School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 Franklin Avenue Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 Fort Meadow Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 Paper Mill Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 Westfield Middle School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-9-2020 Westfield Technical Academy Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020 Westfield Intermediate School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020 Highland School Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020 Abner Gibbs Reopening Plan 2020-2021 9-8-2020 https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/westfield/westfields-grab-and-go-meal-program-extended-throu/ Superintendent's Letter to Families 9-4-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-schools-are-in-good-shape-with-ppe-says-school-safety-office/ http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/sped/back-to-school-letter/ 9-3-2020 Parent Google Sessions 9-01-2020 Guidance for Student Groups and School Events 8-31-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/tech-students-returning-for-hands-on-curriculum/ https://thewestfieldnews.com/teachers-begin-professional-development-to-prepare-for-the-start-of-school/ https://thewestfieldnews.com/enrollment-survey-helps-district-complete-planning-for-return-to-school/ EEC_DESE Guidance FINAL 8-28-2020 MIAA Fall Sports Guidelines 8-28-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-school-committee-green-lights-high-school-sports-fall-season/ School Committee Policy EBCFA Face Coverings 8-26-2020 MA School Immunization Requirements 8-26-2020 Influenza Requirements for Kindergarten Grade 12 8-26-2020 Influenza Requirement for Children 6 months and older Information 8-26-2020 WPS A and B week calendar revised 8-24-2020 2020-2021 District Guidelines for Screening Students for Services 8-24-2020 WTA Career and College Timeline Class of 2021 8-24-2020 WHS College and Career Timeline Class of 2021 8-24-2020 DPH-DESE School Safety Alignment 8-19-2020 DESE-DPH Joint Safety Memo 8-19-2020 MIAA-DESE Sports Guidance 8-18-2020 Special Education Update Letter 8-15-2020 MA GOV Phase-3 step 1 Youth and Amateur Sports 8-14-2020 WPS Return to School DRAFT Plan 2020-2021 8-14-2020 Superintendent's Spotlight/Rock on Westfield 8-13-2020 2020-21 Enrollment Verification Form Superintendent Letter to Families 8-12-2020 WPS 2020-2021 Calendar Revised https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/back-to-school-connection-westfield-embraces-hybrid-model/ https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/08/westfield-schools-adopt-phased-reopening-plan.html https://thewestfieldnews.com/remote-learning-will-be-different-in-the-fall/ https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-school-district-votes-to-adopt-hybrid-plan-but-delays-in-person-learning/ https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/westfield-public-school-committee-votes-on-school-reopening-plan/article_3975d674-db4d-11ea-8bcc-7b0f6f098515.html Return to School Presentation to School Committee 8-10-2020 WPS FAQ's 8-9-2020 Superintendent Letter to Families 8-9-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-committee-to-vote-on-reopening-plan-aug-10/ https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/remote-learning-students-will-get-schools-curriculum/article_67f6dce8-d817-11ea-ab04-5f12c94ad585.html?fbclid=IwAR3JawBio93nHI8RVbnrY8bG2oZk5xRFrGvvq5pzfAXfeBFf3V0XD5nDzaw https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/local-districts-address-face-coverings-in-school/article_5f06c848-d6ad-11ea-92b4-0b76f52c7aee.html?fbclid=IwAR18vDW91rE55OR--u6E8HnD5GqtByNyjcMPZMPQSDyRF37pdwK2QeGpqj4 DESE Social Emotional Guidance 8-3-2020 DESE Guidance Science Lab Safety 8-3-2020 WPS Draft Reopening Plan 7-31-2020 Superintendent's Letter to Families 7-30-2020 CTE Reopening Guidelines 7-29-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/school-districts-given-10-days-for-training-before-school-starts/ Additional Staff Training Days this Fall 7-27-2020 https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/westfield/westfield-school-district-working-on-four-phase-re/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/local-students-teachers-preparing-for-back-to-school-in-the-fall/ 7-21-2020 Superintendent's Letter to Parents 7-21-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfields-plans-for-the-fall-semester-are-taking-shape/ DESE Reopening FAQ Fall Remote Learning Guidance Fall Reopening Facilities and Operations Guidance Fall Reopening K-12 Transportation Guidance Guidance for courses requiring additional safety considerations Guidance on Required Safety Supplies for Re-Opening Schools https://thewestfieldnews.com/parents-and-students-rate-remote-learning-in-survey/ Guidance on Special Education 7-09-2020 Classroom Diagrams Suggestions 7-2-2020 https://thewestfieldnews.com/westfield-public-schools-takes-new-dese-guidance-under-consideration/ https://thewestfieldnews.com/dese-releases-initial-back-to-school-guidance-in-person-learning-a-priority-health-and-safety-requirements-outlined/