Today’s 2026-2027 Budget Focus highlights the many student opportunities and experiences that help each student grow, explore, and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
This budget continues to support programs and experiences that enrich the educational journey for all students, including:
• NEW Unified Athletic Activities Program
• CTE and P-TECH Opportunities
• Capital Improvements to Learning Spaces
• Music Competitions and Performances
• STEM Opportunities and STEM Wars
• Transportation Support for Student Events and Activities
• Co-Curricular and Athletic Programs
• Continued Support for Our Local Library
• Special Education Programs and Services
Our goal is to provide students with meaningful opportunities that support academic success, creativity, teamwork, leadership, and inclusion across all grade levels.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community!
This budget continues to support programs and experiences that enrich the educational journey for all students, including:
• NEW Unified Athletic Activities Program
• CTE and P-TECH Opportunities
• Capital Improvements to Learning Spaces
• Music Competitions and Performances
• STEM Opportunities and STEM Wars
• Transportation Support for Student Events and Activities
• Co-Curricular and Athletic Programs
• Continued Support for Our Local Library
• Special Education Programs and Services
Our goal is to provide students with meaningful opportunities that support academic success, creativity, teamwork, leadership, and inclusion across all grade levels.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community!
Today’s 2026-2027 budget focus is student and staff safety. Our proposed budget continues to prioritize maintaining a safe, secure, and prepared learning environment for everyone in our schools.
Key safety investments include:
Newer and safer school buses
Capital improvements to district facilities
School Safety Advisor services
Staff Stop the Bleed training
Staff First Aid/CPR training
These investments help ensure our students and staff are supported every day!
Key safety investments include:
Newer and safer school buses
Capital improvements to district facilities
School Safety Advisor services
Staff Stop the Bleed training
Staff First Aid/CPR training
These investments help ensure our students and staff are supported every day!
Rogan Kelley, grade 11, was inducted into NHS last night at PTECH. CONGRATULATIONS Rogan!
☀️Summer Camp Opportunities ☀️
🪩 Middle School Dance 🪩
Friday, May 8th
Sponsored by MS Student Government
Today’s Budget Focus: Proposition #2- Funding of Repair Reserve
Proposition #2 includes the initial funding of a repair reserve, allowing the district to address unexpected repairs quickly, helping minimize disruptions to learning and keeping our buildings safe and operational.
Proposition #2 includes the initial funding of a repair reserve, allowing the district to address unexpected repairs quickly, helping minimize disruptions to learning and keeping our buildings safe and operational.
Today’s Budget Focus: Proposition #1 on the May 19th ballot.
This proposition outlines the total proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year and supports the programs, staffing, and services that keep our schools running each day.
Stay informed and remember to vote on May 19th!
This proposition outlines the total proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year and supports the programs, staffing, and services that keep our schools running each day.
Stay informed and remember to vote on May 19th!
Grady Kelley finished in 3rd place in the grades 8-12 ESports tournament that was held recently in Fredonia, NY at BOCES. Congratulations Grady!
As part of developing the 2026–2027 budget, the district carefully reviewed all areas of spending to identify opportunities to reduce costs while continuing to support student learning and daily operations.
Through this process, we were able to make targeted reductions in several areas, including:
• Office and administrative costs
• Buildings and grounds contractual services
• BOCES teaching expenses
• School vehicle purchases
• Office supplies and equipment
These adjustments help us maintain a fiscally responsible budget while preserving the programs and services that matter most to our students and families.
Through this process, we were able to make targeted reductions in several areas, including:
• Office and administrative costs
• Buildings and grounds contractual services
• BOCES teaching expenses
• School vehicle purchases
• Office supplies and equipment
These adjustments help us maintain a fiscally responsible budget while preserving the programs and services that matter most to our students and families.
Our PreK Community Tour was so much fun today! Students loved getting out into the community and experiencing firsthand the places and people who help make Westfield a great place to live and grow!
We are incredibly grateful to Noah Mathews Enterprises, the Westfield Police Department, Full Strength Coffee Company, the Westfield Fire Department, and Westfield Nursery for opening their doors and welcoming our students in today.
These experiences help build not only knowledge, but also a sense of belonging and appreciation for the community they are a part of. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so memorable for our PreK students!
Today’s Budget Focus: High-Cost, Required Expenses
As we continue to share details about the 2026–2027 school budget, today we’re highlighting high-cost items that are largely outside of the district’s control. These are essential expenses required to operate our schools, meet student needs and meet existing obligations.
Key Year to Year Increases Include:
• Special Education Tuition/BOCES Services: $253,631
• Equipment: $65,331
• Jamestown Community College Course Tuition: $29,000
• Health Insurance: $195,353
• Retirement: $18,636
• Social Security: $46,707
• District Insurance: $17,065
• Debt Service (voter-approved increase): $627,444
Total High-Cost Items: $1,253,167
These expenses reflect our commitment to supporting all students, maintaining safe operations, and meeting legal and contractual obligations.
Stay tuned as we continue breaking down the budget in the days ahead.
Have a great weekend!
As we continue to share details about the 2026–2027 school budget, today we’re highlighting high-cost items that are largely outside of the district’s control. These are essential expenses required to operate our schools, meet student needs and meet existing obligations.
Key Year to Year Increases Include:
• Special Education Tuition/BOCES Services: $253,631
• Equipment: $65,331
• Jamestown Community College Course Tuition: $29,000
• Health Insurance: $195,353
• Retirement: $18,636
• Social Security: $46,707
• District Insurance: $17,065
• Debt Service (voter-approved increase): $627,444
Total High-Cost Items: $1,253,167
These expenses reflect our commitment to supporting all students, maintaining safe operations, and meeting legal and contractual obligations.
Stay tuned as we continue breaking down the budget in the days ahead.
Have a great weekend!
High School 3rd Quarter Merit, Honor and High Honor Rolls. CONGRATULATIONS and GREAT JOB students!
Middle Grades 3rd Quarter Merit, Honor and High Honor Rolls. CONGRATULATIONS and GREAT JOB students!
Mrs. Wilson's HS JCC English 1510 classes visited the National Comedy Center. The focus of English 1510 is recursive writing, and the students learned that comedy writing is all about writing, revising, writing, revising, etc., and that is exactly what we have been doing all year in class
This week, we had the privilege of celebrating two essential teams who make a difference in our students’ lives every single day.
On Tuesday, we recognized our incredible school bus drivers for their commitment to safely transporting our students to and from school. Their care, reliability, and dedication help set the tone for a successful day.
Today, we proudly celebrate our outstanding food service team, whose hard work ensures our students are nourished, supported, and ready to learn each day.
Thank you to both of these amazing groups for all that you do to support our school community! We are truly grateful!
On Tuesday, we recognized our incredible school bus drivers for their commitment to safely transporting our students to and from school. Their care, reliability, and dedication help set the tone for a successful day.
Today, we proudly celebrate our outstanding food service team, whose hard work ensures our students are nourished, supported, and ready to learn each day.
Thank you to both of these amazing groups for all that you do to support our school community! We are truly grateful!
Today’s Budget Focus: Expanding and Continuing Student Opportunities
Our proposed 2026–2027 budget continues to prioritize meaningful opportunities for every student. One exciting addition is the introduction of Unified Athletic Programs—creating inclusive experiences where all students can participate, compete, and grow together.
This budget also supports a wide range of existing programs and experiences, including:
• New Unified Athletic Activities
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) and P-TECH Programs
• Capital Improvements
• Music Competitions and Performances
• STEM Opportunities, including STEM Wars
• Transportation to Support Student Participation in Events
• Co-Curricular and Athletic Programs
• Partnership with Our Local Library
• Special Education Programs and Services
Stay tuned as we continue highlighting key components of the proposed budget leading up to the vote on May 19th!
Our proposed 2026–2027 budget continues to prioritize meaningful opportunities for every student. One exciting addition is the introduction of Unified Athletic Programs—creating inclusive experiences where all students can participate, compete, and grow together.
This budget also supports a wide range of existing programs and experiences, including:
• New Unified Athletic Activities
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) and P-TECH Programs
• Capital Improvements
• Music Competitions and Performances
• STEM Opportunities, including STEM Wars
• Transportation to Support Student Participation in Events
• Co-Curricular and Athletic Programs
• Partnership with Our Local Library
• Special Education Programs and Services
Stay tuned as we continue highlighting key components of the proposed budget leading up to the vote on May 19th!
Congratulations to our Envirothon Team for placing 2nd out of 28 teams that competed in today's Chautauqua County Envirothon at Camp Merz located on Chautauqua Lake.
Today’s Budget Focus: Proposition #2- Funding of Repair Reserve and Investing in Safety
As we approach the upcoming budget vote, today’s focus is on Proposition #2 and how it supports the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Proposition #2 includes the initial funding of a repair reserve, allowing the district to address unexpected repairs quickly, helping minimize disruptions to learning and keeping our buildings safe and operational.
The 2026-2027 budget also strengthens our overall safety efforts through:
• Newer, safer school buses
• Capital improvements to facilities
• School Safety Advisor services
• Staff training in Stop the Bleed
• Staff training in First Aid/CPR
These investments are about being proactive and ensuring our schools remain safe, prepared, and focused on student success every day.
As we approach the upcoming budget vote, today’s focus is on Proposition #2 and how it supports the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Proposition #2 includes the initial funding of a repair reserve, allowing the district to address unexpected repairs quickly, helping minimize disruptions to learning and keeping our buildings safe and operational.
The 2026-2027 budget also strengthens our overall safety efforts through:
• Newer, safer school buses
• Capital improvements to facilities
• School Safety Advisor services
• Staff training in Stop the Bleed
• Staff training in First Aid/CPR
These investments are about being proactive and ensuring our schools remain safe, prepared, and focused on student success every day.
♻️This SATURDAY is our annual Middle School Student Government CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE!♻️
See the poster below for all the details!
Today’s Budget Focus: Proposition #1 on the May 19th ballot.
This proposition outlines the total proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year and supports the programs, staffing, and services that keep our schools running each day.
Stay informed and remember to vote on May 19th!
