Westfield Academy and Central School

Understanding Your 2026–2027 School Tax Bill

School tax bills for the upcoming school year will be mailed on August 28, 2026. We know that a 10.12% increase is significant, so we want to provide some context about what is included in this year’s voter approved tax levy.

Where the Increase Comes From

• 9.12% — Voter-approved capital improvement project
• 1.00% — Increase in year-to-year General Fund expenses

Some of the Major Cost Drivers

The approved budget reflects increases in several areas, including:
• Special education student placements and BOCES special education
• Equipment and technology needs
• Jamestown Community College course tuition
• Health insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Social Security
• District insurance
• Debt service associated with the voter-approved capital improvement project

What Your Tax Dollars Help Provide

The approved budget also supports a wide range of opportunities and services for our students, including:
• Unified Athletic Activities — New Program
• CTE & P-TECH Programs
• Capital Improvements
• Music Competitions & Performances
• STEM Opportunities & STEM Wars
• Transportation Support for Student Events
• Co-Curricular Activities
• Athletic Programs
• Local Library Support
• Special Education Programs

We understand that an increase in school taxes affects our community. Our goal is to be transparent about where those dollars are going and how they support our students, staff, facilities, and educational programs.

Thank you for supporting our students and our school!

To apply, please click on the following link: http://www.wnyric.org/application

Thank you, WACS PTO, for sponsoring our summer school trip to Panama Rocks earlier this summer. It was such an awesome day to hike, climb and explore. 🪨🥾☺️🐾

🐾 Our student athletes have been eager to get back in for an open gym session and try out the NEW floor! 🐾

For application information, please contact Westfield Academy and Central School at 716-326-2151 or visit the district employment page at https://www.westfieldcsd.org/documents/employment/job-applications/127391

To apply, please click on the following link: http://www.wnyric.org/application

Please click on the following link to apply: http://www.wnyric.org/application

Our Summer Strength and Conditioning has been going awesome.  We will continue offering this every Tuesday and Thursday until mid-August with 2 sessions to choose from 8-9 am and 9-10am.  

💪🏻🏋️ All student athletes are welcome attend. 

Welcome home, WACS Alumni! 💙🐾 Whether it's been a couple of years, a couple of decades or you're local, we hope you enjoy reconnecting with classmates, reminiscing about old memories, and making new ones!

Happy 4th of July to our WACS community! 🇺🇲 Have a safe and memorable holiday!

Congratulations to the following High School students for earning Merit Roll, Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for Quarter 4. Great job!

Congratulations to the following Middle School students for earning Merit Roll, Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for Quarter 4. Great job!

What a great way to celebrate our last day at the Middle School with a Battle of the Grades. Congratulations to our 7th Grade Team for bringing home the gold 🏆Thank you to all of the staff, administration, and students for making this just a fun day!

Westfield Academy & Central School will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the July 4th holiday. This includes all summer school programs. Have a wonderful Independence Day!

🎓Congratulations to the Class of 2026🎓

Today we wrapped up another amazing school year at Westfield Elementary. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for a year full of growth and teamwork! Have a fantastic summer! 🐾💙

Congratulations to Mrs. Alonge, Mrs. Young and Mr. Stokes on the retirement! Best of luck to each of you!

🎓🐾Today we celebrated the Top 10 graduates from the Class of 2026 at a special luncheon with members of the Board of Education, district administrators, and senior class advisors. Benjamin Wolfe-Valedictorian Zachary Wolfe-Salutatorian Emma DeGolier Adam Eggleston Savannah Frudd Grace Graham Addison Lendt Paulo Lescano (missing from photo) Tahner Stow Olivia Wolfe Congratulations to these outstanding students on their hard work, dedication, and achievements. We are proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on reaching this special milestone and completing their high school journey. We were honored to celebrate the day with a meaningful final walk alongside our graduating seniors and kindergarten students, symbolizing both an ending and a beginning within the Wolverine family. Thank you to all of our graduates and their families for joining us for this memorable tradition. We also extend our appreciation to the Wolverine Band for helping create a spirited and celebratory atmosphere as we honored the Class of 2026. Well done, Wolverines!

Middle and High School May and June 2026 Students of the Month