Westfield Middle School

Website: sd13.org > Schools > Westfield Middle School

Location: 149 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Phone: 630-529-6211 Fax: 630-893-9336

Stefan Larsson, Principal

Attendance Email: WFattendance@sd13.org

Office Email: WFOffice@sd13.org

Nurse Email: WFHealthOffice@sd13.org

School Calendar: 2025-2026 Calendar

From the Office

Congratulations to 6th grader, Everdeen S. for winning the 2026 Westfield Spelling Bee! Thank you to all of the students who participated and to everyone who was able to attend the Bee and support our students. A huge thank you also goes out to Mrs. Arimura for organizing the competition, Ms. Hayes & Ms. Edwards who served as judges and the pronouncer, Mr. Rzemieniecki. Everdeen and the other contestants from the Westfield Spelling Bee earned an invitation to participate in the District 13 Spelling Bee to be held at DuJardin Elementary on Wednesday, February 4th at 4:00pm.

Cheerleading Competition

The Westfield Cheerleading Team will be competing in the annual Cheer Competition tomorrow, January 31st, at Lake Park West Campus. Doors open at 2:15 PM for spectators and the Westfield team will perform at 3:15 PM. The awards ceremony will take place at 4:40 PM. Admission is $5. The team has been practicing extremely hard throughout the season and they would love your support at the competition. We hope to see you there. Go Warriors!

Science Olympiad

Good luck to the 18 Westfield students competing in the Founder's Invitational this Saturday at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights. Westfield will have 2 teams competing in 23 events against 60 other teams. The competition starts at 9:00am and awards will be presented at 4:30pm. This is the first Invitational that Westfield has ever attended. Good luck to both of our teams!

MAP Scores Available in OTUS

Students' Winter MAP scores are now available. Please log into your OTUS account to review your student's progress towards their year-long goal. If you have specific questions regarding the data, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.

Volleyball Tryouts

Tryouts for girls and boys volleyball start next week. Tryouts for the 8th grade girls teams will begin on February 6th with 6th and 7th grade girls tryouts starting on February 9th. Tryouts for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys teams will begin on February 10th. All students who plan on attending tryouts should sign-up on the Google Form posted in their PE Google Classroom and have a current physical on file with the nurse. Please reach out to the coaches, Mrs. Andrews (6th/7th and 8th grade girls), and Mr. Gabriel (6th/7th and 8th grade boys) with any questions.

Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions made by African Americans throughout U.S. history. Although students at Westfield learn about the achievements and history of African Americans throughout the school year, we also believe it is important to use the month of February to encourage students and families to learn more. We encourage students to have conversations at home about the contributions made by African Americans throughout the history of the United States. The links below from History.com and the Smithsonian have wonderful resources. History.com: Black History Month & National Museum of African American History & Culture

Groundhog Day - 2/2/26

On Monday, February 2nd, also known as Groundhog Day, the “Prognosticator of prognosticators” Punxsutawney Phil will reveal whether he thinks we will have an early spring or six more weeks of winter. How accurate is Phil? Check out the farmersalmanac for more information.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stefan Larsson

Principal

Amanda Vreeland

Assistant Principal

FEBRUARY 9 PTO Meeting 4pm
FEBRUARY 13 Spirit Day: Wear Red/Pink for Valentine's
FEBRUARY 16 No School / Presidents' Day
FEBRUARY 20 1:40pm Dismissal
FEBRUARY 25 8th Grade Graduation Portraits [flyer below]
FEBRUARY 27 Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance

GRADE LEVEL NEWS:

The academic teams will be updating the links weekly during the school year with news and any upcoming information.

6th GRADE TEAM
7th GRADE TEAM
8th GRADE TEAM
EXPLORATORY TEAM (grades 6, 7, 8)
P.E. TEAM (grades 6, 7, 8)
WF SPECIALISTS (grades 6, 7, 8)
BAND NEWSLETTER

Each week the staff recognizes students for demonstrating outstanding character based on attitudes or actions that follow the Character Counts! Pillars and our WARRIORS Mission and Vision:

''We are W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S. Our mission and vision for the future are for all staff and students to be Welcoming, Ambitious, Respectful, Responsible, Innovative, Optimistic, Reflective, and Successful."

E-learning: 'found object' color wheel for Art

In 7th grade Science...

...Slushie Lab!

Documentary group project in Social Studies

Clay hearts in Creative Cafe

Intro to Physics: calculating kinetic energy

4-square volleyball in PE

Poms and Cheer Teams

Basketball team huddle

Westfield 'Scoop' Video News

WATCH THE 'SCOOP'

Order Your Westfield Yearbook Early

Yearbooks are ordered and paid for online with Treering.
When ordered before April 2026, yearbooks will be delivered to Westfield in time for autographs from friends and teachers in May 2026.

ORDER 2025-26 YEARBOOK

Passcode: 1014041382501890

WESTFIELD STUDENT SUPPLY LIST for 2025-2026

STUDENT SUPPLY FOR GRADES 6,7,8

WESTFIELD STUDENT HANDBOOK

STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR GRADES 6,7,8

Help for Student Chromebooks

If a student needs Chromebook/Password/Repair/Loaner assistance from the Technology Department, the student must use the link below to request support:

Technology Support TICKET

Scholarship Opportunity for 2026 Graduating High School Seniors

The Westfield Parent Teacher Organization is offering two $750 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who attended Westfield Middle School in the past.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 11, 2026.

APPLY FOR WESTFIELD SCHOLARSHIP 2026

From the Westfield P.T.O.

Have you paid your 2025-2026 PTO dues yet? For just $25 per family, you’re helping provide fun events and educational opportunities for our students and staff. All those who have paid before February 1st will be entered in a raffle to win a $50 gift certificate to our online spiritwear store! You can send cash or check made payable to ‘Westfield PTO’ to the office or pay via Zelle to westfieldmpto@gmail.com

Nominate a Paraprofessional for the Shining Star Award

One of the most critical roles in Bloomingdale School District 13 is the paraprofessional. These individuals support instruction from within the classroom, can be directly assigned to students whose goals are outlined on an Individual Education Plan, and, in many cases, are the source of substitute teaching in each building. They supervise lunch and buses, deliver curriculum under the teacher's supervision, and are often the ones helping calm down and dry the tears of children.

With the Shining Star Award, District 13 wants to recognize the work of this group of employees through the special work and support they provide daily. If you as a staff member, or you as a parent through your child have had a wonderful experience working with a paraprofessional, please take the time to complete this brief Shining Star Award form to nominate them for this recognition.

Nominate a community member or staff member for the ABC Award

A Bloomingdale Champion (ABC) is a community member or a staff member who exemplifies one or more of the core values of District 13 through intentional acts that:

Ensure every child will learn;
Treat everyone with honor and respect, and;
Demonstrate a willingness to work together to achieve a goal.

The nominee must have specific experiences that demonstrate key elements of at least one of the core values to be considered as a finalist.
Nominees shall be brought to a committee made up of members of the Bloomingdale Council of Teachers, the Board of Education of Bloomingdale School District 13 and the Administration.
Using a rubric, each nominee will be scored by each member of the committee until one community member and/or one staff member has been selected for recognition.
The form should only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
Please use this ABC Award link to complete a nomination form.

PRE-ORDER HOT LUNCH HERE

> > ALREADY HAVE A WESTFIELD HOT LUNCH ACCOUNT? UPDATE YOUR STUDENT'S GRADE!

Please, remember to update your student's profile. This information ensures accurate distribution of your student's lunch for the 2025-26 school year. UPDATE STUDENT PROFILE HERE

> > NEW TO WESTFIELD HOT LUNCH?

1. Go to LUNCHLINK then select 'Sign Up!'

2. Click 'Create Account' and set up a profile for each student by selecting 'Add New Profile' under the 'Profiles' tab

3. Select School name; select 'Order Now' to view menus and place orders

4. Enter your credit/debit card information to pay securely online

Questions? Email Westfield Parent Teacher Organization

Parent hot lunch volunteers needed! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT HOT LUNCH

Building Construction Updates

District 13 Construction Updates

Athletic Competitions - Spectator Information

Home Games for Basketball and Volleyball will be played in our East Gym (also known as our New Gym or Park District Gym), located in the back of the building. Please enter through Door 20. Spectator seating will be available along the bleacher side of the Gym and restrooms will be available just outside of the gym in our 6th Grade hallway.
Family members of student athletes are always welcome to attend our athletic competitions, both at Home and Away.
Westfield students who choose to stay to watch a Home Game after-school must remain in the gym for the duration of their stay. Once a student decides to leave the building, they will not be allowed re-entry to Westfield without a parent or guardian present.
Westfield students who wish to attend an Away Game at Medinah, Peacock, Roselle, Spring Wood, or Wood Dale, must be accompanied by an adult.
Spectators are expected to treat all visitors, players, coaches, referees, and staff with respect at all times. No profanity or inappropriate language will be tolerated. Visitors who are unable to follow School District 13 policies will be asked to leave and may risk losing the privilege to attend future events at the school. We encourage all visitors to immediately report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest staff member.

Important Reminder: MySchoolBucks and Student Fees

School fees for the 2025-26 school year are available in your MySchoolBucks account. If you haven’t received email notifications regarding fees, please ensure your student is "attached" to your account.

How to get started:

Sign in to your MySchoolBucks account.
Attach your student(s) to your profile if you haven't already.
View and pay fees directly through the portal.

Late Fee Policy: To avoid a $25.00 late fee, please ensure payments are made within 60 days of the due date. This policy is also posted on the District Website.

Westfield Families:

Eighth-grade students will also have their graduation fee applied to their account registration fees.
Sixth-grade students will also have their lock fee applied to their account registration fees.

MY SCHOOL BUCKS INSTRUCTIONS

Fee Waiver Application

FIRSTview Bus App

If you have trouble with the MYFIRSTVIEW mobile phone Bus App, please contact Customer Support at FIRSTVIEW:

BUS SUPPORT

Phone: (513) 419-2921

Toll Free: 1 (888) 889-8920

Parent Access to ALMA Student Information System

ALMA: is used to register students, contains attendance information, grades and progress reports. ALL families have login information for ALMA.

Please utilize this site to view grades, attendance, and for trimester and quarterly progress.

CLICK HERE for Alma Parent Login Instructions at westfield.getalma.com

Parent Access to OTUS Student Information System

OTUS: is our District's Data Warehouse (https://my.otus.com/login).This site contains historical (K-8) data and current student assessment data: MAP data, IAR data and CoGat data. Please review this OTUS PARENT LETTER to learn more about accessing your child's information in OTUS. If you are a returning student, you created an OTUS account last year and can view the assessment data.

Take Learning on the Go With the IXL App

Your child can take IXL with them anywhere with the IXL app for tablets and smartphones! This app is tailor-made for mobile devices to create a fun and immersive experience that learners love.

Required Student Medical Information for School Year 2025-2026

State Required Vaccinations/Sports Physicals/Medication Information

Attention Parents of Current 6th Graders:

6th GRADE STUDENTS in 2025-2026:

A required, current dental exam for 6th GRADE students is due to the Westfield Nurse before May 15, 2026.

Excused from Physical Education (PE) Class Participation

Please note that all PE excuses need to be sent to the Nurse (not the PE teacher).. The Nurse will communicate with the PE Department.
A parent may excuse a student from PE for three (3) days. Thereafter, a medical doctor's note is required.
Extended PE absences require updated medical doctor's note on a monthly basis.

About Your Child's Medication:

The district's medication administration policy mandates that all medication administered by the Nurse requires a Medical Doctor's order. This includes over-the-counter medications; students may NOT keep over-the-counter meds in their backpacks or in their lockers--including cough drops, Advil, etc. This is an important safety concern!
If your incoming 6th grader requires an inhaler, Epi-Pen, or any oral medication, please obtain the medication form and appropriate health care plan from your physician when your child has their mandated, 6th grade physical exam.
Questions? Please email the Westfield Nurse at WFHealthOffice@sd13.org

DOCTOR MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
PARENT MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

PRE-ORDER Your Student's Hot Lunch (in 'PARENT INFO' section above, also)

Westfield PTO coordinates hot lunch with wonderful parent/guardian volunteers.
Hot Lunch will be on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS
❌NO HOT LUNCH ON EARLY DISMISSAL FRIDAYS
ORDER HOT LUNCH
Sign up to volunteer for hot lunch during your lunch hour!--SIGN UP BELOW🔽

Westfield PTO Needs You!

Hot Lunch Volunteer signup:
https://signup.com/go/WOVeXwe

Volunteer questionnaire:
https://forms.gle/2NCXWoFBoUxSeHYK7

2025-2026 PTO BOARD

President: Cynthia Perez
Vice-President: Melissa Graham
Treasurer: Agata Rojba
Secretary: Kavita Maharaj

Westfield PTO Email: westfieldmpto@gmail.com

Scan Receipts for Education All Year-Round!

Westfield Middle School collects Box Tops for Education™.

All you need is your phone!

Download the Box Tops app
Use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase
The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online

Twice a year, Westfield will receive a check for whatever the school needs!

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact the PTO at westfieldmpto@gmail.com Thanks for your support!!

Student Attendance Reminders

School Day Hours: 8:30am- 3:30pm.

Students are guided into the building by staff between 8:10 - 8:20am and are expected to be seated in their 1st period class at 8:30am. All classes are 44 min with a 3 min passing period. Lunchtime, Flextime, & Study Hall for all grades are between 11:38 - 12:22pm. Students will be dismissed from school at 3:30pm. All students attend the following courses: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, & Exploratory.

ATTENDANCE EMAIL FOR LATE OR ABSENT STUDENTS: wfattendance@sd13.org

Standards & Expectations for Student Behavior
Westfield Student Handbook
Social Worker, Sheila Zagotta (szagotta@sd13.org)
School Counselor, Lindsay Fenton (Lfenton@sd13.org)

2025-26 Dates for Your Calendar

Student attendance is essential to academic success. Please review the important dates below to help maximize your child’s time at school, ensuring they have the best opportunity for academic growth. Thank you for your partnership in prioritizing student learning.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL August 14, 2025
[TENTATIVE] LAST DAY OF SCHOOL May 22, 2026

THANKSGIVING BREAK November 24, 2025 - November 28, 2025
WINTER BREAK December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
SPRING BREAK March 30, 2026 - April 3, 2026

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS/NON-ATTENDANCE DAYS FOR STUDENTS

September 1, 2025
October 10, 2025
October 13, 2025
January 19, 2026
February 16, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 2, 2026
May 15, 2026

MAP TESTING

FALL August 25, 2025 - August 29, 2025
WINTER January 12, 2026 - January 16, 2026
SPRING April 20, 2026 - April 24, 2026

Honors Recognition - ARROW Awards

Students who demonstrate excellence in a combination of academics, citizenship, and effort will be recognized throughout the year by their teachers and awarded an ARROW ribbon for their achievement. The A in ARROW represents Academic achievement, the R's represent Respect & Responsibility to reflect citizenship, and the O and W represent being On target and displaying a great Work ethic in regards to working towards individual goals.

Staff members collaborated to nominate a list of students for the 1st trimester to be added to our yearly Arrow Award list. All students who are selected will receive an ARROW Award ribbon prior to winter break and their names will be displayed in our main hallway. Each trimester the staff will collaborate to recognize additional students and more names will be added to the yearly list.

Trimester Progress Reports

Trimester Progress Reports are available through Alma. At the end of each Trimester, the office will notify parents that the latest progress report is available in Alma. To access the Progress Report, please go to westfield.getalma.com and on the left hand side, select your child’s name. Then select the “Report Cards” tab. Underneath this tab, you will see a Trimester 1 Progress Report PDF. This will show you your child’s current progress for the school year.

E-Learning

This year, District 13 will most likely be utilizing our D13 E-Learning Plan 2024-2027 in the event of an emergency school closing due to severe weather or other circumstances that may arise. Winter weather increases the likelihood of school closures, so we are asking all Westfield parents, guardians, students, and staff to review the Westfield E-Learning Schedule & the D13 E-Learning Plan 2024-2027 at their earliest convenience in order to be prepared if we implement an E-Learning day in the near future.

Teachers will also be reviewing the Westfield E-Learning schedule with students in classes, along with the expectations for an E-Learning Day. The D13 E-Learning Plan does account for the possibility that some students may not have access to the internet and/or the ability to attend classes on an E-Learning day, therefore students will have up to 3 days to complete any work that was assigned on an E-Learning day.

Reminder - Upcoming Westfield Remodel and Renovation

As you are aware, Westfield is set to undergo a remodel & renovation project beginning Saturday, November 22nd and stretching into early 2027. First up, is the start of the gym remodel along our southwest corner.

The space needed for the project will affect some of our parking spaces and will require us to adjust some of our typical entrance and exit procedures for students. Door 32, located just off of our front parking lot, will not be available as an official entrance and exit during the gymnasium construction. All students will be directed to our Main Entrance upon arrival in the morning and the Main Entrance will also be used as our primary exit at the end of the school day. A few other internal adjustments will be made to insure student and staff safety and to accommodate for the construction project.

We are excited for the updates and we look forward to viewing the construction progress along the way. Please expect a little more congestion along Fairfield during arrival and dismissal times. When visiting Westfield, the parking nearest the building may be occupied, so please plan accordingly and expect to park further down along the street at times. We appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and understanding!

2026-2027 District 13 Calendar

Next Year: 2026-27 D13 Calendar

District 13 Virtual Backpack

The Bloomingdale School District has a Virtual Backpack that is filled with flyers and information from District 13 and various organizations located throughout Bloomingdale.

Please click on the link if you are also interested in activities or information from outside organizations.

DISTRICT 13 AND COMMUNITY VIRTUAL BACKPACK FLYERS

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