In the News
2026-2027
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Take a look at some of our latest news stories about the wonderful things happening at the Westfield Education Foundation!
Rock The Block 2026 brings Westfield together for back-to-school celebration
Westfield Washington Schools (WWS) kicked off the new school year with an incredible evening of connection, community, and Shamrock spirit at the annual Rock The Block celebration on Monday, Aug. 10, at Westfield Middle School.
The free, districtwide back-to-school event brought students, families, educators, and community partners together from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening designed to help families connect with their schools, discover resources, and explore the many opportunities available throughout WWS and the greater Westfield community. More than 120 school groups and clubs, local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations participated. . . .Read More.
Photo by: Rocks Media House
Celebrating 40 Years . . . .
Every great story begins with a simple question.
In 1986, community leader Bill Sampson approached then-Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Heier and asked, “Why doesn’t our school system have an education foundation?”
From that conversation, the Westfield Education Foundation was born.
What started as a vision shared by a handful of dedicated community members has grown into a lasting commitment to students, educators, and families across Westfield Washington Schools. Forty years later, the Foundation remains focused on the same purpose: investing in students, empowering educators, and strengthening the connection between schools and the community. . . . Read More