Local Kids

Westfield Public Schools Celebrate Student Creativity in 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield, NJ – The Westfield Public Schools Green Team proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Earth Day Poster Contest, showcasing the artistic talents and environmental awareness of students across the district. This annual event encourages students to express their commitment to sustainability through creative artwork. ● Lincoln School: Lyla Conoboy, Kindergarten ● Franklin School: Hazel Boneparth, Grade 3 ● Jefferson School: Shae Baker, Grade 3 ● McKinley School: Peyton Powers, Grade 5 ● Tamaques School: Lara Chandrasekaran, Grade 5 ● Washington School: Maya Shur, Grade 3 ● Wilson School:...

Meet local kid Nate, a spunky 7th grader who aspires to join the military and travel the world when he is older

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Local Kids, Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

SPOTLIGHT Name: Nate Age: 12 Grade/school: 7th Family Member Names: Mom, Dad, Older Sister Pet’s Name/type: Dog – Theo Something unique about me: I am an Advanced Brown Belt actively working towards my Black Belt in Karate. I am fascinated by World War II and am trying to teach myself how to play the acoustic guitar. When I grow up, I want to join the military. FAFORITS Activities/Hobbies: Karate, video gaming, mountain biking Animal: Giraffe Color: Aquamarine Food: My mom’s Pasta Bolognese Movies: Toy Story Music: Hip Hop and Rap Place to play: Riding my bike around town with friends Sports...

Meet local kid Audrey, an enthusiastic fifth grader who loves cheerleading, learning sign language, and wants to become a teacher when she grows up

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 3, 2024. Posted in Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight: Name: Audrey Age: 10 Grade/school: 5th Grade Family Member Names: Mary Beth, Mike and Danny Pet’s Name/type: Archie, Dog Something unique about me: I’m learning sign language. When I grow up, I want to be: Teacher. Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Cheer Animal: Dog Color: Teal Food: Steak Movies: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Music: Taylor Swift Place to play: Outside Sports teams: School subject: Writing Vacation: Avalon Would you like to be featured in an upcoming issue? Please email us at support@localmedianj.com.

Meet local kid Mary Ryan, a dynamic fourth grader who excels at building LEGO sets and drawing with aspirations of becoming a teacher

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 4, 2024. Posted in Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight: Name: Elizabeth Boyd Age: 8 Grade/school: 3rd/Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: John, Robin and Jackson Something unique about me: My dad is in the Army and on a Military Deployment in Uzbekistan. When I grow up, I want to be: Geologist. I love to collect and investigate different types of rocks. I am very interested in learning about the history of the earth. Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Playing softball and basketball. I love to ride my bike, hike, camp, swim, paint/draw, and play with my big brother. Animal: Tiger Color: Blue Food: Ice cream Movies:...

Kid of the Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet local kid Brooklyn Cuccolo, a dynamic 5th grader who loves jamming on her guitar and cooking Spotlight Name: Brooklyn Cuccolo Age: 11 Grade/School: 5th grade at Livingston Ave School Family Member Names: Hayley ( mom), John ( dad), Ryleigh (sister) Pet’s Name/type: Boomer (dog), Georgia (dog), SeaC ( parrottlette), Zilla (bearded dragon), bagel (dwarf hamster) Something unique about me: I love cooking. When I grow up, I want to be: A Chef Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, and guitar Animal: Butterfly Color: Purple Food: Salad Movies: Horror movies Music: Melanie...

Kid of the Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet local kid Irene Venditti, a curly-haired 2nd grader who loves ballet, buttered noodles, and Lady Gaga. Spotlight Name: Irene Venditti Age: 7 Grade/school: 2nd grade at Bloomingdale Avenue School Family Member Names: Matt, Catherine, and Matthew Pet’s Name/type: no pets (but really wants a dog!) Something unique about me: I have curly hair When I grow up, I want to be: a mother Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Ballet, softball, tennis, swimming Animal: Cheetah Color: Red Food: Buttered noodles Movies: Descendants Music: Lady Gaga Place to play: My house Sports teams: NY Yankees School subject:...

Meet local kid, Millie Reilly,

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

an aspiring veterinarian and ethologist who loves rainbow socks and reading Spotlight Name: Millie Reilly Age: 9 Grade/School: Rising 4th grader Family Member Names: Mary (mom), Brian (dad), Sammy (sister) Pet’s Name/type: Toby (6) and Teddy (8 months) both cockapoos Something unique about me: I wear long rainbow socks When I grow up, I want to be: An Ethologist like Jane Goodall and a Vet Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Reading, playing soccer, and being with my friends Animal: Tiger Color: Yellow Food: Spaghetti and Sausage dish my mom makes Movies: Night at The Museum Music: Taylor Swift Place...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Spotlight Name: Jacob Kelly Age: 12 Grade/school: 6th grade Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: Kimberly (mom), Dan (dad), Abigail (sister – 16), Claire (sister-14) Pet’s Name/type: Archie – dog (breed – Brittney) Something unique about me: I love to fish and have won multiple awards for either the biggest catch or the most fish caught. When I grow up, I want to be: A Robotics Engineer Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Boy Scouts, play football for Cranford PAL, reading, playing chess, fishing, hiking Animal: Birds! I really want a Green Cheeked Conure for a pet, but my...

Meet local kid Asher Lagola,

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 28, 2023. Posted in Kid of the Month, Local Kids. Leave a Comment

an aspiring professional hockey player who will wow you on the ice and charm you with his quirky, fun-loving personality. Name: Asher Lagola Age: 7 Grade/School: 2nd Grade / Hillside Avenue School Family Member Names: Michael, Dever & Avery (10) Pet’s Name/Type: None Something unique about me: I have a quirky, fun-loving personality. When I grow up, I want to be: A professional hockey player ...