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News
7th Language Arts teacher Mr. Marc Lazarow leaps for a ball during the student teacher volleyball game--one of the most loved activities of the year.
Middle school holds memories 
Mirabelle Duguid and Serena Shih • June 19, 2024
Eighth grader Abbie Schutman with her dad, Anthony, who dropped her off at Cedar Lake camp last summer.
Students look forward to leaping into camp
Ava Mandel, Mackenzie Bellis, and Paige Williams • June 19, 2024
Rylan Bowie and Tziona Graz singing "Rolling in the Deep."
Fine Arts Day brings a festival of fun to the stage
Anish Iyer and Julia Rong • June 19, 2024
Features
Many students at EIS say that fishing is one of the activities that they look forward to for summer.
EIS is racing to reach for summer
Aston Cerminara, Conor Dunn, and Luke Cueto • June 19, 2024
People celebrating on an summer open air.
Melodies of summer promote happiness  
Emily Gilerson and KaylaRose Redding • June 19, 2024
Katie Lane and Abbie Schutman arriving at the boardwalk themed dance.
Dancing their way into the eighth grade dance
Lily Schackert and Hannah Greenberg • June 14, 2024
Sports
Here are students playing frisbee on the grass field behind EIS. Many believe this field should be converted to turf.
Why Edison should have turf fields
Aston Cerminara, Luke Politi, and Mason Ferrigno • April 18, 2024

There is a popular question speculating around Westfield, should there be turf fields in the back of Edison Intermediate School (EIS)? Well here...

The 2021 Westfield High School gymnastics team placed 2nd in the Union County finals under the coaching of EIS Physical Education teacher Amanda Diaz.
Don’t judge a sport by its cover
Lidia Wright and Sadie Soriero • January 29, 2024

What sports do you play? Are they sports or just fun activities to do outside of school? Many people in our society have debated and had controversial...

Opinion
Summer starts in June and ends in September. Is that enough time for rest?
Students debate length of summer break
Eighth grader Patrick Smith belongs to Westfield travel team. EIS does not have a lacrosse team that runs from the school.
Edison Intermediate School needs to make a change with their sports
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Living a lie
ELA teacher Mrs. Kimberly Swenson is sleepy because she stayed up until 2 am for the Taylor Swift album release!
EIS advocates for a better sleep schedule
April 19, 2024
Head custodian Kevin Womack cleaning the cafeteria during lunch.
EIS highlights the importance of support staff
April 18, 2024
Hershey's Deli on South Avenue in Westfield dishes out chicken fingers and The Godfather with style and deliciousness.
Try out these tasty Westfield restaurants
January 29, 2024