Snapshot: First day of school Current Publishing 11 years ago A referendum calling for a 20-cent tax to aid in school funding will be placed on the Nov. 8 ballot. (File photo) Westfield Washington Schools began the 2013-14 school year on Aug. 14. With the start of the new year, motorists are cautioned to observe the school zone speed limits at each of the district’s nine buildings. (Photos by Robert Herrington) More Headlines