Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!
The school year has been full of ups and downs, but the one constant has always been teachers' unwavering commitment to their students.
Thank you TEACHERS for all you do. We appreciate you, today and everyday!
Learning Aid Ohio aims to provide in-person supplemental learning support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans during this unique school year. The program will offer each qualifying student $2,000 to spend on services this summer, ranging from academic supports to related services.
Enrollment is open now through May 15, 2021. Please visit https://www.learningohio.com/ for more information and to apply!
Please see the attached job posting for the 2021-22 school year:
Intervention Specialist Moderate to Severe - High School
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our bus drivers play an important role in the safety of our students. They dedicate their time and talent to ensure our students are transported safely to and from school and activities each day. They are unsung heroes in our Westfall community, and we appreciate them not only today but every day!
Teachers inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. In the past year, they persevered despite the challenges thrown their way amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While thanking teachers should not be a once-a-year event, we have an opportunity with Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, to share our gratitude. This year, more than ever, we owe them our thanks for their unwavering dedication and commitment to their students and families. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Today, principals are so much more than a face behind the desk. They are educators, mentors, collaborators, and leaders. They are the motivating force for students, teachers, and support staff. Setting the tone for their entire building, it’s their guidance and leadership that helps everyone succeed.
On May 1, 2021, join us in saying thank you to these individuals who go above and beyond as part of National School Principals’ Day. We celebrate, appreciate, and value Mr. Patete, Mr. Fife, and Mr. Dennis for their dedication to student growth and learning and their support and instruction for staff.
Congratulations to senior Kylee Henry, who has been named as one of the TOP TEN essay winners in the Drug Free Club of America's 2021 Essay Scholarship Contest!! There were over 125 essays submitted this year! Way to go, Kylee!
Please see the attached job posting for:
WMS Math Teacher
Please see the attached job posting for:
Clinical Counselor(s)
Please see the attached posting for:
Health Care Coordinator
Please see the attached job posting for:
Elementary School Principal
REMINDER: Westfall NHS is hosting the 3rd annual Blood Battle against Circleville Key Club on April 30! Westfall is trying to collect more units of blood than CHS to remain the champion and keep the trophy at WHS! Sign up at: redcrossblood.org/give and search for WestfallHS.
Today, we celebrate Administrative Professionals' Day! We are happy to share this special day with our incredible team of administrative support staff. We want to take a moment and thank these six individuals for their hard work and dedication to Westfall Local Schools. Janet Adams (WES), Carole Moore (WES), Tish Chenoweth (WMS), Liz Durflinger (WHS), Tammee Kaminski (WHS Guidance), and Paula Dumm (District).
These six ladies are the glue that helps keep our school together! They keep our buildings running smoothly, make sure students are where they are supposed to be, and always provide a friendly face for parents and community members when they enter our school.
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
April is World Autism Month! There is power in kindness, and one small act can have a ripple effect to encourage kindness in our communities. We believe that the kindness you share can help create a world where all people can reach their full potential.
Do you know an outstanding teacher that deserves recognition?
Nominate them for the 2021 Westfall Education Foundation Teacher Appreciation Grant https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfuHGiAxXJ4c3mQ4hf_3aAvBXxkh53E9rOr65yEapA3J0RaQ/viewform Nominations accepted until May 7, 2021.
The teacher appreciation grant will be awarded to three teachers from each school, WES, WMS, & WHS, earning them grant funds that will be spent on classroom resources, directly impacting student needs.
Happy National Assistant Principals Day to Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Pentiuk, and Mrs. Kelley! Our Assistant Principals give their best to our Mustangs every day, and we are so grateful for their leadership. Thank you for always going above and beyond supporting our school and making a difference in our student's lives. We appreciate you!
It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Our paraprofessionals are vital in ensuring student success. They inspire, motivate, empower and challenge students every day, all while helping teachers. If you see a paraprofessional today, be sure to say THANK YOU!
From our Mustang family to yours, we wish you all a happy and healthy Easter!
Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, April 1 - Monday, April 5 for Spring Break! Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Congratulations to Sharon Link for being presented with Sunny 95 and CME Federal Credit Union Hometown Hero Award! Nominated by co-worker Devon Ryan, Sharon is a true servant of the Westfall community. She works tirelessly as a high school special education teacher, collaborating with others to improve access for her students. She volunteers with the athletics program for fundraising and volunteers before school with the Pickaway County Homeless Shelter. On top of all this, Sharon is integral to the functioning of Westfall CARES, which serves families in the school district that face food insecurity. Thank you for all you do for the community and our #mustangfamily, Sharon! You truly are our "Hometown Hero!"
