Save the Date! Our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 20, at 9:30 AM to ensure all 5th-graders are recognized for their hard work. A breakfast reception hosted by Westfall CIA will be held immediately following the ceremony. We hope to see you there!
CURRENT Kindergarten Families: Due to the screening process for prospective 2024-2025 kindergarten students, there will be NO SCHOOL for all current kindergarten students on the following Fridays: April 26, May 3, and May 10. Preschool and Grades 1-5 will continue as scheduled.
Westfall Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teacher Appreciation Grant at https://forms.gle/LJScsBn5znSpriEM9.
The Teacher Appreciation Grant will be awarded to three teachers from each school—WES, WMS, and WHS—in the amounts of $500, $300, and $100. The grant funds must be spent on classroom resources that directly impact student needs.
The deadline for entry is April 26, 2024.
Ahoy, Mateys! Our second-graders hoisted their sails and embarked on a journey full of sea shanties with a school-wide "Shiver Me Letters" performance before taking the stage for their families last night. It was a swashbuckling good time!
Career Day is returning to WES on May 17, and we are looking for five more volunteers to demonstrate their professions to our students. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/DvpkwDiWKXA7eRP9A or scan the QR code by Friday, April 19.
Mrs. Wippel's 2nd-graders transformed into zoologists last week as they got up close and personal observing, measuring, and researching the earthworms that improve our soil! Great job, zoologists! What a great way to explore the world around us!
Ahoy, 2nd-grade families! The 2nd-grade music program, "Shiver Me Letters," is almost here! Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:40 PM. The 2nd graders have been working so hard on this, and we know it's going to be a wonderful performance!
Frontier Communications is experiencing issues with the phone lines. They are currently working to resolve the issue. To reach our offices directly, please call the following:
District Office number (740) 831-0410
High School number (740) 831-0411
Middle School number (740) 831-0412
Elementary School (740) 831-0413
We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you updated when the lines are working properly again.
Our 5th graders recently visited the middle school for a quick building tour, checking out classrooms and lockers and learning cafeteria procedures. The tour, led by Guidance Counselor Mr. Pavey, is designed to make the transition easier for our incoming 6th graders this fall.
Mrs. Yeager's WHS Food Science students recently visited Mrs. Whitt's and Miss Wolfe's third-graders to help them use fractions in a real-world setting by incorporating them into a recipe for trail mix. This is another great collaboration between the elementary and high schools!
Reminder: With the rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, casting parts of Ohio into temporary darkness, Westfall Local School District is proactively adjusting its academic calendar for the safety of its students and staff.
As the eclipse coincides with many schools' dismissal times, we understand the potential traffic concerns. Following guidance and consultation with local law enforcement agencies, Westfall Local Schools has decided to cancel school for students and staff on Monday, April 8, 2024, to ensure everyone's safety during this unique celestial event.
We understand this schedule change may impact families' plans for the day. However, our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
For more information about the Total Solar Eclipse, including how to view it safely, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.
Field Day is May 21 with inflatables, games, a dunk tank, and snow cones—it'll be a blast! Students (PK-5) must have a signed permission slip to participate. We are also looking for volunteers to help run the stations! Permission slips and volunteer forms will be sent home soon.
Click the link to access the April edition of WES Counselor's Corner Newsletter:
https://5il.co/2htq1
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month for showing Mustang PRIDE!
Karson Bivens, Emersyn Riffle, Jensen Prushing, Jackson Happ, Trinity Colwell, Emilia Daugherty, Charli Bellmore
CURRENT Kindergarten Families: Due to the screening process for prospective 2024-2025 kindergarten students, there will be NO SCHOOL for all current kindergarten students on the following Fridays: April 26, May 3, and May 10. Preschool and Grades 1-5 will continue as scheduled.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we'd like to share information on WAIT (Westfall Autism Identification Team). Our team aims to help your child with a range of identification services. Together, we can accomplish amazing things for individuals living with autism.
Westfall Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teacher Appreciation Grant at https://forms.gle/LJScsBn5znSpriEM9.
The Teacher Appreciation Grant will be awarded to three teachers from each school—WES, WMS, and WHS—in the amounts of $500, $300, and $100. The grant funds must be spent on classroom resources that directly impact student needs.
The deadline for entry is April 26, 2024.
Ahoy, 2nd-grade families! The 2nd-grade music program, "Shiver Me Letters," is almost here! Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:40 PM. The 2nd graders have been working so hard on this, and we know it's going to be a wonderful performance!
With many district roads flooded due to the recent storms, Westfall Local Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, April 3. As a result, there will be no AM preschool. We will continue to monitor the road conditions and keep you informed if there are any further schedule changes.
Open enrollment applications and guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year are now available on our district website at https://www.westfall.k12.oh.us/page/enrollment.
Applications for open enrollment are now being accepted. To ensure your application is considered, it must be returned to the district office by May 15, 2024, along with two forms of proof of residency. Please note that applications will not be date marked as received until two approved proofs of residency are submitted.
Applications have been mailed to current open enrolled students. A separate application must be filled out for each student applying for open enrollment.
At this time, please mail your application(s) with your proofs of residency to:
Westfall Local Schools
Attn: Open Enrollment
19463 Pherson Pike
Williamsport, OH 43164
Decisions on open enrollment acceptance will be made promptly after May 15, 2024. Families will be notified of their 2024-2025 school year status as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email Paula Dumm at paula.dumm@westfallschools.com or call the Westfall District Office at (740) 986-3671.
