Westfall Elementary School

Westfall Local Schools is sponsoring a districtwide Hat Day on Friday, January 17. Students can bring in $1 to wear a hat to school!

RANDY'S BACK! We love visits from Randy, the therapy dog, and his handler, Chase Bergoon, from the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office. They returned yesterday to visit with elementary school students. Thank you, Randy and Chase, for stopping by!

Marcus McKean, Emma's dad, visited Mr. Payne’s Kindergarten classroom for a Workshop with Dads! He read "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type" before helping the students create cow portraits to take home! Twice a month, Mr. Payne’s class invites fathers, grandfathers, or any special father figure to join the class and enjoy an engaging and memorable classroom workshop. The workshop involves reading a favorite children’s book or helping with a simple craft project. This initiative celebrates the role fathers play in their children’s lives and encourages their involvement in our school community. Thank you, Mr. McKean, for joining us!

JOIN US FOR SNACKS & SNIPPETS! The Westfall Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee is excited to invite you to a night of literary fun! 📅 When: January 29, 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Where: Westfall Elementary School Enjoy a book swap, literature walk, cookies, and prizes! Don’t miss the unveiling of our Masked Readers and a special visit from Wes Molebash, legendary author and cartoonist of the Travis Daventhorpe series! We can’t wait to welcome you to this spectacular celebration of books and creativity!

The Boys' Varsity Basketball team stopped by Westfall Elementary on Friday to read to our students! They chatted with the students, read a basketball-themed book, and posed for some photos! The impact of having student-athletes in the classroom creates role models that our young Mustangs can aspire to be as they get older.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff on Monday, January 20, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

In an abundance of caution due to frigid temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow morning and the ongoing conditions of secondary roads, Westfall Local Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Friday, January 10, 2025. Bundle up, drive carefully, and stay safe, Mustangs!

Due to the ongoing treatment of side roads in areas of our district, Westfall Local Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay ,Thursday, January 9, 2025. There will be NO AM Preschool. This delay allows for buses to run during daylight hours for improved safety. Please bundle up, drive carefully, and stay safe on the roads.

One, Two, Three, Four — We RESCHEDULED our Color War! Due to the recent snow days, our Color War has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 16. Get ready to show your school spirit as we gear up for our 3rd-quarter PBIS Assembly!

To ensure the safety of our students, student drivers, staff, and families and to allow for additional cleanup on many of our district roads, Westfall Local Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Due to the current weather conditions, Westfall Local Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

One, Two, Three, Four — We Declare a COLOR WAR! We’re having a Color War on Thursday, January 9, to promote school spirit for our 3rd Quarter PBIS Assembly! Wear your color loud and proud, and create a sea of color at WES! The more creative, the better!

Mrs. Brandstetter’s class, with Miss Aly and Mrs. Ayron, celebrated the season with a fun stocking exchange! Each student brought their own stocking and treats to share, filling each other’s stockings around the classroom. What a wonderful holiday tradition! Great job, everyone!

In January 2025, Deputy Hamlin will visit our 5th-grade classes at Westfall Elementary to teach valuable skills for living safe, healthy, and drug-free lives! Our students know Deputy Hamlin as their DARE instructor and Westfall’s School Resource Officer—but they may not know that outside of school, he’s also a cowboy! Thank you to Deputy Hamlin, AKA “Cowboy Corey,” the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ruth Neff D.A.R.E. Fund for their continued support of this valuable program. We’re grateful for their dedication to helping our students build a strong foundation for a bright future! Fifth-grade Mustangs, get ready to giddyup for DARE in January!!

REMINDER: Westfall Local Schools will have a 2-hour early release for students tomorrow, December 20, to kick off winter break! Students will be released at the following times: High School: 12:30 PM Middle School: 12:30 PM Elementary School: 1:30 PM Classes will not be in session for students from December 23 through January 6 to celebrate the holidays. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

One, Two, Three, Four — We Declare a COLOR WAR! We’re having a Color War on Thursday, January 9, to promote school spirit for our 3rd Quarter PBIS Assembly! Wear your color loud and proud, and create a sea of color at WES! The more creative, the better!

Our Mustangs Student-Run Credit Union is thrilled to announce another fun incentive! Make a deposit (even as little as a penny), or open an account and score a bag of Takis!! It’s our way of saying thank you for your support. Don’t miss out—see you Friday!

Westfall Elementary shined bright today as our students dressed up like Christmas trees for the 12 Days of Christmas! From tinsel and lights to stars and ornaments, their creativity brightened the day! We'd love to see your creativity, too! If you snapped any photos of your students dressed up for Christmas Tree Day, please share them in the comments below! Stay tuned—there are only a few more days left as we continue the countdown to winter break!

Our students and staff are rocking their festive, over-the-top, ugly Christmas sweaters AND adding a little extra sparkle to brighten the season! We’ve got all the sparkle and shine you could ask for, from sequins to glitter! If you snapped any photos of your students dressed up for Christmas Sweater Day or Sparkle Day, we’d love for you to share them in the comments below!

REMINDER: Westfall Local Schools will have a 2-hour early release for students on Friday, December 20, to kick off winter break! Students will be released at the following times: High School: 12:30 PM Middle School: 12:30 PM Elementary School: 1:30 PM Classes will not be in session for students from December 23 through January 6 to celebrate the holidays. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.