Westfall Middle School

Congratulations to 8th-grade student Emma Reed for being selected as the Grand Prize Winner of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board’s annual Write In Red–Red Ribbon Week Essay Contest, held each October during Red Ribbon Week.

Twelve school districts within the Paint Valley ADAMH catchment area—covering Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike, and Ross counties—participated in this year’s contest. One winner from each school received a $100 prize, and one winner from each county earned a $500 scholarship that can be used toward any accredited college or university.

Emma’s essay was chosen as the $100 school-level winner and also selected as the county-wide winner, earning her the $500 scholarship. Her essay focused on healthy choices individuals can make to remain drug-free, and she credits her Language Arts teacher, Mrs. Trivette, for inspiring her writing.

Our Mustangs Student-Run Credit Union is excited to share a fun incentive! Open an account or make a deposit—even just a penny—and receive a FREE Christmas Tree Cake! It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting us. Don’t miss out—see you Friday!

With winter high school and middle school sports pictures being today, here is information on viewing and ordering pictures.

Please note the following menu update: Westfall Middle/High School will be serving its Holiday Lunch on Thursday, November 20.

Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, November 17, 2025, due to a Teacher In-Service Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

A Morning of Honor, A Lifetime of Gratitude. This morning, Westfall Middle and High School hosted its Annual Veterans Day Assembly to recognize the brave men and women who have served—and those who continue to serve—our great nation. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and sacrifice.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month:

Grade 6: Mya Davey & Ben Cordell
Grade 7: Sydney Hay & Wyatt Asbury
Grade 8: Hannah Tickle & Jace Towler

These students were selected this month for modeling success at WMS! #WeModelSuccess

American Legacy Theatre visited our middle school students this morning for a powerful one-act performance that explored themes of mental health, bullying, and careers in behavioral health. The performance encouraged students to reflect, start conversations, and consider ways to support one another.

We are grateful to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for fully funding these meaningful performances and making this experience possible for our students.

For more information on the performance, please visit
https://www.americanlegacytheatre.org/see-me-hear-me-cyberbullying

Our Mustangs Student-Run Credit Union is excited to share a fun incentive! Open an account or make a deposit—even just a penny—and receive a FREE pack of cookies! It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting us. Don’t miss out—see you Friday!

We had a blast celebrating Halloween with costumes, PBIS rewards, and plenty of Mustang PRIDE on Friday! Marty the Mustang even greeted students as they got off the bus in the morning!

What is Mustang PRIDE? It stands for Prepared, Respectful Individuals Determined to Excel! Students and teachers who demonstrated these qualities came together to “strike a pose” and celebrate how awesome it feels to be recognized for the positive behaviors we strive to encourage every day.

Mustang PRIDE is part of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) initiative and is more than just a program—it’s a commitment to creating a safe, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our teachers are also recognized for their ongoing contributions to student success.

As we continue implementing Mustang PRIDE, let’s keep the momentum going! Celebrate positive behaviors, support one another, and make our middle school the best it can be!

The dance floor was packed at the first dance of the school year - the Harvest Dance! Excellent work by our WMS Student Council for organizing this event!

We held our Honors Assembly on Friday, October 27, to celebrate students’ academic achievements from the first nine weeks. Students who earned All-A Honor Roll and A-B Honor Roll were recognized for their hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to all our outstanding students for their commitment to excellence! Keep striving for success as we begin a new nine weeks—your effort and determination make a difference every day.

Westfall Middle and High Schools invite all veterans to join us on November 11 at 8:45 AM in the Westfall High School gymnasium to honor your service with a Veterans Day Assembly.

Our Mustangs Student-Run Credit Union is excited to share a fun incentive! Open an account or make a deposit—even just a penny—and receive FREE CANDY! It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting us. Don’t miss out—see you Friday!

WMS students are invited to join the Breakaway Zone for an exciting Mobile Mystery Escape Room hosted by All In Adventures. The event, sponsored by PARS and PAAC, takes place on November 21 from 6–8 p.m. at the Pickaway County YMCA and will include open gym games and pizza.

Parents can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer https://tinyurl.com/yfupfcx2. Pre-registration and a waiver must be completed by November 14.

Our students participated in “Plant the Promise” for Red Ribbon Week by planting tulip bulbs around the front trees and along the building. We can’t wait to see them bloom in the spring, serving as a colorful reminder of our promises to make healthy choices!

Thank you to Darby Creek Church of Nazarene for treating our staff to The Blessed Bean coffee today at the high school and last month at the middle school. Your generosity means so much to our staff, and we truly appreciate the kindness you’ve shown to our school community!

The First Nine Weeks Report Cards will be sent home with students and are currently available on the student progress book portal. If you have any questions, please contact the MS Guidance Office at 740-986-2941 x3105 or email cameron.pavey@westfallschools.com.