Westfall Preschool

Emergency Medical and Registration Forms

Parents/Guardians of every student enrolled at Westfall Local Schools must complete Final Forms online registration before the first day of school. Documents such as Emergency Medical Forms, Acceptable Use Policies, and Handbook Agreements are available and must be completed online using FinalForms. This platform allows parents/guardians to complete and e-sign forms for their students. The forms can be found on our website or by clicking https://westfall-oh.finalforms.com/.

The first official day of school for students in grades 1-5 and preschool will be Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Kindergarten students will be notified of their staggered start time by their classroom teachers.  Students will enter the building at 8:45 AM each day to attend breakfast. Please understand that students should not be dropped off before the opening of school. To maximize our instructional program, school will begin at 9:00 AM.  Students who arrive after 9:00 AM will be marked as tardy.  Dismissal will begin each day at the car riders' call at 3:15 PM. We will begin calling buses at 3:25 PM.

The start of a school year is a very exciting time for students, parents, and staff. To share in this excitement, Westfall Elementary will be hosting a meet-the-teacher night on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.  We look forward to seeing you there.

A great deal of time, effort, and thought has gone into the student placement process for the 2026-2027 school year.  Careful consideration was given to staff, families, and students’ learning styles. Classrooms have been balanced academically and socially. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each grade level.  Moving students is difficult without causing imbalances and inequities. Thank you so much for being positive with your child and helping him or her understand that it is impossible to place all students with a preferred best friend or teacher. ALL of our staff work hard to make school a positive experience for ALL students. Westfall Elementary is eagerly looking forward to enriching your child’s life. Thank you for understanding that it can take a few weeks for a child to acclimate to a new grade, peer group, and teacher.

All students will receive an electronic copy of the student handbook through Final Forms. The handbook includes all rules, including attendance, dress code, and discipline procedures.

All absences must be reported to the office by calling 740-986-4008. If you are unable to reach the office personnel, please leave a message with your child’s name and the reason for the absence. 

If you have questions or special requests for transportation, you MUST contact our transportation department director, Becky Shaw, in advance. Bus notes or telephone calls regarding transportation changes will NOT be accepted in the school offices.

Applications are available through the Free & Reduced Meal Application, effective August 1, 2026. Eligibility for free and reduced-price lunches is based on federal income guidelines or participation in programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Ohio Works First. We encourage ALL families to complete the quick and easy Free/Reduced Meal Application by August 12, 2026, to ensure that qualified students are in the system before the start of school.

If your child has prescribed medication that must be administered during school hours, please contact the school nurse for proper documentation.  If your child requires over-the-counter medication, it can be administered at school if necessary. However, it must be in the original container, have the student’s name marked on the container, and be accompanied by a note outlining administration instructions. All medicines (prescribed or over-the-counter) must be dropped off to the school nurse by a parent or guardian.