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!!
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!
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!
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.
The secret is out! For the past two weeks, Westfall FFA and our 2nd-grade classes have been working together on a special gift for their loved ones: SNOWMAN STICKS! Each stick was carefully measured to each student's height, cut, sanded, and painted to create a snowman decoration for their families. What a unique Christmas keepsake!
Our Physical Education Encore has introduced a new game—GAGA BALL! Gaga Ball is played in our epic “pit,” with a simple goal: smack the ball towards your opponents’ legs (on or below the knee) to get them out. If you get hit, you’re out—even if the ball bounces off the wall!
The game continues until only one player is left standing in the pit... and they are the ultimate Gaga Ball champion! Who’s ready to dodge, duck, and dive to stay in the game? Let the fun begin!
Our third-grade classes have been busy exploring how families in countries such as Greece, Mexico, Norway, and the Philippines celebrate the holidays through unique traditions and delicious recipes!
From Greece’s festive cookies, Kourabiedes, to the Philippines’ great midnight feast, Noche Buena, our students are learning so much about the rich cultural traditions that make this time of year so special around the globe.
It’s been a joyous, fun-filled journey, and we’ve been so excited to share these amazing traditions with our students.
Currently, the phone lines at Westfall Local Schools are down. However, our technology department is aware of the situation and is working diligently to get us back up and running. In the meantime, if you need to contact one of our offices, please use the following phone numbers:
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 the inconvenience and will post again when service is restored.
We are “snow” excited for the holidays! From frosted snowman creations to warm winter hats and scarves, our school is full of holiday cheer! If you snapped any photos of your students dressed up for Snowman Day or bundled up for Winter Hats/Scarves Day, we’d love for you to share them in the comments below! And don’t forget – on Monday, we’ll be rocking our Ugly Christmas Sweaters!
WES Lunch Menu Update for Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 16:
Get ready for a heartwarming afternoon of performances at the First Annual Winter Celebration Concert, featuring a special collaboration between the Middle School & High School Bands and Choirs and the Musical Mustangs from the Elementary School!
🗓️ Sunday, December 15 at 3:30 PM in the WHS Dome Gymnasium
🚗 Parking is available in our main lot on St. Rt. 56 W and on Pherson Pike. Please be aware that parking may be limited due to additional events on campus this weekend.
🎟️ Suggested donation of $5 per ticket. Children age 10 and under attend for FREE! https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/first-annual-westfall-celebration-concert
💵 If you experience issues with online ticket donations, don’t worry—cash and checks will also be accepted at the door. Please make checks payable to Westfall Local Schools.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a festive performance that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Our Mustangs Student-Run Credit Union is thrilled to announce another fun incentive! Make a deposit (even as little as a penny), or open a new account and score a bag of Takis!! It’s our way of saying thank you for your support. Don’t miss out on this week’s treat—see you Friday!
Our Superintendent, Mr. Fife, kicked off Mr. Payne’s Kindergarten initiative, Workshop with Dads! 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 event celebrates the wonderful role fathers play in their children’s lives and encourages their involvement in our school community. Thank you, Mr. Fife, for joining us!
A few weeks ago, several of our students received free eye exams and glasses. We’re thrilled to announce that the glasses have arrived, and students have been fitted in their new frames!
The iSee program, an Ohio Children’s Vision Initiative from the Ohio Optometric Association, bridges the gap by bringing eye care directly to schools. It ensures every child has access to the vision services they need to succeed.
A huge thank you to our counselors, who made this possible, and to the doctors and volunteers who donated their time and expertise to provide these services to our students. We’re excited to see the positive impact these glasses will have on their learning!
Our 12 Days of Christmas continues as we near Winter Break! As a reminder, our K-5 students follow the 12 Days of Christmas calendar, and our PreK students follow the 11 Days of Christmas calendar to account for their Fridays off. Let's keep the holiday spirit going!
Mele Kalikimaka from our elves at Westfall Elementary! This week, we're celebrating Hawaiian Christmas and Elf Day! If you snapped any photos of your students dressed up for Hawaiian Christmas or Elf Day, please share them in the comments below!
