Westfall High School

Shawnee State University’s next career fair will be in conjunction with their Bear Tracks summer residential career program, allowing recent high school graduates to earn industry credentials. The various tracks are as follows: Healthcare – BASIC EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Healthcare – Phlebotomy Healthcare - Behavioral Health Specialist Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics – CPT 4.0 Safety and CLA Technology – CompTIA A+ Business – Social Media (SM) for Business and Microsoft Office Education – Child Care Staff Member June 10-28 Find out more information about Bear Tracks at https://www.shawnee.edu/bear-tracks.

Westfall High School is hosting prom at The Old Barns at Dry Run Farms on April 27, 2024, from 6:00-10:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at https://whsprom2024.ludus.com/. Embrace the magic of the evening with tickets priced at just $40 per guest. Your ticket grants you access to a delicious dinner, convenient parking, a delightful photobooth experience, and the chance to dance the night away. Don't miss your opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime—secure your ticket today! Tickets may be purchased online using the above link (card) OR in room 107 @ WHS (cash/check). If you pay with cash or check, there is NO FEE. If you choose to pay with a credit card, the site does charge a fee. The last day to purchase tickets is April 19. More information can be found on the ticket website.

Congratulations to Westfall High School's March Students of the Month: A TIE FOR FRESHMEN: Kirsten Blankenship (9) Kirsten has shown continuous growth as a person and student. She works hard, is helpful, and is kind to staff. She brightens her teachers' days! Landen Yang (9) Landen is a hard-working and respectful student who is appreciated by his teachers. He is a student who is good with technology. Sierra Chalk (10) Sierra leads by her actions. She is polite, respectful and is an overall great student. Savanna Vulgamore (11) Savanna's teachers had many good things to say about her. She is described as attentive, pleasant, helpful and positive. She is a good example for her classmates. One of her teachers says that she is one of the hardest workers who is always willing to help others in class who are struggling. Karsten Abraham (12) Karsten has one of the biggest and brightest personalities. She keeps class discussions moving in the right direction and gives good answers. Congratulations to our March Staff Members of the Month: Jessica Yeager (Family & Consumer Science) and Hayden Biedenhard (Instrumental Arts). Thank you for all you do!

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.

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.

UPDATE: Our phone lines have been restored district-wide. Thank you for your patience during this outage.

REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 2, for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Currently, the phone lines at Westfall Local Schools are down due to a power outage overnight. However, our technology department is aware of the situation and is working with Frontier Communications 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.

Spring pictures are available online.

Several students from Westfall High School competed at the Circleville Rotary International Four-Way Test Speech Competition last Saturday. Among them, Crystal Candlish emerged victorious along with Julia Weller (Logan Elm), clinching the top spots in the competition. 🥇 Crystal Candlish - 1st Place (Advancing to District Competition on April 19) 🥈 Nick Brooks - 2nd Place 🥉 Laina Welch - 3rd Place Lydia Colahan, Sophia Graham, Dalton Bush, Rachel Baird, Ben Egbert, and Addyson Beebe's impressive performances contributed to the event's success. Congratulations!

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/.

Congratulations to senior Bryce Wickline, who has signed a letter of intent to further his academic and athletic career at Marietta College and play football for the Pioneers!

Congratulations to senior Jaylyn Wippel, who has signed a letter of intent to further her academic and athletic career at Heidelberg University, where she will play volleyball.

WHS Athletics Week of 3/25

Congratulations to BPA members Lauren Barnes and Christina Gardner for placing 1st in the state for the Presentation Team event! They have advanced to nationals and will compete May 10-14 in Chicago. Good luck!

REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 2, for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

The Third 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 HS Guidance Office at 740-986-2911 x2130 or email tammee.kaminski@westfallschools.com.

UPDATE: The phone lines at Westfall Local Schools are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

Currently, the phone lines at Westfall Middle School, Westfall High School, and Westfall District Office are down. However, our technology department is aware of the situation and is working with Frontier Communications 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 We apologize for the inconvenience and will post again when service is restored.