In observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Due to the current road conditions, Westfall Local Schools will be CLOSED today, February 12, 2025.
We're excited to share the latest edition of ECHO, our student newspaper. This issue covers a range of topics, including news, lifestyles, and sports, reported and edited exclusively by our talented WHS students.
Link: https://5il.co/37hwp
HS Girls Game Cancelled
Our HS Boys Bowling Team BROKE the school record at Sectionals today - 1,023 pins in one match! Congratulations, Mustangs!
Pickaway County OhioMeansJobs is hosting a Job Fair with more than 30 employers available. Bring your resume to 1005 S Pickaway Street in Circleville on Tuesday, March 4, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local employers and explore job opportunities!
Who wants to win a Stanley Tumbler? Any student who makes a deposit or opens a new account with our Student-Run Credit Union on Friday is automatically entered into a drawing to win a Stanley Tumbler on February 21! Start saving and join the fun for your chance to win!
Join us for Parent Info Sessions during Parent/Teacher Conference Night on Thursday, February 13, in the MAC Cafeteria! Learn how your student can earn state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s graduation standards and stay up-to-date on Ohio’s new long-term graduation guidelines.
Westfall Middle and High School Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, February 13, and we’d love to meet with you! Parents can request a conference with a teacher by accessing their student’s Google Classroom, calling the front office, or emailing the teacher directly.
To ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families on icy roadways, Westfall Local Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. As a result, there will be NO AM Preschool this morning.
On Tuesday, the WHS eSports Smash Brothers team lost a close match to Steubenville that went to three sets. Sophomore Sam Poupart forced the third set near the end of the second.
The Varsity Fortnite teams placed 4th (Team Alpha) and 13th (Team Omega) in State Drop #2. Team Alpha, consisting of Brendon Baird, Landen Yang, and Jerrol Cox, is currently 3rd in Premier Region 2 and 10th in the state.
WATCH: eSports Ohio will be streaming our Super Smash Brother match today vs Central Crossing starting at 3:45. Check it out at: https://twitch.tv/Esports_Ohio2
Tonight’s girls’ games against Piketon High School have been canceled due to a winter weather advisory currently in effect, with the potential for icy roadways. Makeup date is TBD.
Congratulations to Westfall High School’s January Students of the Month:
Kane Carpenter (9) Kane is always polite and helpful. He is a personable student who is always willing to help others; he has helped Miss T in PE class and she was very appreciative!
Reese Baughman (10) She is a hard-working student who always takes pride in herself.
Alden Grooms (11) Alden is a great student who always works hard, participates, and asks questions.
Anna Snyder (12) Anna is involved in different tasks throughout the school and sets a good example for her peers. She is polite, helpful, and kind.
We would also like to recognize our amazing history teachers and our tech department: Mr. Miller, Mr. Smith, Mr. Schoonover, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Downs, and Mr. Constable. Thank you for all you do!
Thursday, the WHS eSports Mario Kart team defeated Newark High School in two rounds, scoring 88-68 and 83-73. Congratulations!
Our BPA chapter recently had four students earn 1st Place at Regionals, with three advancing to the State Competition from March 10-11! Congratulations to:
Gabriel Cox - (594) Digital Marketing Concepts - First Place (This is not a category that advances to State)
Carly Atwood - (165) Personal Financial Management - First Place and Advancing to State
Lauren Barnes & Nick Brooks - (560) Presentation Team - First Place and Advancing to State.
The Ohio State University's Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences is hosting a week-long summer day camp from July 14-18, 2025, for high school students interested in exploring the intersection of brain sciences and the humanities. Apply today at http://www.cog.osu.edu/programs/humcog
Who wants to win a Stanley Tumbler? Any student who makes a deposit or opens a new account with our Student-Run Credit Union on Friday is automatically entered into a drawing to win a Stanley Tumbler on February 21! Start saving and join the fun for your chance to win!
eSports Score Update:
Tuesday: Westfall's Mario Kart team faced Hiland, falling short in two rounds with scores of 60-96 and 69-87. Our Fortnite teams had strong performances, with Team Alpha placing 4th and Team Omega placing 13th in the first Drop of the season.
Wednesday: The Super Smash Bros. team narrowly lost to Lancaster in a close match, scoring 11-12 and 6-12.
The Mario Kart team takes on Newark at 3:00 PM today. Watch live at www.twitch.tv/westfall_esports.
