Sophomore, Kaitlyn Hammond did a virtual job shadow this week with Ohio Health Berger Hospital's Director of Imaging, Rachel VanFossen and Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jillian Brough.
Kaitlyn was able to ask questions about their career backgrounds, the different sonography program options, colleges, and even day to day operations! Even though the job shadow was virtual, Kaitlyn said "It was a great experience! I definitely want to continue my pathway on becoming a sonographer."
Thanks to an extension from the Seamless Summer Option program, Westfall Local School District will be offering free breakfast and lunch to every student in our community through the end of the school year. This program is available to all students, whether they qualify for free, reduced cost, or paid lunch. It covers those children who purchase meals while present at school or working 100% virtually at home.
All free meals provided through this program are attributable to the USDA's flexibilities to ensure all children have access to nutritious food as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will continue through June 2021. For more information, please email Becky Shaw, Food Service Director at becky.shaw@westfallschools.com.
Congratulations to Westfall High School for being selected as a Purple Star designee by the Ohio Department of Education. The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that meet important criteria for serving military-connected students and families. Thank you to staff members Christian Meister and Harry Miller to help Westfall receive this honor and focus on our local military and military families.
Westfall Local Schools will be CLOSED today, Monday, January 25, 2021.
Westfall Local Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 25. There will be NO AM Preschool. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions overnight and keep you informed if there are any further schedule changes.
Congratulations to Westfall High School's December Students & Staff Members of the Month!
9th: Alexa Oney - Alexa is smart, loyal, courageous, and kind.
10th: Casey Cline - Casey has integrity, is hardworking, and kind.
11th: Josh Poole - Josh is always courteous and willing to give a smile. He takes any task and completes it without question. He is a great mentor.
12th: Lindsey Daum - Lindsey is a rockstar helping in the office. She is an awesome worker.
Congratulations to our December Staff Members of the Month: Mrs. Ashley Kelley and Mr. Will Breyer! Thank you for all that you do!
Pictured L-R: Mr. Will Breyer, Alexa Oney, Lindsey Daum, Josh Poole, Casey Cline, and Mrs. Ashley Kelley
Today, we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Classes resume Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, January 18th, 2021, in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will return to a regular schedule, five days a week, beginning Tuesday, January 19th, 2021.
High School Integrated Math Teacher
2021-2022 School Year
Please see the attached job postings for:
Spring Sport Supplemental 2020-2021
Wishing you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the new year. Happy 2021, Mustangs!
Classes resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Westfall Local School District will continue to follow the hybrid learning model through Friday, January 15, 2021. We will keep you informed of any future updates.
Please see the attached posting for:
Fall Coaches Supplemental Openings for the 2021-2022 School Year
This morning, Westfall High School staff surprised new dads, Christian Meister and Matthew Greenlee, with diapers and donuts as we welcome our newest Mustangs to the #mustangfamily, Charlie Ray Meister and Denver Stang Greenlee!
REMINDER: Districtwide 2-hour early dismissal for all students on Friday, December 18, 2020. School will not be in session from December 21 through January 4 for the winter break. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Mrs. Yeager's class invited Michael Blue, Deputy Thomas' K9 partner, to her Family Consumer & Science classroom and surprised him with homemade healthy dog treats made by her students! The treats are made with peanut butter and pumpkin and are sure to be a hit with any pup! Michael Blue gave them a "two paws up" review!
Sophomore Mason Jacobs was the winner of the “Write in Red, Red Ribbon Week” contest for Westfall High School, winning $100 for his essay! The Paint Valley ADAMH Board sponsors the annual drug-abuse prevention campaign, seeking essays composed in red ink by teenagers with suggestions on how to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse. His winning essay was then sent on to the next level, where it was judged against Pickaway County winning essays and was chosen as the county winner, awarding him a $500 scholarship. Congratulations, Mason!
Westfall NHS is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, January 3 from 8 AM-2 PM. This is outside the normal school schedule, but the Red Cross is in urgent need of blood. Hospitals always have a critical need for blood during the holiday season. Donors will receive a free shirt! Your blood will also be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
Sign up by following this link and searching for westfallhs: https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Congratulations to Westfall High School's November Students & Staff Members of the Month!
9th - Caitlyn Shipley - Caitlyn is hardworking and personable. She performs at a high level academically and also was an SVC cross country champion and state qualifier. She asks questions and participates in class. She cares about her teachers and classmates. She is kind and welcoming to all. She is always smiling. She is also a big help in FFA, helping with the adopt-a-highway project.
10th - Caleb Graul - Caleb is always working and always has a smile on his face. He is a great basketball coach; he took over the paperwork and temperature checks for our head coach when he went on paternity leave.
11th - Olivia Barnes - Olivia is a leader in and out of class. She is diligent and follows through with her commitments. She is leading the food science and Parli Pro teams in FFA.
We had a strong three-way tie with the seniors:
12th - Shade Craig - Shade is smart, hard-working, and kind. He works hard to be a contributing member of class every day and is always respectful and friendly.
12th - Jack Latham - Jack is an outstanding student leader and athlete. He represents WHS in a positive manner wherever he goes. He is a big help with student council projects like Haunted Hallways.
12th - Kailee Yang - She is such a joy to have in the office as a worker and to have in the classroom. She is polite and catches on to things quickly. She is friendly and helpful.
Congratulations to our November Staff Members of the Month: Emily Smith and Rick Caplinger!
Photo 1, Pictured L-R: Rick Caplinger, Emily Smith, Jack Latham, Shade Craig, and Olivia Barnes
Photo 2, Pictured L-R: Caitlyn Shipley, Kailee Yang, and Caleb Graul
