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/.
Field Day is May 21 with inflatables, games, a dunk tank, and snow cones—it'll be a blast! Students (PK-5) must have a signed permission slip to participate. We are also looking for volunteers to help run the stations! Permission slips and volunteer forms will be sent home soon.
Click the link to access the April edition of WES Counselor's Corner Newsletter:
https://5il.co/2htq1
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month for showing Mustang PRIDE!
Karson Bivens, Emersyn Riffle, Jensen Prushing, Jackson Happ, Trinity Colwell, Emilia Daugherty, Charli Bellmore
CURRENT Kindergarten Families: Due to the screening process for prospective 2024-2025 kindergarten students, there will be NO SCHOOL for all current kindergarten students on the following Fridays: April 26, May 3, and May 10. Preschool and Grades 1-5 will continue as scheduled.
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we'd like to share information on WAIT (Westfall Autism Identification Team). Our team aims to help your child with a range of identification services. Together, we can accomplish amazing things for individuals living with autism.
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.
Ahoy, 2nd-grade families! The 2nd-grade music program, "Shiver Me Letters," is almost here! Please join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:40 PM. The 2nd graders have been working so hard on this, and we know it's going to be a wonderful performance!
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.
Congratulations to our 5th-graders for committing to the DARE promise! We're so proud of you as you graduate from the DARE program. We look forward to you utilizing all the skills you learned as you continue onto higher levels of education—a special thanks to DARE officer Deputy Hamlin and the Pickaway County Sheriff's Office. We appreciate everything you do for our students!
UPDATE: Our phone lines have been restored district-wide. Thank you for your patience during this outage.
Miss Haberthier's preschool classes had a hopping good time with Assistant Principal Ms. Wolfe and SRO Deputy Hamlin yesterday! The two stopped in to visit with the AM and PM Preschool classes and help them create cute bunny art just in time for the upcoming holiday!
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.
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 2, for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Westfall Elementary's DARE Graduation Ceremony will be held tomorrow, March 27, at 1:45 PM to ensure all participating 5th-grade students are recognized for their efforts. Families are welcome to attend this event.
History came to life in Mrs. Brandstetter's classroom as her second-grade students presented facts they had learned about historical figures while dressed as historical figures. They impressed their guests with their hard work, research, and planning, showcased in the best way - as a "Living Wax Museum." Great job, everyone!
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/.
All three classroom wings met their Right to Read Week reading goals last week! As a reward for their hard work, they enjoyed a visit from Inspiration Station, the new hands-on museum coming soon to Circleville. Student volunteers were challenged to build a foam dinosaur skeleton without instructions and test their handwashing skills under the black light! Thank you, Pickaway County Community Foundation (PCCF), for visiting with our students today and gifting them with a foam puzzle of their own!
Mark your calendars! Westfall Elementary's DARE Graduation Ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 27, at 1:45 PM to ensure all participating 5th-grade students are recognized for their efforts. Families are welcome to attend this event.
