Newsletter
October 30, 2023
Westfield Girls Cross Country State Finals
ROCKS Spotlight
Trimester 1 Finals are next week! Please see the adjusted finals schedule below. Reminder, per WWS district calendar, there is NO SCHOOL on November 9th & 10th due to teacher planning days.
Congratulations to the Pride of Westfield for their state performance at Lucas Oil stadium this past weekend. In addition our ROCKS football team was victorious over Carmel in Sectionals and our Girls Cross Country team placed 10th at the State Finals! Another great week to be a Shamrock!
"Why I Educate" Series
Continuing with our "Why I Educate" series, I would like to introduce to you one of our assistant principals, Mr. Matt Putman, and his WHY.
Talk, Treats & Tour with the Principal
Thank you to those parents that attended our first Talk, Treats & Tour with the Principal of the year today! They heard about the curricular and extracurricular opportunities at WHS and our staff's commitment to share their passions and purpose with our students and toured the building during our CORE flex time!
Attendance Nook
As cooler temperatures arrive, and we spend more time indoors, the spread of germs becomes more frequent. We often see a downturn in attendance in these months. When in doubt as to whether to send your child to school, you can always check this "How sick is too sick?" guide from the Indiana Department of Education.
Upcoming Events
Lacrosse Crafters Fundraiser, Nov 1
Fundraiser for Rocks Lacrosse on Wednesdays during the month of November at Crafters in Carmel! November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Boys Lacrosse will receive 10% of your check. Must present this flyer at time of payment! Social prices apply for dine-in orders only and is from 3-6pm & 9-10pm. *Carry-out ordering is available.
WHS Theater Fundraiser: Enchanted Tea Party, Nov 4th
Fall Fundraiser for Westfield Theatre & Choir Boosters in partnership with Samantha Royal Celebrations.
Enchanted Tea Party
2 different sessions: 10-noon and 2-4pm on November 4th
Morning Session 10-noon is filling up quickly!
Cinderella Production, Nov 9-11th
WHS presents Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Enchanted Edition November 9th-11th. Everyone has been working so hard on these songs, and it shows. Come hear some amazing musical numbers, and enjoy a time as old as time!
Buy your tickets HERE TODAY!
SENIORS: C/O 2024
Requesting Transcripts
As we start to near college application deadlines, be sure you are requesting your HS transcripts properly and in a timely manner! Below you'll find a link to a step-by-step guide to requesting your transcripts in Naviance.
FAFSA-Senior Financial Aid Night
As you may be aware, the State of Indiana now requires all high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Likewise, the FAFSA is undergoing many changes and updates this year, and will open for families to complete this December. While the updated application should be more streamlined and simpler to use, the way in which student eligibility is determined and some financial aid terminology is changing.
To assist Westfield HS families, INvestEd, an Indiana non-profit that assists families with the financial aid process, will be giving a presentation next month to update families on the FAFSA process.
INvestEd Financial Aid/FAFSA Presentation
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
6:30-7:30 PM in the WHS Large Group Instruction Room (LGI)
Please enter Door #44
College/Military Visits
CORE Time Highlights
*Each week we will be highlighting a specific CORE opportunity/session for that week. Students sign up through schoolcore.
This week we will be highlighting our Wellness CORE options. Our athletic department does a fantastic job of offering different wellness options during CORE time. This trimester they have offered badminton, cardio, walk & talk, basketball shooting, flickerball, kickball & core workouts. This is a perfect opportunity for our students to move during the day and have some fun!
Athletics
Weekly Athletic Calendar
Athletic Season Passes & Cashless Gate
College Signing Day
College Signing Day is scheduled for Wednesday November 8th at 8:00 AM in the Main Gym. To register, please complete the google form below. If you have any questions, reach out to Chris Rogers (rogersc@wws.k12.in.us) in the Athletic Office.
Performing Arts
Buy your tickets TODAY!
Parking Permit Information
2023-2024 Parking Permit registration is OPEN.
Students who wish to drive to school and park on school grounds must have a valid parking permit on file and display the 2023-2024 parking permit on their car at all times while on school property.
Fundraisers/Donations
After Prom Fundraiser: Texas Roadhouse
New fundraiser for Westfield after Prom! Order delicious Texas Roadhouse rolls and cinnamon butter in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Or grab some gift cards. They make great stocking stuffers. TO ORDER email westfieldafterprom@gmail.com.
Rocksgiving Volunteers Needed: Free Shirt! November 20th
Looking for a way to give back this giving season? Come volunteer with us at Rocksgiving on Monday, November 20th!
Westfield Band Annual Holiday Craft Show: Nov 18th
Over 160 Local Crafters
$10 VIP Early Entry at 8:30
Local Handmade Crafts
$5 Pancake Breakfast
Live Music by WHS Band
Tasty Concessions
Bake sale
Supports the WHS Band and Guard programs
Rocksgiving, Nov 20th
You are invited to ROCKSGIVING!
We want to invite our entire community to the table for a FREE holiday meal, neighborly conversations, and Rock solid connections! Join us on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. for our first-ever RocksGiving event.
This event is a testament to the district's commitment to fostering a sense of unity among its students, families, and the broader Westfield community. With the support of generous sponsors like the Duke Energy Foundation, Coca-Cola, Costco, and Riverview Health, Rocksgiving is bound to create special holiday memories for years to come.
Become a Substitute Teacher!
Staffing substitute teachers has become a crucial factor in our ability to keep our kids in the classroom. If you would like to help us continue in-person instruction, sign up to be a substitute teacher in WWS and help make an impact on our community. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, bonuses and employee discounts based on time worked. You don’t need teaching experience, just a desire to help our Rocks get a great education!
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about all things Westfield High School this year! You can find all past newsletters and daily announcements on our website under the Parents Tab.
*Follow us on Social Media to see student news, announcements, and celebrations!
TalkingPoints-Family Communication
Westfield Washington Schools use a program called TalkingPoints to communicate with families! TalkingPoints allows for seamless multilingual two-way communication between teachers and families. Families can choose to receive messages via SMS text messaging or through the free FAMILIES | TalkingPoints mobile app for Apple or Android.
This platform has enhanced translation capabilities, so families can receive and send messages in their preferred language. Additional tools like speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and closed captioned videos make this program accessible to all of our Westfield families.
The most important thing you can do to ensure you are receiving messages from your child’s teacher is to make sure your contact information for the “Father” and “Mother” fields in PowerSchool is correct. When a teacher sends out a message, TalkingPoints will automatically use those two phone numbers. If you’d like to add additional contacts, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
ROCK STRONG Award
Westfield Washington Schools is proud to announce a new staff appreciation initiative: the Rock Strong Award presented by the Westfield Education Foundation!
Westfield Education Foundation will present the award winners with a commemorative plaque and a $50 Amazon gift card as a way to show appreciation for all that they do.
It only takes a minute to nominate someone!
About Us
Email: webmaster@wws.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.wws.k12.in.us/whs
Location: 18250 North Union Street, Westfield, IN, USA
Phone: (317)867-6800
Facebook: facebook.com/westfieldhighschool
Twitter: @WWSWHS