Newsletter
October 30, 2023
ROCKS Spotlight
Trimester 1 Finals are this week! Please see the adjusted finals schedule below. To avoid disruptions to the testing environment, there are no early dismissals during finals.
Per the WWS district calendar, there is NO SCHOOL on November 9th & 10th due to teacher planning days.
Congratulations to our seniors who were invited by the WWS district to the Evening of Excellence this past Thursday night. This event recognized seniors who completed their junior year with a 3.8 GPA or higher. Way to ROCK! A shout out to our ROCKS football team for winning sectionals over the Noblesville Millers on Friday night and on Saturday, your WHS cheerleaders took home 8th place in Large High School Timeout and 5th in Varsity A!
Additionally, our FFA student leaders attended the 96th National FFA convention in Indianapolis. The Ag sales team (Ella Carlson, Aiden Cox, Ava Lee, and Ben Wiggins) placed 10 in the nation and Ben Wiggins was the 7th placed individual for the event. Considering that this is their first year of FFA, these students have a lot to be proud of!
Don't forget to BUY tickets for our student production of Cinderella on the 9th, 10th and 11th of November. Our students and staff have been working hard and it is going to be an amazing production!
"Why I Educate" Series
Continuing with our "Why I Educate" series, we would like to introduce to you one of our English teachers, Mr. Jake Radin, and his WHY.
Principal's Blog
Check out Mrs. Denniston's newest blog, "Collaborating Around Student Learning." This blog addresses our collective commitment around teaching and learning and evidence in how we engage with your students.
In addition, if you weren't able to make our WHS Talk, Tours & Treats visit describing our CORE offerings and extracurricular activities, you are welcome to view the presentation from that event HERE.
Attendance Nook
If your child had to miss final exams, he/she will need to make them up in the Testing Center. The eligible window to complete final exams goes through November 21st. If there are extenuating circumstances that factor into your student not being able to complete the exams within this time frame, please reach out to Denver Wade, assistant principal.
Safety Information
WHS Car Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations
We have noticed students being dropped off and picked up in the middle of intersections and roads around the high school which is un-safe & impedes traffic flow.
**Please review this graphic and take heed of the green check marks where drop off/pick up is allowed (Doors #9 & Doors #32). The red X is where we DO NOT want students dropped off due to safety concerns. This includes the middle of intersections, streets, Asa Bales park, staff lot, bus lot & the public library.
Please work with us to ensure the safety of ALL of our students.
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
Westfield High School College Planning Night, November 28th
All students in grades 9-11 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us for College Planning Night, November 28th, 6:30-8:30pm. This event is designed to inform and prepare students on their post-secondary educational opportunities after high school. Whether students are heading to vocational programs or two-year or four-year colleges, this evening will provide you with the steps you can take now and in the future to prepare for the admission process, and the transition to college.
College Planning Night Itinerary
6:30—7:00 p.m. Opening Sessions
Grade 9: Starting Off on the Right Foot: Preparing Yourself Academically for College
Grade 10: Career Planning and the College Search
Grade 11: Navigating the Admission Process: What to Expect In the Coming Year
En Español: El Proceso de Ingreso a La Universidad
7:05—7:45 p.m. Break Out Session I
7:50—8:30 p.m. Break Out Session II
We hope that you can join us for College Planning Night on November 28, 2023!
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!
Holiday Festival
Tickets for our Holiday Festival are now available. Join us for our annual holiday music celebration on Dec 8th or 9th, featuring our talented band and choir programs, making it a perfect addition to your holiday traditions.
Act quickly as this event has reserved seating and is expected to sell out fast.
Make this holiday season unforgettable with us at the Westfield Performing Arts Holiday Festival. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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
Westfield Holiday Giving-by Nov 28th
We are in the collection phase of the Holiday Giving program. Click at the below link for ways to give!
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.
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