Newsletter
October 30, 2023
ROCKS WIN REGIONALS!
ROCKS Spotlight
Trimester 2 starts today!
We have had a busy week with Tri 1 finals last week, our incredible production of Cinderella and our ROCKS Football team winning the Regional championship this past weekend! Additionally, our Speech & Debate team finished 5th place at Avon this past Saturday!
So very proud of the talent and efforts of all of our ROCKS !
Veteran's Day was celebrated this past Saturday. Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day celebrates the end of World War I, paying tribute to all American veterans — both living and deceased — who served their country honorably during both times of peace and war.
Thank you to all of our WHS staff veterans for their service!
"Why I Educate" Series
Continuing with our "Why I Educate" series, I would like to introduce to you one of our assistant principals, Mr. Denver Wade, 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
This week, all families will be receiving a digital update on their child's attendance for Trimester 1. This is an informative letter as we seek to emphasize the importance of attendance, as it relates to academic achievement, probability of graduating, and becoming Life Ready.
Upcoming Events
National Honor Society Induction: Nov 14th
FAFSA: Financial Aid Process: Nov 15th
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
WHS Band Holiday Craft Show: Nov 18th
The Holiday Craft Show is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Don't miss out on a great way to kick off your holiday season. Start out with a delicious pancake breakfast ($5) and then make your way to shop through over 160 of the best artisans and crafters in Indiana!
Saturday, November 18th at WHS (Door 9 for Pancake breakfast and early entry, door 9 or 19 for craft show) For tickets and more info:
Student Government Game Night: Nov 16th
Student Government GAME NIGHT - November 16th in the WHS Auditorium from 7-9pm. Join us for Games, Raffles, and Prizes! $5 entry fee. Coats and canned food donations encouraged. OPEN TO ALL!
Westfield High School College Planning Night: Nov 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
Guests Can Choose from the Following Break Out Sessions:
● Financial Aid and Scholarships
● The Evaluation Process: Panel Discussion with Admission Professionals
● Mental Health Strategies for Staying Healthy and Well in College
● Indiana Latino Institute College Coaching Program
● Special Services: Transitioning IEPs and 504s to College
● College Athletics and Academic Eligibility
● AP and Dual Credit: Earning College Credits in HS
● Completing Requirements for the 21st Century Scholarship (Session specific to those who have
already enrolled in the 21st Century Scholarship Program)
*Please note that the Financial Aid and Admission Panel sessions will be offered in both break out
session times. The rest of the sessions will be offered during one session only.
We hope that you can join us for College Planning Night on November 28, 2023!
Aviation Day Event: Dec 2nd
Aviation Day Event is at Republic’s Training facility on Saturday Dec 2nd from 10-12. Students and families can sign up to go and hear more about aviation careers. This is a soft kick off of what we are working on for an aviation pathway through TPI as well to gauge interest. Please have students and/or parents RSVP utilizing the QR code on the flyer.
SENIORS: C/O 2024
Jostens-Graduation
Jostens will be meeting with the C/O 2024 at school, during CORE, on Monday, November 20th to discuss graduation orders. Jostens is the company WHS uses for all graduation materials to include cap & gown, invitations, announcements, etc. Students will be given a graduation packet to bring home.
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.
Athletics
Weekly Athletic Calendar
Athletic Season Passes & Cashless Gate
Performing Arts
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and directors of “Cinderella “! You were fantastic!
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 CLOSED.
No further parking permits will be sold during the months of November & December. A waitlist has been created. To get on the waitlist, please complete the online registration form, and then you MUST bring your valid Driver's license to Mrs. Zaichek at the Information Desk in the Main Office. Completing the online registration alone does not automatically put you on the waitlist or guarantee you a parking permit. Students on the waitlist will be notified on a first come first serve basis as spots become available.
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.
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.
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!
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
CareLikeCate Club Toy Drive
The CareLikeCate Club is sponsoring our annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital! Please consider donating to our drive via our Amazon wishlist, which ships directly to WHS, or by bringing in new toys to one of the locations listed on the flier anytime up until WWS Christmas Break.
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
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Website: https://www.wws.k12.in.us/whs
Location: 18250 North Union Street, Westfield, IN, USA
Phone: (317)867-6800
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Twitter: @WWSWHS