Newsletter
February 12, 2024
Late Arrivals
ROCKS Spotlight
Our incredible ROCKS TV staff created this late arrival video to remind students the importance of arriving to school on time and suggestions for ways to be on time. Please partner with us as we encourage and stress to your students how essential timeliness is now and in the future.
Important upcoming dates in February:
February 16 & 19: President's Day (No School)
February 26-28: 2nd Trimester FINALS (see schedule below)
*Please make sure not to schedule appts during FINALS.
February 29 & March 1: No School for Students (Staff PD)
WHS Internship Program
Attention JUNIOR Parents:
Do you want your student to have an impactful and educational senior year along with fun-filled memories? As your junior adjusts his/her senior schedule (which are released in late April), consider adding an internship. Not only do colleges highly view internships, but internships also provide valuable experiences, networking opportunities, and insight into the professional world.
Each trimester, interns are required to complete 65 hours per class and can be taken for just one to two trimesters or all year. Typically, the internship class is scheduled during 5th period but some schedules allow other periods.
WHS offers strong support in finding placements.
WHS currently has placement partnerships with the City of Westfield, ProX, WWS Education Foundation, CSO, Heartland Ambulance, Garino & Webster Family Law, YMCA, and many more. Placements must be relevant to the student’s career goals and past studies.
If your student is interested in scheduling an internship, encourage your student to contact the counseling department. It is important to make any schedule changes before the May 17 deadline. For more information, your student can contact Mrs. Goudy at goudym@wws.k12.in.us or visit her office located in the Union area.
Upcoming Events
Show Choir Preview Show: Feb 13th
On February 13th, the Westfield High School Choirs is hosting our first ever Show Choir Preview Show at 7:00pm in the WHS Auditorium. The high school show choir, "Illumination", will be having their first public performance of their competition show entitled: "The Working Week". They will be joined by the WHS Concert Choir, and the WMS show choir "Vocal Motion".
The Show Choir Preview Show is a FREE event! Paper flowers and concessions will be sold in the Bistro. Donations will be accepted at the door.
We hope to see you there to help support our choir program, and the start of competitive show choir here in Westfield!
Taste of Trinidad: Feb 22nd
Tickets for the Taste of Trinidad are on sale now for Feb 22nd! Come and enjoy a concert performed by Steel Pan, followed by tasty caribbean cuisine prepared by WHS Culinary Arts.
Purchase tickets HERE!
Purdue Varsity Glee Club: Feb 23rd
Please join us on 2/23 at 7pm to see the Purdue Varsity Show Choir and WHS Choirs perform for a night of excellent talent and music! Tickets HERE!
Counseling Center
School Day SAT: March 7th
The School Day SAT for all juniors will be given on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
All students in Grade 11 will be required to take the School Day SAT as part of mandatory State of Indiana Testing. Unlike the old ISTEP+ exams, students do not need to "pass" the SAT in order to graduate. However, if students do meet the college-readiness benchmarks (480 Reading/Writing and 530 Math), their SAT scores can be used to meet the Post-Secondary Readiness requirement of the Indiana Graduation Pathways.
The School Day SAT is an official SAT, and can be used for college admission and scholarship purposes.
There is no fee for students to take the School Day SAT, and they do not need to register for it; all juniors will automatically be registered.
A video was shown in CORE time last week to pass information along to students. Unfortunately, the video uploaded was not the full video. Here you can access the full length video, or the slide deck of this information.
The School Day SAT is a digital exam, and will be taken on their school Chromebooks.
It is imperative that all juniors plan to be in attendance for the School Day SAT on March 7, 2024. Please try to avoid absences on that day, if possible.
Students wishing to take an additional SAT on a typical Saturday/National Administration Date can register online on at the College Board website.
SAT Preparation
Meeting the College and Career Readiness benchmark on the SAT fulfills one of the Indiana graduation requirements. We recommend that students start preparing for the SAT 30 days out by working through practice for 30 minutes a day. Check out the free options below available to help students prepare for the SAT.
If students need help setting up their free test prep please have them reach out to Mrs. Mailloux or Mr. Naas.
AP Courses
SENIORS: C/O 2024
Important Graduation Dates/Information
These dates are for your planning purposes. More detailed information will be provided after Spring Break.
April 25th: Graduation Cap, Gown & Ticket Pick Up (4-7pm)
Wednesday, May 8th: Senior Elementary School Breakfasts, Elementary Schools (7:15am-8:30am)
Tuesday, May 28th: Senior's Last Day of School & Senior Awards Ceremony, 7pm (Invite Only)
Wednesday, May 29th: Graduation Rehearsal, MPIF, WHS (8:30am-12:30pm)
Thursday, May 30th: C/O 2024 Graduation, Grand Park Events Center (6:30pm)
*Each graduate will receive 8 graduation tickets for their guests.
Jostens-Graduation Items
Every senior received a graduation packet for cap and gown ordering before winter break. If your student did not receive a packet, please have them go to the WHS Information Desk to pick one up as soon as possible. Jostens is the company WHS uses for all graduation materials to include cap & gown, invitations, announcements, etc.
Students must order a cap, gown, and tassel which is $33. (gown is green with a white stripe)
Everything else is optional to order. Ordering can be done online at the link below.
*Prices will increase by $10 on Feb 16th and then raise to $55 after March 1st. ORDER NOW!
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: Feburary 25th
Attention ALL who are planning on attending college in 2024-2025! Westfield High School is one of 40 schools across the state of Indiana (the only location in Hamilton County) who are hosting College Goal Sunday, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) help session.
There will be financial aid experts on location to support you through the entire FAFSA process from start to finish. Whether you are a senior, a junior who is graduating a year early or an adult; if you are planning on attending college in 2024-2025, this is a time to get FAFSA support and all questions answered!
IMPORTANT! Please follow this step PRIOR to coming to College Goal Sunday. In order to access this financial aid application, BOTH the student and guardian need to create a separate FSA ID. This FSA ID approval process takes 1-3 days to complete so please do this right away!
When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 ET. Please arrive prior to 3:30 if you are wanting assistance!
Where: Westfield High School. Please enter through the main doors (near flagpoles, Entrance #1)
Why #1: There is $$$ for anyone who qualifies for state or federal assistance.
Why #2: The FAFSA is now required for any senior entering college in 2024-25. There is also a "FAFSA Waiver/Non-participation for students graduating in the 2023-24 school year" option that you are able to print out from the FAFSA website. Students are required to submit this waiver form to the WHS counseling center.
What to Bring:
1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BOTH YOUR STUDENT AND GUARDIAN FSA ID!
2. Student and guardian social security number (if you have one)
3. 2022 tax forms
4. Bank records and any investments
5. Net worth of any business or investment farm
There will be translators on site to help as well!
FAFSA.ed.gov to find all information related to the FAFSA process.
WEF Scholarships application is OPEN!
The Westfield Education Foundation scholarship application is now open for 2024 graduates and alumni. Apply now for 30 scholarships and award opportunities with just 1 application!
Athletics
Weekly Athletic Calendar
Athletic Season Passes & Cashless Gate
Performing Arts
CLUE Tickets ON SALE!
CLUE Tickets are on sale NOW! There are 4 showings available, click on the date to purchase!
Safety/Parking Permit Information
2023-2024 Parking Permit registration is CLOSED.
No further parking permits will be sold until further notice. 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.
Fundraisers/Donations
WABC Casino Night: February 23rd
The Westfield Athletic Booster Club is a non-profit organization that provides uniforms for all middle school and high school athletes here in the Westfield school system as well as provides over ten thousand dollars each year to our senior athletes.
We are in the process of planning one of our two major fundraisers for the year. Our second annual Casino Night will be held on February 23rd at Grand Park. This event was a great success last year and we are looking to make it even better this year. Please click HERE to register!
Westfield FFA Strawberry Fundraiser: until Feb 28th
The Westfield FFA Strawberry Fundraiser kicks off today. Members will be selling strawberries until February 28th. Strawberry delivery will be the week of March 11th (exact time and day TBD). Pick up will be at WHS or delivered by your sales member.
These are fresh strawberries straight from the Florida fields where they are sweet and ripened by the sun. Please support our FFA members raising money to attend the State FFA Convention in June at Purdue University.
You can order them online HERE!
These prices are cheaper than the current market value at the local groceries. Don't miss out!
Polar Bear Plunge: March 1st
WHS staff and students will be participating in the 2024 Polar Plunge on Friday, March 1 to benefit Special Olympics Indiana. Consider donating to the cause. General Information Link: https://soindiana.org/polar-plunge
WTCBA Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser: March 2nd
The WTCBA will be hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser on March 2nd, 2024 at 6pm ~ 4 course meal.
There will be silent auction items and a raffle🎟, 60's wear is encouraged☮️. All profits from fundraiser will benefit the Theatre & Choir programs🎭🎤🎬 at WHS☘️
Tickets are available HERE! h
Westfield Education Foundation Top Golf Fundraiser: March 3rd
Exciting News! Our Topgolf fundraising event is offically open for registration! Join us on March 3rd from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m in Fishers for a day of FUNdraising for the Westfield Education Foundation! All proceeds support student scholarships and teacher grants. Let's tee up for a great cause!
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Performance Services !
We are still seeking partners and sponsors!
If you would like to be a partner, sponsor or register for the event, please visit https://bit.ly/3Sf8TWq
Grab your friends, bring your A-game, and let's make a difference together!
Prom Dress Donations: March 15th
Cleaning out your closet this winter/spring?
We are collecting clean, new and gently used prom, bridesmaid and evening gowns.
Please drop by Door #1 at WHS by March 15th!
Graduation Gown Donations: March 15th
Recycle your graduation gown from last year!
We are collecting clean graduation gowns from last year (white stripe on sleeve).
Please drop by Door #1 at WHS by March 15th!
ROCK STRONG Award
We are so very grateful for our amazing staff we have at Westfield High School and we want to make sure they are properly recognized and appreciated. Westfield Washington Schools is proud to announce a 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!
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.
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