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Westville Middle/High School

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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Dear Westville Families,

As we step into November, a month dedicated to gratitude, we take a moment to reflect on the many blessings that enrich our Westville community. This season of thankfulness provides us with the perfect opportunity to express our heartfelt appreciation for our wonderful students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and the vibrant community that surrounds us.


At Westville Middle/High School, we are continually inspired by the enthusiasm and determination our students display in their academic pursuits and extracurricular activities. Their hard work and dedication remind us of the potential each student holds, and we are grateful for the opportunity to guide them on their educational journeys.


We would also like to extend our sincerest thanks to our exceptional staff, who consistently go above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Their commitment to fostering a love of learning and encouraging student growth is truly commendable.


To our families, thank you for your unwavering support and involvement. Your engagement is crucial in helping us build a strong school community. Together, we can create an environment where our students feel valued and inspired to achieve their best.


As a reminder, there will be no school from November 27 to November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope this time off provides you and your family with a chance to relax, reflect, and enjoy the company of loved ones.


Wishing you all a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, love, and cherished memories.


Yours in education,

Alissa Schnick

Principal

After School Assistance Program (ASAP)

The November ASAP schedule is listed below. Please encourage your child to attend every Tuesday and Thursday for extra academic support!

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GIVE BACK NIGHT! SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!

Westville Middle and High School will be hosting a GIVE BACK NIGHT at Buffalo Wild Wings in Michigan City on November 6 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Mark your calendar now for dine in or take out! Thank you for supporting our school!

Murder Mystery Event!

Student Council is hosting a Murder Mystery Night at Westville High School on November 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Murder Mystery themes are recommended for ages 13+. The fee is $5 per person with proceeds going toward those affected by the recent hurricanes. Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Mrs. Amm, our school nurse, will be conducting vision screening tests to all eighth graders on November 8th and hearing screenings to all seventh and tenth graders on November 15th.

South Bend Museum of Art

Photography students will be taking a field trip to the dark room at the South Bend Museum of Art on November 25. They will learn about the history of photography, see each step in developing black and white film in the dark room, and make their own photograms to take home. After lunch, they will take a quick gallery tour and take photographs around the museum. This is a fantastic learning opportunity to visit and see a working dark room and learn how it works!

MUSIC INFOšŸŽµ

Any band or choir student who is interested in taking part of Solo and Ensemble, forms and money are due by November 26th. Students must be part of either the class or after school group to participate. For questions, contact Mrs. Archer.

BUILDING BLACKHAWKS

Are you interested in being involved with our school community? Building Blackhawks is a great way for adults to assist our students with successful life habits. Building Blackhawks is a mentorship program that works with students grades 7-12! You will be assisting students with academicas, social, emotional, and life skills that are needed to be successful.

Mentors are required to fill out an application, complete a background check, and a training program that will benefit you as the mentor and build rapport with our students. Anyone who is interested should please contact our Director of Student Support Services; Mr. Barton. His email is included on the flyer below. Thank you for assisting our school community and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

PowerSchool

To access the student and parent portal for PowerSchool, click here. If you have any questions or need assistance with managing your PowerSchool account, contact the IT Department at it_helpdesk@westville.k12.in.us.

2024-2025 Student Handbook

To access the Student Handbook, click here. All handbook acknowledgment forms are past due. If you have not turned yours in signed by a parent or guardian yet, please do so as soon as possible. Additional forms are available in the main office.

Fall Back!

As a reminder, the clocks are set back one hour on November 3!

Updated Cellphone/Earbud Policy

Students may bring electronic devices to school as long as they are not a disruption to the learning process. Cell phones should be turned off or on silent and must be placed in the cell phone caddy in each teacherā€™s classroom and remain that way throughout the school day during every class period. If a student needs to use the phone, he or she should request to use the phone in the main office. Earbuds are not permitted to be worn during classes or in the hallway. Students who refuse to follow this policy may be subject to disciplinary action.

Chromebooks

Any student experiencing technology issues or who has technology related questions should contact the IT Department at it_helpdesk@westville.k12.in.us.

Transportation

All drop off/pick up students should enter and exit through Door #3 and MUST use the crosswalk for the safety of everyone involved. Students who ride the bus should enter and exit through Door #8 located in the back of the school. Transportation related questions should be directed to Mrs. Kruck, Transportation Director, at rkruck@westville.k12.in.us.
Alissa Schnick
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