Newsletter
August 19, 2024
We had an AMAZING turnout for Meet the Teacher last week. It was a pleasure seeing all of our families in the building! We look forward to a great partnership this year!
This week, our students start moving during CORE (Connections, Opportunities, Relearning, Enrichment) time on Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays from 1:53pm-2:28pm. This is a flexible, dedicated time that allows students to pursue and teachers to direct high quality learning opportunities for all. Students can choose between signing up for an academic class, a club, an enrichment opportunity and other sessions during this time. Ultimately, CORE provides needed supports to ensure ALL students are developing the skills to be Life Ready.
Yearbooks ON SALE NOW!
Yearbooks are ON SALE NOW! They can be purchased online HERE!
Yearbooks are currently priced at $70.
Distribution will be in the Learning Center in May.
Testing Center OPEN: August 22nd
Need to make up a test or quiz in the Testing Center? The Testing Center opens on August 22nd. The Testing Center (Room #1305) is open during all CORE periods and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school until 5 p.m. Sign up in schoolcore for CORE or after school. For any questions, email Mrs. Armstrong, armstrongk@wws.k12.in.us
Club Fair: August 30th
We want each and every student to discover their passion at WHS and we have over 80 clubs as a way for them to get connected and make a difference! Our club fair will be held on August 30th in the main gym during lunches and CORE. There is something for everyone!
Service Academy Day: August 27th
Senator Todd Young's Academy Day is on Tuesday, August 27th at 5:30pm!
Location: Indiana War Memorial - 431 E Michigan St Indianapolis IN 46204
Senator Todd Young is hosting an information session for students, parents, and counselors to assist those interested in learning about or applying to one of our nation’s five military Service Academies.
For more information, those interested in attending the Service Academy Day can email Academy_Nominations@young.senate.gov
AP Information for 24-25 school year
For ALL AP information, please check out the updated newsletter and the AP Exam Schedule for May 2025 on the WHS AP Website. AP classes are college-level courses offered through the College Board at Westfield High School.
Coffee with Senior Parents: August 30th
Do you have questions about the college application process? Not sure when your student should be completing their applications, or when to file the FAFSA? Then join us for our annual Coffee with Senior Parents!
This presentation for parents and guardians will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 9:00—10:00 a.m. in the Westfield HS Auditorium. It will be a time to hear from the counselors about your role in the admission process, and how you can best support your student through it. And, of course, there will be coffee! Please RSVP for the program HERE by August 22nd.
SENIORS: Required Immunizations
Indiana requires all students in grade 12 to have had a 2nd dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) and a 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine by the start of the school year. Updated records can be submitted to whsnurse@wws.k12.in.us or faxed to 317-867-4647, or dropped off in person. (If your student has already gotten these vaccines and you submitted records, you do NOT need to send them again.)
Athletic Season Passes & Cashless Gate
Rugby Club Tryouts
Boys & Girls Fall Rugby session registration is OPEN. Player cost is $140.
Parent meeting on August 21, 2024, 7-8pm, Door #1 of WHS.
ALL practices on Wednesdays: Boys, 7-8pm & Girls 6-7:30pm
Contact: rugbywestfield@gmail.com
Parking Permits
Parking permits are still available for the 24-25 school year.
Students who wish to drive to school and park on school grounds must have a valid parking permit on file and display the 2024-2025 parking permit on their car at all times while on school property. Students are required to purchase a new permit each year. This registration form is for all drivers and must be completed prior to in-person payment and a permit being issued.
Students who still need to pay for and pick up their parking permit may do so with Mrs. Zaichek at the Information Desk by Door #1.
*Please remember to bring a copy of your driver's license and cash/check for $25.
Questions should be directed to Mr. Putman at putmanm@wws.k12.in.us.
WHS PTO Kroger Fundraiser
The WHS PTO is part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Please link your Kroger Rewards card to our organization and a portion of all your purchases at Kroger will go to WHS ROCKS PTO each fiscal quarter. This is at NO COST to you!
1) Visit http://kroger.com
2) Create or log in to our account
3) Search for Westfield High School PTO or by code UL239 then click enroll.
4) Shop at Kroger, and then you use your Kroger rewards card a portion of the proceeds will help our school!
C/O 2025 SENIOR & Band Yard Signs
Support the Pride of Westfield by purchasing a Senior or Band yard sign this year! Purchase HERE!
Kids Coats, Hamilton County
Need a coat? Kids Coats provide gently-used winter coats at no cost to families in Hamilton County, IN. Online Registration Form
Registration ends on October 15th.
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!
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