Newsletter
April 22, 2024
Congratulations to Westfield World Winds! Winds, who finished the season in 3rd Place receiving the Bronze Medal and Westfield Indoor Percussion for making finals for the 1st time in history finishing 11th in class A!
ROCKS Spotlight
Prom season has arrived! With the big night just around the corner, there is a buzz of excitement about what to wear, where to take pictures, and planning for after prom. We thoroughly enjoy getting to share this time with our students but would also like to remind each and every student the importance of making good decisions.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
April 25: C/O 2024 Graduation Cap/Gown/Ticket Pick up
April 27: 2024 Prom
May 3: American Pie
May 6-21: AP Exams
May 28-30: Trimester 2 Finals
May 30: C/O 2024 Graduation
"Why I Educate?" Series
Our "Why I Educate" series introduces you to members of our staff who are sharing their why.
We would like to introduce fine arts teacher, Mr. McLaughlin, and his why?
Attendance Nook
For a look at our attendance results and to be able to compare with other schools, check out this link to the IDOE's Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed School Performance ratings!
Upcoming Events
C/O 2024 Graduation Cap/Gown/PickUp: April 25th
2024 Graduates: Graduation Gown/Ticket Pick Up THIS Thursday, April 25th, 4-7pm, WHS Door #1. *Only parent or student can pick up.
2024 Prom: April 27th
Get your tickets for Prom Night in Vegas! Tickets prices increase on April 19th! Please click HERE for the ticket link and ALL important PROM info.
After Prom is in the WHS MPIF, doors open at 11am, close for entry at 12:30am, ends at 3:00am on April 28th.
AFTER PROM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
Grab a few friends and help give our juniors and seniors a GREAT party!
After Prom: April 27th
WHS After Prom will be held on April 27th, 11am-3pm in the WHS MPIF. Ticket Link (Tickets are FREE but everyone needs a ticket!)
Help us make this an AMAZING event for our juniors/seniors!
Parents: Volunteer help/set-up and donations are needed.
Sign Up below to volunteer/donate:
Counseling Center
IO Summer School Registration opened on April 1st!
IO Summer School Registration Opens on April 1!
Registration for Indiana Online (IO) Summer School courses will be open from April 1—June 9, 2024 at indianaonline.org.
Summer is a great time for students to take courses either to get ahead or to retake classes for a higher grade. Students can take up to two credits through IO during the summer, and there is no cost to you. The Summer Session runs from June 10—July 21, 2024.
For more information about IO Summer School, see your graduating classes' Canvas Page. (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027.)
AP Exams
AP Exams are coming up soon! They will be held May 6-17, and students and parents can find the full schedule, as well as what to expect and how to be prepared for exam day, on the WHS AP Information website.
Please note that all morning exams begin at 8:00 AM, and students should arrive at their testing location at 7:45 AM. Likewise, some afternoon exams will run past the end of the school day. Students should make transportation plans now, and also communicate their exam schedule to their coaches, employers, etc.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the AP Coordinator, Christy Ulsas at ulsasc@wws.k12.in.us.
College Boot Camp: June 6th
We invite the C/O 2025 to apply to be a part of this year’s College Admission Boot Camp, which will take place on Wednesday, June 5th and Thursday, June 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the WHS Learning Center. Boot Camp will cover important aspects of the college admissions process, including a chance to hear from financial aid representatives, college admissions reps, exploring the ‘new’ Naviance, and to draft an initial college application essay.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity, fill out the application via the provided Google form. Space for this event is limited, and consideration will only be given to those who complete the application in its entirety. Once we receive all applications, we will review applicants and alert those who have been accepted to the program. If you are accepted but are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible, as we expect to have a waiting list. All finished applications must be submitted no later than Monday, May 6 by the end of the school day.
If you have any questions about Boot Camp or the application process for it, please feel free to reach out to either of us in the WHS Counseling Center.
SENIORS: C/O 2024
Important Graduation Dates/Information
These dates are for your planning purposes. More detailed information will be provided after Spring Break.
Thursday, April 25th: Graduation Cap, Gown & Ticket Pick Up (4-7pm)
*Student or Parent pick-up only.
Wednesday, May 8th: Senior Elementary School Breakfasts (7:15am-8:30am)
*RSVP to elementary school you attended at the links below.
Friday, May 24th: Senior's last Day of School (Drop off chromebooks in the LGI, 12-4pm)
Tuesday, May 28th:
- Senior Wrap-Up Day for Seniors (if needed)
- Drop off chromebooks at Information Desk, Door #1
- Check in at Door #1 for other items
- Senior Awards Ceremony, 7pm (Invite Only), 6-7 Reception in Bistro
Wednesday, May 29th: Graduation Rehearsal, MPIF, WHS (8:45am-12:45pm)
- FINAL chromebook drop off.
Thursday, May 30th: C/O 2024 Graduation, Grand Park Events Center (6:30pm)
*4:30pm arrival for graduates, WHS MPIF
*Each graduate will receive 8 graduation tickets for their guests.
(Please contact malinm@wws.k12.in.us if you require any ADA wristbands for commencement)
Photos have gone digital! Please scan the QR code to opt in to view commencement ceremony photos!
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 now $55. (gown is green with a white stripe)
Everything else is optional to order. Ordering can be done online at the link below through April 24th.
PLEASE ORDER NOW TO GET YOUR GOWN BY GRADUATION!
SENIOR Chromebook Return
ALL seniors will need to turn in their Chromebooks at the end of the school year. Chromebook & charger return for seniors will be on Friday, May 24 from 12-4pm in the LGI after their last class. If they fail to turn in either of these items, families will be charged for a replacement. The cost for a lost Chromebook will be $300 and the cost for the charger will be $30. If seniors are absent on Friday, they will have a final opportunity for chromebook return on Tuesday, May 28 during school hours at the Information Desk by door #1 or at 8:30am prior to graduation rehearsal in the MPIF on May 29.
*Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students will keep their devices at home for the summer.
Athletics
Weekly Athletic Calendar
Athletic Season Passes & Cashless Gate
Performing Arts
American Pie: May 3rd
Do you wish that you could travel back in time to see iconic music legends perform their greatest hits in front of a sold out crowd? If so, American Pie XII: Pie Goes Pop is for you! Come be a part of a unique, live concert experience on Friday, May 3 in the WHS Auditorium featuring WHS students and staff performing hits from the 1990s and early 2000s. Get your tickets below! Each ticket is $15 . You don't want to miss out!
Safety/Parking Permit Information
Parking Permits
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
Celebrate your senior with our commemorative bundles!
Show appreciation for your senior with the Westfield 2024 Senior Yard Sign, Rocks 2024 MudLove Bracelet, and a Westfield Rocks 2024 tumbler! The yard sign doubles as a display piece and a cherished memento for friends and family to sign at your seniors' graduation party. Pair it with the commemorative bracelet, the perfect accessory to wear proudly throughout the rest of senior year and beyond, and a limited-run Westfield Shamrocks 2024 tumbler mug, with a FREE customization option available only in this bundle offer.
This bundle is only available for a limited time, so order today!
Senior Yard Sign - $20
https://www.westfield.band/.../2023-24-westfield-yard.../176?
Senior Yard Sign, MudLove Bracelet bundle - $30
https://www.westfield.band/.../senior-commemorative.../230?
Senior Yard Sign, Bracelet, Shamrocks Custom Tumbler bundle - $50
Robbie's Hope GALA: May 11th
Robbie’s Hope is an international organization dedicated to removing the stigma around mental health in teenagers and cutting teen suicide rates by half by 2028. The last three years, Westfield High School’s Robbie’s Hope has brought awareness to teen mental health and raised over $16,000 each year at our annual gala. In addition, we have worked to put on many community-wide events targeted towards mental health and even received a visit from the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. At the Gala this year, we are excited to have the founders of Robbie’s Hope, Kari and Jason Eckert, flying in from Colorado to speak at the event. In addition, we will also have two student guest speakers, performers, catering, and a silent auction. All proceeds go to both the international organization and our local club. The ticket link as well as our press release is linked below for more information. Any community attendance and sponsorship is greatly appreciated and helps destigmatize mental health conversations. Remember, you have the power to change a teen’s life.
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
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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