Newsletter
April 29, 2024
ROCKS Spotlight
This past Saturday night, over 1000 WHS juniors and seniors enjoyed an evening together at the 2024 WHS Prom! Students gathered at the Indiana State Museum for a night of dancing, food, and fun. Attendees voted for prom royalty at the dance, and this year's winners were Prom Queen Kori Kimbrough and Prom King William Goodvine!
A big thank you to the Junior Class officers and sponsors, Kevin Morse and Breanna Bever, for planning and hosting the event. It was great to see our junior and senior students be able to enjoy such a special night again!
The After-Prom committee put on another spectacular event for our students at WHS featuring delicious food, games and prizes! Huge ROCKS shoutout to the tireless efforts of the After-Prom committee, sponsors, and volunteers!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
May 3: American Pie
May 6-21: AP Exams
May 24: Last Day of school for SENIORS
May 28-30: Trimester 2 Finals
May 30: Last Day of school for 9-11th grades.
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 counselor, Ms. Stephanie Vondersaar, and her why?
Upcoming Events
American Pie, May 3rd
There are less than 100 tickets left for American Pie XII! We expect to sell out and won’t have tickets available at the door. Secure your seat today and come rock with us this Friday in the WHS Auditorium at 7pm.
PURCHASE TICKETS
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.
AP Exams: May 6-17th
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.
Counseling Center
IO Summer School Registration opens 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.
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, May 2nd: Make-Up Graduation Cap, Gown & Ticket Pick Up: Learning Center, 11am-1pm
*Student pick-up only.
Friday, May 3rd: Updated/Fixed Commencement Announcement Pick Up: Learning Center, 1am-1pm
(for C/O 2024 who ordered commencement announcements through Jostens)
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. If you need more, please talk to other graduate families for additional tickets.
(Please contact malinm@wws.k12.in.us if you require any ADA wristbands for commencement)
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
Join Westfield Performing Arts for the 2024 Westfield Cabaret: Diva
Students will be performing hits from artists who know their worth and always rock it, in a cozy atmosphere that includes dessert. This years’ theme “Diva” means music originally written by all female artists… and a slight diversion from our “all show tunes, all the time” standard Cabaret! On May 10 and 11th, come enjoy delicious dessert and dazzling music! Reserved seating only, and these shows typically sell out, so get tickets today!
Friday May 10, 2024 | 7 PM
Saturday May 11, 2024 | 2 PM
Saturday May 11, 2024 | 7 PM
Safety/Parking Permit Information
Parking Permits
2024-2025 Parking Permit registration for incoming SENIORS students will open on MAY 1st for any seniors with a valid driver’s license! Senior sign-up will be on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All other student drivers can sign up starting May 6th. Parking permits will be $20 if you register prior to May 30th and $25 after May 30th.
***No money will be collected at this time (only registration required).
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.
Parking Permit Registration Form
In July, (dates and times below), students will have the opportunity to pay, show their valid driver’s license, and pick up their permit.
- Tuesday, July 16th, Wednesday, July 17th and Thursday, July 18th
- Tuesday, July 23rd, Wednesday, July 24th and Thursday, July 25th
Pickup times will be 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on these days. Questions should be directed to Mr. Scanlon at scanlonk@wws.k12.in.us or Mr.Harris at harrisd@wws.k12.in.us
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
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