In a city already proud of its past, one seventh grader is reminding us just how special Westfield really is. Sophia Ball, a student at Westfield Middle School, recently won the 2025 Essay Contest hosted by Westfield Living Magazine and the Westfield Education Foundation.

Sophia explores Westfield’s role in the Underground Railroad and its deep-rooted tradition of kindness. She affectionately calls it “Bestfield”—not just because it sounds clever, but because she truly believes it to be best. Sophia captures what many of us feel but haven’t put into words: that Westfield isn’t just a place on a map—it’s a place where people still look out for one another.

Congratulations to Sophia on a job well done, and great work to all students who submitted essays this year. You can read Sophia's article in the May edition of Westfield Living Magazine.

At Shamrock Springs Elementary, things got a little messy on Wednesday—but for all the right reasons.

It started with a challenge: raise money to support heart health through the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. It ended with a bucket of slime and one very brave P.E. teacher, Christine DeCraene. DeCraene volunteered to be slimed as a reward for a successful fundraising effort. The incentive proved to be a worthy one, with more than 400 students joining in to raise funds. In the end, they raised over $62,000—the highest total of any school in the entire state.

Shamrock Springs was featured on Channel 8 News. Watch the segment to learn more!

ALL CONSUMABLE FEES SHOULD BE PAID IN FULL BY TODAY, MAY 1, 2025, TO AVOID BEING SENT TO COLLECTIONS. Please check your student's consumable and lunch fee balances to ensure they are paid on time. For details on how to complete your payment, please visit our website.

We’re excited to invite students to join the summer Young Chefs Cooking Class, a hands-on culinary experience designed especially for incoming 4th through 7th grade students!

Hosted by WMS FCCLA, students will learn about kitchen safety, proper cooking techniques, and the importance of teamwork—all while preparing tasty recipes in a safe and supportive environment. Each session wraps up with a tasting event, and participants will head home with their own recipe book and delicious creations. Spots are limited—secure your student’s place today! The registration deadline for this program is May 21.

Westfield Washington Schools offers a variety of summer camp opportunities for students ages 3—13. To see a list of summer camp options, please visit our website below!

Save the date! Commencement is quickly approaching, and while there is a lot to get excited about, there is also a lot of pertinent information for graduating students and families to be aware of. For a detailed list regarding all things graduation, please visit the link below!

Mark your calendars! Rock the Block is coming back this August and will be bigger and better than ever. We are already so excited for the upcoming school year, and we can't wait to celebrate with our Shamrocks and community.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOOTH PARTICIPANTS! If you would like to sign up for a booth at Rock the Block, please click the button below.

Did you get a chance to check out the creativity of our young Rocks at the K—12 art gallery? The show is called Rock the Arts, and it featured artwork from students in all grades. This event gave our community a chance to come see how talented our Rocks are.

Four students from Westfield High School’s The Station yearbook staff attended the Spring National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle last week. The event, hosted jointly by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association, welcomed nearly 3,500 students from across the globe to attend sessions led by media professionals.

Teagan Trent, Victoria Webb, Dani Montgomery, and Lilia Doran made school history as WHS’s first-ever group to attend the semiannual event. All four earned Honorable Mention in their individual National Media Contests, placing in the top 10% of 873 competitors. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding performance and for representing Westfield on a national stage!

Our Rocks got to show off their creativity at this year's third annual Westfield High School Film Festival. This student-led festival featured over 20 original short films, special guest speakers, and prizes. What a great way to foster creative storytelling!

You’re invited to join us for the groundbreaking of the new operations building! The operations center will provide essential office space to support maintenance staff, food service, custodial leadership, and our grounds team. These teams provide our district with invaluable services that keep our school buildings running every day.

Not only will this facility provide necessary space for our operations teams, but it will also feature a designated area for a future fire and rescue program—supporting long-term growth and development. Learn more by visiting our webpages below.

This past weekend was the annual Indiana High School Sports Awards, honoring the state's top-performing athletes, coaches and teams. Congratulations to our Westfield athletes who were nominated this year!

• Jake Cesare (Boys Golf)
• Will Harvey (Boys Golf)
• Kelsey Haverluck (Girls Golf)
• Addi Koi (Girls Golf)
• Kate Malin (Girls Soccer)
• Connor Maddox (Athlete of the Week)
• Caleb Terril (Athlete of the Week)

Coach Josh Bryant gives an inside look into this year's golf season. With nearly the entire varsity team returning from last year's runner-up team, Westfield is anticipating an exciting spring. The team is already off to a strong start, having won the Woodland Invite and setting a new school record of 11 under par 277. Get the inside scoop by reading full article in Westfield Living Magazine!

Whether you can't make it to a game or you want to give your relatives a chance to watch your kid play, Westfield Sports Network has you covered. WSN is a student-driven group that produces and does commentary for Rocks athletic events.

Come out to support all of our Rocks athletic teams. Whether you want to watch a varsity game, a JV matchup or middle school showdown, you can click the buttons below to see where our Rocks will be.

As spring approaches, we want to remind families that Westfield Washington Schools live streams elementary musical performances. Led by Rocks Media House, this effort ensures loved ones can watch from anywhere. Subscribe now so you never miss a show!

Upcoming performances:

• 5/8 Washington Woods | Music in Motion: A Celebration of Learning Through Movement and Song

Golf season is in full swing! Show your Shamrock pride at the putting green or any Westfield event with the Westfield visor. This visor is available in two colors - the perfect accessory for spring and summer.

The Rock Shop is a student-run, student-operated shop with student-designed items. So, in addition to getting the latest apparel, you're also helping students get real entrepreneurship experience before they even graduate!

Do you want to make an impact on the future leaders of our community? Join us at Westfield Washington Schools, where you can truly make a difference!

FCCLA Foodies Rock is a fully functioning foodservice operation that is student centered and fostered through the Westfield High School Culinary Arts program. Our members are highly trained in customer service, hospitality, culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation. Foodies Rock holds a Food Permit by the Hamilton County Board of Health, Advisors Nikki Heflin and Bryan Ferreira are ServSafe Manager certified, and will follow the National Restaurant Association’s Guidelines for food preparation. Chef Heflin and Chef Ferreira each have over 20 years of industry experience, and love guiding their students in making both the optics and cuisine for your event out of this world! Check out this full list of opportunities to work with FCCLA Foodies Rock and book today!

Inquire with Chef Nikki Heflin for booking

whsfoodiesrock@wws.k12.in.us

317-701-4440

Come out and volunteer on May 10 for the USPS Food Drive, the largest food donation for Open Doors! Open Doors helps provide food to Westfield families in need. Volunteers must be at least high school age. Sign up for the food drive below, or visit the Open Doors website to find other ways to get involved!

The local pro basketball team, the Lebanon Leprechauns, proudly welcomes Westfield Washington Schools families to come out on May 8 for Westfield Night! Click the image for more details.

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Westfield Washington Schools is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state of Indiana. With an “A” rating from the Indiana Department of Education, WWS enrolled nearly 9,700 students, in 2023-24, across six elementary, one intermediate, middle, and high school. The district employs roughly 1,500 staff members. Westfield High School is ranked in the top 3 percent nationally by U.S. News and World Report, and has a graduation rate of 97.2 percent with 86 percent of its graduates continuing onto higher education.

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