Tonight is opening night for the Westfield High School theatre department's production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The student-led cast and crew have been working tirelessly since February to immerse the audience in the magical world of Narnia.

The crew tackled some unique design challenges this season, from building stone archways that span the entire stage, to creating functional costumes for creatures like lions and centaurs. Meanwhile, the cast has been hard at work embodying the mystical creatures from C.S. Lewis' imagination.

Step through the wardrobe and experience the magic for yourself at tonight’s opening performance or catch one of the upcoming show dates. We hope to see you there!

Show times:

Thursday, March 27 at 7 PM
Friday, March 28 at 7 PM
Saturday, March 29 at 2 PM
Saturday, March 29 at 7 PM

Spring Break is almost here! This is a friendly reminder that school will be closed starting Friday, April 4. We wish all our Shamrocks a safe and relaxing break!

This is an important reminder to ALL Westfield families. Please take a moment to check your student's Consumable and Lunch Fee balances to ensure they are paid on time. All Westfield High School and Westfield Middle School consumable fees for the 2024-2025 school year have been posted to your student's PowerSchool account.

How to check your balances:

• Consumable Fees: View your balance in PowerSchool under the "Balance" tab.

• Lunch Fees: Check your child’s lunch account through LunchTime. Negative balance notices have already been sent to families.

All fees should be paid in full by May 1, 2025, to avoid being sent to collections. Please note that there are no physical mailers for student fees. Payments cannot be made through the PowerSchool or LunchTime apps. You must log in on a desktop or laptop to submit a payment.

Important Notes:

• Families qualifying for Free and/or Reduced Scholarship Assistance are still responsible for Chromebook repairs, charger replacements, lost library books, and lost textbooks. These fees are not covered by the scholarship.

• Device repair fees will be added as needed throughout the year.

• If you need more time to pay, please contact Stacy Luedke at luedkes@wws.k12.in.us or call 317-867-8000, press 7, and then extension 10063 to arrange a payment plan.

• If you need your student’s ID number, please contact the school at 317-867-8000.

• All unpaid fees will be sent to collections and incur a $10 collection fee.

Important: You cannot pay these fees via the PowerSchool or WWS mobile apps. You must log in on a desktop to submit a payment. To view your balance on the PowerSchool app, the app will need to be refreshed.

You have three payment options:

1. Online Payment:

• Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal using your username and password. If you need help with your account or forgot your password, contact your student’s school.

• Click the "Balance" link (coin icon) on the left side, then "Make a Payment."

• Select "Add All to Cart" or choose specific items to pay for. You will be redirected to the Westfield Washington Web Store.

• Log into your RevTrak account or create one using your email address. Complete your payment once logged in. Note: There is now a 4.1% processing fee for credit card payments. Please avoid using Internet Explorer.

2. Mail Payment:

• Mail a check payable to Westfield Washington Schools to:
  Attention: Stacy Luedke
  19500 Tomlinson Road, Suite B
  Westfield, IN 46074

• Be sure to include your student’s name in the memo line.

3. Phone Payment:

• Call 317-867-8000, press 7, and then enter extension 10002, 10004, or 10063 to pay by credit card over the phone. Please note the 4.1% processing fee.

For questions or to set up a payment plan, email luedkes@wws.k12.in.us or call Stacy Luedke at 317-867-8000, press 7, then extension 10063.

Log into LunchTime to view your child's lunch balance. Payments can be made online or by cash or check.

Online Payment:

A processing fee will be applied to all credit card transactions for school-related payments, including student fees and lunch accounts. These fees help cover processing costs and maintain the quality of our educational services.

LunchTime will automatically apply the following fees at checkout:

• ACH Payments: $1.50 per transaction (for transactions of $500.00 or less)

• Credit Card Payments: 2.3% of the transaction amount + $1.00

To avoid fees, payments must be made using cash or check.

Cash or Check Payments:

You can pay lunch fees by sending cash or a check in an envelope with your child's name and student ID number to school with your student. Alternatively, you may drop off the payment at your child's school office.

• Checks should be made payable to Westfield Washington Schools.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Click the button below to register. For detailed information pertaining to your child's school, please visit your school's future kindergartener page.

School supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year are available on our website! Visit the Supply Lists Directory page to find the necessary supplies for your school.

Westfield High School is seeking reliable parents and college students to assist with proctoring AP exams from May 5-16, 2025. This is a great opportunity to support our students while earning substitute pay for your time.

If you're interested, please reach out to Christy Ulsas at ulsasc@wws.k12.in.us for more details. Your help makes a difference—thank you for supporting our students!

You're invited to join us on April 1 at 4:30 PM as we celebrate the completion of the Westfield Washington Schools Tennis Center. Join us for the girls' first home tennis match against Carmel High School immediately following the ceremony.

Join us on April 2 to celebrate our winter performing arts programs! Enjoy showcases from Winter Winds, Indoor Percussion, all three Winter Guards, and Show Choir in one exciting night.

• Tickets: $5 (Available at Door 3 | Cash, Card, and Apple Pay accepted)
• Showtime: 7:00 PM
• Entrance: Door 1

On April 22, incoming Superintendent Dr. John Atha is inviting community members to Westfield High School to chat with him about anything on their minds. Learn about how the district operates from a chief executive or ask questions about upcoming construction projects.

Westfield High School’s agricultural science teacher, Chris Kaufman, is redefining agriculture for students. Having only launched the program with a single class in 2022, the program has now grown to 12 available courses at the high school and an agriculture exploration program at Westfield Middle School. Read all about it in the cover story of The Current!

Oak Trace Elementary students took part in an exciting school-wide penny war! A penny war is a friendly fundraising competition where pennies add to a team’s score while other coins can be used to deduct points from opponents. The third graders came out victorious, and the entire school raised an impressive $1,160.91!

Westfield High School Show Choir

Westfield's show choir, Illumination, took the stage at ISSMA State Finals last weekend. In only its second year, it's a very exciting accomplishment for Westfield to qualify as a finalist at the state level.

Westfield High School Winter Guard

Regional A Guard competed in State Finals and came out as champs for the second year in a row. Open Guard made Westfield history with the first Varsity Guard medal in IHSCGA State, earning bronze this past weekend.

Westfield World Winds and Indoor Percussion

Westfield World Winds earned silver at IPA Winds State Finals! Indoor Percussion heads to State finals next week, and all three groups will compete in WGI World Championships in the coming weeks.

Westfield Middle School Band

Our middle school band students performed this past Friday and all groups received gold awards, with the Wind Ensemble receiving their gold with distinction!

Earlier this month, Washington Woods Elementary hosted its annual Leadership Day, a special event that empowers students to use their voice, showcase their leadership skills, and welcome guests into their school. This year’s event featured a keynote speech from Trey Mock, the creator and performer behind the Colts mascot, Blue. It was a great day of learning, confidence-building, and celebration!

Congratulations to our Westfield Middle School Academic Team for placing second at the Hamilton County competition! Academic Team is a club that competes in general knowledge trivia challenges. We are so proud of our Shamrocks and their team leader, Mrs. Ogle!

Students from all six elementary schools participated in the sixth annual Lego Builders Competition this past weekend! In this competition, students work in pairs to build Lego houses that meet specific criteria, earning achievement awards based on their mastery. This competition was first held in 2017 as an effort to bring awareness of the related career fields to students, and continues to be a beloved event here in Westfield!

Earlier this year, Shamrock Springs teacher Darcy Kelley sponsored a school-wide fundraiser for Make-A-Wish, a program that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Our Shamrocks came together and raised over $6,000 which was enough to be paired with a Wish Kid, Mason!

The entire school came together to celebrate Mason, decking out in blue and hosting a parade and pep rally. Westfield High School teacher and Make-A-Wish board member Tracy Miller also participated, sharing her daughter's own Make-A-Wish experience. Today, Mrs. Miller's daughter is a teacher at Westfield Intermediate School!

Mason and his brother both have fibromyalgia, a disease without a cure. His brother’s wish was granted last year with a Siberian husky puppy, and now it’s Mason’s turn! With a passion for marine biology, Mason will soon visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Tybee Island Marine Science Center, and Savannah State University’s Biology Department. Ms. Kelley plans to continue the fundraiser next year with the hope of being paired with another Wish Kid.

Progress is being made across the district as Destination Westfield continues. Last week marked a big milestone for the Westfield Middle School West project as the first structural steel was erected.

Westfield Middle School West will help our district offer more educational and extracurricular opportunities to all of our young Rocks. To learn more about this facility and to see project renderings visit the site below!

Our eighth-grade girls' basketball team wrapped up a fantastic season, securing both the Hamilton County Tournament and the conference championship. Way to go, Rocks!

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.

All previous and future stream links can be found on the IHSAA TV website. Just search "Westfield."

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:

• 3/27 Carey Ridge | Let's Sing About Spring
• 3/27 Carey Ridge | Music Around the World
• 3/27 Washington Woods | Dancing on the Rooftop
• 3/27 Shamrock Springs | Neon Harmony
• 4/1 Oak Trace | Stars, Stripes and Hoosier Pride

The days are getting warmer, so stay cool with the Westfield bucket hat. This hat is available in two colors - the perfect accessory to show your Shamrock pride at any Westfield event.

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!

The Rock Strong Award presented by the Westfield Education Foundation is a quarterly award, given out at each school and operations to recognize teachers, instructional assistants, instructional coaches, building secretaries, bus drivers, substitute teachers, food service staff and operations staff for the great work they do for our children and our community!

Each quarter, all schools and operations will review nominations from staff, students, families and the community and select someone who represents its values and culture to receive the Rock Strong Award and a special gift.

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

Westfield Education Foundation scholarship applications are currently open. For 37 years, the foundation has supported students’ futures, awarding a total of $114,350 in scholarships in 2024 alone.

Encourage your child to apply today! Browse available scholarships and click below to access the 2025 application. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.

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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