Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!
Grade 6: Emma Reed, Riley Evans & Brennan Clifford
Grade 7: Avery Howiler & Graham Anderson
Grade 8: Izzy Pringle & Madan Mercurio
Pictured with Robbie Walisa, Michelle Gamboni & Cameron Pavey
Nicole's 28th Chapter is a non-profit organization founded on May 4, 2020, nearly a year after Nicole Ratcliff's tragic passing due to fentanyl poisoning. The organization aims to raise awareness about the risks of fentanyl poisoning, mental health challenges, and the disease of addiction. Recently, Kathy Ratcliff, Nicole's mother and the founder of Nicole's 28th Chapter, shared her story with Mrs. Cline's Pathways classes, discussing her journey and emphasizing how Nicole's death could have been prevented through similar awareness programs.
Nicole's 28th Chapter is hosting an awareness event at The Old Barns at Dry Run Farms on Pherson Pike in Williamsport starting at noon on June 1, 2024. The event will feature games, demonstrations, food trucks, and live music. Stay tuned as more information will be shared as the event date nears.
Frontier Communications is experiencing issues with the phone lines. They are currently working to resolve the issue. To reach our offices directly, please call the following:
District Office number (740) 831-0410
High School number (740) 831-0411
Middle School number (740) 831-0412
Elementary School (740) 831-0413
We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you updated when the lines are working properly again.
Our 5th graders recently visited the middle school for a quick building tour, checking out classrooms and lockers and learning cafeteria procedures. The tour, led by Guidance Counselor Mr. Pavey, is designed to make the transition easier for our incoming 6th graders this fall.
Reminder: With the rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, casting parts of Ohio into temporary darkness, Westfall Local School District is proactively adjusting its academic calendar for the safety of its students and staff.
As the eclipse coincides with many schools' dismissal times, we understand the potential traffic concerns. Following guidance and consultation with local law enforcement agencies, Westfall Local Schools has decided to cancel school for students and staff on Monday, April 8, 2024, to ensure everyone's safety during this unique celestial event.
We understand this schedule change may impact families' plans for the day. However, our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
For more information about the Total Solar Eclipse, including how to view it safely, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.
Special thanks to our group of 2023-2024 Students of the Month! They visited Westfall Elementary and answered questions from our 5th graders to help ease their worries about the transition to middle school this fall.
Westfall Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teacher Appreciation Grant at https://forms.gle/LJScsBn5znSpriEM9.
The Teacher Appreciation Grant will be awarded to three teachers from each school—WES, WMS, and WHS—in the amounts of $500, $300, and $100. The grant funds must be spent on classroom resources that directly impact student needs.
The deadline for entry is April 26, 2024.
With many district roads flooded due to the recent storms, Westfall Local Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, April 3. As a result, there will be no AM preschool. We will continue to monitor the road conditions and keep you informed if there are any further schedule changes.
Open enrollment applications and guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year are now available on our district website at https://www.westfall.k12.oh.us/page/enrollment.
Applications for open enrollment are now being accepted. To ensure your application is considered, it must be returned to the district office by May 15, 2024, along with two forms of proof of residency. Please note that applications will not be date marked as received until two approved proofs of residency are submitted.
Applications have been mailed to current open enrolled students. A separate application must be filled out for each student applying for open enrollment.
At this time, please mail your application(s) with your proofs of residency to:
Westfall Local Schools
Attn: Open Enrollment
19463 Pherson Pike
Williamsport, OH 43164
Decisions on open enrollment acceptance will be made promptly after May 15, 2024. Families will be notified of their 2024-2025 school year status as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email Paula Dumm at paula.dumm@westfallschools.com or call the Westfall District Office at (740) 986-3671.
UPDATE: Our phone lines have been restored district-wide. Thank you for your patience during this outage.
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 2, for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Currently, the phone lines at Westfall Local Schools are down due to a power outage overnight. However, our technology department is aware of the situation and is working with Frontier Communications to get us back up and running. In the meantime, if you need to contact one of our offices, please use the following phone numbers:
District Office number (740) 831-0410
High School number (740) 831-0411
Middle School number (740) 831-0412
Elementary School (740) 831-0413
We apologize for the inconvenience and will post again when service is restored.
Sister's Closet is accepting gently used age-appropriate formal wear for both boys and girls to help ease the financial burden and help students enjoy the experience of school dances. All sizes are needed, along with dress shoes and accessories. Donations can be made at the middle school or by contacting michelle.gamboni@westfallschools.com.
Reminder: With the rare total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, casting parts of Ohio into temporary darkness, Westfall Local School District is proactively adjusting its academic calendar for the safety of its students and staff.
As the eclipse coincides with many schools' dismissal times, we understand the potential traffic concerns. Following guidance and consultation with local law enforcement agencies, Westfall Local Schools has decided to cancel school for students and staff on Monday, April 8, 2024, to ensure everyone's safety during this unique celestial event.
We understand this schedule change may impact families' plans for the day. However, our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
For more information about the Total Solar Eclipse, including how to view it safely, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, March 28 - Tuesday, April 2, for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
The Third Nine Weeks Report Cards will be sent home with students and are currently available on the student progress book portal. If you have any questions, please contact the MS Guidance Office at 740-986-2941 x4041 or email cameron.pavey@westfallschools.com.
UPDATE: The phone lines at Westfall Local Schools are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Students in Mrs. Snyder's sixth-grade writing class wrote argumentative essays on whether eating insects should be considered an adequate food source. They learned they are packed with beneficial nutrients to sustain a healthy lifestyle but might not be perceived as a tasty snack.
Students taste-tested various insects, large and small, evaluated their initial thoughts on the subject, and questioned whether they changed their perspective on serving insects at the dinner table. Even Mrs. Snyder joined in, snacking on some deliciously toasted ants!
Currently, the phone lines at Westfall Middle School, Westfall High School, and Westfall District Office are down. However, our technology department is aware of the situation and is working with Frontier Communications to get us back up and running. In the meantime, if you need to contact one of our offices, please use the following phone numbers:
District Office number (740) 831-0410
High School number (740) 831-0411
Middle School number (740) 831-0412
We apologize for the inconvenience and will post again when service is restored.
Students in Mrs. Wing's sixth-grade writing class recently wrote an argumentative essay on whether eating insects should be considered an adequate food source or if they should be left alone. Generally viewed as cringe-worthy little creatures, they are actually packed with beneficial nutrients to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Students were given the opportunity to taste-test a few "flavored" insects to evaluate their initial thoughts on the subject and question whether they changed their perspective on serving insects at the dinner table. Much to our surprise, other than being a bit on the bland side, the reviews were all very positive!
