Westfall Local Schools

Beginning September 8th, 2020, ALL Westfall students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge due to a change in policy by the USDA and is in effect through December 31, 2020. For more information and to view our September menus, please visit our website at http://www.westfallschools.com.

Welcome Back Westfall Mustangs! We are excited to start this new school year! Thank you for supporting the Westfall Cafeterias. Following guidance from the Pickaway County Public Health and CDC departments, student’s daily nutritious meals; breakfast and lunch, will comply with all state requirements. Breakfast - $2.00 Reduced - $0.30 Lunch - ES $2.80 - MS, HS - $3.00 Reduced - $0.40 If you would like to fill out a Free/Reduced Meal Application please visit: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application • Menus for the Hybrid Schedule are posted on our school’s website. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact: Becky Shaw, Food Service Director becky.shaw@westfallschools.com 740-986-8805

Westfall Athletics Venue Capacity and Ticket Limitations for fall season. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director at trevor.thomas@westfallschools.com.

Please see the attached posting for the following position: Part-Time Cafeteria Employee

VOLLEYBALL (HS) Westfall Mustangs vs. Circleville Tigers Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:00 AM @ The Dome VOLLEYBALL (MS) Westfall Mustangs vs. Circleville Tigers Monday, August 24, 2020 5:00 PM @ The Dome SOCCER (HS) Westfall Mustangs vs. West Jefferson Monday, August 24, 2020 5:00 PM

Westfall Local Schools will conduct a Chromebook Distribution Day on Wednesday, August 26, for students committed to full-time online learning. Students following the hybrid model will be assigned a Chromebook on their first day of school. WESTFALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wednesday, August 26 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Westfall Elementary School 9391 State Route 56 Williamsport, OH 43164 *If you’re unable to make it to the school during these pickup times, please contact the elementary office at (740) 986-4008 to schedule a time to pick up your student’s Chromebook. WESTFALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Wednesday, August 26 Students with: Last Names starting with A-D: 8:00 am - 8:45 am Last Names starting with E-N: 9:00 am - 9:45 am Last Names starting with O-R: 10:00 am - 10:45 am Last Names starting with S-Z: 11:00 am - 11:45 am Westfall Middle School 19545 Pherson Pike Williamsport, OH 43164 *If you’re unable to make it to the school during these pickup times, please contact the middle school office at (740) 986-2941 to schedule a time to pick up your student’s Chromebook. WESTFALL HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, August 26 Students with: Last Names starting with A-D: 8:00 am - 8:45 am Last Names starting with E-N: 9:00 am - 9:45 am Last Names starting with O-R: 10:00 am - 10:45 am Last Names starting with S-Z: 11:00 am - 11:45 am Westfall High School 19463 Pherson Pike Williamsport, OH 43164 *If you’re unable to make it to the school during these pickup times, please contact the high school office at (740) 986-2911 to schedule a time to pick up your student’s Chromebook. A technology agreement has been added and requires a signature to obtain a Chromebook for this school year. A Chromebook cannot be assigned to a student without the completion of this agreement. If you have already completed your student's Final Form before today, please log back into Final Forms and double-check that this form has been completed. If your student borrowed a Chromebook earlier this year, please return your device to your student’s school between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm so that our technology department can perform necessary updates to the device for the upcoming school year. For more information on the remote learning option and student expectations, please click on the Remote Learning Link under our News section.

At our opening staff meetings, we recognized our Golden Apple recipients, honoring them for 30+ years of outstanding service at Westfall Local Schools! Congratulations to: Becky Shaw, District Transportation Director, and Food Service Manager Karen Holbrook, WMS 6th-grade teacher Jackie Eitel, WES 4th-grade teacher Carole Moore, WES Administrative Assistant

Per PCPH, CDC, ODH, and Governor DeWine, please review the updated guidelines on face coverings. As of August 14, 2020, all students and staff at Pickaway County School Districts will be required to wear face coverings at all times during the school day.

Revised Football Schedule

UPDATE: A technology agreement has been recently added and requires a signature to obtain a Chromebook for this school year. A Chromebook cannot be assigned to a student without the completion of this agreement. If you have already completed your student's Final Form before today, please log back into Final Forms and double-check that this form has been completed.

If your student borrowed a Chromebook earlier this year, please return your device to the high school next week between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm so that our technology department can perform necessary updates to the device for the upcoming school year.

We understand that students, parents/guardians, and our community have many questions regarding the upcoming school year in these unprecedented times. We appreciate your continued support and patience as we work together to ensure that quality education continues at Westfall Local Schools in a safe and healthy manner. Please take a moment to read through the answers to some frequently asked questions that our administration has received over the past few weeks. Please keep in mind that these protocols may need to be adjusted periodically in order to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. We'd like to also remind parents/guardians to complete the questionnaire at https://forms.gle/DA4Z2tVFWMkrfuJg7 sharing your intentions for the 2020-2021 school year with an extended deadline of Monday, August 10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: https://www.westfallschools.com/article/281939?org=wlsd

Please see the attached posting for the following position: Educational Aide/Paraprofessional - Elementary School

A few weeks ago, we asked families to complete a questionnaire sharing your intentions for your student(s) for the 2020-2021 school year. If you haven't had a chance to complete this yet, please do so by visiting our website at westfallschools.com or by clicking https://forms.gle/DA4Z2tVFWMkrfuJg7 before Friday, August 7, 2020.

In response to some questions from our community: Things continue to change so rapidly. We understand the wisdom of sitting back a moment and reassessing where we stand at this point. We will continue to keep you updated on any future changes.

Welcome to the Dome T-shirts coming soon! Limited supply, so order now! $15 in the Athletic Office during district summer hours Monday-Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm

With Pickaway County currently standing at a Risk Level 3, all Pickaway County Schools, including Westfall Local Schools has met with the Pickaway County Health Department and plans to utilize the hybrid model to start the 2020-2021 school year. Please see the following letter from Superintendent Jeff Sheets:

Permanent Substitute Positions Available:

Please see the attached Fall Sports Supplemental posting for WMS Cheer Advisor (Football)

Please see the attached posting for an Educational Aide/Paraprofessional at the Pickaway-Ross CTC Location for the 2020-2021 School Year