Congratulations to Savannah Holderby and Eli Wright, Westfall’s state wrestling qualifiers! We celebrated the two with a special clap-out through the halls before they headed to this weekend’s OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. Good Luck to Savannah and Eli!
2 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Coaches and wrestlers posing and smiling
Students walking down the hallway with flags
Students playing instruments in a hallway
Female wrestler smiling with coaches walking behind her
wrestlers shaking hands with fellow students in hallway
Students cheering in the hallway
Students watching band play
Students watching band play
Students watching band play
Group photo of students, parents, and coaches
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 13, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, March 16, 2026.
2 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Grey textured background with centered Westfall logo, text that reads No School Friday, March 13

Pickaway Family and Children First and Pickaway Health Network are hosting a FREE community event for families on Saturday, April 4, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds.

The event will feature free food, food vendors, youth and family activities, a bounce house for younger children, and an obstacle course for older youth. Families can also experience the “Hidden in Plain Sight” exhibit and connect with helpful resources from many local organizations.

Entertainment will include live performances from Studio One students and music from the Circleville Jazz Band, along with a calming sensory room available for anyone who may need a quiet break.

Volunteers are also needed. Teens seeking community service hours for organizations such as 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society, or other groups are welcome to help, and their service hours can be verified.

2 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
An event flyer for the Pickaway County Wild and Well Free Family Fun Day, taking place Saturday, April 4, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville, Ohio. The safari-themed design features a zebra and trees, promoting activities like Disney Princesses, face painting, food, games, bounce houses, and a scavenger hunt. The event is presented by the Pickaway County Family and Children First Council and Pickaway Health Network, with a focus on Skill Building Safari Stations and Child Abuse Prevention Month. A QR code is included to sign up as a resource or volunteer.
Best wishes to Eli and Savannah as the compete at the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament this weekend!
Go Mustangs!
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HS
Join us for a Districtwide Hat Day on Tuesday, March 17. Students are invited to bring $1 and wear their favorite hat to school for the day.

All proceeds will benefit the Westfall Education Association Scholarship Fund, which awards a scholarship to a current Westfall senior planning to pursue a career in education.
2 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Green St. Patrick’s Day themed poster with shamrocks, coins, and a leprechaun hat and shoes. Text reads: “Hat Day — Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Bring in $1 to wear your favorite hat. Proceeds go to the WEA scholarship fund.”
Reminder: The ACT will be administered to the JUNIOR class on Tuesday, March 10. All Juniors (on-campus, online, or attending Pick-Ross) must arrive at WHS by 7:20 AM for the exam. Grades 9, 10, and 12 will have a Digital Learning Day through Google Classroom to complete daily assignments.
5 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
act test

The College of Wooster is hosting the B-WISER Science Camp June 15–20, 2026, for girls interested in exploring science through hands-on learning and real laboratory experiences. This residential, on-campus program is open to girls in grades 7–8 and 9–10 and offers opportunities to work in state-of-the-art labs, collaborate with peers, and learn from women working in STEM fields.

Registration is open now, with a deadline of April 30, 2026. Financial aid scholarships are available but limited. Learn more and register at BWISER.spaces.wooster.edu.

5 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
B-Wiser Science Camp Summer 2026 Students posing in front of campus building
On Friday, almost twenty of Mrs. Hook’s Speech II students participated in the Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Competition in the Community Room. Students selected a critical issue to present to a panel of judges, being sure to apply solutions to Rotary’s four ethical questions on truth, fairness, and friendship.

Congratulations to our top finishers!
1st place: Cami Harmon
2nd place: Shelby Gibson & Brooke Elster
3rd place: Bryanna Hunt
4th place: Evelyn Cooper
5th place: Cadence Fullen
6th place: Tessa Poling & Joelle Andria

Thank you to our panel of judges, Brook Ruoff, Dawn Finch, and Angie Jones, for volunteering their time to evaluate each speech. Special thanks to Mrs. Hook for organizing the event and preparing the students for this opportunity. The top finishers will compete again in Circleville this Saturday, March 14. Best of luck!
5 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Female and male students dressed professionally, posing and smiling in front of a wall that reads Westfall
Students shocked
Students clapping and smiling
Students clapping and smiling
Students smiling and holding gift cards
Group photo of three speech competition judges
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 13, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, March 16, 2026.
5 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Grey textured background with centered Westfall logo, text that reads No School Friday, March 13

Reminder: The ACT will be administered to the JUNIOR class on Tuesday, March 10. All Juniors (on-campus, online, or attending Pick-Ross) must arrive at WHS by 7:20 AM for the exam. Grades 9, 10, and 12 will have a Digital Learning Day through Google Classroom to complete daily assignments.

8 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Pencil filling out a bubble test with text that reads march 10, 2026 state funded act testing day all juniors on campus, online, or attending pickaway ross must attend . digital learning day for grades 9, 10, and 12
Our FFA chapter held a district-wide coloring contest for FFA Week last week. Congratulations to our high school winners: Katie Burke, Fernando Gillespie, Brandy Mullins, Cami Harmon, William Adams, and Kylie Fleming (not pictured). Mrs. Gill is pictured presenting the awards and holding Kylie’s on her behalf.
9 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Students and staff members posing with farm animal style cups
Support the Westfall High School Junior-Senior Prom while enjoying a sweet treat!

The Junior/Senior Prom Committee is hosting a Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser, with all proceeds helping support this year’s prom. Bundtlets are $7.00 each and are available in a variety of delicious flavors.

Flavors include Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet, White Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon, Confetti, Strawberries & Cream, Carrot, Oreo Cookies & Cream, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry.

All orders must be submitted with payment (cash or check) by March 24. Orders will be available for pickup on April 2 or April 3.

To place an order or for more information, please contact a member of the WHS Junior/Senior Prom Committee. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this year’s prom special!
9 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Nothing Bundt Cake Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Text reads Please help support the Westfall High School Junior-Senior Prom Delivery will be just in time for Easter dinner Checks payabke to Westfall Junior/Senior Prom All orders due by March 24, 2026 Order pickup on April 2nd/3rd

Westfall FFA had a great time visiting our 7th and 8th-grade science classes! They discussed high school Agriculture Education and worked on a team-building lab, "welding" graham crackers with frosting! We look forward to meeting the next generation of Westfall FFA!

9 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Student presenting in front of TV screen
Student presenting in front of TV screen
Student holding board with welded pieces attached
Board with welded pieces
Students posing with their "welded" graham crackers held together with chocolate frosting
Students "welding" graham crackers held together with chocolate frosting
Students "welding" graham crackers held together with chocolate frosting
Students "welding" graham crackers held together with chocolate frosting
Students "welding" graham crackers held together with chocolate frosting
Student "welding" graham crackers held together with chocolate frosting

Happy Birthday to our Media Intern, Sophia Graham!

Sophia works behind the scenes to create our game-day graphics for social media and the JumboTron in the Dome, doing a great job of representing Westfall both online and on the big screen. We appreciate the time, creativity, and effort she puts into her work!

Wishing you a great birthday, Sophia!

9 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Sophia Graham posing with a Birthday Girl headband on
Currently, the phone lines at Westfall Local Schools 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
Elementary School (740) 831-0413

We apologize for the inconvenience and will post again when service is restored.
9 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
The ACT will be administered to the JUNIOR class on Tuesday, March 10. All Juniors (on-campus, online, or attending Pick-Ross) must arrive at WHS by 7:20 AM for the exam. Grades 9, 10, and 12 will have a Digital Learning Day through Google Classroom to complete daily assignments.
11 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Close-up of a student filling in bubbles on a standardized test answer sheet with a pencil. Text overlay reads “March 10, 2026 – State-Funded ACT Testing Day. All juniors (on-campus, online, or attending Pickaway Ross) must attend. Digital learning day for grades 9, 10 & 12.” A Westfall “W” logo appears on the left side of the graphic.
Join us for a night of music at our High School Band Concert on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00 PM.
12 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
band concert

Join us for a delightfully spooky production of The Addams Family! Our talented students are bringing everyone’s favorite eccentric family to life on stage!

Performances will be held:
March 27 at 7:30 PM
March 28 at 7:30 PM
March 29 at 2:30 PM

Tickets will be available at the door or online beginning at 3:00 PM on March 2 at https://westfallmusical.ludus.com/200519544. We hope to see you there!

12 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
Purple background with a vintage frame surrounding an image of a spooky haunted house and a cobweb. Text reads Westfall High School presents The Addams Family the Musical March 27, 28, 29, 2026
We’re excited to share the latest edition of ECHO, our student newspaper. This issue covers a range of topics, including news, lifestyles, and sports, reported and edited exclusively by our talented high school students.

Link: https://aptg.co/J7N9Nh
12 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
ECHO cover page with snowy scene of barn
Westfall NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, March 5, from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the HS Dome Gymnasium. Sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org and search WESTFALLHS.

If your student would like to donate blood, please click the links below for the appropriate parental consent form.

Students 17 and older Parental Consent Form: https://5il.co/321vt
Students 16 and under Parental Consent Form: https://5il.co/321x7

If you have any questions, please email NHS Advisor Soni Grady at soni.grady@westfallschools.com.
15 days ago, Westfall Local Schools
White background Blue heart that reads Give Blood in the middle of red and white stripes. Text reads Blood Drive Westfall High School High School Dome Gymnasium 19463 Pherson Pike Williamsport, OH 43164 Thursday, March 5, 2026 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM with American Red Cross logo at the bottom
Yellow background with a red circle border around a white circle, a red teardrop border around a white teardrop with a red kidney shape located inside to represent blood and a black exclamation point, text reads Severe Shortage Give Now and the American Red Cross logo in top right corner