WHS Family Newsletter
May 2, 2022
Rocks Spotlight
2022 PROM - A Huge Success!
A big thank you to the Junior Class officers and sponsors, Kevin Morse and Breanna Bever, for planning and hosting the event. It was great to see our junior and senior students be able to enjoy such a special night again! Thanks to Rocks Media House and our Junior Class Sponsors for the great photos!
Westfield Winds for the Win!
Westfield Winds closes out 2022 Season in 4th Place at WGI World Championships with a score of 90.225!! Great job, Westfield!
- 57 Westfield Students.
- 30 new to Winter Winds.
- 18 Middle Schoolers.
- over 170 hours of rehearsal.
- over 800 miles traveled for competitions.
- 1 full season in Open Class.
- IPA State Champions - Open Class.
- 90.225 Score at WGI World Championship Finals - 4th Place - Open Class.
News This Week
Finals information!!
Just a reminder, Trimester 3 Final Exams will be Wednesday, May 25th through Friday, May 27th, and will follow this schedule.
Seniors will not have to take finals.
Bus transportation will be provided for students at the end of testing each day and students will have the opportunity to pick up a grab and go lunch on Thursday and Friday. Please note that parent pick-up will be at door #9 in the athletic wing and door #32 in the new wing.
Please remember there are NO EARLY DISMISSALS during final exams.
If your student will be gone for any reason, please contact Assistant Principal Denver Wade at waded@wws.k12.in.us to make arrangements. Please understand we do not allow students to take finals early with the exception of extreme medical circumstances.
Finally, don’t forget Tuesday, May 31st will be a staff workday with no school for students. However, the Testing Center will be open that day for make up finals from 9 am - 3:30 pm. Let’s finish this year strong, Shamrocks!
2022 Commencement Information
As a reminder, seniors who did not have a chance to pick up their Cap/Gown/Tickets on Wednesday, April 27 can pick them up this Wednesday, May 4th during lunches in the Learning Center. Any student who has not ordered a cap and gown should bring 50 dollars in cash this day, and Jostens will fill last minute orders.
Rock the Arts and Cabaret
Westfield Performing Arts Cabaret AND the annual Rock the Arts show will take place on Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th! Tickets ARE required for the Cabaret and will include dessert and the show. Rock the Arts is free and open to the public.
This year’s Rock the Arts will feature artwork from Westfield Washington kindergarten through senior students.
You can purchase tickets for the Cabaret here. Currently, sales are open for the purchase of tables (each table seating 8) for $100. Individual seats are also now available for purchase!
Rock the Arts times are from 5pm - 7pm on Friday, May 13th, and 12 - 2pm on Saturday, May 14th.
Cabaret performances are at 7pm on Friday, May 13th, and at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, May 14th
Dates To Remember!
May 2-6 - AP Exam Information: Students taking AP Exams this May can find out information about testing, including dates, times and locations at this WHS Online AP Hub. Please check it before all exams you are taking for any updated information.
May 14 - Tickets are live for the first-ever Robbie’s Hope Gala!!! Come May 14th, 7-9 pm to help us raise awareness around teen mental health. Guest speaker, Kari Eckert, will be sharing her personal story about her son Robbie and how Robbie's Hope started. You can expect to hear from local Westfield seniors sharing their stories as well as performers too! Catering will be provided and you can purchase tickets or make donations here. Make sure to share with everyone you know! We each have the power to make a difference in every teen's life! Click here to register and find out more!
June 10 - The 21st annual Westfield Athletic Booster Club Golf outing will be held on June 10 at Woodwind Golf Club. Join us by entering a team and/or being a hole sponsor. Click here!
By doing so, you support WHS and WMS athletics by purchasing all uniforms for athletes and awards $10K in scholarships annually to graduating seniors.
2022 Verbatim On Sale Now!
The third edition of Verbatim, our WHS literary magazine, is on sale now! It features various poems, short stories, and artwork by talented WHS students. Pre-Order your book today! Cover art by WHS’s talented Tiffany Ngai. Printed copies will be available in early May. https://www.whsrockshop.org/product-page/2022-verbatim
Nominate a Distinguished Alumni Today!
The Westfield Washington Schools selection committee for the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations. This award honors Westfield High School Alumni whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and/or service to their communities. An honoree’s spirit and leadership are worthy of recognition and have inspired praise and gratitude among his or her peers.
The 2022 nomination deadline is May 1, 2022. To nominate an individual, please fill out this form.
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