This information is for juniors taking the ACT on March 10. It is a link with suggestions to prepare for the ACT. ACT prep is a course for juniors and is offered at the high school during school hours. Please contact Mrs Runions at the high school if you require more information.
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Last reminder about our thankful Thursday smoked meat night. Everyone welcome. 530 to 630 this evening in the community building.
The Varsity Girls Basketball game against Green has been postponed. I will post as soon as a makeup date is scheduled.
Archery Clinic for Students in grades 6-12
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This Saturday December 6th! Make plans to join us! If you still would like to set up and hand out items please let us know!
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball game vs Notre Dame has been rescheduled for 1/13/2026 Home @ 6:00.
This is a reminder for students who ride Donna's bus that we will still be splitting her route just like we did before Thanksgiving because she has to drive for Brandis for the rest of this week. I'm resending the schedule. Everything is the same as before except for tomorrow, we will, of course, be two hours later than the time on the schedule.
Sorry. I should've clarified. We will be on a two hour delay on Wednesday, 12/3. We won't ever do a one hour delay.
124 is really good shape and the back roads are pretty good. There will definitely be ref freezing tonight on these wet roads so we're going to start out on a delay in order to give our bus drivers daylight to see to hit their turnarounds, which are still snow-covered They liked to drive in. Student drivers please be careful in the morning. Anyone who needs to drop their kids off at normal time can do so. We will have staff there so you can drop them off at normal time if you have to get to work at regular time.
We are still under a Level 2 snow emergency, the decision has been made to cancel the JV & Varsity Boys Basketball game this evening against ND. I will post as soon as a make up game has been rescheduled.
Western will be closed. Enjoy the only day of the year!
I may have to apologize for this in the morning, but I'm going to go ahead and call a two hour delay. Everything I see says that it's going to snow all night and I want to give everyone as much time as possible to figure out what to do with your kids if we do cancel tomorrow. If we end up canceling, I will make the call by six. I don't like to make decisions based on the forecast, but the forecast and the radar are both saying the same thing. If we end up not canceling any parent who has work obligations can drop your kids off in the morning. I will be there either way.
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow for students. Kids, enjoy the last day of Thanksgiving break. Parents, we will do our best to take them off your hands on Tuesday!
I hope each and every Western Indian, old or young, near or far, had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I can never express how thankful I am for this school and for this community. Thank you so much for your support and your love of our school and our kids!! Once an Indian, always an Indian!!
Attention Seniors! Please submit your cap and gown orders by December 2nd! You can do them on paper and order through Mrs. Wessel or you can order online! Even if you can not pay the full amount right now, you can order and make a small deposit to get it ordered! Please see Mrs. Wessel if you have any questions or need any help in any way! Thank you!
Last Thanksgiving meal message - I promise!! Please let anyone in our community who wants a great pre-Thanksgiving meal to come by the high school cafeteria tonight (Tuesday) from 5-6. We WANT to show our appreciation and we WANT to show our community how thankful we are as a school district!!! We have 300 meals prepared by our wonderful high school cooks. It's first come, first served!!! Grab some to-go meals and enjoy an early Thanksgiving meal on Western Cares!!!
Reminder that our Thanksgiving meal pickup is tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from 5-6pm. The original post had the right date but wrong day posted. I'll apologize in advance for sending a couple more messages about this between now and tomorrow evening!
This message is for students who ride Donna's bus 9. Your kids all got a paper with this info to give you on Friday but I had planned to send this out last night but I completely forgot. I apologize for not getting this message our earlier. We are splitting Donna's route each morning and she'll be driving for Brandis this week and for a few days after we get back from Thanksgiving break. Please see the attachment for the info regarding pickup times.
As the season of gratitude approaches, Western Local Schools is honored to support our community in a caring and meaningful way. We will be offering Thanksgiving dinners to go for any community members who may be in need this holiday season. No sign-ups, no questions — just kindness and a warm meal. 📅 Tuesday , November 25th ⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM 📍 Western High School Cafeteria If a Thanksgiving meal would help your family this year, please stop by. It would be our privilege to serve you. Wishing everyone comfort, warmth, and togetherness this season. 🧡🦃
The ACT will be given to all interested juniors on March 10, 2026. Mrs. Runions has met with all juniors at the high school and CTC to obtain enrollment. This is no longer a state requirement for all juniors; only those interested in taking the ACT will be given the test. Please contact Mrs. Runions at 740-493-2514 with any questions.