I know some of you are going to think I'm crazy, especially if you live on a main highway or on a flat road, but we're going to cancel. I've been out driving for the past hour, and although most of the roads are pretty good, there are lots of places that have black ice. Basically, any place that does not have salt or grit is ice. We will be closed for Thursday, January 22.
about 22 hours ago, Superintendent
Mandatory Meeting for College Credit Plus for the 2026-27 school year is Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00 pm. A flyer was emailed to each student in grades 6-11 with more details. If you have any questions please contact DeeDee Long at 740-493-2514 or dee.long@westernlocalschools.com.
1 day ago, Carolyn Wessel
Bus 18 is headed out Beavers Ridge now. Should be home shortly.
1 day ago, Superintendent
Bus 18 had trouble with a turnaround on tater knob so she is running behind. We will let you know as soon as she starts dropping students off again.
1 day ago, Superintendent
Girls Varsity Basketball game at Home against Wellston is cancelled for this evening. Jackson County is currently on a Level 2.. Make up game is 2/10.
1 day ago, Beth Alexander
This is for students in grades 3rd-12th that are 4-H members. Mrs. Bland will be hosting QA Training by Joy Bauman in her VoAg classes on February 24th for 4-H members. If you want your son/daughter to attend this training, please send a note to the office so we can add them to the list of students attending the training! Thank you!
1 day ago, Dee Dee Long
WHS Student council will be selling Valentine's Day Candy Grams! JH & HS Students can purchase at lunch 02/02-02/09! Elementary Teachers will have forms for Elementary students to take home if interested! Candy Grams will be delivered to students and staff on February 12th!
3 days ago, Carolyn Wessel
Western Power Lifting Schedule - Saturday, 1/24 @ Piketon start time 10:00 and Saturday, 2/21 @ Coal Grove start time 10:00.
3 days ago, Beth Alexander
Jr. High Basketball Game at Clay on Wednesday, 1./21 will just be 1 Girls game and 1 Boys game. No 2 quarters 7th grade. Game time has moved to 5:30.
3 days ago, Beth Alexander
We will be on a two hour delay tomorrow due to a negative windchill in the morning. I am not a fan of delays and I apologize because I know delays inconvenience parents so we will have staff there in the morning at normal time if you need to drop off your kids. Thanks.
3 days ago, Superintendent
The Indian Club Basketball game that was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 20 has been moved to Wednesday, Jan 21 at the downtown gym in Waverly starting at 9:00. (Western plays the second game)
3 days ago, Beth Alexander
7th and 8th grades Boys Basketball game at Symmes Valley has been cancelled for 1/19. Jr High Girls and HS Girls home game with Symmes is still on.
4 days ago, Beth Alexander
We are only playing 2 quarters of JV tonight so the varsity game will start approximately 6:45.
6 days ago, Superintendent
Graduation Cap and Gown Orders will be delivered to us on Wednesday, February 11th! If you have a Senior who has not ordered their Cap and Gown please get in contact with Herff Jones ASAP to get that done! Thank you!
7 days ago, Carolyn Wessel
We will be operating on a two hour delay tomorrow. I apologize for the inconvenience to parents. As always, if your work obligations necessitate then feel free to drop off your students at regular time tomorrow morning. Thanks.
7 days ago, Superintendent
Archery sign up and practice for Jan 15 is cancelled. Practice and sign up will be Monday, Jan 19 at 5:30-7:00 in Jr. High Gym.
8 days ago, Beth Alexander
Due to weather, auditions are canceled for today. However, weather permitting, we will still have auditions this Saturday from 10-1 in the high school cafeteria.
For anyone who cannot make Saturday auditions or is in basketball or cheer, we will accept video auditions. Please state your name, role you are auditioning for and send your video or videos to tracy.collin@westernlocalschools.com.
Remember, you must do the monologue, dance, and song. Video auditions need to be submitted by Saturday at 2 pm.
8 days ago, Superintendent
Considering that we are on a level one and there's no chance for the road conditions to improve with the temperatures we're going to go ahead and close.
8 days ago, Superintendent
We are currently on a level one and the roads are snow covered so we are going to start out on a two hour delay.
8 days ago, Superintendent
Western High School Homecoming Dance will be February 14th this year. Tickets are $10 per person. The doors will open at 6:00PM for pictures. The dance will be from 7PM-9PM in the High School Cafeteria. Tickets will be available starting Monday, February 2nd in the High School Office. This is for 7th-12th grade students.
