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.
This is a link for an online Western Apparel Fundraiser for Western Athletics. Order cut off is Thanksgiving day.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WISH0208
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WISH0208
WHS Pep Band Fundraiser! Orders and money are due next Friday, November 21st.
Just a reminder that tomorrow evening at 5:30 is the second of our Thankful Thursdays. The theme is "Soups for the Soul" and the food is provided by some local churches. We will be in the career building in the back of the school. Eat in or grab and go. The entire West LA community is invited!!
This message is for Student Council members and Parents. If your student participated in the Butter braid fundraiser, they are being delivered to us at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 17th. They will be frozen which means they will need picked up that day between 2-2:30PM. These can NOT go home on the bus and must be picked up between the given time. Please call the High School and talk to Carolyn Wessel if you have any questions.
2025 Western Local Schools Christmas Tailgate spot sign ups! Please email carolyn.wessel@westernlocalschools.com or call 740-493-2514 to get your spot!
Mark your calendars! December 6th will be our Annual Christmas Tailgate! It will begin right at 6:00 PM with the annual tree lighting out front and then we will head to the back of the school for the Tailgate! The event will last from 6PM-8PM. We will have free food, hot chocolate, community members set up handing out items, pictures with Santa, and a lot more! Plan to come be with us! If you would like to sign up for a tailgate spot to hand out items, please email Carolyn.Wessel@westernlocalschools.com or call 740-493-2514.
Today's the last day to come out and support our art club kids. "It's a Wonderful Life" will be presented today at two and six.
If you haven't had a chance to see this year's art club play you have three more chances! Tonight at six Sunday at two and six!
WHS Art Club Players present the classic Christmas tale
It’s A Wonderful Life!
Saturday 2pm and 6pm
Sunday. 2pm and 6pm
Winter Sports Pictures for JH & HS Students will be November 17th during the school day. This will be ALL Winter Sports EXCEPT for High School Boys Basketball. Their date will be determined at a later date. Coaches have the picture forms and should be handing them out soon.
Tomorrow the Junior High and High School building are having a Veterans Day Assembly and ceremony. We are encouraging all Staff and Students district wide to wear your Red White & Blue!
This message is for Class of 2026 SENIORS! Reminder that your Graduation Cap and Gown orders are due no later than December 2nd! You can place your order and pay online at gradmidwest.com Please contact Senior Advisor Carolyn Wessel if you have any questions or concerns about ordering. Thank you!
REMINDER!! Thursday evening is the first of our Thankful Thursdays at Western Local. Anyone who needs (or wants) hot meals for their families PLEASE come and get some home cooked chili from some of our local 4-H clubs. There is no charge (donations accepted) and we WANT to feed our families! Please come by from 5:30-6:30 tomorrow (Thursday). You'll get to help pick the winning chili. You can eat in or carry out. We just want you to come. If you are planning to come please message me at 740 222 8311 or email me at brock.brewster@westernlocalschools.com