Western Local School District

I'm going to do my best to put out a coherent message about tonight's busing situation. David will be taking Teresa's Green Ridge route, which will make his kids 10 to 15 minutes later than normal. Jimmy will be taking Teresa's Redbridge and McCoy kids. That will make his kids about 25 minutes late. We will be splitting bus 18. Marvin will be taking Brandis' Beavers Ridge and Beekman Ridge kids. That will make his kids get home about 40 minutes later than normal. Cassie will be driving the tater knob and they will be normal time. Donna will be driving Brandis' grassy kids which will make them get home about 10 to 15 minutes later than normal. I apologize for all the headaches.

I apologize for the confusion this morning on the bus times. I thought I had put out the appropriate message, but I didn't add in all of the changes. We have one bus driver (who rarely ever misses work) who is dealing with a very sick parent right now and we only have one sub driver. We're trying to use the drivers we have available instead of double routing whenever possible but that means those drivers have to pick up their own route first which throws times off for the kids being split. I will make sure from now on that everybody gets the correct detailed message anytime we have to make any changes to the bus routes. Again, I apologize and take responsibility for not communicating the changes well enough.

I apologize for the late message. We had some miscommunication on our double routing. We're having to double route for Brandis this morning. First pick up should be right around seven. Marvin is unloading now and heading out to get her kids. My message last night said Brandis! kids will be picked up early, but those were just her grassy fork kids. Again, sorry for confusion.

This message is for students who ride Donna's bus and Brandis' bus. We're going to have to do a split in the morning so Donna's students and Brandis' students will be picked up about 15 minutes earlier than normal tomorrow morning. Sorry for the inconvenience.

This message is for students who ride Jimmy's bus. We had to do a double route this evening so Jimmy's kids will be getting off the bus about 20 minutes later than normal. Sorry for the inconvenience.

This message is for CTC students. They've had another issue this morning at the CTC and they have called a two hour delay. You should've received a message from Mr. Meredith. They are expecting to have school after the delay. All CTC student drivers will operate on a two hour delay as you normally would. Students who ride the bus to school and then get on our CTC bus will come to Western for the two hour delay and then will be transported to the CTC.

This message is for all CTC students. We received a call and the CTC is closed today. We will not be picking up any CTC students. Bus drivers have been notified, but please let your students know they will not be having school today if they attend the CTC.

Attention 7th-12th graders! Picture day has moved and is now September 16th, NOT tomorrow! There was a scheduling conflict! Thank you!

Good evening. We are trying our best to make sure all the parents that travel down 124 are able to get out before the buses. It seems like we have more parents picking up kids than we have had in the past. That could just be because it's the beginning of the year. We are going to release high school students who drive and ride with parents a couple of minutes early starting tomorrow. Please do your best to get out of the parking lot as quickly as you can. We have to let the buses start rolling by 3:02 simply because we don't want to keep the kids on the buses any longer than we have to, especially when it's hot.

In case anyone forgot what tomorrow is, I probably should remind you. I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow morning or our first day of school for the 2026-27 school year. I pray for this community, our school, and our students and families every day but tonight we had an entire community come together to pray for all of you. We had representatives from at least 10 different churches and a large percentage of our staff stay after this evening just to pray for a great school year. We truly are lucky to live in the best community and I'm honored that you trust us with your most precious treasures.

Attention Senior class of 2027! The senior class has planned a senior sunrise for tomorrow, August 19th to celebrate your "LAST first day of school". This is not mandatory, but ALL WESTERN SENIORS are invited! It will be at the high school track starting at 5:30AM in the morning. If you ordered a senior shirt, those will be handed out then as well, and you can pay there.

Senior Class of 2027 Important Dates!

Update for the Class of 2027 Seniors! The Senior shirts will be $18 each. This can be paid to West LA at pick up with cash or card. We will will send another message out with pick up information and dates at a later time. Also this is last call, If you are a Western Senior and still would like to order a shirt! Please message Selena Voorhes on Facebook or text her! (740) 978-7039. ASAP!!

No youth volleyball practice or meeting tonight due to severe weather. Parent meeting will be Friday at 6pm.

Reminder that all students K-12 will need their final forms completed/ updated/ or confirmed before the first day of school! If nothing has changed you will still need to go on and submit them and sign them! Please DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT! You will you the same account as last year! Thank you! https://westernlocal-oh.finalforms.com/

This message is for Seniors! It is time to order your Senior Shirt if you would like one! These are not mandatory! Please message Selena Voorhes on Facebook or text her to order! (740) 978-7039! West LA is making the shirts and it will depend on how many are ordered to decide how much they will cost! Please do this today or tomorrow!! The plan is for those Seniors who want to order, that you are able to wear them Your first Day of school. Thanks!

Attention Senior Class of 2027: Next Tuesday, August 11th the incoming Senior Class can meet in the back of the High School to claim a Senior Parking spot. This will take place at 11:30am. We are going to trust you guys to work out a plan for those spots.

Attention Seniors class of 2027! There is one more date for you to be able to have your signature on the senior shirt for this year! Selena Voorhes will be at the JH bubble from 3 PM to 6 PM this Wednesday, August 5th for you to come sign your name. After Wednesday, please keep an eye out for ordering information for the senior shirts, if they would like to purchase one. Thank you!

Any HS student interested in playing soccer needs to start attending practices.
Practice starts Monday, August 3rd 5-6:30 - August 6th 5-6:30
Starting Monday, August 10 practice will be 5-7 Monday - Thursday.

Any student in grades 6, 7, & 8th grade wanting to play soccer needs to start attending practices.
Practice will start Monday, August 3rd 5-6:30 - Thursday, August 6th 5-6:30
Starting August 10th practice will be 5-7 Monday - Thursday

First game is August 18 against Waverly.