Western Local School District

Just a reminder about the Western boys youth basketball camp this week for students going into third through ninth grades. May 30 to June 2 from 9 AM until noon each day.

Jeans tomorrow for PD day :)

Reminder: 3rd & 4th Grade Ohio State Test Incentive Trip tomorrow, Wed. May 24th to Malibu Jacks Some important reminders: The package includes 3 hours of game time, $10 game card, 2 slices of pizza and a drink. They only need to bring money if they want extra food or more game money. They may take their phones for the bus trip but they will be left with a teacher and they will not be allowed to have them while at Malibu Jacks. They will return to the school right at 2:30-2:40, just in time to get on their bus to go home. If they did not earn the incentive they will need to stay home. Thank you.

Reminder: The last day for students is Thursday, May 25th. They will be going the entire day. Staff will be going on Friday, May 26th for Professional Development Day.

Attention 1st-6th grade families. Tomorrow is field day. Your child needs to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Dress code reminders: No spandex shorts. Shorts needs to be mid thigh level. Student may wear sleeveless shirts but they must be tight under the arm and not extend more than three fingers at the top. No strapless or spaghetti straps. Shirts must be capable of being tucked in. Students can bring sunscreen to re-apply throughout the day. There will be a concession stand available. Students can use Live School points or money to purchase. Please note, they are only permitted to purchase 1 of each item, expect for popsicles. Gatorade 200 points or $1, Popsicle 25 points or $0.50, Water 100 points or $1, Icee 200 points or $1, candy bars 100 points or $2, and chips 50 points or $0.50.

Several important dates at the High School for the remainder of the year Wednesday, May 10th- Senior Academic Signing at 2:00 in the High School Gym Monday, May 15th- Academic Awards Banquet at 6:00 in the High School Gym. Invitations were sent home to those who will be receiving awards. Thursday, May 18th- Awards Day at 8:30 in the High School Gym Friday, May 19th-May 21st- High School Musical "May We All" Show times May 19th-6pm May 20th-2pm and 6pm May 21st-2pm Monday, May 22nd- Last day for seniors and senior breakfast/ graduation practice at 8:00 Tuesday, May 23rd- High School Spring Sports Banquet at 6:00 in the cafeteria Thursday, May 25th- 8th grade graduation at 9:00 in the High School Gym Friday, May 26th- Senior Graduation at 7:00 in the High School Gym

Western High School Musical May 19-21. Please see attached flyer.

Application for Rural Summer Meals Program

Class of 2023 Seniors! Here is the link to order graduation pictures! There is also a link on our website under the "Senior Information" tab.

Several important dates at the High School for the remainder of the year Wednesday, May 10th- Senior Academic Signing at 2:00 in the High School Gym Monday, May 15th- Academic Awards Banquet at 6:00 in the High School Gym. Invitations were sent home to those who will be receiving awards. Thursday, May 18th- Awards Day at 8:30 in the High School Gym Friday, May 19th-May 21st- High School Musical "May We All" Show times May 19th-6pm May 20th-2pm and 6pm May 21st-2pm Monday, May 22nd- Last day for seniors and senior breakfast/ graduation practice at 8:00 Tuesday, May 23rd- High School Spring Sports Banquet at 6:00 in the cafeteria Thursday, May 25th- 8th grade graduation at 9:00 in the High School Gym Friday, May 26th- Senior Graduation at 7:00 in the High School Gym

Board meeting 5/8/2023 in HS room 101 @ 7pm.

Say “hello” to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Western Local app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email with instructions to sign up and access new features. Download for Android http://bit.ly/2PPmpQj Download for iPhone https://apple.co/2PLS0lR

Youth soccer practice for tomorrow night (Thursday) for all teams is cancelled. The field is still way to wet and we need to let it dry. Games will be played as scheduled on Saturday.

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents - Just a reminder that Western is hosting its 2nd Annual Academic signing on May 10th at 2:00pm. in the High School Gym. Family members are invited and encouraged to attend. We will be acknowledging the Class of 2023 graduates who are making the important decision to enroll in college, branch of the military service or other postsecondary institution of career training. If you wish to participate but missed the sign up, please contact Mrs. Schuler before Friday! Thank you!

Reminder there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday May 2nd, for students due to voting. Staff will have a professional development day.

Western Alumni Banquet 2023 invitation. Anyone who has been coming will receive an invitation by mail. Honored classes are 1998 and 1973. Please share with anyone who may be interested in coming.

As part of its statewide stakeholder engagement efforts, BroadbandOhio recently launched its Internet Access Survey. The survey requests input from Ohio residents, government entities, internet service providers, nonprofit/community organizations, and private businesses and will support the development of proposals to access unprecedented federal funds for broadband, including the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment and Digital Equity Programs. The full announcement can be found here. The Internet Access Survey is part of a larger statewide outreach effort, which kicked off earlier this month. Through May 3, BroadbandOhio is hosting a series of in-person listening sessions in communities throughout Ohio, as well as several live webinars, aimed at reaching as many people as possible. To learn more about BroadbandOhio’s broader efforts and to find dates and locations for each of the remaining stakeholder outreach events, please visit our website at https://broadband.ohio.gov/ or contact us at broadbandohio@development.ohio.gov. Your participation in this process is greatly appreciated. Thank you! BroadbandOhio

Letters went home this week with students who are entering the 7th and 12th grade next year and still need the required vaccines for the upcoming school year this fall. Our SOMC office here at school is offering a vaccine clinic on May 5th so that those students have the chance to get the vaccines done here at school. If you would like for your student to get the vaccines done at our SOMC clinic that day, please fill out the forms that were sent home with your student this week and return those to school as soon as possible. The only vaccines being offered that day are the ones that the students are required to have for school this fall. We will not be giving any vaccines to any student unless they have a consent form filled out and returned. If you have any questions or would like for your student to get vaccines that day, please give the school nurse a call at 740-493-2881. Thank you!

Please join us for the annual Western District Music and Art Show on May 4th from 5:30-7:30.

Please contact me if you would like to attend!!